By invitation of their Excellencies Baron Brynjólfr Brandsson and Baroness Dyrfinna Drengsdottir of Gyldenholt, we bid ye gather with us when the sun reaches its zenith and the days stretch long over our golden groves for this grand day where the flames of the forge meet the fire of the soul at the Tournament of the Sun: A Festival of Fire and Spice.  

Gather round, ye fighters of flame and artisans of pungent root.  A call to glory rings out, bidding the bold to bring forth their finest, for the fervor of competition beckons.  

Their Excellencies will seek Champions in the following categories:

• Combat: Armored, Rapier, Cut & Thrust, and Youth Champions

• Arts & Sciences: The Barony of Gyldenholt Annual Arts & Sciences Champion

• Bardic: The Barony of Gyldenholt Annual Bardic Champion

Awards:

• The Motley Mêlée Theatre: Best Fiery Performance

• The Paramour of Picante: Spiciest Complement on the Tourney Field

• Best Use of Spices & Herbs in an Arts & Sciences Entry: All Categories Welcome

As we are blithe on this day to celebrate all periods from Greek to Norse to Ottoman to Tudor, we bid you dress in your finest fiery attire of sun gold, bold crimson, and delicious saffron.

“I hope for dear summertime; wait - be willing in favour of me; smile, love, smile.”

        ~ Inscription on a 15th Century Saddle

SCHEDULE:

8am: Site Open

10:00am: Opening Court - at Their Majesty’s pleasure

Lists close 15 minutes after the end of Opening Court - fighting will start shortly thereafter

11:30am: Arts & Sciences competition drop-off period ends & populace voting begins

Children’s Activities Will Be Between Rounds

12pm – 1pm: Bardic Competition under the Baronial Pavilion- fighters can arrange time with Their Excellencies, as needed

1pm – 2pm: Artisan Showcase under the Arts Ramada

2pm - 3pm: Theatrical Scene Performances under the Baronial Pavilion

4pm: Closing Court - approximate time depending on combat finals

6pm: Site closes

ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION for the Baronial Arts & Sciences Champion.  The entries do not need to adhere to the theme of the day but it is appreciated if they do. Entries should be displayed under the Arts Ramada by 11:30am. 

BARDIC COMPETITION for the Baronial Bardic Champion.  The bardic pieces do not need to adhere to the theme of the day, but it is appreciated if they do.  Due to allotted time, we ask that the bardic pieces be no more than 3 minutes in length.

COMBAT SCENARIOS:

For Rapier and Armored Combatants:  This year, your challenge shall be…spiciest compliment on the tourney field to win the Paramour of Picante Award!  

In honor of the theme of the day, Tournament of the Sun: A Festival of Fire and Spice, a special benefit will be given to those on the tourney field when offering a compliment to an esteemed opponent.  Have your flattery and wit at the ready!

- Scenario: Single Elimination, 1 Spicy Complement = 1 Extra Life Bonus

- Spicy Compliment Bonus: 1 Per Tournament

IMPORTANT: In order to earn the Extra Life Bonus, you must issue your compliment *prior* to exiting the field following a loss.  After the bonus is received, compliments may be administered liberally at thine discretion for the remainder of the tournament. 

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 combatant.

ACTIVITIES:

The Motley Mêlée Theater Award:

Time limit: 2 minutes for 1 performer, 3 minutes for 2 performers, and a max of 5 minutes for 3 or more performers.  Performances must be PG rated and suitable to a family audience. To be performed in the Baronial Pavillion.

It is not a requirement that these scenes be drawn from period pieces but more inspired by medieval life.  Shakespeare is always welcome but you may draw from modern pieces, dramatic and humorous, such as Elizabeth, The Merchant of Venice, Men In Tights, The Court Jester, Monty Python, The Princess Bride, etc.  We only ask you to stick to the theme of the day, Tournament of the Sun: A Festival of Fire and Spice.  The award will be for Best Fiery Performance.

Best Use of an Herb or Spice Award: 

All categories are welcome!  Baroness Dyrfinna challenges the populace to have fun and play with our theme of the day by incorporating the spirit of herbs and spices into your dress, decor, or feast table for the day.  If you’ve “cooked” up something special, please bring it to Her Excellency’s attention as she makes her progress.  As Her Excellency will be selecting the winner, please refrain from using ginger or jasmine in any submission due to allergy.

Herbal Craft Activity:

Our Baroness Dyrfinna graciously invites the populace to join her for a craft activity of card making with elements of period spices, plants, and flowers.  Please join us under the Arts Ramada for this lovely activity, children are most welcome!

Arts & Sciences Competition and Display:

Please set up your item(s) for display at one of the tables under the Arts Ramada by 11:30am. We will have a 1 hour artisan showcase from 1pm to 2pm. All artisans are asked to participate by coming to the Arts Pavilion and stand with their art and discuss. 

Arts entries can also include what you are wearing for the day or heraldic/decorative display at your pavilion, if it fits the theme, Tournament of the Sun: A Festival of Fire and Spice. If this is the case for your entry, please provide a paper with at least your name, a description of your entry (and ideally a photo of said entry) at the display table during the competition and, if possible, be present for the artisan showcase. Please note, Arts & Sciences entries do not need to follow the theme of the day.  The entries do not require documentation, but it is encouraged. 

MERCHANTS:

Merchants are welcome however, you must provide for your own city license and insurance. Please contact the Stewards in advance to let us know you are coming. 

EVENT REGISTRATION:

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 “SCA Inc./Barony of Gyldenholt”.

