Martial, Military, and Combat

Period history of warfare and personal combat, as well as re-creation or re-enactment of same

A Midsummer's Twilight Tourney

2006-06-16 18:00
2006-06-18 12:00
US/Eastern
description:
A Ghost walks at midnight, there's treachery afoot and suspicion is in the air. Join the Canton of Buckston-on-Eno for a tribute to Shakespeare?s Hamlet around the eve of Midsummer. In this non-traditional event there will be fighting in the twilight hours, a feast at mid-day and many activities sure to delight all ages.

Martial Activities: There will be Heavy and Rapier Tournaments in the twilight hours beginning in the late afternoon. Atlantian heavy fighters will also have the benefit of an afternoon martial class in Western Martial Arts. His Excellency, Baron Geoffrey Athos von Ulm, has decreed that the Baronial fighter practice will take place at the event site on Sunday, June 18th and all visiting fighters are welcome to stay for the additional fighting. Location:
Canton of Buckston-on-Eno (Leasburg, North Carolina)

Kampfen und Schmausen

2006-04-07 15:00
2006-04-09 12:00
US/Pacific
description:
We're having an event in the Shire of Canale (come to canale) on the weekend of (you know you want to) April 7-9. The event is called Kampfen und Schmausen (canale is fun) and is a Landsknecht inspired weekend (bring your lederhosen?). We'll be at the George J Hatfield SRA (grass, shade, flush privies) in Hilmar. Sir Gemini and Herrin Else have designed the heavy and rapier scenarios (fight, fight, fight), Lady Ayloara is heading up our children's activities (fight, craft, fight), Lady Melanie will feed us sausages till we pop (chew, chew, swallow), and Lord Phillip has made the beer (you already know what beer does). Location:
Shire of Canale (Hilmar, California)

All Things Middle Eastern VIII

2006-05-12 17:00
2006-05-14 11:00
US/Central
description:
Come join us as we celebrate the eighth anniversary of All Things!!! Classes covering numerous topics (to be announced) Fighting -You bet!!! We'll be holding 3 lists and some group tactics practice to sharpen our skills for Border Raids. Dancers and drummers -bring your music and plan to share with the populace at our Saturday night Hafla and bardic circle. What about food?? Prepare your stomachs for a feast of monumental proportions as Lady Caitilin serves up a feast fit for a Sultan. There are 52 beds with showers between cabins. Cabins and feast hall heated and cooled. Location:
Shire Brantestone (Cullman, Alabama)

War of the Clans II

2006-04-14 17:00
2006-04-16 14:00
US/Eastern
description:
Bring ye Clan, Friends and Foes alike, and share in the fun with Rivermarch and the War of the Clans II. There's something for everyone with even a wee bit of Scottish in them. And we KNOW ye do.

Activities include:

  • Scottish Games for the Young and More than Young Alike: Caber Toss, Stone Toss, Tossing the Sheaf, Tug of War
  • Adult and Kids divisions
  • There will be a 22 pound hammer toss for the Elders Location:
    Shire of Rivermarch (Pine Mountain, Georgia)

King's Assessment

2006-06-16 18:00
2006-06-18 14:00
US/Eastern
description:
Wham! The ground shakes as another projectile impacts the castle wall. There it comes, the enemy army approaches. Several walls of shields merging - right here, archers shooting overhead...and right there - The King himself assessing his armies.

Welcome to the King's Assessment! Grand melees will be held, including siege warfare, castle attack, open field, town, and possibly even woods battles. Combat Archery will make an impression and there will be lots Location:
Barony of Black Diamond (Vinton, Virginia)

Candlelight Camp 2006 - POSTPONED

2006-04-22 17:00
2006-04-24 12:00
US/Central
description:
Those that die with great bravery on the battle fields, hold a special place in Norse cosmology. They are the Einherjar, those that are chosen by Odin to fight on the sides of the Gods at Ragnorak. Every day they are awakened and march out to the great field to fight against each other in merry combat. At dusk they are all miraculously healed and march back to the hall of Valhalla, where they are served a great feast and enjoy merriment into the night. Location:
Barony of Small Gray Bear (Arkadelphia, Arkansas)

Sir Thorbjorn Osis Memorial Fighter Day II

2006-06-10 10:30
Canada/Eastern
description:
Come join us for a day of combat and socializing, in memory of our friend, Sir Thorbjorn Osis, who was killed in a car accident in the spring of 1999, during his reign as King of Ealdormere.

Saturday, June 10, 2006
Markham Village Community Centre
6041 Highway 7, Markham, Ontario L3P 3A7

Site opens at 10am, closes at 9:30pm. Site is WET. No BYOB as per Ontario Law.

