Blackstone Raid is the flagship medieval war and camping event of the Barony of Blackstone Mountain. Fighters, fencers, archers, artisans, merchants, and friends gather for a weekend of battle, competitions, and creativity. Evenings are full of fellowship and camaraderie around campfires. Please join us again, as the Armies of Kingdom of AEthelmearc & Barony of Blackstone Mountain engage in Armored Combat, Archery, Thrown Weapons, Fencing, Children’s activities and much more against the Dragon Army of the Kingdom of the Middle. Spend a glorious weekend with your friends & cousins in song, stories and frolics in the Barony of Blackstone Mountain.
AUTOCRATS: Baron Kire MacUrsus & THL Samuel of Great Oaks
Kire (Tim Sayre) can be reached at
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Samuel (Sam Stamper) can be reached at
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Pre-registration will open on January 5th, 2026 and will close on April 1st, 2026. Pre-registration for cabins must be paid within 14 days or they will be released. Send Pre-registrations to:
Rose Delaney
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P.O. Box 1191
St. Albans, WV 25177
(304) 550-3694 (No calls after 8pm)
EMAIL:
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Make checks or money orders payable to: SCA-WV Inc. Barony of Blackstone Mountain
Pre-registration (January 5rd – April 1st 2026)
Adult (Non-member): $35
Adult (Member): $25
Youth 0-17: Free
Event Dates: Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM through Sunday April 26 at 12:00 Noon
Location: Camp Sheppard, 4-H Grounds, 78 Camp Sheppard Lane, Gandeeville, WV 25243
January 5th and after & on-site:
Adult (non-member): $35
Adult (member): $25
Youth 0-17: Free
(5) Full Cabin Rental (26 – 40 bunk beds): $425 & (2) 1/2 Cabin Rental (10 – 12 bunk beds) $200 (Please call Reservation-crat: Lady Ro’is listed above for availability.)
Tent camping available at no charge.
6 RV with Electric Hookups with water provided for tanks are available, for reservations, Please call Baroness Alana Horsecroft / Peggy Stamper at (304) 395-8993 for availability (No Calls after 9pm) Cost is $25.
For more additional information go to
https://blackstoneraid.aethelmearc.org
Additional Notes on Alcohol Policy: Period Containers only, Please refer to the website for additional rules & information
Additional Notes on Pet Policy: Please refer to the website for additional rules & information
Additional Notes on Flames: Please refer to the website for additional rules & information
Additional Notes on Weapons: Please refer to the website for additional rules & information
Also check out other Sports events in Gandeeville, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Gandeeville.
