Feast of St Erasmus
(2008-05-09 - 2008-05-11 - Site opens at 2:00 PM & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Falconcree
A day to celebrate all things nautical! Come celebrate the Patron Saint of Sailors. Erasmus was also known as Elmo. He was the bishop of Formiae, Campagna, Italy, and suffered martyrdom during Diocletian’s persecution of the Christians. He once fled to Mount Lebanon during the persecution and lived a life of solitude there for some time, being fed by a raven. After the emperor discovered his whereabouts, he was tortured and thrown in prison. Legend claims that an angel released him and he departed for Illyricum, eventually suffered a martyr’s death and was one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Legend records that when a blue light appears at mastheads before and after a storm, the seamen took it as a sign of Erasmus’s protection. This was known as "St. Elmo’s fire." The blue electrical discharges under certain atmospheric conditions have also been seen on the masks or riggings of ships.Marshal Activities:
Armored Fighting and Rapier Fighting will be filled with challenging scenarios related to some of the nastier types of sailors. Included in these scenarios will be a full blown treasure hunt and a mighty battle to actually Keep the Treasure from being “pirated away.” Special Note The Treasure Chest will actually contain Prizes donated from various sources but including Zen Warrior Armory! There will be a prize for both Armored Fighters and Rapier Fighters. The “Treasure” will be divided amongst the WINNING TEAM!!!
Combat Archery will be involved in the Treasure Hunt and in the Battle for the Treasure so Combat Archers will be divided into teams as well, and will be involved in the dividing of the prize!
Target Archery Archers will be challenged to protect their ship from “Attackers.” There will also be a shoot for actual Pirate “Booty.”
For those that are NOT Martially Inclined there will be a Swashbuckling Course During the day and “After Feast” activities include A Drum Circle Lead by Baron Achbar and Lord Marcus Octavious, A Bardic Circle Lead by Baroness Graciella Esperanza, and Dancing Lead by Lord Geldamar.
Arts and Sciences:
Arts and Sciences: Arts and Science competitions will be centered on all things Nautical. Competitions include a Brewing Competition (Bring your best for our judges to taste test) Best use of Knot Work, Best Creation of a Ships Figurehead, Best Nautical Carving. There will be a separate Bardic Competition for Best Nautically Themed entry or an Actual Sea Chantey lead by Baroness Graciella Esperanza. Mysticsablewolf@hotmail.com Documentation for Bardic is appreciated not required. Arts and Sciences competitions will be separated between Youth and Adults..
Cost:
| Adult, Member, Advance Fee: | $ 8.00 Site Fee | $ 8.00 Feast | $ 12.00 Deluxe Cabin | $ 8.00 Regular Cabin | Adult member, At the Door: | $ 10.00 Site Fee | $ 8.00 Feast | $ 14.00 Deluxe Cabin | $ 10.00 Regular Cabin |
| Adult, Non-Member, Advance Fee: | $ 11.00 Site Fee | $ 8.00 Feast | $ 12.00 Deluxe Cabin | $ 8.00 Regular Cabin | Adult, Non-Member, At the Door): | $ 13.00 Site Fee | $ 8.00 Feast | $ 14.00 Deluxe Cabin | $ 10.00 Regular Cabin |
| Child (6-17), Advance Fee: | $ 4.00 Site Fee | $ *** Feast | $ 6.00 Deluxe Cabin | $ 4.00 Regular Cabin | Child (6-17), At the door: | $ 5.00 Site Fee | $ *** Feast | $ 7.00 Deluxe Cabin | $ 5.00 Regular Cabin |
| Child (0-5): | $ 0.00 Site Fee | $ 0.00 Feast | $ 0.00 Deluxe Cabin | $ 0.00 Regular Cabin |
Make Checks Payable To: Canton of Falcon Cree, SCA, Inc.
*** Please note that there will be a Children’s Feast provided free of charge. Children will be welcome at the "Regular Feast" but to reserve a seat for them will be full price. Child (0-5) Guests of the Canton
Site: Camp Wabak, 36 Camp Wabak Rd, Marietta, SC 29661
Site Restrictions: Site is WET. No Pets or Firearms.
Feast: A feast to please the Palate and the Eye will be brought forth from the Galley by Les Gloutonnerie Souteneur (The same group that has cooked the last 4 "Feast of’s")
Merchants: Please contact Lord Antonio Felluci at psalterydreams@gmail.com to reserve space.
Event Steward’s Information: Captain Nichola Buscelli (Greg Wardlaw), 980 Bumblebee Lane, Wellford, SC 29385, Phone: (864) 567-6301, E-mail: rattkitten@bellsouth.net
Reservations: Lady Janna of Falcon Cree (Janna Holden), 110 McArthur St., Easley, SC 29642, 864-859-9989. exchequer@falconcree.org
Website: http://www.falconcree.org/feastof/
From the East – Take I-26W exit 70 towards Ashville to US-25S exit 54 toward US-25/US-176, turn right onto Gap Creek Rd., turn right onto Camp WaBak Rd.
From the South – Take I-85N to I-185N/US-29 exit 42 to US-25 exit 15, turn left onto US-25N, turn left onto Gap Creek Rd. turn right onto Camp WaBak Rd.