Site fee: $25 Cdn (includes supper, see below) Location:
Canton of Skeldergate (Markham, Ontario)

Eskalyan Cherry Blossom

2006-04-09 11:00
2006-04-09 19:00
US/Pacific
description:
The Temperatures are rising and the birds are singing.....The sweet smell of the cherry Blossoms are here.... Come out and enjoy the Company of friends at the Eskalyan Cherry Blossom viewing.

Sunday April 9, 2006 at the IBEW building , in Anchorage.... 3333 Denali Street (Catty corner from the Century 21 theater parking)

Site opens : 11am
closes:7pm

Fight in a Tourney, make your best guess at what the fighters are Location:
Eskalyan (Anchorage, Alaska)

Caidan Spring Crown Tourney

2006-04-08 09:00
2006-04-09 17:00
US/Pacific
description:
The Barony of Dun Or is hosting spring Crown Tourney. This is a 2-day camping event at Totem Pole Ranch, 34728 Cheseboro Rd, Palmdale, CA 93552. There will be fighting for both heavies and rapier on Sunday and many more activities scheduled.

The Barony of Dun Or cordially invites you to join us for a BYOB (bring your own beef) BBQ on Saturday evening. Bring your favorite grill item, we will provide the charcoal. (We will have some food available if you forgot to bring your own but still want to eat with us). Location:
Barony of Dun Or (Palmdale, California)

War of the Lilies XX

2006-06-09 15:00
2006-06-18 12:00
US/Central
description:
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)

Fool's Revel

2006-04-22 11:00
2006-04-22 22:00
US/Alaska
description:
Come join the Barony of Winter's Gate as we celebrate the coming end of cabin fever and the silliness of Spring. We invite you to our Fool's Revel on Saturday, April 22 from 11:00am until 10:00pm.

Activities will include, but not be limited to:
A Tourney for the Champion of the College of St. Boniface. This is a heavy tourney and the list is not limited to Baronial members. However, we do ask that just as our Captain of our Militia, either the fighter or the consort be a member of the Barony. List will open at 12:00 noon with armor inspection to start at 12:30pm. Location:
Barony of Winter's Gate (Fairbanks, Alaska)

Black Prince's Birthday

2006-05-19 18:00
2006-05-21 12:00
US/Eastern
description:
The year is 1359, the site is England. In celebration of Edward, the Prince of Wales' upcoming birthday a day of tournament, feast and revelry has been declared. The Barony of Black Diamond calls forth the most Noble of combatants, to bring their weapons of choice, their skill and prowess to this most Honorable field. Heralds declare that this is a day for all Atlantia, to celebrate one of the most historical men in history, and quite possibly of the 14th century. It is a day filled with tournament of martial skills, of Heavy weapons, of Rapier, of Archery. It is a day for the artisans to come forth and bring their finest projects for display and competition. It is a day for the novice, of both the arts and sciences and the martial fields, for you are the future of fair Atlantia, and we celebrate your growing skills as well. Location:
Barony of Black Diamond (Bland, Virginia)

Fool's Fest 2006

2006-03-31 19:00
2006-04-02 13:00
US/Central
description:
Join us back in Grimfells at Bunch Park, in Elkins, AR, for the annual March Warden Tournament! Come on down and participate in the tournament (featuring heavy weapons, archery, and thrown weapons), A & S competition, and RUSH classes. A sumptuous feast (limited to 80) will be prepared by our own Duchess Susannah Griffon, and a free children's feast will be prepared by Mistress Christiaen Janssen. Share in more revelry at Calontir's first camping event than you can shake a jester's wand at! Location:
Shire-March of the Grimfells (Elkins,Arkansas)

Photos from Knights Hospitaller Dragon Feast

Master Gwynfor Lwyd has announced that he has updated his website with images from Knights Hospitaller Dragon Feast which took place March 11, 2006 in the Kingdom of Lochac.

Hawkwood Baronial Birthday

2006-05-19 10:00
2006-05-21 12:00
US/Eastern
description:
The Barony of Hawkwood invites attendance at its Birthday Celebration. This is the second birthday celebration for the Barony of Hawkwood. the theme for this event is "Knightly Virtues".

Martial Activities: There will be heavy fighting, archery and a Tournament of the Courtier wherein all available Companions of the Order of the White Scarf of Atlantia shall stand and hold the field against all comers, without let or hindrance. Location:
Barony of Hawkwood (Arden, North Carolina)

Hit List XX: Venetians Celebrate the Greek Gods

2006-04-21 17:00
Etc/GMT
description:
Join us as the Venetians recreate the Greek Gods for the Doge. There will be multiple types of both heavy and rapier fighting. Other activities include Youth combat, non-fighting children's activities, archery, live weapons, and various classes.

