WHEN: Saturday April 19, 2025 9am-5pm
WHERE: Craig Ranch, 628 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89032

Their Excellencies, Thomas and Catylyn invite you to join Starkhafn as we celebrate our 43rd Anniversary! This Opal Anniversary will mark the completion of their journey and the jubilant investiture of their Heirs, Eli and Eleanor, as the newest Baron and Baroness of Starkhafn. Join Eli and Eleanor as they cheer on the entrants of the Baronial Championship contests.

SCHEDULE:
10am - Opening court (or at their Excellencies’ pleasure)
After Court - Tourneys will commence for all marshal forms
5pm - Site Closes

EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration $25. Adult Member Discount Event Registration $15. Children 17 and under are guest of the Barony. Cash & checks accepted at gate. Please make any checks payable to: SCA Inc., Barony of Starkhafn.

COMBAT SCENARIOS: Warriors of sword and blade will challenge the other combatants to vie for the Baronial Championships in Armored, Rapier and Youth Combat.

A&S: Artisans come to share your body of work in Arts & Sciences; the winner will be titled Flame Artisan.

EVENT STEWARDS: Baroness Alexandra Sinclair, THL Meadhbh inghean mhic Aoidhghein, Laerer Robartach mac Lochlainn & Dame Gyda Magnusdotter
EVENT EMAIL: (none provided)

DIRECTIONS:
From the South: Take your best route to Las Vegas, from there take I-15 North. Exit at Craig Road (Exit 48), head West (left turn). Travel about 3.5 miles, turn right onto Camino al Norte. Turn right at W. Lone Mountain (the next traffic light). The park entrance will be on the right. After crossing the bridge, turn left into the parking lot. We will be in the west side of the park, just north of the Lake.

From the North: Take your best route to Las Vegas, from there take I-15 South. Exit at Craig Road (Exit 48), head West (left right). Travel about 3.5 miles, turn right onto Camino al Norte. Turn right at W. Lone Mountain (the next traffic light). The park entrance will be on the right. After crossing the bridge, turn left into the parking lot. We will be in the west side of the park, just north of the Lake.

WHEN: 1pm Friday, April 25 – 4pm Sunday, April 27, 2025
WHERE: Hickey Park, Hickey Park Drive, Hanford, CA 93230

The Barony of Nordwache invites the populace of Caid to join us for the celebration of our 42nd Baronial Anniversary Protectorate Tournament. This event is full of great things in a wonderful, shaded park. Activities include camping, Baronial Champion tournaments for armored combat, target archery (including crossbow!), thrown weapons, and A&S competition, Lunch fundraiser, Silent auction, and Partial Potluck feast (more on this later).

SCHEDULE:
Friday
1:00pm: Site and gate opens.
Archery Practice in the Evening.

Saturday
8:00am: List opens.
10:00am-ish: Opening court.
Presentation of the consorts.
30 minutes after court: The day’s activities begin.
Noon to 2:00pm: Lunch fundraiser. Price TBD
4:00pm: A&S competitions and silent auction closes.
5:00pm: Closing court.
6:30pm: Potluck Feast. Bring your own meat to cook, your own drink, and a side dish to share. (please see link below for sign ups)

Sunday
9:00am: Archery continues
4:00pm: Site closes. Everyone must be off site by this time.

EVENT REGISTRATION: Camping: Adult Event Registration: $35, Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $25. Children 17 and under are guests of the barony. Day Trip: Adult Event Registration $25, Adult Member Discount Event Registration $15. Children 17 and under are guests of the barony. Cash or Checks accepted at gate. Make checks payable to: “SCA, Inc./Barony of Nordwache”. Parking is included in the registration.

SITE INFORMATION: This is a public park. Dogs are NOT allowed in the park. If you are bringing a service dog, please remember that all ADA and city laws must be followed pertaining to service dogs. Fires must be at least 12" off the ground and water and/or a fire extinguisher to be kept nearby. Please keep tent stakes shorter than 9 inches.

ARMORED TOURNAMENT: The Champion of Nordwache for armored fighters will be fought in two bear pits of predetermined length. Fighters will receive points for wins. The top two winners of each bear pit will meet in semifinals to determine the Champion for the day.

THROWN WEAPONS: Thrown Weapons is being hosted and marshaled by Lord Conall Murphy. More information to follow

ARCHERY: Everyone come out and have some fun!

