Boar Hunt
December 14 @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Province of the Mists (El Cerrito, CA)
Winter is coming, so it’s time for the Annual Beconsgate Boar Hunt and Feast sponsored by the Province of the Mists! This will be our second year back at Camp Herms—the hunt’s historic home.
About Boar Hunt
Boar Hunt is a ‘fighting event.’ Mostly. With a feast in the afternoon/evening for everyone else. The heavy’s select one of their number to serve as a ‘boar.’ The boar is chased around Camp Herms while the ‘hunters’ try and dispatch it. Here is where things are different. Most fighting events require that you be authorized. With Boar Hunt, there is space for the unauthorized. The unauthorized (such as children and an accompanying adult?) can serve as ‘dogs.’ Dogs don’t fight or talk. They can help locate the boar for the hunters, but they can only ‘point’ and ‘bark’—no fighting, no talking. Is it silly? Maybe. Is it fun? Well, the hunt has been going on for 20+ years, so ‘yes?’ The rapier peeps have a ‘Stag Hunt’ at the same event.
The feast portion gives those in the populous who like to cook a chance to show off.
Ticketing
Admission to the event and all hunts is free of charge. We welcome donations to help cover site costs. Feast tickets are limited; see below. Sixty Feast Tickets will be available for purchase by the populous. The ticket price is $25.00, and online sales through PayPal are available currently.
Things happening a Boar Hunt
“Bling Ring” Class by Katira al-Maghrebiyya
Starting at 11:00 am and running until 1:00 pm Katira al-Maghrebiyya will run a class she calls “Bling Rings” in the back room of the Lodge.
Based on Egyptian scarab rings with a revolving bezel, she will have enough room for six people at a time.
No cost. All materials provided. However, if you have some beads you want to play with, you are encouraged to bring them!
Silent Auction
As a fundraiser, we will also be having a silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Province coffers.
Feast Menu (may change)
You can always find the most up-to-date info at: https://mistsprovince.westkingdom.org/beaconsgate-boar-hunt-2024/
Event Steward: Nathaniel of the Mists (Nathaniel Lewis): nat.lewis@gmail.com
Ticket Fee: Donation Only Event; Feast $25
Location: Camp Herms: 1100 James Pl El Cerrito, CA 94530
Directions to site:
From Highway I-80:
Take McBryde ave exit and turn left
Take a right on Arlington
Take a left onto Thors Bay Rd
Right at first cross street onto James Pl and enter Camp Hermes
Site Information:
Site Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible Electrical Outlets Close / Handicap Parking Cell Phone Reception
Terrain Description: The terrain for the hunt includes wooded paths, some steep terrain, could be muddy. The hall is on site, which is warm and dry.
Bodies of water on/near site:
Insects or wild animals to be aware of on/ near site: Site is in the middle of an urban area, no wildlife, but could have local pets nearby.
Amenities on Site: Stone Privies Potable Water Shopping near by
Additional Comments: You can always find the most up-to-date info at: https://mistsprovince.westkingdom.org/beaconsgate-boar-hunt-2024/