Sep
8
Fri
2023
Mists Fall Coronet 2023 @ San Benito County Fairgrounds
Sep 8 – Sep 10 all-day

Unto the populace of the Mists, the West and the Knowne World do Prince Roland and Princess Audrey extend an invitation to witness the selection of the Their Heirs by right of arms. Their Tournament will be held at beautiful Bolado Park in The Barony of Darkwood.

Pre-registration is available and optional

A&S Competitions
#5: Winged: Take a flight of fancy! Some special Roman jewelry comes to mind! How about some prose of Michel and his fight? What ingredients come from winged beasts? Those illumination’s would be a fanciful feat with winged creatures in its designs!
#6: Horned & Tusked: Oh leather workers and customers I’m looking at you! What about inspiration in armor or hats? What creature’s horns would turn up in a bottle? What drinking vessels could be made or etched items of stories?

More Information: While this site is flat there are gophers and invariably gopher holes. Electric wheelchairs should be doable. There are showers and flushies on site. RV space is available and should be directly booked with the park.

Terrain Description: This is a fairgrounds site, but the area we use has a lot of gopher holes. Be careful of your ankles
Site Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Electrical Outlets, Close / Handicap Parking, Cell Phone Reception
Amenities on Site: Stone Privies, Portable Privies, Showers, Potable Water, Shopping near by, RV Parking, RV Hookups, Pet Friendly

Bolado Park and Surrounding Area

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.

Sep
10
Sun
2023
War Practice @ Cataldi Park
Sep 10 @ 2:00 pm

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.

Start Time: 2 PM
Directions: 

Corner of Agua Vista and Wexford

Sep
22
Fri
2023
Fall Crown Tournament @ Rancho Seco Recreational Park
Sep 22 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 24 @ 5:00 pm

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…

Nov
3
Fri
2023
Mists-Cynagua War @ Skyline Wilderness Park
Nov 3 @ 11:00 am – Nov 5 @ 5:00 pm

Sibling rivalry at its finest!!

Come and have fun fighting your friends and family!

Please enter the park through the West Gate (where Crown and Coronet tournaments are usually held) — it is a sliding chain link fence gate. Look for the SCA signs! Be aware that since we are using this gate there will be a Hastings lock in place for all but the 2 hours the gate will be officially open. Please message if you need the combination.

If you are entering/exiting the park and the gate is closed, please make sure to close it behind you. There is a vagrancy issue and the park has asked us not to let extra people onto the property.

Terrain Description: a mostly level field
Site Accessibility: Close / Handicap Parking, Cell Phone Reception
Amenities on Site: Portable Privies, Shopping near by

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.

Nov
11
Sat
2023
Kingdom Collegium @ Martinez Church of Christ
Nov 11 all-day

More information as it becomes available

Directions: 

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.

Nov
12
Sun
2023
Kingdom Heraldry Meeting
Nov 12 all-day

More details when available.

Nov
18
Sat
2023
Mists Fall Investiture @ Saint Jude the Apostle Episcopal Church
Nov 18 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

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.

Jan
5
Fri
2024
Twelfth Night Coronation 2024 @ Modesto Doubletree
Jan 5 @ 2:00 pm – Jan 7 @ 5:00 pm

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.

Feb
10
Sat
2024
Kingdom Arts Day
Feb 10 all-day

More information when available

Mar
22
Fri
2024
Spring Crown Tournament @ San Benito County Fairgrounds
Mar 22 – Mar 24 all-day

More information when available

Bolado Park and Surrounding Area

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.

Mar
29
Fri
2024
Mists Spring Coronet
Mar 29 – Mar 31 all-day

More information when available

May
3
Fri
2024
Beltane Coronation
May 3 – May 5 all-day

More information when available

May
10
Fri
2024
Cynagua-Mists War
May 10 – May 12 all-day

More information when available

May
18
Sat
2024
Mists Spring Investiture @ Santa Cruz Masonic Temple
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

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

Site Information:
Start Time:
Start @ 10:00 AM & Ends @ 8:00 PM
Site Fee:
Adult Non-Member Registration: $30; Adult Member Registration: $20; Family Cap: N/A; Children (under 17 yrs of age) FREE
Feast Fee:
There are 40 Feast Tickets. They can only be purchased through PayPal Preregistration
Directions:

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.

Jun
7
Fri
2024
A&S Tournament & Arts Faire @ Lake Concow Campground
Jun 7 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 9 @ 2:00 pm

EVENT GOOGLESITE

Volunteer to Teach

Event on Facebook

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!

https://sites.google.com/d/1nz_4U-6iPFXe24bimivVCSEDIqHO9uQQ/p/1EQ44VLDiN6ya7taW5jnCSkz2Tqv4zJ3X/edit?pli=1

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.