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Calendar of Events. Caid and Wintermist

September 23, 2026
  • Wintermist Arts and Sciences Meet Up And Music Practice
    September 23, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Archery House. Come to a Baronial Meeting to obtain the address.

    See description

    Wintermist Arts and Sciences meet up event transferred from Deputy calendar.

September 24, 2026
  • Fighter Practice (all non-missile forms)
    September 24, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Fruitvale Norris Park

    See description

    For all our non-missile Fighting forms

    • Armored Combat
    • Fencing
September 26, 2026
  • Caid Rapier Open (Lyondemere)
    September 26, 2026  8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Calle Mayor Middle School, 4800 C. Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505, USA

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    Abandon all hope, ye who enter Lyondemere. The Barony of Lyondemere proudly hosts this year’s Kingdom Rapier Championship, so grab your blades and enter our inferno. Descend with us on a glorious day of battle where your skill and survival will be tested. Pierce your way through the circles of competition to become the Kingdom Rapier Champion.

    SCHEDULE
    8 AM - Site Open
    10 AM - Opening Court, or at their Excellencies’ pleasure
    4 PM - Closing Court, or at their Excellencies’ pleasure
    5 PM - Site Closes

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION: $25 Adult Event Registration, $15 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.”

    COMBAT SCENARIOS: This year's Kingdom Rapier Championship will bring Dante’s Inferno to Lyondemere’s rapier field. Fighters will be entered into a round robin: The first round will be single sword, second round sword and buckler, third round sword and baton, fourth round sword and dagger, and fifth round Case. If more rounds are needed, we will start over with single sword, etc. The top two winners of the round robin will enter the semi-finals. The semi-finalists may choose whichever fighting style suits them best, as they have already survived the Inferno.

    Cut & Thrust will also be a round robin (not following the Inferno rules).

    SITE INFORMATION: Parking will be available onsite. Pavilions and day shades are welcome and may be staked to the ground as necessary. You may drive on the grass to unload: however please take care not to get your vehicle stuck in the grass.

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

    DIRECTIONS: Take your favorite route to the 405 in Torrance (south of 405/105 and north of 405/110).

    From the north, exit CA-107S Hawthorne Blvd (exit 42A). Continue south on Hawthorne for 2.5 miles. Turn right on Del Amo Blvd. In 0.5 miles, turn left on Anza Ave. In 2.2 miles, turn right on Calle Mayor. Continue for 0.3 miles - the school will be on your left. Enter the first driveway and proceed through the gates to the left.

    From the south, take exit 39 for Crenshaw Blvd. Turn left onto 182nd St, then in 400 feet turn left onto Crenshaw Blvd and continue for 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Del Amo Blvd and continue for 2 miles, then turn left onto Anza Ave. Continue for 2.2 miles then turn right on Calle Mayor.
    Continue for 0.3 miles - the school will be on your left. Enter the first driveway and proceed through the gates to the left.

September 30, 2026
  • Music Practice
    September 30, 2026  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Lance of Wintermist's House. Email the A&S Office for directions.

    See description

    For all Bardic Activities:

    • Instrumental
    • Singing
    • Recital 

    Or any other performance based activity

October 1, 2026
  • Fighter Practice (all non-missile forms)
    October 1, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Fruitvale Norris Park

    See description

    For all our non-missile Fighting forms

    • Armored Combat
    • Fencing
October 3, 2026
  • Crown Tourney (Darach)
    October 3, 2026  8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Mission Oaks Park, 5501 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93012, USA

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    Their Majesties, King Liam and Queen Fara, invite you to join them as they seek their new heirs. The Shire of Darach welcomes everyone to come enjoy the cool coastal breezes, and witness the kingdom’s combatants as they endeavor to be the next heirs of CAID.
    Crown Tourney will be best 2 out of 3 per round. The final round will be 3 of 5 mixed weapons: 1st round – great weapon; 2nd round – sword and buckler; 3rd round – sword and shield; 4th round – single sword; 5th round – fighter’s choice.

    The opportunity to submit a letter of intent has begun and will close on September 21 at 11 PM. Only letters submitted through the online form will be accepted.

