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(2007-08-18 - Site opens at 10:00 AM & Closes at 9:00 PM)
Saint Georges
The Canton of St. Georges celebrates A Knight’s Tale to honor the feats of those returning from the Pennsic Wars, and to delight the populace who remained in our cantons during this great enterprise. Come for a day filled with tales, heraldry, fighting, gaming, and feasting. Come as your favorite character from A Knight’s Tale. Join the throng to cheer on our fighters! Yes, we will rock you!!!Activities: Join us for games of wits, skill, and Lady Luck. Other surprises await our good gentles - don’t miss a minute of the amusement!
At Feast, regale us with tales of Pennsic and heroic exploits, or present your own poetic letter declaring your love.
Children: Participate in Table Top Blacksmithing - materials will be provided. Joust at the quintain, face painting, and more.
Martial Activities: “They took it, at the tip of a sword!” Tourneys: Feats of arms and rapier will delight and amaze the gathered populace.
Fighters must present Patents of Nobility to compete, but fear not - Chaucer himself has agreed to produce a supply for those who are lacking. Choose from a wide variety of ancestries. There will be a jousting at the quintain event open to all who wish to test their skills. “I will fong you!” Arts & Sciences Activities: For those who prefer the gentler arts, we offer the following competitions: Herald for Hire: Hone your bardic skills, and be prepared to present your fighter on the lists! Patents of Nobility: William's patents were craftily forged by Chaucer. Forge a Patent of Nobility for your aspiring knight. Four generations on each side are sufficient to prove noble ancestry. Hideous Haberdashery: Ladies, create and wear hats that Jocelyn would envy! Table Top Blacksmithing: Design a model of creative armor using common lightweight pliable materials. Bring your creation or work out your design on-site. Points awarded for signature mark (i.e. swoosh) Pennants: Enter your pennant in the competition for the best design, and then wave it at the lists!! Used and Re-used: The most creative creation made with materials which began as something else. (reference: William’s tunic for feast was made from the tent.) Cost:
| Adult, Member: | $ 4.00 Day-Trip |
| Adult, Non-Member: | $ 7.00 Day-Trip |
| Child (6-17): | $ 4.00 Day-Trip |
| Child (0-5): | $ 0.00 Day-Trip |
Cost Notes: There will be a FAMILY COST CAP of $16.00 (non-member adults add $3.00) Everyone remember to bring a contribution to pot-luck. Site: Pickens Shrine Club; Site opens at 10:00 AM and all revelers will be headed home by 9:00 PM.
Site Restrictions: No pets. The site is wet, but use period containers only, please. Feast: The canton will provide the meat (turkey and ham). Letters A-M please bring a vegetable dish that will feed 8 or more. Letters N-S bring dessert. T-Z is for bread and cheese. You should bring whatever you wish to drink as well (soft, medium, or hard beverages). The site is wet. Merchants: Merchants are welcome. Contact the Event Steward in advance, and we will set you up in a shady spot! Other Information: Reservations will assure there is a serving of meat for you and your companions. Event Steward's Information: Lady Madeleine d'Angers (Martha S. Parris ), 1158 E. Preston McDaniel Rd., Pickens, SC 29671, (864) 878-9966, Email: maddystuart@msn.com Reservations: Lord Takeda (Andrew Dutschke), 308 Earle Rd., Central, SC 29630, (864) 639-0825, Email: adutch64@nctv.com
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