Know this, fair friends, the Barony of Gyldenholt has something to declare! Our 46th Baronial Anniversary is upon us. We beseech thee, in accordance with the tradition of our land, by invitation of their Excellencies Baron Brynjólfr Brandsson and Baroness Dyrfinna Drengsdottir, to attend a day of such golden complexion, a day so lovely, so temperate, we shall compare it to none other! The Bard’s quill calls, whispering in our ears, “By the illuminating light of the longest summer day, I have a secret to reveal...” And so the matter of consequence, the theme of our endeavors, shall be A Shakespearean Day of Midsummer Mischief and Magic. Be inspired, dear cousins, by solstice visions, bardic brilliance, and faerie’s enchantment. See our sweet recreation in summertide beauty, by flower, by fire, by light!
Their Excellencies will seek Champions of sword and shield, of pen and pot, for Armored, Rapier, Cut & Thrust, Youth, Bardic, and Cookery. References to The Bard’s plays shall please their Excellencies, so thine costumes and songs in honor of Hamlet, Puck, and others are welcome, and pray, bring forth thine Shrewsberry Cakes, Junkets, and Warden Pies! Additionally, Arts & Sciences entries fitting the theme are encouraged but not required.
An array of delights awaits your participation, including competitions for best themed pop up, best decorated mushroom for the faerie ring, and best rendition of a Shakespearean scene: limit 1 minute for 1 performer, 2 minutes for 2 performers, and a max of 3 minutes for 3 or more performers. Scenes will be provided on-site or you may prepare your own.
Provided will be posters of Shakespearean insults to be used at thine discretion but with special benefit to those on the battlefield when used against an esteemed opponent, details to follow. Also, the use of Shakespearean MacGuffins, likely involving Pucks Tears, Hamlet’s Ghost, and France, and new in the offering, I Do Bite My Thumb At Thee! Award, details to follow.
SCHEDULE:
8am – Site Open
10am – Opening Court (at their Majesty’s pleasure)
11:30am – Lists Open and Mushroom Drop-off
Children’s Activities Will Be Between Rounds
12pm – Bardic and Shakespearian Performances
1pm-2pm – Artisan Showcase
2pm-3pm – Combat Finals
4pm – Closing Court
6pm – Site closes
EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration: $25. Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $15. Children 17 and under are guests of the Barony. Cash and checks accepted at the gate. Please make checks payable to “SCA Inc./Barony of Gyldenholt”.
COMBAT SCENARIOS: Armored Combat is standard double elimination, any weapons form. Rapier and Cut & Thrust Combat is standard double elimination. The finals will contain a twist. As the theme of the day is “A Shakespearean Day of Midsummer Mischief and Magic”, the twist will likely involve faeries and insults.
Youth Combat is scheduled to begin after the 4th round of Armored Fighting. A Youth Champion will be chosen based on the most honorable and chivalrous combatian.
ACTIVITIES: Specific contest details and interactive activities, including children’s activities, will be added here. We will update by the next council meeting on May 8th, please check back soon!
A&S: The Arts and Science display will have a 1 hour artisan showcase at 1pm to 2pm. All artisans are asked to participate by coming to the Arts pavilion and stand with their art and discuss. The Arts & Sciences entries do not need to follow the theme of the day. The entries do not require documentation but it is encouraged.
BARDIC COMPETITION: The Baron and Baroness will be selecting a Bardic Champion. The bardic pieces do not need to adhere to the theme of the day but are greatly appreciated. Due to allotted time, we ask that the bardic pieces be no more than 3 minutes in length.
MERCHANTS: Merchants are welcome, however, you must provide for your own city license and insurance.
SITE INFORMATION: Parking is limited, please unload and then park at Pioneer Middle School.
EVENT STEWARDS: Master Dafydd ap Tomas and Madame Cyrana Chardon d’Argent
EVENT EMAIL:
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DIRECTIONS:
From the North – Take your best route to I-5 South. Exit 101A Tustin Ranch Rd. and turn left. Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn left onto Pioneer Way. Turn right onto Pioneer Rd. The park entrance will be on the left.
From the South – Take your best route to I-5 North. Exit 101A Tustin Ranch Rd. and turn left. Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn left onto Pioneer Way. Turn right onto Pioneer Rd. The park entrance will be on the left.
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