    SCHEDULE:
    8:00am - Setup Starts
    9:00am - Gate Opens
    9:15am - Lists open
    10:00am - Opening court (at TRMs discretion)
    10:30am - List closes
    10:30am - Presentation of Consorts
    11:00am - Tourney Begins
    4:00pm - Closing Court
    5:00pm - Site Closes

    EVENT REGISTRATION:
    $20 per Adult Event Registration, $10 per Adult with Member Discount Event
    Registration (with proof of membership).
    Children 17 and under are guests of the Barony. Please bring cash or make checks
    payable to “SCA, Inc./Shire of Darach.

    SITE INFORMATION/RESTRICTIONS:
    This is a dry site. Pavilions and day shades are welcome. Stakes should be no longer than 8”. Parking will be available onsite. No driving on the grass to unload. Dogs are allowed onsite, but must be leashed.

    To reserve eric space email seneschal.officer@darach.sca-caid.org with the foot

    Print of your pavilion, ropes included Privy Council will be held at the Freedom Center at 515 Eubanks in Camarillo, near the Camarillo Airport.

    EVENT STEWARD: The Honorable Lord Richard MacCausland

    EVENT EMAIL: seneschal.officer@darach-caid.org
    DIRECTIONS: Take your favorite route to the US 101 toward Camarillo. Exit at Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa Rd//.

    From the North/West: Turn left onto Santa Rosa Rd. Proceed to Old Ranch Road and turn left. The park will be directly ahead.

    From the South/East: Turn right onto Santa Rosa Rd. and proceed as above.

October 4, 2026
  • Privy Council (Darach)
    October 4, 2026  9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Freedom Center, 515 Eubanks St, Camarillo, CA 93010, USA

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    If you are curious about what's going on in Caid and how business is conducted at the kingdom level, please come to the Privy Council. All members of the populace are welcome.

     Doors will open at 9.  Continental-style breakfast will be served with coffee, tea, and juice 

    Privy Council begins at 10 am and ends at 2 pm or at Their Majesties and Highnesses pleasure 

    There is plenty of parking and it is a dry site 

October 7, 2026
  • Music Practice
    October 7, 2026  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Lance of Wintermist's House. Email the A&S Office for directions.

    See description

    For all Bardic Activities:

    • Instrumental
    • Singing
    • Recital 

    Or any other performance based activity

October 8, 2026
  • Fighter Practice (all non-missile forms)
    October 8, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Fruitvale Norris Park

    See description

    For all our non-missile Fighting forms

    • Armored Combat
    • Fencing
October 10, 2026
  • Calafia Anniversary
    October 10, 2026  7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    El Monte Park, 15805 El Monte Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040

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    Come join the Barony of Calafia at our “New Year’s Harvest” Anniversary event. Our theme this year is inspired by the Navajo season of Gháájí', which translates to “half” and describes the separation of seasons between Summer and Winter. This is not only our New Year with the rise of the first new moon, but also the end of the harvest season. We invite the populace to show off your harvest best and celebrate the beginning of Calafia’s new year with us!

    SCHEDULE

    7:30am - Site opens for set up

    8am - Gate opens

    8:30am - Lysts opens

    9am - Opening court (at Their Excellencies leisure)

    3:30pm - Closing court (at Their Excellencies leisure)

    5pm - Site closes (must be off site)

    EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration, $25. Adult Member Discount Event Registration, $15. Youth under 18 are guests of the Barony. Cash and checks accepted at gate. Make checks payable to “SCA Inc./Barony of Calafia”. The county charges a $3 fee per car at the park entrance, cash only.

    COMBAT SCENARIOS: There will be competitions for Armored, Rapier, Cut & Thrust, and Youth combat, to select the Baronial Champions for the upcoming year.

    We will not have Archery or Thrown Weapons at Anniversary this year - both of those competitions will instead be held during the Calafia Equestrian Championship event in December.

    ACTIVITIES: Activities will include a Dirty Dozen competition, the ever-popular “Taste of Calafia” brewers competition, a mini-Archery range, and more! Details will be announced on the FB event page when available.

    DIRTY DOZEN LARGESSE COMPETITION: There will be a Dirty Dozen Largesse Competition this year. The winner will be announced at closing court and prizes to be disseminated afterward. Each participant will be able to pick a prize in the order of their ranking. Entrants are advised to create 12 items based on a theme that is suitable for largesse. For example: 12 needle books, 12 hats from different (or the same) period(s), 12 items suitable for a specific time period, 12 children’s toys, etc. Note: items that traditionally are used in pairs should include twelve pairs, so 12 socks are not suitable as it is only 6 pairs. 

