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, they
are as follows:
- Scenario: single elimination, 1 insult = 1 extra life bonus
- Insult Bonus: 1 per tournament
After the battle bonus is received, insults may be administered liberally and generously at
thine discretion for the remainder of the tournament. I Do Bite My Thumb At Thee Award
will be given for the best use of a Shakespearean insult on the glory of the battlefield, the
best of all scenarios, when the hurly-burly’s done, when the battle’s lost and won!
The battlefield will also hold a special surprise, they be Shakespearean MacGuffins and
thine purpose is to protect them in battle in honor of thine inspiration and consort - they are
Pucks Tears, Hamlet’s Father’s Ghost, Othello’s Handkerchief, and non-other
than...France?
SCHEDULE:
8am – Site Open
10:00am – 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
COMBAT SCENARIOS:
Armored Combat is standard single elimination, any weapons form. As the theme of the
day is “A Shakespearean Day of Midsummer Mischief and Magic,” provided will be posters
of Shakespearean insults to be used at thine discretion and the benefit is:
- Scenario: single elimination, 1 insult = 1 extra life bonus
- Insult Bonus: 1 per tournament
After the battle bonus is received, insults may be administered liberally and generously at
thine discretion for the remainder of the tournament
Rapier and Cut & Thrust Combat is standard double elimination. As the theme of the day
is “A Shakespearean Day of Midsummer Mischief and Magic,” provided will be posters of
Shakespearean insults to be used at thine discretion and the benefit is:
- Scenario: single elimination, 1 insult = 1 extra life bonus
- Insult Bonus: 1 per tournament
After the battle bonus is received, insults may be administered liberally and generously at
thine discretion for the remainder of the tournament.
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:
Pavilion / Pop-up Decoration: Winner of the Decoration Contest will be awarded a prize
for the most beautifully decorated midsummer abode.
Create Fairy Mushrooms: Create A Fairy Mushroom Contest, these mushrooms will be
collected to form a fairy ring around our Shakesperean “stage” in which actors and bardic
can perform. Winner of the Best Fairy Mushroom will be awarded a prize.
Act Out A Shakespeare Scene: Ever wanted to be a Shakespearean actor? We will have 2–
3-minute scenes on site! Grab a friend and come perform in for us! Or prepare in advance
and perform your own selection! (Please only 2-3 minutes) The B&Bs favorite scene will win
a prize.
Youth: Children are welcome to come out between rounds and defeat our mischievous fae
between rounds of combat. (Inflatables, all ages welcome)
Shakespearean Food competition: Create one of the delicious foods of Shakespeare
(Nothing from Titus Andronicus please ) and win the Best Cookery prize.
ARTS AND SCIENCES:
The winner of the A&S competition will be the baronial Arts Champion of the Year and
honored by Their Excellencies.
A&S displays 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 winner of the Bardic competition will be the baronial Bardic Champion of the Year and
honored by Their Excellencies.
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.
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”.
PARKING: 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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