Name: Battle of the Brothers, A Tang Dynasty Event
Start: 2023-11-3T01-01-00-00
End: 2023-11-5T01-01-00-00
Location: Hermann Sons Life Deanville Hall

16nov(nov 16)1:00 pm19(nov 19)1:00 pmBordermarch War of the RamsProgress:Crown,Vindheim CoronetCircles:Centurions,Golden LanceGroup:BordermarchType:PED

11novAll DayConsort's ChampionProgress:CrownCircles:Masters of Defense,White ScarvesType:Kingdom,PED

09nov7:30 pm9:00 pmKingdom Seneschal Open OfficeType:Online Event/Meeting

09nov7:00 pm8:30 pmHospitaler Open OfficeEvery member a hospitaler!Type:Activities, Demos, Open Office Hours, etc,Online Event/Meeting

03nov(nov 3)1:00 am05(nov 5)1:00 amBattle of the Brothers, A Tang Dynasty Event6785 FM 111. Deanville, TX 77852 Group:ShadowlandsType:PED

27oct(oct 27)5:00 pm29(oct 29)5:00 pmSeawinds Defender 2023--Myths and Legends820 Wildcat Drive, Portland TX, 78374Progress:CrownActivities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Brewing,Camping,Chivalric,Feast,Rapier,Sideboard,Thrown WeaponsGroup:Seawinds

27oct(oct 27)1:00 pm29(oct 29)1:00 pmEldern Hills - Samhain12442 FM 368, Holliday, TX 76366, USAProgress:Vindheim CoronetGroup:Eldern HillsType:PED

20oct(oct 20)5:00 pm22(oct 22)1:00 pmWyldewode Northern Border Skirmishes17373 W 929 Road, Park Hill, OklahomaProgress:Vindheim CoronetActivities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Camping,Children's Activities,Chivalric Melee,Classes,Feast,Rapier Melee,Tavern,Thrown WeaponsGroup:Wyldewode

20oct(oct 20)5:00 pm22(oct 22)12:00 pmBjornsborg's Fall Event: Quest for the Grail(no coconuts required!)2220 FM 466, Seguin, TX 78155Progress:CrownCircles:Arc D’Or,PelicanActivities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Brewing,Camping,Children's Activities,Chivalric,Classes,Feast,Music,Period Gaming,Royal Hunter,Sideboard,Skaldic,Thrown Weapons,Youth ActivitiesGroup:Bjornsborg

14octAll DayCoronation501 Rio Concho Dr, San Angelo, TX 76903Progress:Crown,HeirsType:Kingdom,PED

12oct7:30 pm9:00 pmKingdom Seneschal Open OfficeType:Online Event/Meeting

06oct(oct 6)3:00 pm08(oct 8)12:00 pmBryn Gwlad's Fall BaronialGroup:Bryn Gwlad

06oct(oct 6)1:00 pm08(oct 8)1:00 pmNamron - Protectorate362369 East Hwy 64, Cleveland, OK 74020Progress:Crown,Vindheim CoronetGroup:NamronType:PED

29sep01octWar of Ages 2023 - 100 Years War!100 Year War!2220 FM 466, Seguin, TX 78155Progress:Crown,HeirsActivities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Camping,Children's Activities,Chivalric,Chivalric Melee,Classes,Feast,Insignia Derby,Rapier,Rapier Melee,Sideboard,Skaldic,Thrown Weapons,Youth Activities,Youth RapierGroup:Ffynnon Gath

29sep01octMooneschadowe Presents: Trade Day(s)Bigger, Longer, Camp-ier750 S Camp Redlands Rd, Stillwater, OK 74074Progress:Vindheim CoronetActivities:Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Brewing,Camping,Children's Activities,Chivalric,Feast,Music,Rapier,Tavern,Thrown Weapons,Youth ActivitiesGroup:MooneschadoweType:PED

23sep8:00 am7:00 pmElfsea Baronial College1959 Sandy Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76112, USAProgress:Crown,HeirsActivities:ClassesGroup:Elfsea

15sep(sep 15)1:00 pm17(sep 17)1:00 pmRaven’s Fort - 36th Defender of the Fort and Royal Lancer189 Four Notch Rd, Huntsville, TX 77340 Progress:Crown,Heirs,Vindheim PrinceCircles:ChivalryActivities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Brewing,Chivalric,Classes,Equestrian,Feast,Largesse Derby,Rapier,Royal Lancer,Thrown WeaponsGroup:Raven’s FortType:PED

