# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rapier War
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Rapier War 5! Join us for Caid’s premier steel focused camping event. Melees, tournaments, arts and sciences, bardic night at the tavern - come try something new, or share what you love with other SCAdians, or both!

Merchants - if you would like to come and merchant, please contact Baroness Kale Hrafnsdottir at baldavin@hotmail.com. Classes, A&S, and additional activities will be published on a more detailed schedule soon!

SCHEDULE:        

2/13

  2PM:    Site opens

  6PM:    Early Bird Tourney, tavern revels to follow immediately after

2/14

    9AM: Court - weapons and armor inspections will be immediately after court with scenarios afterwards until 2PM

    11AM: Arts and Sciences competition opens

   1PM: Consort's Champion Thrown Weapons

    3PM: RBG Duel Tournament

    5PM: Rapier Chess

    7PM:    Bardic Night

2/15

    9AM:    Rapier inspections and Honor Guard Lists open

    10AM:    Rapier melees

    12PM:    Honor Guard Tournament

    2PM:    Rapier Community Roundtable

    3PM:    Closing Court

    4PM:    Wacky Offhand Tourney

    7PM:     Onesie night

2/16

    12PM    Site Closes

 

EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration $45, Adult Member Discount Event Registration $35 amount.  Youth aged 17 and under are guests of the Barony. Cash and checks only. Please make checks payable to “SCA, Inc/Barony of Wintermist.” There are no refunds. 

Adult Event One Day Registration $30, Adult Member Discount One Day Registration $20. Youth aged 17 and under are guests of the Barony. Cash and checks only. Please make checks payable to “SCA, Inc/Barony of Wintermist.” There are no refunds. 

The park charges $7 per day for parking. This is paid directly to the park when you drive in and they only take cards, no cash accepted.

We will gratefully accept donations at the gate to offset the cost of Non-Member Surcharges for gentles who may be attending their first event.

SITE INFORMATION/RESTRICTIONS: Make sure to go through the front gate, as the back gate, aka the GWW gate, will not be open. The portion of the site we are using is the same as last year, the GWW battle field and some of the land behind it.

EVENT STEWARD: (THLs Alphonsus Balthasar von Hamer and Diago de las Casas)

EVENT EMAIL: baron@wintermist.sca-caid.org

DIRECTIONS: 13601 Ironbark Rd, Taft, CA 93268

From the South: Take your favorite route to I5 North, Proceed on I5N. Take exit 244 for CA-119/Taft Highway, Turn Left. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto S Enos Ln. S Enos Ln turns slightly right and becomes Ironbark Rd, Turn left, Destination will be on the right

From the North: Take your favorite route to I5 South, Proceed on I5S. Take exit 244 for CA-119/Taft Highway, Turn Right. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto S Enos Ln. S Enos Ln turns slightly right and becomes Ironbark Rd, Turn left, Destination will be on the right

This will take you to the front side of Buena Vista, let the Rangers at the entrance know that you are there for the SCA and they will let you through. Do not go to the back gate! It will not be open.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tupman/rapier-war/200029488830419
- **Event Categories**: tournaments, sports, contests, workshops, trips-adventures, camping, art, nonprofit, drive-in
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 103

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tupman
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 13601 Ironbark Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311-9478, United States
- **lat**: 35.2308
- **long**: -119.25829
- **full address**: 13601 Ironbark Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311-9478, United States, 13601 Ironbark Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311-9478, United States, Tupman

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dc585925c0da872a4d2319b10df72b6d6d0ffe9e2429719d901b4a247d0662e9-rimg-w602-h325-dcc8b78d-gmir?v=1770656313

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rapier War being held?
  - **A:** Rapier War takes place on Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 13601 Ironbark Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311-9478, United States, 13601 Ironbark Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311-9478, United States, Tupman.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rapier War?
  - **A:** Rapier War is organized by Kingdom of Caid.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rapier War is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tupman, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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