Event Information

The Feast of St. Hildegard of Bingen
(2006-05-12 - 2006-05-14 - Site opens at 5:00 PM & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Falconcree

Come join the Canton of Falcon Cree as we venture to Germany between the years 1098 and 1457 to celebrate the accomplishments of two great Germans; St. Hildegard of Bingen and Franz Talhoffer.In tribute to St. Hildegard of Bingen our A&S activities will focus on the bardic arts as well as all things German. Brewers are encouraged to start their worts in preparation for a brewing competition, because what is Germany without beer? In the fiber arts, there will be a competition open to all items of German-style garb and soft goods from the 11th through 15th centuries. A poetry and prose competition will be held in honor of St. Hildegard’s writings. Details will be posted on the event website.

Martial Activities: Martial activities during the day will include archery, rapier, and heavy weapons tournaments. The Archery competition will feature a hunt theme, roving-range style shoot. The Rapier tournament will be conducted in the German style: fighting continues to the first ‘bleeding’ head wound, all wounds save torso blows are acted out. Lastly, in honor of Franz Talhoffer, we will hold a modified weapons proficiency tournament featuring five heavy lists, one for each of the four primary tournament weapons forms and a fifth list featuring matched weapons forms taken from the Talhoffer manual.

Arts & Sciences Activities: In tribute to St. Hildegard of Bingen our A&S activities will focus on the bardic arts as well as all things German. Brewers are encouraged to start their worts in preparation for a brewing competition, because what is Germany without beer? As Hldegard of Bingen was also a renowned doctor, there will also be an A&S category for medieval medicine. Herbal entries must be accompanied by thorough documentation and all herbs must be described using their Latin names. A list of prohibited and restricted herbs and complete competition rules will be posted on the event website. In the fiber arts, there will be a competition open to all items of German-style garb and soft goods from the 11th through 15th centuries. Last, but not least, poetry and prose competition will be held in honor of St. Hildegard’s writings. Full details for all competitions will be posted on the event website. Following the feast, all bards are invited to participate in a bardic circle in the lodge.

Cost:Adult, Member: $ 7.00 Day-Trip $9.00 Feast
Adult, Non-Member: $10.00 Day-Trip $9.00 Feast
Child (6-17): $ 3.00 Day-Trip $9.00 Feast
Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip $9.00 Feast

Cost Notes: Although the site prohibits camping, there are different types of lodging available on site for persons wishing to stay overnight. Deluxe lodges are available for $13 (adult) / $6 (child) and include heat/AC and indoor bathrooms. Deluxe lodges sleep 10 each. Standard cabins / tents are available for $7 (adult) / $3 (child) and are spacious with bathhouses close by. See website for further details and photos. Lunch will be provided for everyone who pre-registers. In addition people who prer-egister for overnight accomidations will be served breakfast Saturday morning.

Site: Camp Wabak, 36 Camp Wabak Road. Marietta, SC 29661

Site Restrictions: Site restrictions: This is a wet site; drinking is permitted, drunkenness is not. No pets are allowed. No flames, open or enclosed, are permitted anywhere on the site, except in the fire rings and fire places. The site gets very dark at night – gentles are advised to bring lanterns to light their way. The site is reasonably accessible for gentles with physical limitations, except for the cabins. Please contact the Event Steward in advance with any concerns.

Feast: A hearty German feast will be prepared by the Canton of Falcon Cree’s Lord Caelan of Falcon Cree. Please contact the Feastocrat in advance with any dietary concerns Caelen of Falcon Cree (Patrick Hood) Email: webminister@falconcree.org

Merchants: Merchant space is available adjacent to the tournament field. Contact Gospodin Pavel Rurik Chyorni Lebedov (Ryan Matthews) at chatelaine@falconcree.org or (864)232-4310 no phone calls after 9:00 pm

Website: www.falconcree.org/feastof/

Event Steward: Talun MacDubhagain (James P. Carey), 330 Rice Planters Lane, Duncan SC, 29334. (864) 801-2993, E-mail: taluntheb@charter.net

Reservations: Janna of Falcons Cree (Janna Holden), 208 Blackberry Valley Rd, Greenville SC, 29617 (864)246-7713, E-mail: totooz63@yahoo.com

Directions:
From the North: Take I-95S to I-85S to I-26W exit 70 towards Ashville to US-25S Exit 54 toward US-25/US-176, turn right onto Gap Creek Road. Turn right onto Camp Wabak Road.

From the East: Take I-26W exit 70 towards Ashville to US-25S exit 54 toward US-25/US-176, turn right onto Gap Creek Rd., turn right onto Camp Wabak Road.

From the South: Take I-85N to I-185N/US-29 exit 42 to US-25 exit 15, turn left onto US-25N, turn left onto Gap Creek Rd. turn right onto Camp Wabak Road.

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