14sep7:30 pm9:00 pmKingdom Seneschal Open OfficeType:Online Event/Meeting

09sep12:00 am11:59 pmKingdom Arts and Sciences14100 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079-6825, United StatesProgress:Crown,Heirs,Vindheim PrinceCircles:LaurelType:Kingdom,PED

01sep1:00 pm04(sep 4)12:00 pmWar of Legends630 Oakes St, San Angelo TX, 76903Progress:Vindheim PrinceGroup:BonwickeType:PED

27aug7:00 pm8:00 pmMOC Open OfficeType:Activities, Demos, Open Office Hours, etc,Online Event/Meeting

26augAll DayGlasyn Artisan of the Flame633 Hobson Lane, Denton, TX 75205Progress:Crown,Crown PrincessCircles:Masters of DefenseActivities:Arts & Sciences,ClassesGroup:Glaslyn

21aug7:00 pm8:30 pmMonthly Hospitaler Sync and Office HoursEvery member a hospitaler!Type:Activities, Demos, Open Office Hours, etc,Online Event/Meeting

21aug7:00 pm8:00 pmMOAS KAS Check-inFor MOAS OfficersActivities:Arts & SciencesGroup:KingdomType:Activities, Demos, Open Office Hours, etc,Online Event/Meeting

20aug9:00 am4:00 pmTAMU Howdy Week DemoDemo hosted by ShadowlandsSimpson Drill Field, Lamar St, College Station, TX 77844, USAActivities:Arts & Sciences,Chivalric,Dance,RapierGroup:ShadowlandsType:Activities, Demos, Open Office Hours, etc,Demo

19aug12:00 am11:59 pmSerpent's Symposium VAn non-Western European SymposiumProgress:HeirsActivities:Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Classes,Period GamingGroup:Loch Soilleir

05augAll DaySteppes Artisan1210 W Belt Line Rd, Richardson TX, 75080Activities:Arts & Sciences,ClassesGroup:Steppes

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Steppes Artisan is one of the greatest artisan competitions around. Not an artist? That’s okay! Classes, group activities and shenanigans are available for everyone. Join us on August 5th from 8am-7pm at St Luke’s Lutheran Church 1210 W Belt Line Rd, Richardson, TX 75080

Co-Autocrats: HL Sean Tabor & Lady Rayya al-Ruqay’a

Adult registration: $25.00
Adult member registration: $20.00
Minors 17 & under: Free

A sideboard luncheon is included with your site fee.

Artisan Competition:
This is a “body of work” competition open to any level artisan. Artisans should include in their displays evidence of growth as an artisan and researcher. Content as well as appearance of your display will be taken into consideration. Be prepared to talk with Their Excellencies and the judges throughout the day.

This year’s artisan theme is to select a living person that inspires your creative talents as your muse. Their excellencies would like to honor not only the winner of the artisan competition, but also their muse in court at the end of the day.

Please direct further inquiries about the competition to Mistress Masina De Ferrara
Additionally there will be a display section for artisans seeking feedback or just to show their talents off.

This event is held and managed by the Barony of the Steppes, a branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. and is considered the official presence of this group here.

*Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

**THE SCA PROHIBITS HARASSMENT AND BULLYING OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. Participants engaging in this behavior are subject to appropriate sanctions. If you are subjected to harassment, bullying or retaliation, or if you become aware of anyone being harassed or bullied, contact a seneschal, President of the SCA, or your Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman.

Time

All Day (Saturday)

Location

St. Luke's Lutheran Church

1210 W Belt Line Rd, Richardson TX, 75080

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29julAll DayHerald's RetreatHosted by Wiesenfeuer14617 North Pennsylvania Ave, OKC, OK 73134Activities:Classes,SideboardGroup:Wiesenfeuer

28jul(jul 28)12:00 pm13aug(aug 13)12:00 pmPennsic 50Ansteorra goes to Pennsic 50!205 Currie Rd, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, USAProgress:Crown,Heirs,Vindheim CoronetActivities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Brewing,Camping,Children's Activities,Chivalric,Chivalric Melee,Classes,Combat Archery,Cut and Thrust,Dance,Music,Period Gaming,Rapier,Rapier Melee,Siege,Skaldic,Thrown Weapons,Youth Activities,Youth RapierGroup:Out of KingdomType:Out of Kingdom

15jul12:00 am11:59 pmSummer Round TableProgress:Crown,Heirs,Vindheim CoronetType:Kingdom,PED