    All entries should be tagged with the item type, artisan’s name and province, and be ready to be given the day of the competition. Items do not need to be documented as this is not an Arts and Sciences competition. Items should not have heraldry on them as they are meant to be presented in other areas. 

    Judging will be done by the populace in the following manner: Each entrant display will have a cup placed next to it. During the event, anyone may put a provided token into the cup accompanying their choice. Once voting closes, and all votes have been tallied, the entrant with the most tokens in their cup gets the first choice of 3 items from any of the entries as a prize. Each subsequent entrant then chooses from the remaining entries in order, according to the popular vote. Each entry may only be chosen once as a prize. The remaining 11 items from each entry will be given to Their Excellencies for use as largesse.

    TASTE OF CALAFIA:

    Calafia's Anniversary is Saturday, October 10 and The Calafian Brewers Guild will be holding a "Taste of Calafia" in the same manner as was done at Potrero. All submissions need to be a fermented (Ales, Meads, Ciders, Etc.) or non-alcoholic drink, as this will ensure we meet the rules of the site. (No Cordials or mixed drinks). Minimum size should be at least 22oz or bigger. If you would like to submit a drink for the event please let me or Triona know so we can get an idea of the numbers and styles that will be offered. Please reach out with any questions.

    CALAFIA ARCHERY: 

    Calafia Archery is excited to welcome Order of the Mark Vigilant, Ronan de Bhal, as he hosts a special mini‑archery range booth as part of his wandering vigil. All ages are welcome to stop by and take a few shots on the mini range — no experience needed, just a smile and a willingness to have a bit of fun with our suction‑cup arrows and rubber‑band bows. It’s a perfect chance to share in the joy of archery and celebrate this wonderful moment with Vigilant Ronan.

    LUNCH

    Food will be prepared and provided by the Willie family clan and its matriarch. Lunch will feature a modern take on traditional homestyle foods eaten at this seasonal change. Vegetarian options will be offered, water will be available. Please bring your feast gear. $10 suggested donation. 

    SITE INFORMATION/RESTRICTIONS: This is a damp site. Smoking, including vapes, is prohibited on park grounds. Pets are welcome but must be leashed at all times.

    If you are a visiting barony or if your group is planning on bringing a pavilion, please email the event stewards no later than September 27th, so we can make sure you have enough space.

    MERCHANTS: Merchants are welcome but must have a CA seller’s permit. Contact the event stewards for information.

    EVENT STEWARDS: Noble Ádeezbáá, dxʷdəwʔabš nishłį́ Tł’ízídaalchí’í bashishchiin & THLady Adella Silberfpeil

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

    DIRECTIONS: From the north, west, and south. Take I-8 East to exit 17B onto CA-67 North. Go for 5.8 miles then keep right onto Mapleview St. Continue on Mapleview St/Lake Jennings Park Rd for 0.6 miles then make a sharp left onto El Monte Rd (by the 7/11). The park is 4 miles down on the right.

  • Western Seas Arts and Sciences Baronial Competition
    October 10, 2026  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    003 Bishop Street, 8th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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    Barony of Western Seas Arts & Sciences Baronial Competition

    We call forth the masters of the forge, the shapers of stone, and the weavers of thread!  Let the alchemists come forth with their secret fires and strange distillations! To every builder of towers and carver of wood—lend your ears!  Western Seas has the unique privilege to have their Baron and Baroness chosen every year by the cunning use of a sword or masterful fabrication of art!
    LETTER OF INTENT: NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 2026. Anything submitted after that date will NOT be accepted.

    Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

    (Parking not provided – but its $6.50 for all day.)

    ​There is no site fee for this event.
    ​This a no alcohol event.

    ​Event Steward: Master Sir Marco Valerio di Bartolomeo (Marco DiBartolomeo), direct contact: 808-778-2792. Text is best but if you want leave a voicemail (I am frequently in meetings) or email at dibartolomarco@hawaiiantel.net.
     

    LETTER OF INTENT: NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 2026. Anything submitted after that date will NOT be accepted.

