Greetings unto the Kingdom of Caid! Announcing the Barony of Naevehjem’s 35th
Anniversary Championships & Frost Dragon Tourney for 2026. The Great Western War
has ended and we have returned home to rest and boast of our victories and tend to our
wounds. This shall be our Emerald Anniversary. We celebrate the past 35 years as a
Barony of Caid and look forward to celebrating many more! In period, rare and precious
emeralds were believed to possess magical, spiritual, and curative properties. Just the
thing for our Barony and our guests to embrace in the shadow of recent war. The
priceless gemstone‘s most admired attribute yields our Anniversary’s theme:

All Things Green

Come, help us warm our hearts and defend our home against the return of the Frost
Dragon. Tourneys will determine Naevehjem’s Champions for Armored Combat, Rapier,
Cut&Thrust, Thrown Weapons, and Archery. The concluding Frost Dragon Challenge is.
as always, a boffers event.
Competitions for Baronial Arts&Sciences Champion, Bard of Naevehjem, and
Baroness’s Choice Dessert, and also Most Period Dessert will take place. Bardic
performances are most welcome, whether competing for Bard of Naevehjem or simply
sharing your talents with us!
There will also be a Silent Auction to raise funds for the Barony. Donations of sundry
items for the auction are most welcome. Close by, we will have a table available to
donate/swap/hand out outgrown children’s garb. Recycling the little’s garb is a boon to
kingdom parents and Mother Earth.

SCHEDULE:
8:00am Gate opens
9:00am Lists opens
10:00am Opening Court (or at Their Royal Majesties’ pleasure)
Classes start 15 minutes after Court. Lists close 15 minutes after Court.
Tournaments commence 15 minutes after Lists close.
11:30am Kids Activity Dragons/Dragon’s hoard gem boxes
2:00pm Gate closes. Bardic competition begins.
2:30pm Arts&Sciences submissions close. Dessert submissions close.
3pm Judging commences for Arts&Sciences/Dessert.

Frost Dragon Slaying Competition commences 15 minutes after tournament finals.
4pm Closing Court. Winners announced.
(Site closes at 5pm)

EVENT REGISTRATION:
Adult Event Registration: $30
Adult Member Discounted Event Registration: $20
Kids/Youth aged 17 and under are guests of the Barony.
Event registration fee is payable by cash or checks payable to: SCA, Inc./Barony of
Naevehjem. No credit cards accepted at this event.

ARCHERY/THROWN WEAPONS: Come show off your bow/throwing skills! Who will our
next Baronial Champions be?

ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION:
Our theme this year is "All Things Green.” Our Baroness has an appreciation for all
things seasonal, cozy, useful, or lovely, and will judge the competition. Her choice will be
made our new Baronial A&S Champion! The populace will also have a chance to choose
their favorite as well, so be sure to stop by and vote for your favorite for Populace
Choice!
Fighters! If you submit any art form for the Arts and Sciences, Bardic, or Dessert
competition, you will be granted a single resurrection for one additional round should
you be eliminated in the tournament bouts. Be sure to bring your submission to the Arts
& Sciences table and receive your extra life token.

BARDIC COMPETITION: The Baroness will decide who took the stage with their
performance and name them the Bard of Naevehjem! Remember, the topic “All Things
Green” may particularly tickle the Baroness’s fancy.

LUNCH: The Barony will host a simple finger foods spread. Various breads, meats,
cheeses, vegan options. Donations gratefully accepted.

DESSERT COMPETITION: In memory of our legendary founding Baroness of Naevehjem
Scannlach Faolscatha called Shaddowolf, our beloved retiring Baroness Anastasiia will
judge the annual dessert competition; so be sure to bring your most delicious treats for
her to taste. While documentation is not required to compete for Most Period Dessert, it
is appreciated. ALL dessert entrants: please DO provide a list of the ingredients in your
dish.

CLASSES: With ample indoor space, we are pleased to provide our guests a place to
teach, learn and engage in everything the SCA has to offer! Interested in running a
class? Please be sure to email the event stewards by Friday, October 23, 2026 of your
intention regarding the details of your class and whatever needs or accommodations
we will need to provide to you.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Games, dragon’s hoard gem boxes, reverse painting on glass.

MERCHANT INFORMATION: All merchants are welcome. Please contact the event
steward email with your intent and any additional accommodations you might need.
Please provide copies of all appropriate permits and form 410-D.

