Their Highnesses, Prince Tuomas and Prince Consort Snorri, do cordially invite you to witness the Investiture of Their Heirs. To celebrate, “No one expects the Spanish Inquisition”, a feast cooked by Da’ud ibn Ali, will be prepared. For more information about the feast contact the Da’ud. **Please contact if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies at least one week prior.** Also in celebration, there will be games, music, toys, and dancing!
Event Steward: Aaliz de Saint-Joseph (Sarah Elizabeth Godar) — Email: Sarah.godar@gmail.com
Feast Cook: Da’ud ibn Ali (David Williams) — Email: davidkw@pacbell.net
Site Information: <
Native Sons of the Golden West Napa Parlor Hall
937 Coombs Street
Napa CA 94559
Site opens at 10:00 am and closes at 8:00 pm
Site Fee: Adult Event Registration (age 16+): $20, Member Discount Event Registration: $15. Children under 16: Free.
Feast Fee: Feast Tickets: Feast Tickets: $15, 10 and under free
Directions:
Take your best route to CA-12W/I-80W. Take exit 39B and continue onto CA-12W. Turn right onto CA-12W/CA-29N/State Hwy 12W (signs for Napa/Sonoma). Exit toward Downtown Napa/Lake Berryessa and merge onto CA-221 N, continue onto Soscol Ave. Turn left onto 1st Street, then left onto Coombs Street. There is a parking structure across the street from the hall.
Feast Info:
“No One Expects the Spanish Inquisition” A Feast Inspired by 13th Century Spanish Foods
First Course
- Garlic Torte V
- Cremoneze Torte – Spinach and Egg Tart V
- Andalusian Stuffed Egg
- Green Olive Spread V
- Labnah w Chopped Greens
- Pickled Vegetables V
- Spiced Dried-Fruit Chutney V
- Sour Dough Bread V
- Salted Butter V
- Honey Butter V
Second Course
- Heathen Cake – Beef, Bacon, and Apple Pie
- Lentil Stew V
- Braised Cabbage
- Salsa A Bolets – Mushrooms with Herb Sauce V
Third Course
- Roast Chicken
- Lamb with Honeyed Onions
- Aromatic Couscous with Roasted Vegetables V
- Sauteed Aphrodisiac Greens V
- Sauces:
- Dried Plum Sauce V
- Juvert – Parsley Sauce V
Dessert
- Tarte of Cherries V
- Holiday Nougat Candy V
- Caliph’s Favorite Short Bread V
Libations
- Water
- Lemonade
- Zesty Mint Drink
V = Vegetarian
Feast tickets are $15 per person. Please contact the autocrat, Alize de Saint-Joseph (Sarah.godar@gmail.com) for tickets.
This is our finalized menu. Dishes may be eliminated but no new dishes will be added. Please contact me for any concerns of food allergies. Accommodations will be considered up to 2 weeks prior to the feast.
Please be aware that the Native Sons Hall does not have facilities to wash your feast ware. Please plan accordingly.
Their Highnesses Prince Antonii “Rainbringer” and Princess Ciar do cordially invite you to witness the Investiture of Their Heirs.
A marvelous feast to celebrate Them will be made by Sigrun Billingsdottir.
Site information:
Santa Cruz Masonic Lodge
828 N. Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz,CA 95062
Site Hours: Opens at 10:00am and closes at 9pm.
Site Fee: Adult Event Registration (age 16+): $20, Member Discount Event Registration: $15. Children under 16: Free.
Feast Fee: Feast Tickets: Feast Tickets: $15, 10 and under free
Feast tickets are $15 per person.
Please contact the event steward, Nisaa Karahisari (dcicuto@gmail.com) for tickets.
For more info about the feast, contact the Event Steward or Feast Cook.
Please contact the Feast Cook if you have any dietary restrictions/ allergies:
Event Stewards: Nisaa Karahisari and Ajax Thermopoleakles: dcicuto@gmail.com
Feast Cook: Sigrun Billingsdottir: beckybuns1@gmail.com
Feast Info: Menu will be bread, soft cheeses, honey and butter first followed by a green salad and vegetarian white bean dish and meat pies and vegetable pies for the main course.