08jul12:00 am11:59 pmKing's College14617 North Pennsylvania Ave, OKC, OK 73134Progress:Crown,Heirs,Vindheim CoronetCircles:PelicanActivities:Classes,SideboardGroup:WiesenfeuerType:Kingdom,PED

30jun7:00 pm8:30 pmOpen Office Hours - MoCType:Activities, Demos, Open Office Hours, etc,Online Event/Meeting

24junAll DayTwo Artisans, Two Bards150 Park Rd 32, Tuscola, TX 79562Activities:Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Chivalric,Classes,RapierGroup:Bonwicke,Eldern Hills

17junAll DayVindheim Summer Coronet4518 Expo Cir E, Stillwater, OK 74075, USAProgress:Crown,Vindheim CoronetCircles:White ScarvesActivities:ChivalricGroup:Marata,MooneschadoweType:Kingdom,PED

12junAll DayKnowne World Sciences SymposiumGroup:Out of KingdomType:Out of Kingdom

10junAll DaySummer Crown TournamentPvt Rd 1706, Chico, TX 76431Progress:Crown,Heirs,Vindheim CoronetCircles:CenturionsGroup:GlaslynType:Kingdom,PED

02jun(jun 2)1:00 pm04(jun 4)1:00 pmMyrgenfeld CollegiumProgress:Vindheim CoronetGroup:MyrgenfeldType:PED

26may(may 26)12:00 pm29(may 29)12:00 pmSteppes Warlord800 Flea Market Rd, Canton, TX 75103, USAProgress:KingActivities:Archery,Bardic,Brewing,Camping,Chivalric,RapierGroup:SteppesType:PED

26mayAll Day29ValorIn the Kingdom of CalontirProgress:Queen,Vindheim CoronetType:Out of Kingdom

20may8:00 am8:00 pmAnsteorran Heraldic and Scribal Symposium810 S 15th St, Slaton, TX 79364Activities:Arts & Sciences,ClassesGroup:Bonwicke

19may(may 19)1:00 am21(may 21)1:00 amNorthkeep's CastellanProgress:Crown,Vindheim CoronetGroup:NorthkeepType:PED

13mayAll DayElfsea Defender1518 Worth Ranch Road, Palo Pinto, Tx 76484Progress:Crown,Vindheim PrinceCircles:Centurions,ChivalryGroup:Elfsea

05may(may 5)5:00 pm07(may 7)12:00 pmPassa de ArmsDeath of the Winter DragonFM 2266 Canadian, Texas 79014Progress:Vindheim PrincessActivities:Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Camping,Chivalric,Feast,Rapier,Thrown WeaponsGroup:Adlersruhe

05may(may 5)1:00 am07(may 7)1:00 amCoastal Marshal AcademyProgress:CrownCircles:Golden LanceActivities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Camping,Chivalric,Classes,Kingdom Middle Eastern Dance Champion,Kingdom Thrown Weapons Champion,Rapier,Thrown WeaponsGroup:Loch SoilleirType:PED

28apr(apr 28)5:00 pm30(apr 30)11:30 amNamron Beltane3309 E Hefner Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73131, USAProgress:Vindheim CoronetActivities:Archery,Bardic,Brewing,Camping,Children's Activities,Classes,Period Gaming,Thrown Weapons,Youth ActivitiesGroup:Namron

21apr(apr 21)5:00 pm23(apr 23)2:00 pmGlaslyn - Defender of the FlameProgress:Crown,Crown Princess,Vindheim PrincessCircles:White ScarvesGroup:GlaslynType:PED

14apr(apr 14)5:00 pm16(apr 16)12:00 pmCoastal Grand Baronial925 US-59 Loop N, Livingston, TX 77351Activities:Archery,Camping,Chivalric,Equestrian,Feast,RapierGroup:StargateType:PED

14apr(apr 14)1:00 am16(apr 16)1:00 amWiesenfeuer BaronialProgress:Vindheim CoronetGroup:WiesenfeuerType:PED

13apr7:30 pm9:30 pmOffice Hours for the Kingdom Seneschal

01apr8:00 am9:00 pmThe Ansteorran TridentThe Day of the Blade, the Bow, and the Bard1518 Worth Ranch Road, Palo Pinto, TX 76484Progress:CrownCircles:Arc D’OrActivities:Eisteddfod,Royal Blade,Royal HunterGroup:Elfsea