HOTEL INFORMATION: www.goridgecrest.com
EVENT STEWARDS: THL Caitlin of Naevehjem & Lady Selene Mund
EVENT EMAIL: artsandsciences.officer@naevehjem.sca-caid.org

DIRECTIONS: From CA 14 North: take the right exit to CA 178 West/Inyokern Rd., take a
right onto CA 395 Business/China Lake Blvd., take a left at Ridgecrest Blvd., then take a
right onto Richmond Rd. Event site will be to the left. From CA 395 North: take the right
exit onto CA 395 Business/China Lake Blvd., turn right on Bowman Rd., then take a left
onto Richmond Rd. Event site will be to the right.

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.”

Join the Barony of Starkhafn as we combine martial and arts into one GIANT opportunity to learn!
And best of all - The event is FREE!
Join us at Silverado Ranch Community Center on Saturday, November 21st 2026 as we come together to learn from each other, enjoy the lovely weather (yay!) and appreciate each other’s company as a community!
We will have plenty of indoor and outdoor space and would love to see what you can teach us!
If you’d like to sign up to teach, please do so at https://forms.gle/78sUcJeagMBEvP1c8

The schedule is as follows (subject to change)
Site Opens at 9:00 AM
Opening Court - 10:00 AM
Classes begin at 10:30 AM and go through 4:30 PM
Lunch break from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Closing Court at 4:45 PM (subject to TE discretion)
Event ends after closing court
Must be offsite by 6:00 PM

Did I mention that it’s FREE?

There is no site fee to attend this event, although we ask all attendees to check in and either confirm membership or sign a waiver.
Donations are accepted, but not required.
Any questions, concerns, comments or emotional outbursts can be directed to HL Jerusha a’Laon. She can be reached via Facebook, via email at starkhafn.collegium@starkhafn.sca-caid.org or phone/text at
602.423.9203

“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.”

Join the Barony of Starkhafn as we combine martial and arts into one GIANT opportunity to learn!
And best of all - The event is FREE!
Join us at Silverado Ranch Community Center on Saturday, November 21st 2026 as we come together to learn from each other, enjoy the lovely weather (yay!) and appreciate each other’s company as a community!
We will have plenty of indoor and outdoor space and would love to see what you can teach us!
If you’d like to sign up to teach, please do so at https://forms.gle/78sUcJeagMBEvP1c8

The schedule is as follows (subject to change)
Site Opens at 9:00 AM
Opening Court - 10:00 AM
Classes begin at 10:30 AM and go through 4:30 PM
Lunch break from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Closing Court at 4:45 PM (subject to TE discretion)
Event ends after closing court
Must be offsite by 6:00 PM

Did I mention that it’s FREE?

There is no site fee to attend this event, although we ask all attendees to check in and either confirm membership or sign a waiver.
Donations are accepted, but not required.
Any questions, concerns, comments or emotional outbursts can be directed to HL Jerusha a’Laon. She can be reached via Facebook, via email at starkhafn.collegium@starkhafn.sca-caid.org or phone/text at
602.423.9203

“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.”

Calling all artisans and bards.

The Barony of Calafia invites all to Winter Arts festival and feast to celebrate the arts. Calafia is looking for the next baronial arts and bardic champions. What has inspired your creativity this year? Come and show your works of art that you have been working on and have completed this year. Bards bring your best performance. There will be arts classes, guild displays and an evening feast as well.

SCHEDULE: 

10:00am—Site opens for set up

12:00pm—Opening court (at Their Excellencies’ pleasure)

5:30pm—Closing court (at Their Excellencies’ pleasure)

6:00pm—Feast 10:00pm—Site closes (everyone must be packed up and off site by 10 pm)

EVENT REGISTRATION: 

Adult Event Registration, $25.00. 

Adult Member Discount Event Registration, $15.00. 

Children under 18 are guests of the Barony. 

Cash, electronic payment and checks accepted at gate, make checks payable to “SCA Inc./Barony of Calafia”.

A&S/BARDIC COMPETITIONS: 

The day will feature contests to determine the Arts and Sciences Champion and Bardic Champion of Calafia for Their Excellencies Asa and Þorsteinn. All art should be completed in 2026. No prior years’ work for the competition. The champions will be determined by Their Excellencies with discussion with the Laurels. There will also be a people’s choice prize awarded.

Their Excellencies request to see the progression of your art entry. What is your artistic process? Write about it or show us with photos the start and finish of your art work. You can make an art board showing your historical inspiration piece and how your art evolved. Bards, all performances are welcome.  

FOR TABLE SPACE: Please contact the event steward in advance at event.winterarts@calafia.sca-caid.org

FEAST: This will be a soup-and-salad bar-style feast. Donation: $10.00 paid at gate.   

SITE RESTRICTIONS: As the site is at a church. Therefore, absolutely no alcohol, pets, or weapons of any kind are allowed. 