Dessert will be fruit galettes and cheesecake (subject to change)
With at least two weeks notice any options can be provided/adapted to be vegetarian, gluten-free, and/or dairy-free.
Location:
Santa Cruz Masonic Lodge
828 N. Branciforte Ave.
95062 Santa Cruz,CA
Directions:
From Highway 17 and points north:
Take HWY 17 south toward Santa Cruz. As you approach town you will reach the interchange with HWY 1. You will not go north to Half Moon Bay. You will not go south to Soquel and Monterey. You will get off on Ocean Blvd. Take Ocean to Water Street. Turn left on Water Street. Go 1/2 mile to N. Branciforte. Turn right. The Masonic Temple is the second building on the left next to Branciforte Elementary School.
From Highway 1 and points south:
Coming north on HWY 1. As you approach town you will get off at Morrissey Blvd. Follow the exit over the Highway, traveling west. You will travel two signals to Water Street where you will turn right. You will travel alongside of the west side of the elementary school Go to N. Branciforte Ave. and turn left. The Masonic Temple is the second building on the left next to Branciforte Elementary School.
Their Highnesses, Ulfr and Thyri invite you to witness the crossing of swords, crashing of shields and roar of the crowd, as fighters come from near and far to vie for the Mistland thrones, Cradle of Kingdoms.
Tournament details as follows:
Each round is best 2 of 3
Finals is best 3 of 5- weapons of choice
There will be an evening revel with gaming and camaraderie. Please keep your eyes on Facebook and listen for the morning announcements on tournament day for an updated schedule.
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Competitions
Mists A&S Competition/Display
This year’s theme: An Evening Well Spent
Documentation? Yes!
Please bring your entry AND documentation for it if you plan to enter the competition. About 3 pages is a great length for competition documentation. So is 1 page.
Fall Coronet
Children’s Items – Any item used at bedtime
Ex: Dressing gown, cap,
Child’s Verses and Stories- A performing art piece
Ex: Bedtime stories, Lullabies
Mists Silver Spoon
Mists Silver Spoon Competitions will use the people who might have had a hand in growing, preparing, or producing food in period as its inspiration. All competitions are participant judged, so please be ready and available to talk about your dish(es) and to taste the other dishes.
Fall Coronet:
From the Farmer – ingredients grown or gathered by the farmer; eggs, milk, orchard fruits
Event Steward: Sara a la Petite Rose (Sarah Rozett) / Da’ud Ibn Ali (David Williams)
Email: Sara.petiterose@gmail.com/ da’ud.ali.sca@gmail.com
Registration: Adult Event Registration: $20, Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $15, Children/minors under 18: free
Site opens: Friday September 20th at 2pm and closes Sunday September 22nd at 3PM
Location: Skyline Wilderness Park, 2201 Imola Avenue, Napa, CA 94559
Directions: Use best GPS directions to the address above and watch for the signs pointing to the correct entrance gate/parking lot.More information to come.
Fire: No wood burning permitted. Above ground Propane fires allowed. Propane torches allowed. Follow West Kingdom fire law.
Dogs: Dogs MUST BE leashed (per county law) and cleaned up after.
Their Highnesses of the Mists invite you to the Investiture of Their Heirs
Their Highnesses Prince Ulfr and Princess Thyri do cordially invite you to witness the Investiture of Their heirs. A marvelous Anglo Saxon feast to celebrate Them will be made by Leofwen Cryccthegn.
Saturday November 9, 201
Sebastopol Masonic Lodge
373 N Main St,
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Site Opens at 10:00 am and closes at 9:00 pm
Autocrat: Nisaa Karahisari (Denise Cicuto)
Silver Spoon for Mists Fall Investiture is: From the Baker — baked goods: breads, pastries, sweets.
Feast is $15 and must be purchased from the Event Steward in advance. Checks should be made payable to “SCA – Principality of the Mists”.
Tickets for the feast will be on sale by mail from the Event Steward and must be purchased in advance.