Please Note: This is a dry site.

PARKING: Parking at the park is limited, please unload and then park at Pioneer Middle School. 

EVENT STEWARDS: Madame Cyrana Chardon d’Argent & Baroness Ceridwen Killian

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

DIRECTIONS:

From the North – Take your best route to I-5 South. Exit 101A Tustin Ranch Rd. and turn left. Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn left onto Pioneer Way. Turn right onto Pioneer Rd. The park entrance will be on the left.

From the South – Take your best route to I-5 North. Exit 101A Tustin Ranch Rd. and turn left. Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn left onto Pioneer Way. Turn right onto Pioneer Rd. The park entrance will be on the left.

CastleNorth Grand Prize Tournament – Swords, Spears and Sausages!
 
Where: Ahuimanu Community Park (Next door to the Ahuimanu Elementary School) 47-450 Hui Aeko Place, Kaneohe, HI 96744
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Site fee: $0 (There is no registration cost for this event.) *Entrants to the lyst must bring a prize for the prize table.
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Greetings Western Seas! Sharpen your steel, loosen your belt, and let the games begin!  Join the populace of Western Seas as we celebrate the spirit of the harvest in the heat of the summer!  It’s time to dust off your lederhosen and braid your hair!  Its CastleNorth’s Octoberfest in June!  Where long swords and tasty sausages clash in epic combat!  Whether you’re hungry for glory on the list field or just hungry for a bratwurst, we’ll see you at the gates of CastleNorth!"
 
Event Schedule:
9:00 a.m. Welcome!
Court - At Their Excellency’s discretion
12:00 p.m. (or there-a-bouts) Tournament begins
4:00 p.m. Closing Court
6:00 p.m. Site closes

*Admission to the lysts: All combatants that wish to enter the lysts must bring prize for the prize table. It does not have to be expensive or extravagant. Think of your fellow fighters and what they can use or need (i.e. Anything from a roll of duct tape, book or an elbow cop). All items are welcome.
 
The CastleNorth Grand Champion will be determined by the number of points accrued by each fighter at the end of the day’s events. The fighter with the most points will be awarded the mantle of CastleNorth Grand Champion. The best fighter for 2000 miles around!
 
Contests (All contests will be rattan/hard suit. We will make accommodations for HEMA where available*):
Double elimination Great sword/Two-handed sword Tournament
·      1 point per round won
Double Elimination Pole axe/Glave/Naginata Tournament
·      1 point per round won
Double Elimination Spear Tournament
·      1 point per round won
 
Directions to the site:
From H-3 take exit 9 to merge onto HI-63 N/Likelike Hwy toward Kaneohe and take the HI-83/Kahekili Hwy ramp then merge onto HI-83 W (signs for Kahekilli Hwy). Turn left onto Hui Iwa street then left again on to Hui Aeko street then left again on to Hui Aeko place. The field is on the left side at the end of the street.
 
From The Pali Highway (Route 61) going toward the Windward side, turn left onto Kamehameha Hwy (Castle Junction) and go North and turn left at Likelike Hwy then make a right onto Kahekili Hwy then turn left onto Hui Iwa street then left again on to Hui Aeko street then left again on to Hui Aeko place. The field is on the left side at the end of the street.
 
Event Steward: Master Sir Marco Valerio di Bartolomeo (Marco DiBartolomeo), Direct contact: 808-778-2792 or email at dibartolomarco@hawaiiantel.net
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Come out and help Nordwache breathe life into All Things European Legends and Folk
Tales! Join us in a shady park where you can be part of your own tale. Will you find the Holy Grail? Will you tame the unicorn? Can you oust the werewolf cloaked in their human skin? All this and more when you join us this June in Hanford at Freedom Park!

SCHEDULE:
10am: Site and Gate opens
10:30am: Opening court (or at Their Excellency’s pleasure)
After Court: Begin the day’s activities
4pm: Tear-down
5pm: Site closes

EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration: $15. Adult Member Discount Event
Registration: $5. Children 17 and under are guests of the barony. Cash or Checks accepted at the gate. Make checks payable to: “SCA, Inc./Barony of Nordwache”.

A&S/BARDIC COMPETITIONS: In keeping with the Barony’s Arts and Sciences traditions, there will be displays and judging of people’s entries for the following categories. 
The themes are:
Adult Arts: Look, it has pockets!
Either produce an item that would benefit from having a pocket (don’t you love a dress
with pockets or a secret pocket in a jacket?!) or produce a pocket sized item (dice, rings, prayer book, needle case)
Youth Arts: Look, it has pockets!
Same as Adults
Cooking: Food as Medicine
Items that cross the line between food and medicine (tonics syrups, humors science, etc)
Bardic entries: Fun with Filks
Take a known melody and make the lyrics something SCA adjacent.
Brewing: Food as Medicine
Same as cooking.

LUNCH: Fundraiser lunch will be provided on site for $10 per person.

SITE RESTRICTIONS: This is a DRY site.

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

DIRECTIONS:
From the south: Head north on Highway 99 to Highway 198 and head west to Hanford. Take the exit for highway 43, and head north to Grangeville Blvd. Turn West (left) on Grangeville to 9 and 1⁄4 Ave. Turn Right (North) The park will be on the left.
From the north: Head south on Highway 99 to Highway 43 and head south to Hanford. Turn West (right) on Grangeville to 9 and 1⁄4 Ave. Turn Right (North) The park will be on the left.
Google Maps is your friend!