Hit List XX
The Barony of the Osprey presents:
The Venetians Celebrate the Greek Gods
Woodsmen of the World Camp near Evergreen, Al Location:
Barony of the Osprey presents (Evergreen, Alabama)

Ragnarok VII

2006-05-19 14:00
2006-05-22 15:00
Canada/Eastern
description:
Join us for the season's first camping event. Activities will include: Heavy fighting, Fencing, Archery, Youth boffer (pending marshal), plenty of Bardic goodness and A&S classes. Fishing is also permitted on Lake Belwood, pursuant to the laws of Ontario (bring a fishing license).

The Barony of Ramshaven Presents:
Ragnarok VII
May 19-22, 2006

Camp Bellaleo
860 8th Line Location:
Barony of Ramshaven (Fergus, Ontario)

Dreamstone Tourney 27

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DREAMSTONE TOURNEY XXVII: A Great Tournament Tradition Continues! The People's Barony of Bryn Madoc invites one and all to Dreamstone Tourney 27 to be held on April 21-23, 2006 at A.H. Stephens Historic Park, near Crawfordville, Georgia.

Newcomers Collegium VI

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The Shire of Owl's Nest would like to invite you to a once-a-year event specifically tailored for newer members and those wishing to learn the basics of the SCA.

Warriors and Warlords XIII

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The Baronies of Jararvellir and Nordskogen are proud to announce our twelfth annual Warriors and Warlords event. It will take place Thursday, July 6 through Sunday, July 9, 2006 at the NCN North LLC Campground, north of Black River Falls, WI, in the beautiful Shire of Shattered Oak, Kingdom of Northshield.

Night on the Town

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On an unusually warm and sunny winter afternoon, the Mayor of Smeewick steps up to the podium to deliver his address. "Good people of Smeewick, our town were once a beacon onto the Kingdom. Now, it has been ravaged beyond recognition by pirates and gypsies. We owe it to ourselves and our children to restore Smeewick to its former glory!"

Professional Photos from Estrella 2006 Online

Professional photographer Cassandra Tomei of Tomei Studios has posted a beautiful gallery of photos from the recent Estrella War.

Great Western War X- CANCELLED

2006-10-03 12:00
2006-10-09 13:00
US/Pacific
description:
From across the Known World, we meet on the grassy hills and meadows of Loch Prado (Prado Regional Park in Chino, California) to celebrate the arts of war and of peace at the Great Western War.

Tuesday October 3 to Monday October 9, 2006

Pre-reg opens Apirl 1st 2006, more information coming soon.

http://www.caid-gww.org/ Location:
Loch Prado (Chino, California)

SCA to Demonstrate at Armor Exhibit

Lady Kirsten reports that members of the SCA have been requested to demonstrate armored and rapier combat in conjunction with the Age of Armor exhibit at the Evansville (Indiana) Museum of Arts, History & Science March 19, 2006.

Highland River Melees

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Highland River Melees, June 09-11, 2006, Barony of Highland Foorde

Beltane Celebration

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Come and join the people of Hrafnsfjordr as they celebrate Beltane. With the coming of warmer weather and longer days, the people are looking forward to planting things to make this our homes a greener place.

Three Stags: Autumn Battle & Faire

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Horns sound and drums roll, banners dance on the breeze, Chevaliers parade in armor shining and merchants call their wares. Mummers prance, jesters grin, laughter swells like the seas, Archers shoulder their quivers full and music fills the air. Juggler's entrance, food delights, excitement buzzes like the bees, Fencers flash their blades dazzling and little children stare.

Sword and Board: a Tavern Event

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The Shire of Vilku Urvas is hosting "SWORD AND BOARD - A TAVERN EVENT" on June 23-25, 2006 in Deer River, MN.

Road to the Isle: a Trip to the Middle East

2006-04-22 09:00
Etc/GMT
description:
It is my great pleasure to invite you to "Road to the Isle, a Trip to the MiddleEast". We will leave from South Range, MI, here in Mistig Waetru at 9am on April 22, travel all day and return that same evening.

There will be Rapier and Heavy Weapons events, an Artisan's Row, a Children's Quest, and some Merchants (Merchant space is still available).

A Middle eastern Tavern Lunch is offered for $3.50, with profits to the Location:
Shire of Mistig Waetru (South Range, Michigan)

Ages of War

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The Shire of Silfren Mere (in the Kindom of Northshield) and the Shire of Heraldshill are sponsoring a weekend of War. And no better weekend than Memorial Day weekend (May 26-29)! I'm sure many of you will be wanting to get some "practice" camping in before Lilies, or just jonesing for more after Gulf Wars...so what a more perfect opportunity than to join our Northern brethern in a weekend of inter-Kingdom fun.