For more info about the feast, contact the Event Steward or Head Cook. Please contact the Head Cook if you have any dietary restrictions/ allergies. If you have any food sensitivities, contact Leofwen before the day of the feast. Alternate dishes can be prepared.
Mailing address for feast tickets: Denise Cicuto, 1510 Pacific Ave Alameda, CA 94501
Directions to the Site:
Directions: From the North or South: Take Hwy 101 to Santa Rosa, CA and exit onto Hwy 12 heading west. From the East: Take Hwy 12 towards Santa Rosa, CA. Everyone: Continue WEST on Hwy 12 towards Sebastopol. Turn RIGHT onto Petaluma Ave (Petaluma Ave will curve to the left, be in the right-hand lane). Turn RIGHT onto Main Street (CA-116). Masonic Lodge will be on your right across from Safeway.
Feast Menu
Preliminary Menu:
Course 1
Fresh bread
Cheese
Scrambled eggs with sage
Vegetable stew
Course 2
Bean soup
Grilled chicken
Oyster loaf (non oyster version available)
Fresh greens
Apples or pears in honey and wine
Course 3
Fish stew
Fried parsnips
Toasted cheese and flatbread
Roast beef with fruit sauce
Rock cakes (honey cakes)
Event Location: Bolado Park, 9000 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos, CA (Camping Event)
Site Open: Friday, September 10th, 1:00pm
Site Close: Sunday September 12th, 4:00pm
Site Fee: $25 Non-members / $20 with Member discount
West Kingdon Fire rules will be in effect. Propane firepits only.
Pre-registration closes Wednesday, September 1st.
ALL Attendees MUST Pre-register.
Fill out the google form at https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/epay/home to do so.
Unlimited Pre-registrations available.
Registration cost is $25.
Member Registration includes $5 dollar discount.
Youth 18 and under are FREE.
West Kingdom Welcoming Committee available.
Event Coordinator: Da’ud ibn Ali (David Williams);
email: daud.ali.sca@gmail.com
Event Schedule
*Schedule is subject to change. Please listen for Heralds’ announcements
Friday
Lists Signup Open at Lists discretion – Listen for announcement
9:00p – Lists Signup Close
Saturday
8:00a – Lists Signup Open
10:00a – Lists Signup Close
10:30a– Morning Court
Invocation (immediately following Court)
Coronet Lists (immediately following Invocation)
Listen for announcement – Roses Field Open
Listen for announcement – Youth Combat
1 hour after Lists Finals – Evening Court
Sunday
10:30a – Last Court of Patric & Sara, Prince & Princess of the Mists
11:30a – Break
12:00p – Investiture
First Court of Their Highnesses of The Mists (following Investiture)
4:00p – Site Closes
From the Principality Marshal
It is my pleasure as the Mists Marshal to announce the format of the coronet lists for their Highnesses.
On September 11th the tournament shall be fought in a Double Elimination type tournament. Invocation and Challenges will be done as normal, but there will be a change to the fighting format within the tournament.
The fights shall be of two (2) counted blows to demonstrate victory rather than one killing blow.
Good shots to the legs and arms shall be counted as good blows but the fighter will simply acknowledge them and continue fighting unhindered.
After each acknowledged good blow there will be a separation of the fighters to reset; not a hold, and not to be reinitialized by the marshals, only a momentary pause to clarify the blow to the onlookers.
Double kills shall be refought from the beginning immediately, resetting all blows counted to 0.
While nobody dies in a counted blows tournament, it is specifically requested by their Highnesses that the fighter kneel or show some visible deference upon defeat, so the results of the fight are clear to those watching.
This will be our first tournament in over a year so please come to inspection early, ready for internal helmet inspection of padding.
Sir James Kristof
Principality Marshal
From the Principality Rapier Champion
To the most wonderful populace of this, our glorious Principality of the Mists, do I send joyous tidings!
The plague which has swept across these lands is waning, and we shall soon meet again. On the weekend of September 10-12, we shall reunite under the banner of our great sea-wolf, to make merry and find who shall be worthy of representing our principality on the rapier field.
