Michael L Wilson reports that this summer's Lilies War XXIII will feature another brewing competition: Sweets for the Sweet IV.

War of the Lilies is an annual event held in the center of the Kingdom of Calontir in June. It has been said that Lilies is so much like a vacation, you may forget it is a war, and it is our hope to continue that tradition.

KansasCity.com offers an extensive album of portraits of attendees taken at this year's Lilies War (June 13-22, 2008).

Can you capture the excitement of Lilies War in a little over 1 minute? Lynnvander Productions makes a good attempt in a video clip from their commemorative video of the Lilies XXII.

Please enjoy the photo gallery of Lilies War 2008 from David Fossett Photography.

Master Andrixos reports that three subjects of the Kingdom of Calontire have been placed on vigil by Their Majesties Anton and Isabeau at Their Crown Tourney with elevation to take place at the upcoming Lilies War.

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Lilies War XXII "Grand Tournament of Artisans" June 13, 2008 - June 22, 2008

Important!
The dates for Lilies War XXII have been changed!
The new dates are
June 13, 2008 - June 22, 2008 As is tradition in the heartlands, Their Royal Majesties Calontir have decreed that a grand tournament and melee be organized for all of their nobles, knights, and commons; as well as their Royal Cousins and their subjects from across the Known World. This tournament is to be held on the ground of their forefathers, the Field of Lilies, and is to consist of all manner of pageantry, display and entertainment for all who might attend. Location:
Kingdom of Calontir (Smithville, Missouri)

Sean Chippendale has posted an album of photos from Lilies War 2007.

Logan reports that an album of photos taken at Lilies War has been posted to the Kansas City Stars "Community Faces" page.

Conde Fernando Rodriguez de Falcon reports that H.L. Ellien Chadaway of the Kingdom of Calontir was offered elevation to the Order of the Laurel at this year's Lilies War.

Lady Rhianwen is hoping that Lilies War attendees will take advantage of the recycling program at this year's War.

HL Gwen A'Brooke has announced that there will be a Siege Cooking Competition at this year's Lilies War. The competition will take place on Sunday June 10 at 8:30 a.m. Registration is open until June 5, 2007.

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We now bring you Kings vs Queens (or Queens vs Kings, we don't play favorites here)

June 8th, 2007 - June 17th, 2007

Prices:
Children under 5: Free
Children Members 5-17: $15
Children Nonmembers 5-17: $20
Adult Members: $30
Adult Nonmembers: $35
Family Cap: TBD
Royalty at Time of War: Free

Directions to site:
From Hwy. 169 North of Smithville: Location:
Kingdom of Calontir (Smithville, Missouri)

At the final court at Calontir's XXth War of the Lilies, concerning the war's theme of Laurels versus Pelicans, the Head Instigators for the Pelicans produced and read the following documentation of how the winner of the war was determined:

Captain Sivrid Brumbach and Dorothea share their photos from the recent Lilies War which took place in the Kingdom of Calontir.

The Kansas City Star has published a wonderful album of portraits taken at the recent Lilies War.

Lady Aldyet Le Chaundeleur has posted photos from the 2006 Lilies War.

Lilies War 2006: Laurels vs. Pelicans is being called the "Lilies of Love" owing to the large number of peerages (9) bestowed by Their Majesties.

Lady Aldyet Le Chaundeleur has annouced that this year's Lilies War will feature a full slate of activities for youth and children.

Conde Fernando Rodriguez de Falcon and Comtesse Lyriel de la Foret of the Kingdom of Calontir send warnings about rumblings among the Peers in their Kingdom to be resolved at this year's Lilies War: Laurels vs. Pelicans.

Cathus has announced that this year's Lilies War will feature a number of activities for those interested in the Arts and Sciences.

Gwen A'Brooke has announced that a Siege Cooking Contest will take place at the upcoming Lilies War in the Kingdom of Calontir.

All Hail! Have you started thinking about Lilies yet? Checking your tent? Revising your wardrobe? Planning out the meals? Looking at the class schedule? Counting your spending money?

Carraig mac Cosgraigh, Head of the Calontir Brewers' Guild, has announced that the Fourth Annual Royal Brewing Competition will take place at this year's Lilies War.

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The Kingdom of Calontir welcomes you to the War of the Lilies XX: Pelicans vs. Laurels Friday June 9th to Sunday June 18th 2006 at Smithville Lake, Barony of Forgotten Sea, (KC, MO)

This years Event Steward
HL Seraphima Iaroslava
Lilies20@calontir.sca.org

Theme - Pelicans vs. Laurels

http://calontir.sca.org/lilieswar/lilieswar.html Location:
Barony of Forgotten Sea (Smithville Lake, Missouri)

H.L. Brice Le Raton from the Barony of Forgotten Sea in Calontir will be directing the Lilies Known World Chorus at this year's War. He is seeking singers to participate.

Vincent De Vere has announced that Lilies War XX will feature a "worst homebrew" competition at the Broken Harp Tavern to discuss how brews can go bad.

Giraude has posted video clips of the fireworks at Lilies War.

Cathus has posted more photos from the recent Lilies War in the Kingdom of Calontir.

Master Gottfried von Koln, Park Liaison for the Committee Calontir at Lilies War, has announced the results of a survey regarding equestrian activities at Lilies War XX.