Ponte Alto Baronial Investiture
(2008-02-23 - Site opens at & Closes at )
Ponte Alto
The time is Italy in the mid-14th century. Come join us for a day celebrating the joys of this time. Display your expertise in the arts; demonstrate your music and storytelling skills. Join others on the fighting field and pledge your devotion to your lord or lady.Martial Activities:
Armored and rapier fighting will take place in the Equestrian Barn throughout the day. This is an enclosed building, but dress for warmth.
Arts & Sciences Activities:
Lady Wulfwyn will be sponsoring a competition for all things in the 14th-century Italian style. There will also be an open display for all items. Please have your items entered by 12:00 and picked up by 4:30 to allow time for setup of the main hall. Lady Renata will be holding a "Bring Out Your Best" display for all Ponte Alto residents. Our Artisan, Lord James de Biblesworth, artisan@pontealto.atlantia.sca.org, and Baronial Bard, Lady Talitha, bard@pontealto.atlantia.sca.org, will also be holding competitions during the day to choose their replacements for the coming year. Please contact them for further information.
Cost:
| Adult, Member: | $ 11.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | ||
| Adult, Non-Member: | $ 14.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | ||
| Child (6-17): | $4.00 Day-Trip | $ 7.00 Feast | ||
| Child (0-5): | $ 0.00 Day-Trip | $ 0.00 Feast |
Make Checks Payable To: Barony of Ponte Alto, SCA, Inc., SCA, Inc.
Site: Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175-7007. Troll opens at 9:00 am and closes at 4:00pm; site closes at 11:00.
Site Restrictions: No open flames, no alcohol. Dogs are not allowed in the feast hall. Dogs are welcome in the barn, but must be leashed and cleaned up after.
Feast: Meistr Gruffudd ap Cadfael will be preparing a 14th-century Italian feast for 100. Contact Meistr Grufffud with any dietary concerns at charris@gruffudd.com. A fundraising luncheon will be offered for $5.00 a plate, and a Children’s Corner will be held from 2–4 pm.
Merchants: Merchants are welcome. There is no additional merchanting fee and the spaces are approximately 10’ × 10’. Merchants MUST present proof of a VA sales tax number to the Event Steward. Please contact the Event Steward to register for space
Event Steward’s Information: Lady Wulfwyn AElfwines dohtor (Patty Cheshire), 14521 Skipton Court, Centreville, VA 20121. (703) 830-7576. Email: snoleopard4@aol.com .
Reservations: Lady Celia of Rosedale (Tamara Brown), 3714 Sudley Ford Ct., Fairfax VA 22033 (703) 378-2441. Email: psallite703@msn.com.
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.