With the permission of their Highnesses, I have come to announce the format of the tournament! We will be fighting a round robin, should our numbers not exceed 10 in the lists. Should we draw more fighters, a standard double elimination will ensue in its stead. Standard rules of the lists will be followed, including for blows, and all bouts shall be best 2 out of 3. I
hope to see all of you wonderful friends there!
Juan Carlos Castillo de Guzman
Rapier Champion of the Mists
The Mists Archery Championship
I am very happy to be able to once again invite the archers of The Mists to compete to become Archery Champion!
This competition will include a standard Royal Round, plus the Society Seasonal Archery Challenge. There will be a sudden death tie-breaker, if needed.
Randal of Camusfearna
Mists Archery Champion
Arts and Sciences
Oyez, oyez! Your attention is requested! Arts & Sciences at Coronet wants YOU! Come show off the projects that kept you going during the plague quarantine! Bring your best, bring your attempts, bring your crafts, bring your designs — let’s highlight all arts and sciences with an amazing display!
The Silver Muse will not begin at this event so that everyone has plenty of time to research the upcoming competitions and prepare. You will find details for the individual competitions on our Principality website — start dates will be announced!
So help us start A&S off right in our Principality’s reopening event! Display will be from just after first court til just before last court at the A&S pavilion. If you would like to teach a class please let me know. I’m sure many of us would enjoy some in person lessons!
Lady Rew Payne
Principality Arts and Sciences Minister
Saltator de Nebula
Saltator de Nebula competition will be Saturday of Coronet after 3rd round, location TBD.
Listen for heralds. The dance will be Bransle des Chevaux (Horse’s Bransle).
Greetings unto the populace of the West from Da’ud and Moira, Prince and Princess of the Mists:
We approach the time for selection of our heirs. The format for the Spring Mists Coronet will be double elimination, best 2 out of 3 per round. Fourth round will be fought with mace and shield. Finals will be best 3 out of 5, and should finals go beyond 3 passes, bouts 4 and 5 will be fought with mace and shield.
Their Highnesses will also be holding the Mists Rapier Championship at this event, with tournament formatting to be updated shortly.
Due to the continuing uncertainty regarding the ongoing COVID Pandemic, we are requiring that either fighter or consort be a resident of The Mists. We also request each fighter/consort pair to declare their intent to Us prior to Coronet at royals@mists.westkingdom.org
The event will host the Mist Silver Muse Arts and Sciences competition: “Arts and Science though the Ages”.
This completion will be composed of two parts, one for early period, and one for later period entries. The Early Period will be 8th century, and the Later Period will be 13th century. Artisans can create clothing, jewelry, stamping from the 8th! Or sing a song, show a jewel from the 13th! Documentation is required, but does not need to be elaborate. Silver Muse competition will contain a teaching element at some point, so why not start early and arrange a class.
For questions regarding the Silver Muse competition, or if you would like to teach a class, contact Lady Rue Payne at Rew@westkingdom.org or via FB messenger @RutheMiller.
Their Highnesses will also be encouraging populace participation for The Princess’s Social, Target Archery, and Games and Socializing on the Tourney Field on Saturday evening after the Tournament.
Event Steward: Khalidah bint Sa’id Al’Attar (Dominique Griffard) — Email: dominique@redhouselawyer.com
Watch for the signs pointing to the correct entrance gate/parking lot.
Site Information:
94559 Napa , CA
Site Fee:
Directions:
From I-80: Take CA-12 West toward Napa/Sonoma. Turn right onto CA-29 North. Veer slightly to the right on CA-221 North toward Downtown Napa/Lake Berryessa. Turn right at Imola Ave., and the entrance to the park is approximately 1 mile on the right.
From US-101: Take CA-37 East toward Napa/Vallejo. Turn left on Ca-29 North/Sonoma Blvd. Veer slightly right on CA-221 North toward Downtown Napa/Lake Berryessa. Turn right at Imola Ave. and the entrance to the park is approximately 1 mile on the right.
From CA-12/121 (Carneros Hwy): Turn left on CA-29 North. Exit Imola Ave. and turn right at the light. Stay straight on Imola for 2.5 miles (approximately 6 minutes and 5 lights). Entrance to the park will be on the right.