    Directions to the event: From the Windward side take HI-61 South (Pali Hwy) to Bishop Street, turn left on to South King Street, then left on Akalea Street. The Bishop Square parking structure will be on your left immediately past the traffic light.  From all other destinations (East or West) Take Ala Moana Boulevard turn on to Alakea Street, you will pass three blocks. The Bishop Square parking structure will be on your left immediately past the traffic light.

October 11, 2026
  • Wintermist Archery Practice.
    October 11, 2026  9:00 am - 11:30 am
    The Archery House. Email the Captain of Archers for address.

    See description

    For all ranged activities.

    • Thrown weapons
    • Crossbow
    • Archery
October 14, 2026
  • Wintermist Baronial Meeting
    October 14, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Rusty's Pizza Parlor, 1500 Wible Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93304

    See description

    For discussing what happened in the previous month and planning future activities.
    This event in not in garb.

October 15, 2026
  • Fighter Practice (all non-missile forms)
    October 15, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Fruitvale Norris Park

    See description

    For all our non-missile Fighting forms

    • Armored Combat
    • Fencing
October 16, 2026
  • Fire and Ice Target Tourney (Nordwache)
    October 16, 2026  10:00 am - October 18, 2026  6:00 pm
    Hickey Park, 16850 Flint Ave., Hanford, CA 93230

    See description

    Come Join the two Northern Caid Baronies of Wintermist and Nordwache to once again enjoy our second annual Fire And Ice Target Tourney for ranged weapons.

    Two Days and Nights of activities in a tree and grass filled park. 

     * Camping (Friday to Sunday),

     * Thrown weapons, including Caid Open on Saturday!

     * Barony of Wintermist Baronial Championships! (Sunday)

     * Target archery (Saturday golf style novelty competition, and a night shoot!),

     * A&S competitions, Sunday Art Salon, RBG Demo, Kuub & other ranged games,

     * Silent Auction, Sunday morning Pancake Breakfast, and more!

    Mark your calendars, and Join Us for one, two, or all three days for a great 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.  

    ** Evening park gate lock will be a Hastings combo. **

    SCHEDULE:

    Friday

    10:00am:     Park site opens for general use, and event & camping setup.

    3:00pm - 9:00pm:    Gate opening may be earlier at Exchequer’s pleasure.
    Archery Practice in the late afternoon, before dark.

    Evening:    Possible Bardic by the Fire.

    Saturday

    9:00am:     Event Gate & List opens.
    10:00am-ish:     Opening court at the Nordwache Excellencies pleasure.
    15 minutes after court:     The day’s activities begin.
    3:00pm:     Gate Closed: A&S competitions closes.
    4:00pm:     Closing court for Barony of Nordwache.
    Evening:     Archery Night Shoot. Possible Bardic by the Fire.

    Sunday

    9:00am:     Event Gate & List opens. 

    10:00-ish am:     Tournaments will start, at Their Wintermist Excellencies pleasure.

    15 minutes after start of Tournaments:     The other day’s activities begin including a Silent Auction.

    1:00pm:     Gate Closes.

    2:30pm:     Silent Auction will close.

    3:00 pm:     Closing Court, for announcement of Champions.

    6:00pm:     Site closes. Everyone must be off site by this time.

    ARCHERY: Lists for archery will be run for Target Archery, both adult and youth, and Crossbow, adult only. Plans for Saturday are being made for competition novelty targets golf shoot, royal rounds, IKAC, and maybe more. Saturday night will be a fun Night Shoot, with glowing in the dark plans afoot.

    On Sunday, Join Their Excellencies Alphonsus and Shego on the range as they search for their champions in Target Archery! Wintermist's target archery will be a few novelty targets, which will be determined with the help of Their Excellencies. Tournament will start at 10am or at Their Excellencies pleasure.

    Marshals for Archers is THLord Henri Dumas, and HE Brig inghean Uateir.

    THROWN WEAPONS: Thrown Weapons list is for both adult and youth. Saturday’s thrown weapons will be for the Caid Open using Royal Rounds, along with fun and light hearted activity after.

    On Sunday, Join Their Excellencies Alphonsus and Shego on the range as they search for their champions in Thrown Weapons! Wintermist Thrown Weapons championship will likely be a royal round.  

    Marshals for Thrown Weapons is HE Ragenald de Holecumb, and HE Brig inghean Uateir.

    Want to do both archery and thrown weapons?  You absolutely can and should! 

