Location: Cedar Grove Park – 11385 Pioneer Rd, Tustin, CA 92782
Greetings, The Barony of Gyldenholt and Baron Jens inn draumspaki and Baroness Ida Haroldsdottir, look forward to welcoming all in the celebration of their 45th anniversary of Gyldenholt and the investiture of their new Baron Brynjòlfr Brandsson and Baroness Dyrfinna Drengsdottir.
The theme of the day is “A Roaring Good Time – a celebration of mythical and mundane beasts.” Their Excellencies will be looking for Armored, Rapier, Youth, Bardic and Arts & Science Champions.
Please note that the opening court will start at 9:30 am. This is to allow for the busy day to get started.
SCHEDULE:
8am – Site Open
9:30am – Opening Court (at their Majesty’s pleasure)
11:30am – Presentation court
12pm – Bardic performances
1pm-2pm – Artisan Showcase
2pm – Ice flow erik opens for boffer fun for all
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 the standard double elimination, any weapons form. The finals will contain a twist. Since the theme of the day is “A Roaring Good TIme: A Celebration of Mythical and Mundane Beasts.”, The final contestants must hold a mythical or mundane beast (provided). The beast must be killed before the combatant may be attacked.
Rapier Combat is the standard double elimination. The finals will contain a twist. Since the theme of the day is “A Roaring Good TIme: A Celebration of Mythical and Mundane Beasts.”, The final contestants must defeat the mythical beast (a MOD volunteer). The beast must be killed before the combatants may attack each other.
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.
At 2:00pm – the Ice Flows will be open for Boffer wars. Gather friends of all ages and play on the ice flows.
ACTIVITIES:
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. If you have never written documentation and you wish to try your hand at it, go to this link https://docs.google.com/…/1KayQax41atBfsnfWIPlt…/edit…
BARDIC COMPETITION:
The new Baron and Baroness will be selecting a Bardic Champion. The competition will take place at 12pm. All bardic competitors will need to check in with Senor Arasibo Salgado. The bardic pieces do not need to adhere to the theme of the day. 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 STEWARDS:
Lord Nathi mac Lachtnain and Duchess Staeina Halfdanardottir
EVENT EMAIL: anniversary.event@gyldenholt.sca-caid.org
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.
DISCLAIMER:
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
Published: Jun 19, 2024