Principality War! Do you hear the drums of War??? Does the thought of battle boil your blood?? Listen to the Cravings in your heart and come to War!!! Come witness The Clash of Titans on and off the battlefield with Arts and Sciences, Cooking, Rapier, Archery and Youth Combat! All activities count toward the tally for the winners of the war! Individual competition information TBA.
This year Beltane and Cynagua-Mist War will be held at the same site, a week apart, so we are going to have an in-between camp. If you are planning on attending both events, you may leave your camp unoccupied or stay and enjoy the event. The Event Steward will be on site the whole time.
Any changes and additional information about competitions, special activities, etc., will be included on the Website you can also find information on the Facebook event.
Site Amenities: Multiple potted water sites, 4 stone privies with scent guard, two large, covered areas with picnic tables and grills, 11 bunkhouses with bunk bed sleeps 8 (limited availability), 8 shower stalls, 2 ADA accessible shower stalls, 2 dishwashing stations, there is also an amphitheater with a large firepit ideal for an evening gathering or Hafla. Electricity is available from the covered picnic areas. Fishing is available, as long as you have a license. There is an RV Park with RV camping within 50 yards, several hotels within a couple of miles, and local grocery stores across the I-5. To reserve and RV site uses Recreation.gov, look for the Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground.
Additional Site info: The site is ADA compatible. Please offload your vehicles quickly and park courteously. Kingdom Covid rules are still in effect please wash and sanitizes your hands. Pets are allowed, leash laws apply. Firepits are allowed, West Kingdom Fire Laws apply. There is a 10 pm noise curfew (subject to residents of the RV camp). No RV? No curfew!
This event and the use of the Red Bluff Recreation Area is authorized under Special Use Permit administered by the Mendocino National Forest.
Event Steward: Baroness Finna kottr Godormsdottir, (Ileah Dotson) (530) 391-6271, finnakottr@westkingdom.org
Registration: War Adult registration: $20 Adult Member discount: $15, 17 and under free. Beltane and the War combo Adult registration: $45, Adult Member Discount: $35, Minors 17 and under free.
Site opens: The War will run Wednesday, May 4th 12am to Sunday May 8th at 4pm
Location: Camp Discovery, 1000 Sale Lane, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Directions:
The Red Bluff Recreation Area is adjacent to the Sacramento River on Sale Lane in Red Bluff, CA.
Arriving from the North on I-5
Take the CA-36/Antelope Blvd exit toward Central Red Bluff/CA-99. Turn Left onto CA-36/Antelope Blvd. Turn right onto Sale Lane. The entrance gate is approximately 2 miles down Sale lane.
Arriving from the South on I-5
Take the exit for Central Red Bluff/Antelope Blvd/Hwy 36. Turn Right onto Antelope Blvd. Turn right on Sale Lane. The entrance gate is approximately 2 miles down Sale Lane.
Arriving from Chico on CA-99
Continue onto State Hwy 36W/Antelope Blvd. Turn Left on Sale Lane. The entrance gate is approximately 2 miles down Sale lane.
Their Highnesses Prince Da’ud and Princess Moira do cordially invite you to witness the Investiture of Their Heirs.
Mists A&S Competition/Display
Find your inner Muse, Early or Late! This year’s Mists A&S Silver Muse Competitions are moving through time, and expertise.
The Early time will be 9th Century
Later Period will be 14th century
Please teach us to sing a song from the 9th or make a weapon! Perhaps a simple cote pattern? Or how they made paint from rocks and plants?
Event Steward: Mistress Margaret Grym E-mail: Maggie.grym@westkingdom.org
Phone: (408) 623-8872
Site Information:
Calvary United Methodist Church (729 Morse St., San Jose CA 95126)
729 Morse St.
San Jose, CA 95126
See map: Google Maps
US
Start Time: Site opens at 10:00am and closes at 9pm
Site Fee: Adult Registration is $25. Member Registration includes $5 dollar discount. Youth 17 and under are FREE. Pre-registration is Available.
Pre-Registration (Optional): Please use this link to register: https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/epay/home
Directions:
From the East Bay and South: Take 880 to exit 2 for 82 South/The Alameda in San Jose. Turn left onto 82 South/The Alameda. Turn right onto West Hedding Street. Turn left onto Morse Street. The church will be on your right.
