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.
Their Highnesses Roland and Audrey invite you to attend and bear witness to the Investiture of Their Heirs. More information about the day’s festivities and schedule will be announced as it is made available.
Competitions for the day include:
A&S “Insects”
It’s all amount those creepy crawlers! Those many legged or flying, honey making lovely’s. From decorating your garb or jewels made up from their bodies, ground into paints and dyes; make a tasty treat, or teach a class on libations. There so much more to these than one might think.
A&S “Hoofed”
What can we say about our hard working friends? Let’s see some saddles or spurs!! What tasty treats can be made from the belly’s of some or the skins of others! So many creatures have hooves, some even mythical! Come out and tell us a tale!
Silver Spoon
“My Cup Runneth Over”. Dishes, or drinks, that can be served in a cup.
For further details contact the A&S minister — artssciences@mists.westkingdom.org — or the Silver Spoon minister — silverspoon@mists.westkingdom.org.
In the evening, we will be doing something different and going back a couple of decades when revels were the thing! In lieu of a feast, there will be a dinner break where the populace can go off site or picnic on the grounds and then return for a grand revel where folks can kick up their heels, socialize, share a drink, and listen to fine music.
Come join the Principality of the Mists on this day of glorious celebration!
Terrain Description: Level and paved
Site Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Electrical Outlets
Sidewalks
Close / Handicap Parking
Cell Phone Reception
Amenities on Site: Stone Privies
Potable Water
Shopping near by
Modern Lighting: Such as Street/ Walkway lights
Written Directions To Site:
From the 280 in Cupertino, get off on the De Anza Boulevard exit. Head south on N. De Anza Boulevard. Turn right onto McClellan Road. Site will be on the left.
From the 85, get off on the De Anza Boulevard exit. Head north on S. De Anza Boulevard. Turn left onto McClellan Road. Site will be on the left.
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
More information when available
More information when available
Their Highnesses Alaric and Sorcha, Prince and Princess of the Mists, do cordially invite you to witness the Investiture of Their Heirs.
Arts and Sciences Competitions: Creatures Great and Small
All Artists, Bards, Calligraphers, Natural Scientists, Poets, Rubricators, Singers, Troubadours, etc. are invited to pursue the arts by creating displays of their work and teaching and discussing the work, whether it is a material object, an intellectual one, or a story of history.
* Competition Three: Scaled
Ahh, those shine armored critters! So ready for battle! Let them inspire you in your armor or garb inspiration or a dance of the fish? A song to teach?
* Competition Four: Furs
Oh so soft! The things that keep us warm and let us show our Royal roots! Design or be inspired by the furs of the past! A trim of a hat? Were critters with fur revered for there meat and bones in a stew? A mask or a helm with a crest would be a spectacular display! Or other skinned ideas!
Terrain Description:
Site Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Electrical Outlets
Sidewalks
Close / Handicap Parking
Cell Phone Reception
Event Steward: Carrek McBrian (Atrus Winklebleck) — Email: Carrek@westkingdom.org
Santa Cruz Masonic Temple (828 N. Branciforte, Santa Cruz CA 95060)
95060 Santa Cruz , CA
From Highway 17 and points north: Take Highway 17 south toward Santa Cruz. As you approach town you reach the interchange with Highway 1. Do not go north to Half Moon Bay. Do not go south to Soquel and Monterey. 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: Come north on Highway 1. As you approach town, get off at Morrissey Blvd. Follow the exit over the Highway, traveling west. Travel two signals to Water Street where you will turn right. 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.
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.