31mar(mar 31)10:00 am02apr(apr 2)7:00 pmDemo - Norman Medieval FairThe Demo Hosted by Namron2501 Jenkins Ave, Norman, OK 73072, USAProgress:Vindheim CoronetActivities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Children's Activities,Chivalric,Chivalric Melee,Classes,Combat Archery,Cut and Thrust,Dance,Middle Eastern Dance,Middle Eastern Drumming,Music,Rapier,Rapier Melee,Thrown Weapons,Youth Activities,Youth RapierGroup:Namron

24marAll Day26Hellsgate - Commanders CrucibleCamp Arrowhead Belton TexasProgress:CrownCircles:PelicanGroup:HellsgateType:PED

11marAll Day19Gulf WarProgress:Crown,Vindheim CoronetCircles:Centurions,Chivalry,Masters of DefenseType:Out of Kingdom

24feb(feb 24)5:00 pm26(feb 26)12:00 pmA Day in the ForestHosted by Raven's Fort189 Four Notch Rd, Huntsville, TX 77340 Progress:CrownActivities:Archery,Camping,Chivalric Melee,Combat Archery,Feast,Rapier Melee,Siege,Thrown WeaponsGroup:Raven’s Fort

24feb(feb 24)5:00 pm26(feb 26)12:00 pm1529 Siege of ViennaBarony of Bjornsborg's Spring Event2220 FM 466, Seguin, TX 78155Activities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Camping,Children's Activities,Classes,Feast,Rapier,Rapier Melee,Thrown WeaponsGroup:Bjornsborg

18feb8:00 am10:00 pmBryn Gwlad's Candlemas401 E Jackson St, Burnet TX 78611Group:Bryn GwladType:PED

18feb8:00 am8:00 pmGraywood's Battle of the Pines638 FM 1234 Carthage, TX 75633Progress:CrownActivities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Children's Activities,Chivalric,Feast,Rapier,Thrown WeaponsGroup:Graywood

18feb8:00 am5:00 pmWinter War ManeuversIn the Barony of Vatavia (Calontir)3405 S. Meridian Ave, Building 300, Wichita KS 67217Progress:Vindheim PrinceType:Out of Kingdom

11feb8:00 am7:30 pmLaurel's Prize Tourney15681 Bexar Bowling, Marion, TX 78124Progress:CrownCircles:LaurelActivities:Arts & Sciences,Children's Activities,SideboardGroup:Ffynnon GathType:Kingdom,PED

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FaceBook event: https://fb.me/e/2MtYZpmvl

PayPal PreRegistration: https://tinyurl.com/2023LPT

Artisan Registration: https://forms.gle/GjAoar5mZr51vBXX7

Event WebSite: https://ansteorra.org/ffynnon-gath/lpt202

The Shire of Ffynnon Gath invites one and all to join us as we host Laurel’s Prize Tourney

Saturday, February 11th, 2023

Bexar Bowling Society, 15681 Bexar Bowling, Marion, Texas 78124-6602

Site opens at 8am and closes at 7:30pm

Come see the great works that the artists of Ansteorra have been up to during these past long months!
Artisans are encouraged to bring their latest works and not be concerned about space. Each artisan will have at least half of an 8′ table for their use and as much floor space as desired. Please let us know if you need more table space or if you wish to bring your own table or other specific needs such as walls or electricity. We are pleased to note that brewing entries are very welcome, though the site is otherwise dry.

Event Registration Information:

Adult Event Registration $20
Adult Member Discount Event Registration $15
All children 17 and under Free

Please note: The Shire of Ffynnon Gath is pleased to offer all attendees a wonderful lunch sideboard included with your event registration.

At this time, we will only be able to accept cash and checks at the door. Make checks payable to SCA Inc. Shire of Ffynnon Gath. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. They may also attend with a 21-year or older adult with a signed, notarized Minor Event Waiver Form from the parents.

Directions to site: Marion, TX is located on the East side of San Antonio. Make your best route to I10 exit 593, proceed South 1.5 miles on FM2358, take a left onto Bexar Bowling. Site will be 0.4 miles on the left.