From the North: Take 101 South to 87/Guadalupe Parkway. Take 87 South to exit 7 for Taylor Street. Keep right at the fork to merge onto West Taylor Street. Continue onto Naglee Avenue. Turn right onto Morse Street. The church will be on the left.
Directions: http://www.umc.org/find-a-church/church/77304
1. From North and East Bay — I-880 take The Alameda exit. Go 5 blocks to Naglee Ave. Turn right. One block right on Morse
2. From Santa Cruz — Take 17 to I-880 take The Alameda exit. Go 5 blocks to Naglee Ave. Turn right. One block right on Morse
3. From Gilroy and farther — Take 101 north to 280 to 87, get off at West Taylor Ave and head west to the Alameda. Pass that one block to Morse. Turn right, one block down on the left is the church.
4. From the Peninsula — Take south 101 to I-880 take The Alameda exit. Go 5 blocks to Naglee Ave. Turn Right. One block right on Morse
The last two years has given us a lot of free time to work on our arts, our research, and expanding our historical knowledge. Now is the time to share all of that newfound knowledge with the populace of the West!
Enjoy the weekend at Bolado Park, taking classes, and teaching what you learned during your Covid vacation. On Saturday evening, the Golden Stag Players brings you a live performance of Gallathea.
Activities, class schedules, more details will be added to the West Kingdom Calendar Event Page as well as the Kingdom’s Facebook Event Page. If you wish to teach a class, please see either of those for the link to the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/xL2vomCuz4y78ZJK9
If you have a dayshade that we can use for classroom space, please let the event steward know.
A Link to the class schedule is below (This schedule will have classes added to it and moved around up until the Monday prior to the event, so check back often):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TEJLRhA7Y4EWz-dsEHyptINdOnZcKPKTlXEWgspQtG8/edit?usp=sharing
Baron Francisco de Salamanca, OP
San Benito County Fairgrounds (9000 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos CA 95075)
95075 Tres Pinos , CA
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.
Come celebrate the choosing of their Majesties heirs by witnessing the tourney for June Crown.
Their Majesties, Kenric and Dagmar invite you to witness the tournament to determine Their heirs!
Tournament format and additional information will be updated as it becomes available
Please contact the Event Steward with any questions.
Event Steward: Mercy Grym (Aine Winklebleck on Facebook) — Email: mercy@westkingdom.org — Phone: 831-537-7313
95075 Tres Pinos , CA
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.
Join Their Highnesses of the Mists and Cynagua for a weekend of fighting and revelry on the shores of Lake Berryessa! The site features a limited number of cabin spaces ($10 each by pre-registration only), a covered picnic area, potable water, fire pits (West Kingdom and local fire regulations prevail), and lake access.
Event Steward: E. A. Paulsen / Ula Brennasdottir
Event Steward Contact: ula@westkingdom.org / 503-314-8590
Event Date: Fri. Aug. 19, 2022 – Sun. Aug. 21, 2022
Time: Open 2:00pm / Close 3:00pm
Registration Amount:
- Adult Event Registration: $20
- Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $15
- Children (17 & younger): $0
7850 Berryessa-Knoxville Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
Their majesties King Kenric and Queen Dagmar the Red invite you to the coronation of their Heirs, Crown Princess Catronia and Crown Prince Cyrus!
Please join us in the beautiful small town of Blue Lake (there is NO lake) in the heart of the redwoods and the sun and salt sea air and celebrate The West with courts, fighting, archery, and arts and sciences.
Features of the site:
- There are approximately 13 acres of fresh mown grass in a flat field, with running potable water.
- Walking distance and all connected are the Casino and Hotel which has a wonderful Restaurant called Alice’s and Sushi Bar inside..
- Walking distance to the small convenience store with attached gas station, a propane tank refill station and ice and a small amount of groceries.
- There are also hook-ups and parking for RV’s and a hotel within walking distance of the site.
- Dogs are allowed as long as they are on leashes.
