Mark your calendars West Coast Culinanary Symposium is coming!
When: Friday thru Sunday, February 17 – 19, 2023.
Where: Camp Bothin, Fairfax, CA
Special Guest Speaker: TBD
Classes: TBD
Site fee: TBD
Steward: Agnes barengarii de Girona
Email: Peggy.viney@gmail.com
Watch this space for more information!
West Kingdom General Staff is holding an all-hands war practice on Sunday, Sept 10th at Cataldi Park in San Jose at 2PM after regular armored practice.
Please bring your war weapons and gear.
2900 Cataldi Dr San Jose 95132
Corner of Agua Vista and Wexford in San Jose.
Corner of Agua Vista and Wexford
Please come to the West Kingdom’s Fall Crown Tournament! Their Majesties, King Miles and Queen Jitka, are hosting a tournament to select Their Heirs.
Arts and Sciences: Wreath of Athena & Artisan Social:
— Completed and works in progress welcome. Documentation is not required but enjoyed.
— Artisans bring your submissions to the A&S Pavillion during Invocation and up until the Tournament starts, roughly 10:30 AM.
— The display is open for viewing and populace voting at the conclusion of Invocation.
— Voting closes when the Chivalry is called to the field to observe finals.
— The Artisans Social is when finals end. Come meet the artisans!
More information will be added, please check the FB event page and event webpage. Online Schedule of Activities will be available on the event webpage.
Please see the website for the most up-to-date information: https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/2023-west-kingdom-fall-crown/home
To prepay for Fall Crown through PayPal: https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/epay/home
PLEASE TAKE CAREFUL NOTE: THE GATE IS LOCKED AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 09/22 AND AFTER 10:00 PM ON 09/23. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS FOR ENTRY.
LOGISTICAL INFORMATION:
1. Propane fire pits and stoves are allowed. Wood fires may ONLY be in the permanent fire pits.
2. RVs- please call Anna at 800-416-6992. Additional fees will apply.
3. Vardo owners please message the Event Steward
4. No driving on the grass! Bring carts. Parking will be clearly marked.
5. Yes! You can swim in the lake!
6. Showers and flush privies are on site. We will also have portables with wash stations available at the camping and list field areas.
Terrain Description: Uneven
Bodies of water on/near site: Rancho Seco Lake
Insects or wild animals to be aware of on/ near site: Racoons, mosquitoes
Site Accessibility: Close / Handicap Parking, Cell Phone Reception
Amenities on Site: Stone Privies, Portable Privies, Potable Water, Fire Pits: West Kingdom Conventions, RV Parking, RV Hookups, Pet Friendly
Bodies of Water: Rivers, Lakes, Ponds, Creeks
Event Steward: Thorkatla “Toka” Yngvarsdottir (Juli Tucker) — Email: toka@westkingdom.org
Directions to Site
Written Directions To Site: General Directions: Take the Twin Cities Road / CA-104 towards Herald. Turn into the park, you will see the old nuclear power plant, 14440 Twin Cities Road.
From Sacramento/North: Find your best route to CA-99 South OR i5-South. Then follow the general directions.
From Fresno/South: Take your best route to CA-99 North. Then follow general directions.
From Reno/East: Take CA-88 West. Then follow general directions.
From Bay Area/West: Find your best route to I-580 East, to I-205 East, to I-5 North, and CA-99 North. Then follow general directions.
Rancho Seco Recreational Park: https://www.smud.org/en/In-Our-Community/Visit-our-Recreational-Areas/Ra…
More information as it becomes available
Take your best route to the intersection of Highway 680 and Highway 4 in Martinez. From the intersection, go West and take the Morello Avenue exit heading North. Turn right on Arnold Drive and left on Hiller Lane. The church will be on your left.
More details when available.
Event Steward: Luxia Sabina (Colleen Fox) — Email: lux@westkingdom.org
Written Directions To Site: Will be posted on the event website, link to come.
Site Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Please do not reserve now, we will not get credit for your room. This is for informational purposes only. Additional details including the reservation link and code will be posted 90 days prior to the event.
More information when available
More information when available
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.
More information when available
Event Steward SCA Name: Mercy Grym
Legal Name: Aine Winklebleck
Event Steward contacts: mercy@westkingdom.org or 831-537-7313
Event Name: A&S Tournament & Arts Faire
Event Site Open: Jun 07, 2024 at 12:00PM
Event Site Close: Jun 09, 2024 at 2:00PM
Site Name: Lake Concow Campground
Site Address: 12967 Concow Road, Oroville, CA, 95965
Written Directions to Site: Take your best route to Highway 5 North to Sacramento. Follow I-5 North, follow signs for Stockton/Sacramento. Use the right two lanes to take exit 525B for CA-99 N toward youba City/Marysville. Continue on CA-99 N for 11 Miles using the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto the CA-70 ramp to Marysville/Oroville. Turning right onto State Highway 70 E / 9th Street pass the AutoZone on the right and then use any lane to turn left to continue onto CA-70 South Bound. Continue straight onto CA-70 North for 15 miles. At the interchange Wick’s Cor, Use the right 2 lanes to follow signs for CA-70 N toward Paradise/Quincy/US-191 then stay on CA-70 and turn left onto Concow Road.
Donation only Event?: No
Adult “Non-Member” Registration: $35
Adult “Member” Registration: $25
Children/Miner Registration (Age and $): 17 & younger free
Family Cap ($): no
Can I PrePay: PayPal
Total Available Feast Tickets: No Feast
Feast Tickets Cost: No Feast
Purchase ticket location: No Feast
Deadline For Feast Ticket Purchase: No Feast
Further Event Information: Come join the Kingdom of the West Arts communities at beautiful Lake Concow Campground for a weekend of art, guilds and fun! There will be classes, demos and things to learn. Come learn something new and teach!
We encourage you to teach what you know, be that fine arts or martial arts. Share your knowledge!
Sign up to teach at https://forms.gle/GvK1GAAR3z9gukFcA
PayPal is Available At:
https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/epay/2024-west-kingdom-arts-and-sciences
Check out more information on our website!
PROPANE FIRES ONLY!
Terrain Description: This is a rough terrain site with trees and has been through several fires. They are rebuilding but there is no guarantee of smooth terrain
Bodies of Water on/near Site: There is a lake on site
Insects or wild animals to be aware of on/ near site: Please be aware that this is a native site, there are native animals and plants that need to be left alone. Please also be aware that there is the possibility of mosquitos and other critters that like to nibble at night.
Site Accessibility:
Amenities on Site: Pet Friendly
Bodies of Water: Rivers, Lakes, Ponds, Creeks
Additional Comments: This year we will be able to have Equestrian! Please be aware there will be horses on site. This site is not going to be very accessible.