    OTHER RANGED ACTIVITIES: On Saturday, His Excellency Alphonsus will be demonstrating Rubber Band G*ns (RBG) using his collection of fine non-lethal weaponry, as used in the Rapier rules. This will be at his leisure on Saturday afternoon. 

    Kuub and other ranged games will also be available for play.

    ARTS AND SCIENCES: 

    Nordwache A&S Competition Themes on Saturday, have been declared by Her Excellency Siri for this event:

    • Adult: The Traveling Gentry
    • Youth: The Traveling Gentry
    • Cooking: Pleasant Preservation (Ingredients list required.) 
    • Brewing: Pleasant Preservation 
    • Bardic: Crossroads 
    • Throw the theme out the window.  Item must have been made within 90 days of event.

    Sunday, an Art Salon will be held for Her Excellency Shego, by Dame Joan S. Please bring your art to work on with the company of others, with treats, to the court area.

    SILENT AUCTION: Wintermist Baronial fundraiser to be held on Sunday only. Please bring items to donate, if possible.

    EVENT STEWARDS: Dame Joan Silvertoppe and Baroness Muirenn inghean Chon Ruaidh for the Barony of Nordwache. Baroness Brig inghean Uateir for Barony of Wintermist.

    EVENT EMAIL: chronicler.officer@nordwache.sca-caid.org or captainofarchers@wintermist.sca-caid.org 

    DIRECTIONS to Hickey Park, Hickey Park Dr, Hanford, CA 93230.:
    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/north.

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

    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.

October 17, 2026
  • Isles Anniversary
    October 17, 2026  9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Tuckers Grove Park, 4800 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, USA

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    Shore Leave

    This summer’s voyage being hot and hard, steer your vessel to Isles for a day of shore leave, before your crew maroons you to a short lifetime of it.  Join us beneath the coastal oaks at Tucker’s Grove Park, collect your pay (which comes with the site fee), and we’ll help you spend it.  Or just lay about in the shade.  It’s your shore leave.  There’s no need to haul canvas, as there’s nowhere to set it up, being as the trees and a tavern are already here.

    The tavern will be well equipped with pie (lunch included), brews from local ports (a Caidan Brewer’s Guild tasting), board and brothel games, and plenty of tables.  Bring your favorite nautical songs and we’ll reward the best chanteyman (singers eat first).  Bring your swords and we’ll gamble on the fights.  Bring whatever amusements you will (bowls, kubb, tug of war) and we’ll wager on that too.  

    Site Opens at 9am, and closes at 6pm.  Morning announcements/court will be at 10:30.

    Site Fee:  Adults non-members $20, Adult members $10, Children free. Make checks payable to SCA Inc/Shire of Isles.

    Directions: Make your way to Hwy 101, exit Turnpike Rd and follow Turnpike Rd inland until it dead-ends in the park. Once in the parking lot, turn right and follow the road to the end.  The parking lot is on your right, just before a gate, and about 60 yards from the site.  We will have carts & porters to bring your gear that last stretch.

    Event’s Mate: Todde mac Donnell (Jon Getty), justtodde@gmail.com

  • Fire and Ice Target Tourney (Nordwache)
    October 16, 2026  10:00 am - October 18, 2026  6:00 pm
    Hickey Park, 16850 Flint Ave., Hanford, CA 93230

    See description

    Come Join the two Northern Caid Baronies of Wintermist and Nordwache to once again enjoy our second annual Fire And Ice Target Tourney for ranged weapons.

    Two Days and Nights of activities in a tree and grass filled park. 

     * Camping (Friday to Sunday),

     * Thrown weapons, including Caid Open on Saturday!

     * Barony of Wintermist Baronial Championships! (Sunday)

     * Target archery (Saturday golf style novelty competition, and a night shoot!),

     * A&S competitions, Sunday Art Salon, RBG Demo, Kuub & other ranged games,

     * Silent Auction, Sunday morning Pancake Breakfast, and more!

    Mark your calendars, and Join Us for one, two, or all three days for a great 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.  

    ** Evening park gate lock will be a Hastings combo. **

    SCHEDULE:

    Friday

    10:00am:     Park site opens for general use, and event & camping setup.

    3:00pm - 9:00pm:    Gate opening may be earlier at Exchequer’s pleasure.
    Archery Practice in the late afternoon, before dark.

    Evening:    Possible Bardic by the Fire.

