Whiteshield
March 8 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Barony of Darkwood (Tres Pinos, CA)
Good Gentles All!! You are warmly invited to join the Barony of Darkwood at the 2025 White Shield Tournament.
Currently, there is planned to be both heavy and rapier tournaments with the victors receiving prizes and the possibility of becoming one of the Baronial Champions of Darkwood.
Other activities to be determined.
In the evening, there will be a grand feast prepared by Morgana Vecchietti and company. More information on menu and ticket sales coming soon!
Site opens: 9:00am
Lists Opens & armor inspections: 10:00am
Lists close: 11:00am
Feast: 5:30/6:00pm -ish
**Feast information to come.**
Event Steward: Þóra Rauðbjarnardóttir (Denee Krzyzanski): Thora@westkingdom.org
Feast Cook: Morgana Vecchietti: morgana.vecchietti@gmail.com
Ticket Fee: Adult “Non-Member” Registration: $30, Adult Member Registration ($): $20, Children (under 17 yrs of age) FREE, Family Cap ($): $0
Location: San Benito County Fairgrounds: 9000 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos, CA 95075
Directions to site:
From south of Gilroy: Take the best route to US-101 N to CA-156 E toward San Juan Batista/ Hollister. Turn right onto Union Road. Turn right onto Airline Hwy/ CA-25. *Follow CA-25 through Tres Pinos and the fairgrounds will be on your right.
From the Bay Area: Take US-101 S. Take the CA-25 exit toward Hollister CA-25 merging right going into Hollister. Turn left onto Santa Ana Road. Turn right onto Fairview Road. Turn left onto Airline Hwy/ CA-25 and follow CA-25 through Tres Pinos and the fairgrounds will be on your right.
From I-5: Take CA-33 exit at Santa Nella towards Gilroy. Turn West onto CA-33. Merge onto CA-152 West toward Gilroy. Turn left onto CA-156/ Pacheco Pass Hwy. Turn left onto Fairview Road. Turn left onto Airline Hwy/ CA-25 and follow CA-25 through Tres Pinos and the fairgrounds will be on your right.
Site Information:
Site Accessibility: Cell Phone Reception
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Amenities on Site: Stone Privies Shopping near by Modern Lighting: Such as Street/ Walkway lights
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