Chalice of the Sun God IX
(2012-10-20 - Site opens at 9 AM & Closes at 9 PM)
Ponte Alto
Clio, Thalia, Erato, Euterpe, Polyhymnia, Calliope, Terpsichore, Urania, and Melpomene. These nine goddesses have inspired artists, musicians, writers, and even scientists since the time of ancient Greece, and now they can inspire you. In honor of the ninth year of Chalice, we celebrate the Nine Greek Muses and all that they represent. Compete in individual disciplines and as part of a team for the coveted Chalice of the Sun God. The winners receive bragging rights, the right to challenge next year\'s winners, and of course, CHOCOLATE!
Website: http://pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/events/chalice.php
Martial Activities: Fight for the honor of the Muses in armored, rapier, target archery, and youth combat tournaments. Competitors will fight in a Challenger\'s tourney for the right to best the current Chalice Champions in each discipline and become this year\'s Chalice Champions.
Arts & Sciences Activities: Artisans and performers alike are invited to pay tribute to the Muses in the performance and static A&S competitions. Anything depicting the Muses, in the domains of the Muses, involving the emblems of the Muses, or which you can in any other way relate back to the Muses, is fair game. The winner of each competition will challenge the previous year\'s winner for the title of Chalice Champion. This year Chalice will also have a beer and wine license, which means brewers are welcome and invited to bring their wares for sampling and competition in A&S.
Cost:
Adult, Member: $12.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $17.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (5-17): $7.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-4): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Ponte Alto
Site: Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175. Site opens 9am, closes 9pm.
Site Restrictions: No open flames. Beer and wine are permitted; as always, be careful and do not serve to minors. Dogs are permitted on the grounds, but must be leashed and cleaned up after. No dogs are permitted in the main hall.
Feast Information: A kingdom fundraiser lunch will be offered by the Shire of Roxbury Mill. A sumptuous feast will be prepared by Baron Brenainn MacShuibne (mtorsky[AT]hotmail.com). Space is limited to 80, so reserve early! Dietary concerns should be directed to the head cook.
Merchanting Information: Merchants are welcome! Please contact Lady Kim of Wolfshaven (kimtinsca[AT]
gmail.com), (301) 490-9362 (no calls before 10 am or after 11 pm) to register for space. Note that there is no camping
space available, so plan accordingly.
Other Information: Reservations for dayshades/pavilions on the list fields may be directed to the Field Space Coordinator, Lady Kim of Wolfshaven (kimtinsca[AT]gmail.com), (301) 490-9362 (no calls before 10 am or after
11 pm).
Event Steward\'s Information: Lady Sophia van der Werken (Lisbeth Monroe-Teopaco), 3531 Country Hill Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, Phone: (703) 901-1866, E-mail: opc_lt[AT]yahoo.com
Reservations: Lady Giovanna Rossellini da Firenze (Rachael Burke), 14797 Basingstoke Loop, Centreville, VA 20120, Phone: (240) 743-7355, E-mail: rmstorey[AT]gmail.com
Directions:
Take your best route to the Dulles Toll Road/Greenway (Rt. 267) off of the Washington Beltway (I-495). Go through
the toll booth(s) past Dulles Airport. Merge onto VA-7 W via EXIT 1A on the LEFT toward LEESBURG/WARRENTON. Take Route 9 West exit (stay in left lane of exit). At STOP sign at end of exit, turn left and proceed over bridge that crosses Route 7 (stay in the left lane). Proceed to STOP sign and turn left onto Dry Mill Rd. Travel approximately 1 mile to Fairgrounds entrance on left.
From Points West of Leesburg
Take Route 7 East (Harry Byrd Hwy) towards Leesburg, VA. Take Route 9 Exit. At STOP sign at end of exit, turn right
and immediately get into the left lane. Proceed to STOP sign and turn left onto Dry Mill Rd. Travel approximately 1 mile to Fairgrounds entrance on left.