    Saturday

    9:00am:     Event Gate & List opens.
    10:00am-ish:     Opening court at the Nordwache Excellencies pleasure.
    15 minutes after court:     The day’s activities begin.
    3:00pm:     Gate Closed: A&S competitions closes.
    4:00pm:     Closing court for Barony of Nordwache.
    Evening:     Archery Night Shoot. Possible Bardic by the Fire.

    Sunday

    9:00am:     Event Gate & List opens. 

    10:00-ish am:     Tournaments will start, at Their Wintermist Excellencies pleasure.

    15 minutes after start of Tournaments:     The other day’s activities begin including a Silent Auction.

    1:00pm:     Gate Closes.

    2:30pm:     Silent Auction will close.

    3:00 pm:     Closing Court, for announcement of Champions.

    6:00pm:     Site closes. Everyone must be off site by this time.

    ARCHERY: Lists for archery will be run for Target Archery, both adult and youth, and Crossbow, adult only. Plans for Saturday are being made for competition novelty targets golf shoot, royal rounds, IKAC, and maybe more. Saturday night will be a fun Night Shoot, with glowing in the dark plans afoot.

    On Sunday, Join Their Excellencies Alphonsus and Shego on the range as they search for their champions in Target Archery! Wintermist's target archery will be a few novelty targets, which will be determined with the help of Their Excellencies. Tournament will start at 10am or at Their Excellencies pleasure.

    Marshals for Archers is THLord Henri Dumas, and HE Brig inghean Uateir.

    THROWN WEAPONS: Thrown Weapons list is for both adult and youth. Saturday’s thrown weapons will be for the Caid Open using Royal Rounds, along with fun and light hearted activity after.

    On Sunday, Join Their Excellencies Alphonsus and Shego on the range as they search for their champions in Thrown Weapons! Wintermist Thrown Weapons championship will likely be a royal round.  

    Marshals for Thrown Weapons is HE Ragenald de Holecumb, and HE Brig inghean Uateir.

    Want to do both archery and thrown weapons?  You absolutely can and should! 

    OTHER RANGED ACTIVITIES: On Saturday, His Excellency Alphonsus will be demonstrating Rubber Band G*ns (RBG) using his collection of fine non-lethal weaponry, as used in the Rapier rules. This will be at his leisure on Saturday afternoon. 

    Kuub and other ranged games will also be available for play.

    ARTS AND SCIENCES: 

    Nordwache A&S Competition Themes on Saturday, have been declared by Her Excellency Siri for this event:

    • Adult: The Traveling Gentry
    • Youth: The Traveling Gentry
    • Cooking: Pleasant Preservation (Ingredients list required.) 
    • Brewing: Pleasant Preservation 
    • Bardic: Crossroads 
    • Throw the theme out the window.  Item must have been made within 90 days of event.

    Sunday, an Art Salon will be held for Her Excellency Shego, by Dame Joan S. Please bring your art to work on with the company of others, with treats, to the court area.

    SILENT AUCTION: Wintermist Baronial fundraiser to be held on Sunday only. Please bring items to donate, if possible.

    EVENT STEWARDS: Dame Joan Silvertoppe and Baroness Muirenn inghean Chon Ruaidh for the Barony of Nordwache. Baroness Brig inghean Uateir for Barony of Wintermist.

    EVENT EMAIL: chronicler.officer@nordwache.sca-caid.org or captainofarchers@wintermist.sca-caid.org 

    DIRECTIONS to Hickey Park, Hickey Park Dr, Hanford, CA 93230.:
    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/north.

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

    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.

October 18, 2026
  • Fire and Ice Target Tourney (Nordwache)
    October 16, 2026  10:00 am - October 18, 2026  6:00 pm
    Hickey Park, 16850 Flint Ave., Hanford, CA 93230

    See description

    Come Join the two Northern Caid Baronies of Wintermist and Nordwache to once again enjoy our second annual Fire And Ice Target Tourney for ranged weapons.

    Two Days and Nights of activities in a tree and grass filled park. 

     * Camping (Friday to Sunday),

     * Thrown weapons, including Caid Open on Saturday!

     * Barony of Wintermist Baronial Championships! (Sunday)

     * Target archery (Saturday golf style novelty competition, and a night shoot!),

     * A&S competitions, Sunday Art Salon, RBG Demo, Kuub & other ranged games,

     * Silent Auction, Sunday morning Pancake Breakfast, and more!