Event Steward: Meistari Haraldr Bassi (Dave Calafrancesco) 845-853-9251 lpt2023@haraldr.drakkar.org

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 7:30 pm

Location

The Bexar Bowling Society Hall

15681 Bexar Bowling, Marion, TX 78124

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09feb7:30 pm9:30 pmOffice Hours for the Kingdom Seneschal

04feb8:00 am6:00 pmMooneschadowe's Provincial Games2707 W McElroy Road Stillwater, OK 74075Progress:Crown,Vindheim CoronetActivities:Chivalric,Chivalric Melee,Combat Archery,Period Gaming,Rapier,Rapier Melee,Tavern,Youth ActivitiesGroup:Mooneschadowe

28janAll DayNorthkeep WinterkingdomHosting Sable Soldier 17808 OK-66, Kellyville, OK 74039Progress:Crown,Vindheim CoronetActivities:Archery,Arts & Sciences,Bardic,Brewing,Children's Activities,Chivalric,Chivalric Melee,Classes,Combat Archery,Cut and Thrust,Dance,Feast,Insignia Derby,Largesse Derby,Middle Eastern Dance,Music,Period Gaming,Rapier,Rapier Melee,Sideboard,Siege,Skaldic,Teen Roundtable,Thrown Weapons,Youth Activities,Youth RapierGroup:Northkeep

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The Barony of Northkeep would like to invite one and all to:

wInterkingdom – A Visit to The Library

This year hosting Sable Soldier!

January 28th, 2023

7am to 9pm

Creek County Fairgrounds

17808 OK-66, Kellyville, OK 7403

MAJOR UPDATE: wInterkingdom 2023, hosting Sable Soldier, is offered as a FREE event. However, donations are always welcome to help defray the cost of the event.

Website: https://ansteorra.org/northkeep/activities/events/winterkingdom/winterkingdom-a-visit-to-the-library/

Feast Registration: $15

Make checks payable to SCA Inc/Barony of Northkeep

Pre-registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/2023NKWK

Librarian (Steward)

Lady Megan Flower del Wall

mka Megan Henderson

918-829-7312

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Co-Librarian (Steward)

Mistress Adalia VonderBerg

mka Emily Gurnee

Feast Steward

HE Kelandra Carmichael

Sable Soldier Deans

HL Iziaslava Myshkovicha

mka Meesh Marion

And

Centurion Charles the Grey

mka Charles Snyder

Please send additional questions or comments to:

Northkeep.winterkingdom@gmail.com

Please join us for a day of Learning and Laughter.

Northkeep’s annual collegium always has an incredible lineup of classes on A&S (both practical and lecture,) martial, and service. We strive to have the majority of classes friendly for all ages!

In addition to a full day of classes, we will be hosting this Reign’s first Vindheim largesse derby, a Lunch Tavern, a fantastic Feast for dinner, and much more to come.

Embracing the knowledge and learning patterns of the Libraries of old, we are adding an area for self or group study classes (make & take) as well as keeping our area for the wonderful teachers and sages to share their knowledge. We are also adding one blended-learning classroom, so that those unable to attend in person can still teach and/or take classes virtually along with the in-person attendees.

This year, wInterkingdom is hosting with Ansteorra’s Sable Soldier, a full track of martial classes by the chivalric community and practical application in battle scenarios, plus the chance to get authorized! More details on Sable Soldier are available at https://fb.me/e/31MD3bj1R

WInterkingdom Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/36u5jwGGE

PayPal Link: https://tinyurl.com/2023NKWK

Time

All Day (Saturday) CST

Location

Creek County Fairgrounds

17808 OK-66, Kellyville, OK 74039

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28janAll DayThe Serpents Symposium1511 El Dorado Blvd., Houston, Texas 77062Activities:Arts & Sciences,BardicGroup:Loch Soilleir

21jan9:00 am8:00 pmThe 86th Queen’s Champion Celebration11475-B Hwy 1442 Orange, Texas 77630Progress:Crown,Vindheim PrincessCircles:Masters of DefenseGroup:BordermarchType:Kingdom,PED

14jan8:00 am8:00 pmCoronation15681 Bexar Bowling, Marion, TX 78124Progress:Crown,Heirs,Vindheim CoronetGroup:BjornsborgType:Kingdom,PED

12jan7:30 pm9:30 pmOffice Hours for the Kingdom Seneschal

07jan9:00 am8:00 pmSteppes 12th Night1210 W Belt Line Rd, Richardson TX, 75080Progress:CrownGroup:Steppes

17dec8:00 am9:00 pmWiesenfeuer Yule Revel14617 North Pennsylvania Ave, OKC, OK 73134Progress:Vindheim CoronetGroup:Wiesenfeuer

10dec7:00 am8:00 pmVindheim Winter Coronet111 N Burnett St, Wichita Falls, TX 76306Progress:Crown,Heirs,Vindheim CoronetType:Kingdom,PED

08dec7:30 pm9:30 pmOffice Hours for the Kingdom Seneschal

03dec8:30 am10:00 pmElfsea Yule1518 Worth Ranch Road, Palo Pinto, TX 76484Progress:HeirsGroup:Elfsea

