Battle on the Bay
(2014-09-12 - 2014-09-14 - Site opens at & Closes at )
Storvik
The drekkars have come to shore once more, bringing home good gold rings for our thegns to bestow on the war-bands. But there is yet time for one more raid, before winter\'s sharp knives cut waves deep on the surface of the sea and the ships must come to shore until spring. Join Storvik, the mother of baronies her boon allies from Lochmere, for a weekend of camaraderie, boasting, and battles. Help us welcome our dread Sovereigns to our shores, so that They may place new thegns upon the high seat of Lochmere. Let all mark this glorious occasion with deeds of courage, the display of great treasures, and all the hall joys we may conjure!
Martial Activities: Battle on the Bay is a great melee event. Viking-themed melee scenarios will be run throughout the day. More information will be forthcoming
Arts & Sciences Activities: Join us Friday night for a Viking Boasting! We will pass the horn of mead and dare to speak our boasts of what we pledge to do - on the battlefield or in the hall. Beware the sharp tongue of the thyle, who may call your claims into question! Be not cowed, but speak boldly back, proving your strength and sincerity. For more information contact Teleri the Prepared at sca_bard[AT]yahoo.com
Saturday activities include Viking themed challenges and open display:
Winner Take All - Viking Plunder: For this category, bring your bravery and an entry you are willing to lose – because the winner will take home all entries for their prize! Bring something small or bring your best to compete. Documentation will improve your score.
Viking Raids - The Vikings touched cultures from Russia to the Mediterranean to the New World. Compete in this category with a Viking themed entry or an entry from any culture influenced by the Vikings. Documentation is always encouraged. For those gentles that do not wish to compete, there will be an Open Display space available. For more information regarding Arts and Sciences activities, please contact our A&S Coordinator, Ragnveig Snorradottir at ragnvaeig[AT]gmail.com
Cost:
Adult, Member: $10.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $5.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $15.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $5.00 Camping
Youth (05-17): $5.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-4): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA-MD, Inc., Barony of Storvik
Cost Notes: Acceps registration will be available. Gate Fee at the door will be $12.00 for members, $17.00 for non-members.
Site: Croom Park. 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
Site Restrictions: Site opens at 4 pm on Friday and closes at 11 am on Sunday. The site is wet, but please use period containers.Dogs are welcomed, but must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
Feast Information: Saturday night the tables in the mead- hall will be piled high with Norse inspired fare fit for a King and the thegns of Storvik and Lochmere prepared by Duchess Melisande de Belvoir. Dietary concerns may be directed to her meloleary AT aol DOT com
Merchanting Information: Merchants are always welcome! Please contact the Event Steward if you are interested in attending. Please include "Merchanting - Battle of the Bay" in email subject line.
Other Information: At this time, please direct all field and camping space requests to the Event Steward. Please include FIELD SPACE and/or CAMPING SPACE - BATTLE ON THE BAY in email subject line.
Event Steward\'s Information: Gracia Esperanca de Seville (Graciela Hutchings), 2413 Lyndon Street, Adelphi, MD 20783, Phone: (301) 2134244, E-mail: hutchings1111 AT gmail DOT com
Reservations: Tirzah MacCrudden (Evelyn Brady), 17107 Livingston Road, Accokeek, MD 20607, E-mail: lltirzah AT gmail DOT com
Directions:
From The Capital Beltway, 495 either direction. EXIT 11A Rt. 4 South/East toward UPPER MARLBORO (6mi). Exit right on Old Crain Hwy Take the ramp toward US-301/ WALDORF. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto OLD CRAIN HWY. Turn LEFT onto CROOM STATION RD. Turn LEFT onto CROOM RD/ MD-382. Turn LEFT onto CROOM AIRPORT RD. End at 16000 Croom Airport Rd Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-8395 (Note: While on Croom Airport Rd. do NOT turn left at any point.)