Events are generally sponsored by regional groups, and often specific events are traditionally hosted by particular groups. Events currently or traditionally hosted by the Barony of South Downs include:
In year 2017 we are proud to be co-hosts (with the Barony of Bryn Madoc and Shire of Depedale) for:
With Foxes coming up, I wanted to check in again. What heavies do we have coming up that would be able to put together a team to fight for Her Excellency?
Liz Pruitt Coffee shared her post to the group: Barony of South Downs.
Congrats to Thud Oddsdottir (Kaiya Eifler), Mathias Blackett, and Stella di Silvestri (Tami King) for earning their white tassels!
Hi Neighbors,
We hope to see you at Crossroads.
Crossroads and Bridges: Building and Burning
September 8, 2017, 5:00pm - September 10, 2017, 9:00am
Join the Shire of Owl's Nest for a medieval weekend celebrating Crossroads and Bridges. Armored Combat led by Sir Iazzi and Rapier Tournaments and Melees all themed around bridges and meeting at crossroads; classes on fire and other fascinating things; an A&S Faire with interesting challenges such as best mead and most obnoxious garb; Friday night the Cock and Feather Tavern with supper and gaming and music and a fantastic feast with dessert revel featuring live music Saturday night followed by a bonfire. (pre-registration before Sept. 1) Member registration $18 for Adult Full Weekend (lodging and meals) $14 Adult Daytrip Registration $23 for Adult Full Weekend(lodging and meals) $19 Adult Daytrip (at the gate) Member registration $22 for Adult Full Weekend (lodging and meals) $18 Adult Daytrip Registration $27 for Adult Full Weekend(lodging and meals) $23 Adult Daytrip Feast for adults and children is $8 Reservationist Lady Caterina Angelica Galilei (mka Lisa Adkins) 4005 Wellcrest Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152 Make checks payable to SCA, Inc./Shire of Owls Nest. Site opens at 5:00 p.m. Friday and closes at 9:00 am Sunday. LODGING:Your weekend registration includes bed space Friday and Saturday night. The Oaks Camp at Booker T. Washington State Park has been newly built. The cabins each sleep 8 with new beds and mattresses. You will need to bring your own bedding in twin size. The upper bunks have ladders and safety rails. The shower house is conveniently located at the edge of the cabin grouping. MEALS: Your weekend registration includes supper Friday, and breakfasts Saturday and Sunday. Feast on Saturday is $8 and we ask that you bring your own dishes. Lunch on Saturday will be a fund raiser by the Barony of the South Downs. The feast menu is coming together! Included in the plans: * Salmon * Freshly made soft cheese * Ember Day Tarts * Carrots and Parsnips * Pyes of Paris * Wortes ARTS & SCIENCES: The new hall at this site is a beautiful place to have an Arts and Sciences Friendly Faire! Bring your projects to show us what you have been working on! This is not a competition with strict judging rules but simply a place to show what you are working on for the benefit of us all. Classes so far on Saturday include Bridge Buring, Herb Burning, Chair Making, Dancing, Basket Making, Weaving and several more!
South Downs/Owl's Nest armored practice tonight 7 pm at Swift Cantrell Park.
I may bring the spears and do some polearm/melee work tonight. Who's in?
Ok, so I am like.. doing a Birthday Fight Challenge© at rapier practice tonight.
In the words of Master W., "Come bout with me, Bro.."
(okay, he says it so much more elegantly than I do)
I need 10 passes per person. Come and spank me with a rapier bout!
(Ximon Martillo De Cordoba, whose birthday is on Wednesday.)
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