EVENT STEWARD: Mistress Danyel de Licatia

EVENT EMAIL: event.winterarts@calafia.sca-caid.org

DIRECTIONS: 

From the south: Take the I-5 North to CA-78 East. Take exit 6B onto Vista Village Drive and turn left. The church driveway is on the left, immediately after Sprouts Farmer's Market

From the north: Take the I-5 South to CA-78 East. Take exit 6B onto Vista Village Drive and turn left. The church driveway is on the left, immediately after Sprouts Farmer's Market

“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.”

Looking for a break from the holiday hubbub and chaos? The Barony of Lyondemere invites you to a relaxing afternoon of yule cheer and the warm presence of friends and family alike. Join us for hot drinks of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate and enjoy a light spread of snacks to share. Period drinks and finger foods are encouraged to share for you and 6 people. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.

We will be having a people’s choice Period Building and Cookie Decorating Challenge. Each table will have supplies to build their own structures to best represent their table’s spirit and whimsy. Fundamental building materials will be provided, however, additional toppings, tools, and decoration ideas are encouraged. Please take whatever you have leftover home with you.

Schedule

Site opens at 11am 

Building Challenge will begin at 12pm

People Choice judging will start at 3pm

Cleanup starts at 4pm

Site closes by 5pm

Site Fees

$20 Adult Event Registration, $10 Adult Member Discount Event Registration (with proof of membership). Children 16 and under are guests of the Barony.

Please bring cash or make checks payable to “SCA, Inc./Barony of Lyondemere.” 

EVENT STEWARD: Lord Bartholomeus of Lyondemere

EVENT EMAIL: (care of) seneschal.officer@lyondemere.sca-caid.org (Dame Eilidh Swann) 

Directions

Take your favorite freeway towards Redondo Beach and find your leisurely way to PCH. The church is on the intersection of PCH and Avenue D.

Traveling south on PCH, the church will be on the left side of the street after El Burrito Jr and Phanny’s.

Traveling north on PCH, the church will be on the right, after Japonica and Bread & Espresso.

The parking lot is half way up the hill across Avenue D from the church. For anyone with mobility issues, drop-off in front of the venue will be available.

Good Gentles All, Pray Heed! The Barony of Dun Or most cordially invites you to join us to celebrate the joyous season of Yule with an evening of merriment and camaraderie! 

This year we continue to gather at Bravery Brewing, a local brewery (https://braverybrewing.com/) We will be using their enclosed and covered back patio. It is outside, but they have heaters and fire tables. We encourage warm clothes/layers would be advisable. 

SCHEDULE:

4:00pm Doors Open

5:30pm Potluck Feast Begins
5:45 or at The Pleasure  of Royalty and Baronage in Attendance - Court

8:00pm start shutdown

9:00pm site closes

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: This year’s event theme is “Kindness and Compassion” and theme colors are Green and Red! What a better way to showcase kindness and compassion than to continue our tradition of collecting one new, unwrapped toy per person to be donated to Toys for Tots in lieu of an event fee. We greatly appreciate your assistance in helping us make the season brighter for a youth in need.

FEAST: We will begin with a delicious and delectable potluck feast. We invite and encourage guests to bring a dish or dessert (period or modern) to share, and include an ingredient list if possible. No sterno, but crock pots are ok. The Bravery also sells pizza and salads, along with fountain drinks, beers, wines, and ciders. Please note, no outside drinks are allowed. Thank You.

Table decorations encouraged. 

Please bring games to share if desired.

Shenanigans will ensue. 

Bardic Competition:  Once again, Their Excellencies Dun Or, Fadi and Ragnailt will be choosing their Bardic Champion during our traditional Yule Competition. This year, our theme, selected by Current Bard of Dun Or, Lady Ren Shu, will be

Yuletide Legends!

As the longest nights settle upon the land and the Yule fire burns bright, we invite all bards, storytellers, poets, musicians, and performers to share the legends of Yuletide. Draw inspiration from the myths, folklore, and traditions of the winter season—whether telling of the Wild Hunt, the Holly King, Odin’s midwinter ride, or an original tale inspired by the magic of Yule.

Through song, story, verse, or spoken word, bring to life the wonder, mystery, and hope that have surrounded the Yuletide season for centuries. Let your performance remind us why, even in the darkest days of winter, the light always returns.

We respectfully request bards limit your performances to 1 piece, with a 2-5 minute time limit..

EVENT STEWARD: Noble Azar Parsa 

DEPUTY STEWARD: Noble Rivkah of Dun Or

EVENT EMAIL: event.stewards@DunOr.sca-caid.org 

DIRECTIONS: Driving North on 14, take Ave L off ramp, turn right onto Ave L, turn right onto 8th Street West (past Carl’s Jr, small street with Octane Billiards)

Driving South on 14, take Ave L off ramp, turn left onto Ave L, turn right onto 8th Street West (past Carl’s Jr, small street with Octane Billiards)

Loading and unloading will be down the alley at the gate. Limited parking in the lot, along the street, or in the mini mall next door. 

