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.”
