A long time ago, in a shire far, far away, there was a mighty battle fought……… Now, the battle returns! Competition, combat, music, feasting in a beautiful historic setting. What historical garb can the teams create in 24 hours? What melodies and tales will win the judges’ favor? Who wants to get their melee on and shake the winter off of their armor? Come find out at Revenge of the Stitch IX!
Fighting
Heavy Weapons/Melee— Yes! Please contact the Autocrat with any questions.
Arts & Sciences
GARB CONSTRUCTION: Teams of up to 6 will have from 5:00 pm Friday until 5:00 pm Saturday to construct a complete outfit. (A seventh person can serve as a model only). Judges shall monitor activity throughout the competition and will use these observations, plus their critiques of the final outfits, in determining a winner. The competition will be limited by the space in the hall to the first 8 teams to register. The winning team will receive a prize basket to share. More detailed rules (including the judging rubric) and registration information can be obtained from the event’s Facebook page, website or by contacting the autocrat.
Mini-Stitch: Teams of 1 – 3 people will have 4 hours on Saturday (11 – 3) to make an item for their group’s Gold Key. Winner by populace acclaim, no rubric. Bring your sewing projects and puzzles! We will have folks on site that can probably answer them.
BARDIC: To be run by Aelfwynn. Contact is kimberlyrachael@gmail.com. Please prepare two pieces – one of your choice, and one with a Nordic theme or content, to go along with our feast! There will be a prize for the winner.
DISPLAY: There will be an area for static A&S display.
Feast
There will be a feast to follow the fashion show and folk moot on Saturday. There are 100 seats available for the feast, which must be preregistered by April 22. Please contact Meleri (Mel Walker) at melanie.walker@accomack.k 12.va.us / 757-824-0284 (home phone) with any food allergies/concerns. (You may sign up for stand-by seats at Troll if any are available). There will also be a lunch for purchase on Saturday.
Merchanting
Merchants are most welcome. Please contact the autocrat for details…
Other
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: A hobby-horse race, butter- making and other activities will be held throughout the day on Saturday. Times will be posted at the site.
Accessibility information: This site is an Easter Seals camp and is ADA compliant. There are wide paved paths, accessible restrooms and automatic doors. The site has drone video footage on their website
Registration
Adult Member:
Day Trip $15.00 Feast $15.00 Camping $0.00
Adult Non-Member:
Day Trip $25.00 Feast $15.00 Camping $0.00
Youth (6-17):
Day Trip $10.00 Feast $15.00 Camping $0.00
Child (0-5):
Day Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping $0.00
or
Make Checks Payable To: SCA/MD, Inc., Shire of Spiaggia Levantina
Event Refunds: Refunds must be requested in writing within 5 business days after the event closes. All refunds shall be paid by check from the group checking account. No refunds shall be issued until the event books have been closed. Please send any requests to the reservationist, Lady Rosalie of Rosethorne Castle.
Site
Easter Seals Camp Fairlee 22242 Bay Shore Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620
Site Restrictions: No fire pits – fire bowls only. Ashes must be cold and disposed of safely. No original containers please. Dogs must be on a leash and cleaned up after….no pets in the hall.
Autocrat
Eleri Vwyn (Laurie Strang), 13380 Pruitt Lane, Mt Vernon, MD 21853, Phone: (443) 3660407, E-mail: newhunter@earthlink.net
Reservations
Rosalie of Rosethorne Castle (RoseAnne Wiles), 605 East Grove Street, Delmar Delaware, DC 19940, Phone: (302) 846-0786, E-mail: rosethornecastle@gmail.com
Directions
From the West: Cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Take US-301 N, MD-213 N and MD-20 W to Bay Shore Rd in Kent County 51 min (42.1 mi) Continue on Bay Shore Rd to your destination 5 min (2.3 mi) From DE: Take US-301 N, MD-290S, MD-213S and MD-298 W to Bay Shore Rd in Kent County Continue on Bay Shore Rd to your destination 5 min (2.3 mi)
NB: Although it is not quite beach season, please take the possibility of traffic delays at the bridge into your planning