Spanish Inquisition - Torquemada's Trans-Iberian Tour
(2017-01-21 - Site opens at 9 AM & Closes at 9 PM)
Lochmere
NOTE: SITE CHANGED!Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition ... again!
Enjoy mayhem, merriment, and fun as Lochmere will be surprised by the Spanish Inquisition arriving in January 2017! There will be performances, arts, fun, frivoloty, and feasting. Come and enjoy! Please see Lochmere\'s Event page for the latest information.
Website: http://lochmere.atlantia.sca.org/calendarevent/spanishinquisition2017
Arts & Sciences Activities: There will be at two competitions and an open display :
1)embroidered pillow competition, preferably in the
Spanish style
2) Any arts and sciences from 1500s Spain.
3) Open Display
Each competition above competitions will have a novice winner and an overall winner. Bardic: There will also be a bardic competition, which Lady Scholastica will run. It will likely be a \"Bardic Madness\" style event. Performing Arts / Commedia: You may find roving inquisitors questioning volunteers among the populace throughout the day. A prize will be given to the best question. Additionally, there are rumors the inquisitors might perform a skit. Classes: There is expected to be classes during the day.
All A&S activies: Please stay tuned to Lochmere\'s event page for the latest in updates and schedules
Cost:
Adult Member Discount: $14.00 Day-Trip $11.00 Feast
Adult Event Registration: $19.00 Day-Trip $11.00 Feast
Youth (6-17): $5.00 Day-Trip $11.00 Feast
Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast
Make Checks Payable To: SCA-MD, Inc., Barony of Lochmere
Site: NOTE: SITE CHANGED! 5757 Solomons Island Road Lothian, MD 20711 Site opens 9am, closes 9pm.
Site Restrictions: Site is dry. NO pets except service animals allowed. (No goats!) Site is handicap accessible.
Feast Information: A glorious (and well researched) feast will be served by the talented Lady Lisette la Roux. Feast space is limited to about 80 seats, so please register early. Please contact her with any dietary concerns/questions.
Merchanting Information: An 8’x8’ space will be provided to merchants at a cost of $5, which includes a table. Lists of merchants will be posted to the website closer to the event. Space is limited to register early. The Merchant Coordinator is Eadric the Potter (Rob Van Rens), thatpotteryguy[AT]gmailcom, 240 367 2862
Other Information: A comedy/improv type game for those volunteering to face the inquisitors. For the bag game, a prize will be given to the one with the most valuable objects by day’s end. For the improv game, a suitable prize will be given to the winner.
Updated event information will be posted to Lochmere\'s website. Given average delivery times, please plan for a bare minimum of 1 week for any postal deliveries to the reservationist.
Event Steward\'s Information: Doña Rita de Tacoronte (Rita Dey), PO Box 300, Annapolis Jct, MD 20701, Phone: (443) 620-8172, E-mail: repurr[AT]scarlette.net
Reservations: Mistress Medb Ingen Brain (Lynda Assur), 1225 Johnson Drive, Shady Side, MD 20764, E-mail: medbingenbrain[AT]comcast[DOT]net
Directions: Link to google map of site: https://goo.gl/maps/ZwLZz1hgQW12
From the North: Make your best way to US50 in Annapolis, MD. Take MD 2 south. Approximately 13-14 miles down the road, you will get to a traffic circle. Continue on Rt. 2 by taking the 3rd exit for about another 3 miles. St. James will be on your left, across from the park-and-ride.
From the East/South: Make your best way to DC Beltway in Prince George\'s County. Take the eastbound exit for MD 4 heading towards Upper Marlboro. Continue on MD4 from the beltway for about 18 miles.At that point take the exit for MD258/259 Bristol/Deale, and follow MD258 for about 4.6 miles until you intersect with MD2. Make a left, St. James Parish will be on your right.