    Mark your calendars, and Join Us for one, two, or all three days for a great 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.  

    ** Evening park gate lock will be a Hastings combo. **

    SCHEDULE:

    Friday

    10:00am:     Park site opens for general use, and event & camping setup.

    3:00pm - 9:00pm:    Gate opening may be earlier at Exchequer’s pleasure.
    Archery Practice in the late afternoon, before dark.

    Evening:    Possible Bardic by the Fire.

    Saturday

    9:00am:     Event Gate & List opens.
    10:00am-ish:     Opening court at the Nordwache Excellencies pleasure.
    15 minutes after court:     The day’s activities begin.
    3:00pm:     Gate Closed: A&S competitions closes.
    4:00pm:     Closing court for Barony of Nordwache.
    Evening:     Archery Night Shoot. Possible Bardic by the Fire.

    Sunday

    9:00am:     Event Gate & List opens. 

    10:00-ish am:     Tournaments will start, at Their Wintermist Excellencies pleasure.

    15 minutes after start of Tournaments:     The other day’s activities begin including a Silent Auction.

    1:00pm:     Gate Closes.

    2:30pm:     Silent Auction will close.

    3:00 pm:     Closing Court, for announcement of Champions.

    6:00pm:     Site closes. Everyone must be off site by this time.

    ARCHERY: Lists for archery will be run for Target Archery, both adult and youth, and Crossbow, adult only. Plans for Saturday are being made for competition novelty targets golf shoot, royal rounds, IKAC, and maybe more. Saturday night will be a fun Night Shoot, with glowing in the dark plans afoot.

    On Sunday, Join Their Excellencies Alphonsus and Shego on the range as they search for their champions in Target Archery! Wintermist's target archery will be a few novelty targets, which will be determined with the help of Their Excellencies. Tournament will start at 10am or at Their Excellencies pleasure.

    Marshals for Archers is THLord Henri Dumas, and HE Brig inghean Uateir.

    THROWN WEAPONS: Thrown Weapons list is for both adult and youth. Saturday’s thrown weapons will be for the Caid Open using Royal Rounds, along with fun and light hearted activity after.

    On Sunday, Join Their Excellencies Alphonsus and Shego on the range as they search for their champions in Thrown Weapons! Wintermist Thrown Weapons championship will likely be a royal round.  

    Marshals for Thrown Weapons is HE Ragenald de Holecumb, and HE Brig inghean Uateir.

    Want to do both archery and thrown weapons?  You absolutely can and should! 

    OTHER RANGED ACTIVITIES: On Saturday, His Excellency Alphonsus will be demonstrating Rubber Band G*ns (RBG) using his collection of fine non-lethal weaponry, as used in the Rapier rules. This will be at his leisure on Saturday afternoon. 

    Kuub and other ranged games will also be available for play.

    ARTS AND SCIENCES: 

    Nordwache A&S Competition Themes on Saturday, have been declared by Her Excellency Siri for this event:

    • Adult: The Traveling Gentry
    • Youth: The Traveling Gentry
    • Cooking: Pleasant Preservation (Ingredients list required.) 
    • Brewing: Pleasant Preservation 
    • Bardic: Crossroads 
    • Throw the theme out the window.  Item must have been made within 90 days of event.

    Sunday, an Art Salon will be held for Her Excellency Shego, by Dame Joan S. Please bring your art to work on with the company of others, with treats, to the court area.

    SILENT AUCTION: Wintermist Baronial fundraiser to be held on Sunday only. Please bring items to donate, if possible.

    EVENT STEWARDS: Dame Joan Silvertoppe and Baroness Muirenn inghean Chon Ruaidh for the Barony of Nordwache. Baroness Brig inghean Uateir for Barony of Wintermist.

    EVENT EMAIL: chronicler.officer@nordwache.sca-caid.org or captainofarchers@wintermist.sca-caid.org 

    DIRECTIONS to Hickey Park, Hickey Park Dr, Hanford, CA 93230.:
    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/north.

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

    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.

October 21, 2026
  • Music Practice
    October 21, 2026  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Lance of Wintermist's House. Email the A&S Office for directions.

    See description

    For all Bardic Activities:

    • Instrumental
    • Singing
    • Recital 

    Or any other performance based activity

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