A Day in the Middle East
(2010-02-27 - Site opens at 10:00 AM & Closes at 10:00 PM)
Dun Carraig
The Barony of Dun Carraig invites you to return to another day in the Medieval Middle East. There will be the usual drumming, dancing and enough fabulous food & drink to keep all attendees happy throughout the day. Website: http://www.duncarraig.net/middle_eastern
Martial Activities: As is tradition, there will be no fighting activities planned for the day.
Arts & Sciences Activities: We are looking for artisans to teach classes, musicians & dancers to entertain us and wealthy patrons to sponsor A&S competitions. We will post details as they become available.
Musicians: Musicians are VERY welcome and we will have space set aside for you. Please contact Lord Alexandre & Lady Heloise at alexandre.detourouvre[AT]gmail.com, for more information or coordinating music.
Children’s Activities: We will be offering children’s activities and will be adding information on our website as it becomes available.
Cost:
Pre-Reg. Prior to 2/7/10
Adult, Member: Off board $13.00, On Board $22.00
Non-Member: Off board $16.00, On Board $25.00
After 2/7/10
Adult, Member: Off board $14.00, On Board $23.00
Non-Member: Off board $17.00, On Board $26.00
Child (5-17): Off board $ 7.00, On Board $16.00
Child (Under 5): Guest of the Barony
Please make all checks payable to: SCA Inc., Barony of Dun Carraig
Cost Notes: A generous day board will be included for all of our guests (day-trip fee shown under “Off Board” listing). Due to this, we request that even day-trippers pre-register to ensure adequate food and drink are purchased for all attendees. For those who wish to join us during the feast in the evening, your fees are shown under the “On Board” listing. All adults who pre-register by 2/07/2010 (postmarked) are automatically entered into a drawing for a fabulous prize and will save $1 off their fee!
Site: Immaculate Conception Hall, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville, MD. 20659
Site Amenities and Restrictions: Site is wet; candles are permitted in glass containers. No Smoking in the building; allowed in the designated smoking area. Site opens at 9 AM and closes at 10 PM.
Feast: Mistress Kiri has been persuaded to once again present a wonderful variety of intricate and tasty Middle Eastern dishes. This year, Lord Gormr will be tackling the mezze (dayboard) to keep the guests going throughout the day. Please contact headcook[AT]mideast.DunCarraig.net or mezze[AT]mideast.duncarraig.net with dietary concerns. Dining at low tables will be available, so please bring pillows to make yourselves comfortable if this is your choice. Traditional seating will also be provided.
Merchants: Space is very limited.
Event Steward: Mary Isabel of Heatherstone (Leesa Orton), 48871 Trapp Road, Saint Inigoes, MD 20684. (301) 872-0030. Email: Event Steward[AT]mideast.duncarraig.net Reservations: Matthew of Summerdale (Matthew Keck), 17826 Piney Point Rd Tall Timbers, MD 20690. (301) 576-0561. Email: reservations[AT]mideast.duncarraig.net
From the Baltimore Area: Take your best route to 301 South. Just before the town of Waldorf, make a left turn onto Maryland 5 South.. Take MD 5 South x miles and turn Right onto Chaptico Mechanicsville Rd (flashing light). Take your first right onto Old Village Rd. Church of the Immaculate Conception will soon be on your Left. Turn into the drive and follow it around behind the church to the separate Hall building.
From the Virginia Area: Take your best route to 301 North across the Potomac River. You will drive through the town of Waldorf. Just after leaving Waldorf, turn right onto Mattawoman-Beantown Road. Then, make a right onto 5 South. Take MD 5 South x miles and turn Right onto Chaptico Mechanicsville Rd (flashing light). Take your first right onto Old Village Rd. Church of the Immaculate Conception will soon be on your Left. Turn into the drive and follow it around behind the church to the separate Hall building.
From South of the 301 Bridge: Take your best route to the 301 bridge. Follow 301 north to 247. Take 247 to MD 5N. Take MD 5 North to MD 235. Turn left onto 235 (N). Go X miles and turn left on Chaptico Mechanicsville Rd (flashing light). Take your first right onto Old Village Rd. Church of the Immaculate Conception will soon be on your Left. Turn into the drive and follow it around behind the church to the separate Hall building.