(The hotel is being renovated and hopefully it will be complete before the event and I will notify everyone if it will be available)
PLEASE BE AWARE!
THIS IS ADJACENT TO THE CASINO AND THEY DO NOT ALLOW ANY KIND OF WEAPONS (STEEL, ARCHERY, ETC.) INSIDE THE CASINO OR IN THE CASINO PARKING LOT.
Event Steward: Lois Crawford aka Solveig Brunsdottir Email:lois1854@hotmail.com
Cell Phone: 707-502-7696
Start time: Site will open at 12pm on Friday, August 24th, 2022 and closes at 4pm on August 26th, 2022.
Site fee: Adult non-member registration $30; Adult member Registration $25. 17 and under free. No family cap.
Site information: Blue Lake Casino and Hotel 755 Rancheria Road Blue Lake, CA 95525 707-668-9770
Directions: From the North and the South take 101 to Arcata, CA and turn East onto the Hwy 299 exit and drive about 6 miles to the Blue Lake exit. There will be signs posted. Please follow them. You will come to a roundabout and you will turn right towards the Casino on Chartin Road. At the first corner turn left (SCA sign will be here and a little confusing because the street is also named Chartin). Go about two blocks to Rancheria Road (SCA sign here)and turn right. Ahead of you is a chain link gate that will be open and after passing thru it turn right (SCA sign here) onto a narrow lane and go straight towards the Casino and the encampment. You are There!
For the RV parking – before you go thru the chain link fence, turn right into the RV parking area. You will need to register with the hotel (if not open, contact the casino) and they will give you a key to unlock the power and waste area. PLEASE DO NOT GO THRU THE HOTEL PARKING LOT!
To the populace of the Mists, the West, and the Known World, do Princess Helga and Prince Consort Hans extend an invitation to witness the selection of Their heirs by right of arms.
The tournament will be double elimination, each round will be fought best 2 out of 3. Finals is planned to be best 3 of 5. Armor conventions will be standard West Kingdom, but helms as worn.
Early in Their reign, Their Highnesses issued a quest to the populace and to those that would wish to enter Their Coronet Tourney list – The Coronet’s Call. Those fighters wishing to enter the Fall Coronet List for the Mists are required to complete one of the listed acts of service, bardic, arts, or SCIENCE(!!).
- 1 Hour of Service (constable/fire walks, event staff, marshall, list page, herald, etc.)
- 1 Hour Gate Shift
- 1 Bardic Piece Performance (official competition or non)
- 1 Arts and Sciences Entry of Class Teaching (official competition or non)
The Prince Consort will hold a meet and greet for the youth and newcomers in the Royal Pavilion from the second round until roses open. Non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided. Please bring your newcomers to meet the Prince!
Once Their heirs are chosen, Their Highnesses would wish to celebrate with a party hosted by the Prince Consort. Refreshments will be available. In keeping with the theme of Their reign, the theme of the party will be Traders, Raiders, and (dun dun dun) Pirates! While it is not required to be dressed in line with the theme, Their Highnesses invite you to see this as an opportunity to bring some fun and whimsy to our wonderful Principality.
Site opens Friday at 2pm and closes on Sunday at 2pm.
Site Fee: Adult non-member $25 | Adult member $20 | Children (17 & younger) $0
Pre-registration (optional): https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/epay/home
Event Steward: Luxia Sabina (Colleen Nicole Fox) | 510.746.6404 | lux@westkingdom.org
Site Address: EcoCamp Berryessa – 7850 Berryessa-Knoxville Rd., Napa, CA 94558
Additional event information can be found on the event webpage: https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/mistsfallcoronet2022
Cabin Information:
The site features a limited number of cabin spaces ($10 each by pre-registration only), covered picnic areas, potable water, solar power, stone privies, coin-operated showers, and lake access.
- Cabins sleep eight each and have sturdy bunk beds with thick vinyl-covered mattresses, have operable windows, lights, and power.
- There are some ADA accessible cabins; please note this request on the bunk reservation form.
- Unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask AT ALL TIMES when inside the cabins – this includes while sleeping.
