Once again it is time for our Shire Heavy Championship at Dragons Tear. But before any can say it is just another event, please keep in mind that this year’s event will mark Dragon Tear’s Silver Anniversary. In keeping with past tradition, our meal package will include a Friday evening soup kitchen, a wonderful breakfast with a refreshing lunch on Saturday followed by our delectable feast that will be outlined below. On Sunday morning, we will have food set out for those who want to forge for a bite before breaking camp.

The Marche of Three Towers Presents Entrenchment IX: A Wild Hare! June 20, 2009 Rabbits, Bunnies and Hares are the order of the day!

The Kingdom of Ansteorra invites one and all to the Ansteorran 30th Year Celebration and Crown Tournament July 9-12, 2009.

Welcome to The Calligraphy Connection, the 29th International Calligraphy Conference. The conference will take place June 20-27, 2009 at St. John's College in Collegeville, Minnesota.

Woodland Romp is an outdoor camping event which officially starts Saturday. There will be feast on Saturday with a return of "rat on a stick" and an intermission. More details on feast will be provided at a later date. A tavern will be on site for lunch, donations are appreciated.

The Griffin Needle Challenge is a costuming competition, open to teams or individuals, where the goal is to create a complete outfit in just 20 hours!

Gaelic Games are back bigger and better than ever. Yep, we're throwin' a ceilidg and y'all are invited. We'll have our annual Shire champion tourneys: archery, rapier, and heavy fighting. All are welcome to participate, for your entertainment: Caber toss and other Scottish games, music, drumming and dancing. They'll be lots more so come out and join us for a weekend of revelry and camaraderie.

Come one and all and expand your knowledge and skills at Ansteorra's King's College, hosted by the Barony of Bjornsborg.

It is with great excitement that the Canton of Hawks Hollow announces their first (unofficial at this time) Summer Picnic and Newcomers Revel!

"Sport of Kings: Academy of Armored Combat" is a four day learning event presenting to students of all interests and backgrounds an opportunity to learn about all the activities that support and glorify the tournament, and an opportunity for aspirants to martial skill to learn from accomplished practitioners. Pre-registration with payment only required for those taking classes.

GET READY FOR IT! Sept 12 & 13th 09 The First Ever, INVITATIONAL JOUST TOURNAMENT & MEDEVAL FESTIVAL RENAISSANCE FAIR in NJ. More Entertainment and Vendors than Camalot!

You are invited to join the Shire of Loch an Fhraoich for a weekend-long fun filled demo at the Glasgow Highland Games. Thursday May 28th through Sunday May 31st, 2009

All archers are called upon to come and show their prowess with the handbow and crossbow. St Sebastians is alive and well with yet another change of location.

Courtesy, Honor, Grace and Inspiration...
Tthe seeds of these ideals are planted and maintained by the fairest flowers of the Known World...
Those women who have worn the Crown...

The shire of Castelleone Nuovo (Helena, MT) will be hosting a regional fighter's practice at Memorial Park on Sunday, May 24, 2009. In preparation for Uprising, we will be focusing on melees, but there'll be plenty of time for one-on-one work too.

The Northern Army and their numerous allies have stopped the southern invasion of Ered Sul… but at what cost? For Barons and Knights and noble warriors and artisans must return home to tend to their estates, while mercenaries and storm-crows can remain behind, plotting.

Come one, come all to Dragonsspine Champions. A day full of events for the martially inclined. This is the yearly contest of the best fighters of the Barony (and any visitors who think they are up to the challenge) for the position of Warlord (Heavy), Defender (Light), and Captain (Archery).

This year we aim to bring much fun and enjoyment to Dragonsspine with Baron’s War: The Naughty Pirate. There will be fighting, there will be contests, there will be merry making a plenty. There will be so much that you have to see it to believe it! So come to Dragonsspine to find out what all the fuss is about. You’ll be sad you missed it if you do.

A call resounds through the forests and hills of our beloved homeland unto the bravest and boldest warriors of the north! The time has arrived once again to select a new Captain of Winter's Gate. Many mighty warriors will fall in the quest to select the most worthy, but it is a sacrifice we are willing to accept, and will honor the fallen with much pomp and circumstance.

Summer is approaching. How do you intend to welcome it in? Why not come to Camp Taloha in Pine Bluff, AR June 5-7 for the Gleann Abhann Live Weapons Championship!

Unto the Good Populace of Meridies, On the date of Saturday, June 13th, 2009, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Red Sword Company and Griffin Company, in conjunction with members of the Shire of Owl’s Nest will host this summer’s Regional Fighter Practice and Demo!!!

The time has come to once again journey to the unpredictable mountains of Quincy; expect the unexpected in terms of weather as Their Highnesses host the tournament to dertermine their successors on Sunday morning.

The Shires of Heraldshill and Silfren Mere are co-sponsoring Ages of War: The Rus vs. The World 27-30 August 2009 at the Floyd County Fairgrounds

The Shire of Lionsdale invites one and all to witness the making of our new Champions in Armoured Combat, Target Archery, and Combat Archery!

Greetings Ansteorra! The Shire of Adlersruhe wishes to invite you to these seasons Passa de Arms Tournament. Come and compete for a Title in one of 5 great events. We will have a double elimination hold the field Chivalric and Rapier tournament. There will be a challenging Archery Hunt. Also, an A&S and Bardic competition you won't want to miss. Finally, we will hold a novice tournament on Sunday for people with less than 1 year of training.

You are invited to Summer Hunt V July 24-6, 2009. Our championship is in honor of Baron Julian. The winner carries a token for the year that was created by Baroness Arianne and features on of Julian's winning medals from Archery.

The Drums of War are Pounding! The armies are massing, the defences are set! The storehouses are filled and the populace is braced for a long siege. Will the brave defenders be able to fend off the attacking horde? Will the attacking army breach the defences and conquer the territory?

The Barony of Mag Mor presents: Cattle Raids XIV: A Day in the Black Forest (A Landsknecht's Dream) August 21-23, 2009

A cold wind blows from the North. On that wind ride the long-ships in full sail. The NORSE! They are set on the pillage & plunder of our homelands.

Come one and all to the Atenveldt-Sundragon Archery [`monthly´] Tournament! hosted this month by Lord Angus Mac Leod.

ALL ARE WELCOME! We have loaner gear available and Marshalls at the ready to assist anyone who wants to explore! Adults and Youth!

This is a garbed event ~ We have some shade but bring your own and chairs if you'd like. We'll have water and food!