Quest for the Dream Demo
(2012-08-11 - Site opens at 9:00 AM & Closes at 9:00 PM)
Saint Georges
Do you ever wish for a simpler time, when chivalry and honor were commonplace and Knights in shining armor defended that honor for King and Country? Join us as we celebrate the days of long ago and bring into living reality our QUEST FOR THE DREAM. Travel back to the middle ages, just a stone’s throw away in the Canton of St. Georges, located in the Barony of Nottinghill Coill. This will be a demo open and advertised to the general public. All are welcome! Not going to Pennsic? Come help us show newcomers how much fun we have in the SCA.
Website: www.stgeorges.atlantia.sca.org
Martial Activities: Both Heavy and Rapier with fighting scenarios determined by our MIC, Lord Antonio Felluci. Check the web site often for updates. UPDATE: Archery - There will be an open shoot for all archers. Show off your skills with the bow.
Arts & Sciences Activities: Artisans are asked to display and/or demo their favorite medium for the interest of the public. Please reserve your space so we will have a table available for you. Contact Lady Suzanne for details at suzanne.clopton[AT]gmail.com or at 864-386-9948.
Cost:
Adult, Member: $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (-): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Canton of Saint Georges
Cost Notes: FREE! (Donations gladly accepted to defray the cost of the site). Again, it’s FREE, but we would like an estimated count for dinner. Please contact the Event Steward at denise.gillam[AT]gmail.com or at 864-483-2551 if you plan to attend.
Site: Pickens County Shrine Club, located at 831 Griffin Mill Road, Pickens, SC 29671. Site open 9 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Site Restrictions: No pets, No fires, Discreetly wet/no original containers.
Feast Information: In lieu of a traditional feast, we will have a pot luck dinner and revelry with hamburgers and hot dogs provided by the Canton. All persons staying for feast are asked to bring a dish sufficient to feed at least 6 people. Bring your favorite appetizer, side or dessert, or use the suggested guide, using the first letter of your modern last name: A-F - Appetizers such as Cheese, Olives & Pickles, Dips and Munchies, etc.; G-P - Salads or Veggie Side Dishes; Q-Z - Desserts. Please contact the Event Steward with any questions.
Merchanting Information: Merchants are most welcome! Please contact Lady Sybyle of Summerset to reserve your space at psaltery_dreams[AT]yahoo.com
Event Steward\'s Information: Mistress Collwen ferch Dafydd Caerllion (Caroline) (Denise Gillam), 202 Middle Mountain Road, Pickens, SC 29671, Phone: (864) 483-2551, E-mail: denise.gillam[AT]gmail.com
Reservations: Send reservations to Event Steward
Directions:
From all points, take your best route to I-85 near Greenville, SC. Take exit for SC-153 N, south of Greenville, towards Easley. Follow SC-153 N to **US-123 S towards Easley. Continue through Easley on US-123 S, approximately 9.5 miles. Exit onto US-178, north towards Pickens. After 3.9 miles, turn RIGHT at second traffic light onto Breazeale Road. After 2.3 miles, turn LEFT onto Griffin Mill Road. The Shrine Club will be approx. 0.9 miles on your RIGHT.
From the Asheville area, take your best route to Hwy. 25 South to ** above.