Cabin bunk reservation form: https://forms.gle/sqRxpwcepTXvz2cw9
Directions to Site:
- From the East (Sacramento): Take your best route to I-80 W to Fairfield. Take Exit 47B to Waterman Blvd. Continue on Waterman Blvd. to Wooden Valley Rd. Turn right onto CA-121 S to CA-128 W. Turn left onto CA-128 W. Turn right onto Berryessa-Knoxville Rd. The park is on the left in 14.4 miles.
- From the South (Bay Area): Take your best route to I-80 E to Fairfield. Take Exit 41 to Suisun Valley Rd/Pittman Rd. Continue on Suisun Valley Rd to Wooden Valley Rd. Turn right onto CA-121 S to CA-128 W. Turn left onto CA-128 W. Turn right onto Berryessa-Knoxville Rd. The park is on the left in 14.4 miles.
West Kingdom Equestrian Championship
Sept 18th 8am to 5pm
Ed Hughes Arena, 600 South Church Street, Ione, Ca 95640
Event Steward: Dianne Karp (Siobhan ni Seaghdha, OP) diannekarp@gmail.com 775.742.1457
Site fee: $25 nonmember adult, $20 member adult, children under 18 free.
General Directions: From the North, take your best route to Ione, CA From W Main Street, turn right onto 124s/S Church St and left into the arena. From the south, take 99 to 88E in Stockton, turn left on 124N and right into the arena.
Welcome to West Kingdom Equestrian Championship AS 57. We have a different site this year as the archers will not be with us. ED Hughes Arena is very large and is covered. The event is a one-day event but there is the option to haul your horse(s) onto the site the evening before. Please do not plan to arrive before 5pm so as to give the event steward time to arrive on site.
Box stalls are $45. Outside pens are $27. Owner set up pens are $18. Sleeping onsite over night is $18 for a dry camp. If you are not bringing horses to overnight, please do not plan to camp, thank you. All fees are payable to the City of Ione. Forms must be signed, and monies given to the Event Steward, when you arrive onsite. Checks are preferred.
As of the writing of this copy, rentals horses have not been confirmed. Please contact the Event Steward or look for announcements in the West Kingdom Facebook group. If you will need to be authorized to ride for this event, and there are no formal practices near you, please let the Event Steward know BEFORE the event so time to do a Games authorization can occur Sunday am.
Championship will have two parts. Part one is a challenge course consisting of Heads, Reed Chop and Rings. The course may be attempted at any gait or combination of gaits. Points are earned for removing Heads and Reeds and for spearing the Rings (rings will be the standard one inch to six inches in diameter). Ring lances must be 7 feet long and loaners are available, as are swords for the Heads and Reed chop. The winner will be determined by dividing your point score by the amount of time it takes to complete. (Example: 50 pts divided by 30 seconds = 1.7. 100 pts divided by 120 seconds = .83). IKEqC point values will be used. There will be a prize for the winner..
The second part will consist of a Ride Before the Prince Element where elegance of horse and rider will be considered. The pattern is a serpentine from Pierre de la Noue, 1620 (out of period but an easier pattern than the in-period serpentine}. It looks like an inverted cone. The Gallery will be looking for consistency of pace, quiet cues, elegance of seat and even loops on the turns. Again, any gait may be used. Extra weight will be given to the rider who canters the whole pattern but ONLY if the other parts are accomplished. A copy of the pattern will be given to everyone in the morning. The Gallery will determine the winner of this part and there will be a prize for it.
***The Champion will be determined by using a ranked order system combining both elements.
- Event Steward: Chaninai bint Ibrahim ibn Rashid (Chani) – Kristina Spurgeon
- Event Steward phone number and email: 530 520-2377, klbspurgeon@gmail.com
- Date: September 30-October 2, 2022
- Time: Opens Friday at 12:00 PM, closes at 5:00 PM Sunday
- Registration Amount – Adult Event Registration: $30, Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $25, Children under 17 are free, No Family Cap
- Name of sponsoring branch: West Kingdom
- Location of site – Rancho Seco Recreational Park (14962 Twin Cities Rd, Herald CA 95638)
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Directions: See map: Google Maps
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. - More will be added in time, please check the FB event page.