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WHERE: Cedar Grove Park, 11385 Pioneer Rd, Tustin, CA 92782\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 Brynj\u00f3lfr 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\u2019s quill calls, whispering in our ears, \u201cBy the illuminating light of the longest summer day, I have a secret to reveal…\u201d 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\u2019s enchantment. See our sweet recreation in summertide beauty, by flower, by fire, by light!\u00a0<\/p>\n Their Excellencies will seek Champions of sword and shield, of pen and pot, for Armored,\u00a0 Rapier, Cut & Thrust, Youth, Bardic, and Cookery. References to The Bard\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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\u2019s Ghost, and France, and new in the offering, I Do Bite My Thumb At Thee! Award, details to follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n SCHEDULE:<\/strong><\/p>\n 8am \u2013 Site Open\u00a0 EVENT REGISTRATION:<\/strong> 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 \u201cSCA Inc.\/Barony of Gyldenholt\u201d.<\/p>\n COMBAT SCENARIOS:<\/strong> 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 \u201cA Shakespearean Day of Midsummer Mischief and Magic\u201d, the twist will likely involve faeries and insults.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n ACTIVITIES:<\/strong> Specific contest details and interactive activities, including children\u2019s activities, will be added here. We will update by the next council meeting on May 8th, please check back\u00a0 soon!\u00a0<\/p>\n A&S:<\/strong> The Arts and Science display will have a 1 hour artisan showcase at 1pm to 2pm. All\u00a0 artisans are asked to participate by coming to the Arts pavilion and stand with their art and\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n BARDIC COMPETITION:<\/strong> 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n MERCHANTS:<\/strong> Merchants are welcome, however, you must provide for your own city license and insurance.<\/p>\n SITE INFORMATION: Parking is limited, please unload and then park at Pioneer Middle School.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n EVENT STEWARDS:<\/strong> Master Dafydd ap Tomas and Madame Cyrana Chardon d\u2019Argent\u00a0<\/p>\n EVENT EMAIL:<\/strong> anniversary.event@gyldenholt.sca-caid.org\u00a0<\/p>\n DIRECTIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n From the North \u2013 Take your best route to I-5 South. Exit 101A Tustin Ranch Rd. and turn left.\u00a0 Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn left onto Pioneer Way. Turn right onto Pioneer Rd. The\u00a0 park entrance will be on the left.<\/p>\n From the South \u2013 Take your best route to I-5 North. Exit 101A Tustin Ranch Rd. and turn left.\u00a0 Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn left onto Pioneer Way. Turn right onto Pioneer Rd. The\u00a0 park entrance will be on the left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 2025 8am-6pm WHERE: Cedar Grove Park, 11385 Pioneer Rd, Tustin, CA 92782\u00a0 Know this, fair friends, the Barony of Gyldenholt has something to declare! Our 46th Baronial Anniversary is upon us. 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10am \u2013 Opening Court (at their Majesty\u2019s pleasure)\u00a0
11:30am \u2013 Lists Open and Mushroom Drop-off\u00a0
Children\u2019s Activities Will Be Between Rounds\u00a0
12pm \u2013 Bardic and Shakespearian Performances\u00a0
1pm-2pm \u2013 Artisan Showcase\u00a0
2pm-3pm \u2013 Combat Finals\u00a0
4pm \u2013 Closing Court\u00a0
6pm \u2013 Site closes\u00a0<\/p>\n