ARTS AND SCIENCES:

• Youth Arts and Sciences (13 and under): Something Blue and Gold
• Arts and Sciences: Recycled or Remade Item. Include a picture or description of what it looked like before being repurposed into your documentation. Throw the theme out the window! (Item must have been made within the past 90 days!)
• Brewing: any
• Cooking: A German Dish or Treat. Ingredients list required.
• Bardic: Rebirth or Renewal.

SILENT AUCTION: Baronial fundraiser

POTLUCK FEAST: We will be roasting a pig on site this year! Bring your own meat to cook if you so wish, your own drink, and a side dish to share. Please follow this link to share what side dish you plan to bring: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WLF1qoaFw7VRnAqJLV2h2u1-9XtQpQDleFmUMXab8Rw/edit?usp=sharing

MERCHANT INFORMATION: Contact the event steward prior to the event. Form 410-D is required in advance.

EVENT STEWARD: Yamazaki no Tatsu'aki
EVENT EMAIL: seneschal.officer@nordwache.sca-caid.org

DIRECTIONS:
From the south- Take your favorite freeway(s) to Hwy 41 N, turn right onto Fremont Ave. Continue onto Flint Avenue and your destination will be on the left.

From the north- Take Hwy 41 S, turn left onto Fremont Ave. Continue onto Flint Avenue and your destination will be on the left.

WHEN: 5pm Friday, April 25, 2025 – 12pm Sunday, April 27, 2025
WHERE: Camp de Benneville Pines, 41750 Jenks Lake Rd W, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305

Join us for the West Coast Culinary Symposium (WCCS) 2025! Are you fascinated by historical culinary arts, food, and brewing? Eager to dive into the origins of pre-17th Century cuisine, whether hands-on in the kitchen or in a classroom with others who share your passion? The Kingdom of Caid is excited to host the West Coast Culinary Symposium, happening April 25-27, 2025 at Camp de Benneville Pines.

This two-day event offers a rich blend of historical cooking classes, delicious food and of course our keynote speaker. Whether you’re staying for the full weekend or joining us just for Saturday, it’s the perfect chance to geek out about all things culinary and connect with fellow enthusiasts throughout the Known World. Coming all the way from the EU, the keynote speaker for this year is Hanna Tunberg, author of “An Early Meal a Viking Age Cookbook and Culinary Odyssey.”

Would you like to teach something? Sign up to teach a class at: https://forms.gle/LQX6vnAzs4bztoBg7  

SCHEDULE:
Fri Apr 25, 5 PM - Site Opens
Class and Meal Schedules posted later
Sun Apr 27, 12 PM - Site Closes

EVENT REGISTRATION: Full weekend stay (in shared cabins with bunk beds, all of which have power outlets) or Saturday day-trip attendance. Full weekend attendance is limited, so register early.

All attendees must pre-register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSWb0faKCoyTM83QP_lJTggQpvdhPqvxDdYJl824PCU-1OmQ/viewform

Early Bird pricing (payment received before Dec 31, 2024): Adult Event Registration Full Weekend (including all meals) $140. Adult Member Discount Event Registration (with proof of membership) $130. Adult Saturday Day-trip only (including all meals) $50. Adult Member Discount Saturday Day-trip only (including all meals) $40

Regular pricing (payment received between Jan 1 and Mar 25, 2025): Adult Event Registration Full Weekend (including all meals) $160. Adult Member Discount Event Registration (with proof of membership) $150. Adult Saturday Day-trip only (including all meals) $60. Adult Member Discount Saturday Day-trip only (including all meals) $50

Children 14-17 pay 50% of the Adult Member price. Children 13 and under are guests of the Barony.

Paypal, cash, and checks accepted. Make checks payable to “SCA, Inc./Barony of Lyondemere.” 

REFUND POLICY: Refund requests can only be sent up until two weeks before the event, requests received April 11 or later will be denied. Refunds cost $5 and refund requests must be sent to wccs2025@lyondemere.sca-caid.org

We can’t wait to share this culinary adventure with you!

SITE RESTRICTIONS: No smoking, no pets.

EVENT STEWARD: Sensei Asakura Machime
EVENT EMAIL: wccs2025@lyondemere.sca-caid.org

DIRECTIONS: From 210 E, take exit 83 5th Street/Greenspot Rd. Turn left go 32 miles on 38 E/Mill Creek Rd. Turn right on Jenks Lake Rd E, for 3.5 mi to the campground. From 10 W, take exit 89 Singleton Rd, turn right and continue on Singleton Rd which turns into Bryant St. and go about 8 miles. Turn right on CA-38 E / Rim of the World Scenic Byway for 20.5 mi. Turn right on Jenks Lake Rd E, for 3.5 mi to the campground.