03dec8:00 am10:00 pmBarony of Stargate's 50th Anniversary and Yule9600 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77071Progress:CrownGroup:Stargate

03decAll DayCalontir CrownProgress:Vindheim CoronetType:Out of Kingdom

17novAll Day20Bordermarch War of the RamsRecreation Road 255 & Private Road 7350 Colmesneil, TX 75938Progress:Crown,Heirs,Vindheim CoronetCircles:Centurions,Masters of DefenseGroup:BordermarchType:PED

12novAll DayFall Round TableA Virtual EventProgress:Crown,HeirsType:Kingdom,PED

04nov(nov 4)5:00 pm06(nov 6)12:00 pmShadowlands - Runs with Scissors Plays with Fire (AGAIN)6785 FM 111, Deanville, TX 77852Progress:CrownCircles:White ScarvesGroup:ShadowlandsType:PED

04nov(nov 4)1:00 pm06(nov 6)1:00 pmSkorragardr's Axeman3309 E Hefner Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73131, USAProgress:Heirs,Vindheim CoronetGroup:SkorragarðrType:PED

28oct(oct 28)5:00 pm30(oct 30)12:00 pmSeawinds - DefenderTX-359, Mathis, TX 78368Group:SeawindsType:PED

28oct(oct 28)5:00 pm30(oct 30)11:00 amEldern Hills - Samhain12442 FM 368, Holliday, TX 76366, USAProgress:Crown,Crown Princess,Vindheim CoronetGroup:Eldern HillsType:PED

21oct(oct 21)5:00 pm23(oct 23)12:00 pmWyldewode's Northern Border Skirmishes17373 W 929 Road, Park Hill, OklahomaGroup:Wyldewode

21oct(oct 21)1:00 pm23(oct 23)1:00 pmBryn Gwlad, with Bonwicke, Present: Il Festival del Colore di Bryn Gwlad y Bonwicke930 County Rd 343A Marble Falls, TX 78654Group:Bonwicke,Bryn Gwlad

15octAll DayElfsea Baronial CollegeGroup:Elfsea

14oct(oct 14)5:00 pm16(oct 16)12:00 pmBjornsborg's The Celebration of Bears2220 FM 466, Seguin, TX 78155Progress:CrownGroup:BjornsborgType:PED

14oct(oct 14)1:00 pm16(oct 16)1:00 pmChemin Noir 's The Medieval Harvest362369 East Hwy 64, Cleveland, OK 74020Group:Chemin Noir

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– Chemin Noir Presents –

Fire, Scythes, and Superstition: The Medieval Harvest

Back in the Middle Ages life revolved around the agricultural cycle, and a successful harvest could mean the difference between survival and starvation. It’s not surprising that this was a time steeped in customs and superstitions, and even a bit of fun along with the relentless hard graft.

The grueling work of the main harvest was back-breaking manual labor when your only cutting tool was a scythe or a sickle, and men, women, and children were all involved in gathering the crops each day from dawn ‘til dusk with only a short break for lunch. Timing was crucial, because, if the harvest wasn’t completed on time, the crops were vulnerable to ruin from the cold and rain of the changing seasons, leaving the village facing possible starvation.

On the last day of reaping, the final push often involved elements of competition, when teams of workers would race each other to complete a ridge, while the last stand of corn might be cut when reapers threw their sickles at it until it fell. The last sheaf of corn was often decorated or made into a harvest doll representing the spirit of the field, the forerunner to our corn dollies. I was then taken to the barn to a herald of music and merriment, drenched in water as a rain charm, and kept for replanting the following year.

In the evening, the end of the harvest was joyfully marked with the ‘Harvest Home’ celebration in which the lord would throw a party for his workers with feasting and ale. Sometimes the village would be decorated with boughs and there would be much singing, shouting, and revelry. In some places, the villains or peasants bound to the lord would be summoned to come to the lord’s court and ‘sing the harvest home’ at the feast.

Amid much drinking, reveling, and dancing, huge fires were lit. This often entailed the gathering of collected bones and rubbish to make a ‘bone fire’, or bonfire. The pungent aroma from the flames was thought to ward off the evil spirits and scare away the dragons. (We will just skip the bones)

Please come help us remember and celebrate the end of the Medieval Harvest season with some friendly competitions, tournaments, fellowship, food, and fun.

Paypal Link: https://tinyurl.com/2022CheminNoir

Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/2dSXQbI11