Barony of Nordwache Yule Feast 2026: Illumination and Light

Join the Barony of Nordwache as we gather in fellowship and celebrate the season of Yule with feasting, friendship, arts, merriment, and the light we share with one another.

This year's theme, Illumination and Light, celebrates the warmth, craft, and fellowship that brighten winter's darkness. Gather with friends old and new for an evening of food, competition, creativity, and revelry as we welcome the Yuletide season together.

Garb Required: As we gather to celebrate Yule, all attendees are asked to wear an honest attempt at pre-17th century attire. Newcomers are always welcome, and loaner garb may be available through the Chatelaine, Lady Aelia Durant, in advance of the event.

Activities Include:

• Three-Course Feast
• Merry Yule Gift Exchange
• Adult and Youth Arts & Sciences Competition
• Brewing Competition
• Bardic Competition
• Golden Bottle Rhyming Challenge
• Medieval Dancing Exhibition
• Seasonal Crafts
• Silent Auction

Competition Themes:

Illumination and Light- Adult & Youth
Items that shine, glow, or reflect light. Examples include manuscript illumination, jewelry, polished metalwork, stained glass, lanterns, mirrors, or hand-dipped candles.

Aurum Potabile (Drinkable Gold)- Brewing & Cooking
A celebration of meads, clear ales, yellow-hued cordials, sauces, and beverages inspired by the golden warmth of the season.

The Art of the Toast- Bardic
A competition specifically for short, memorable toasts and performances suitable for presentation during a feast.

Historic Illumination Exhibit

Step into the 1882 church and experience illumination by period light.

Throughout the evening, a selection of Baronial treasures, artwork, manuscripts, regalia, and objects of significance will be displayed and illuminated using historically inspired lighting. Guests are invited to explore the exhibit and experience how art, craftsmanship, and material culture were viewed before modern electric lighting.

This exhibit is non-competitive and intended to celebrate the beauty of our shared history, artistry, and community.

Other Games

Merry Yule Gift Exchange

We all collect things we don't use, and it takes up space! Wrap something you already own (no buying!) as a surprise, and add it to the exchange pile. Give a gift, take a gift, if you want to participate.

Golden Bottle Rhyming Challenge

Inspired by the wassailing tradition, a member of Nordwache will challenge volunteers to a rhyming competition. If the volunteer wins, they will get a Golden Bottle (a homemade brew), and if the member of Nordwache wins the bottle will be added to our largesse at the end of the night.

Event Schedule

2:00 PM
Site opens for setup. For setup coordination, please contact Lady Aelia Durant.

4:00 PM
Gate Opens
Competition & Illumination Exhibit viewing begins
Seasonal Crafts
Silent Auction Opens

4:30 PM
Opening Court and Welcome 

5:00 PM
Feast Served

5:45 PM
Arts & Sciences Viewing
Brewing Competition Viewing
Golden Bottle Rhyming Challenge

6:00 PM
Dessert Served

6:15 PM
The Art of the Toast Competition
Bardic Merriment

6:30 PM
Silent Auction Closes
Merry Yule Gift Exchange

6:50 PM
Closing Court

7:00 PM
Event Concludes

Immediately Following Closing Court:
Cleanup begins. All assistance is welcome and appreciated.

Feastware:
Feastware will be provided by the Nordwache Chatelaine for all guests. Attendees need not bring their own feast gear.

Event Fee:

$15.00 per member, at the door
$20.00 per non-member, at the door

Pre-Registration Required:
Due to site and feast capacity, attendance is limited to 60 guests.
Registration will close when capacity is reached or 11/28/26, whichever is first. 
Please RSVP to: 
https://forms.gle/Ad55HT5k5KUy57E19
A waiting list will be maintained once registration is full.

Site Status:
Damp Site (beer, wine, cider, and mead permitted; no hard liquor)

Directions from the North (Fresno/Madera):
Take Highway 99 South to Highway 198 West toward Hanford. Exit at Douty Street, turn left, and continue south into downtown Hanford. The site will be located on the left at 519 N. Douty Street.

Directions from the South (Bakersfield):
Take Highway 99 North to Highway 43 North toward Hanford. Continue into Hanford and turn right onto Douty Street. Follow Douty Street north to 519 N. Douty Street.

Event Stewards:
Lady Aelia Durant
Herr Ludke von Darmstadt

For updates and additional event information, please visit: https://places.sca-caid.org/nordwache/