Midsummer Newcomers Faire

 

Hosted in-person by

The Barony of Wealdsmere (Spokane, Spokane County, WA)

Event Summary

Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Arnora Grimsdottir
Date: August 10 , 2024
Site opens at: 10:00 AM on August 10th 2024
Site closes at: 7:00 PM

Event site:
Camp Caro Lodge
698 S Sargent Rd Spokane Valley, WA 99212

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Join us for a fun day of games, tournaments and classes all geared to newcomers to the SCA!

“Garb & Gear Swap Meet” This is where you can find new stuff or good homes for your old stuff! Bring your items and your own table or blanket on the ground and strike up those bargains! You may sell, barter or give away your stuff – the choice is yours.

There will also be a feast! – Join us for a “Ploughman’s Picnic Lunch!” Details below.

Baronial Candidates: This event will feature a “Meet & Greet” with the new candidates for Coronets of Wealdsmere! Come on out and meet the candidates and hear of their vision for the future of Wealdsmere!

Enjoy all the pageantry of a baronial court!

Arts & Sciences Display at Newcomers:

We will have an A&S display table at Newcomers. The idea is to show off some of the various things we do. If you would like to bring an example of your work to show off we would love to display it!

Please include a sign with your item saying what it is and what your name is. If you would like to include contact info that is up to you. If you would like to include documentation that would be awesome but is not required. Books or reference materials that go with the subject are also nice to display.

We will have tables and tablecloths available in the main hall.
Items will be on display all day and there will be someone monitoring the area at all times.

This event is totally FREE and is a great way to meet the people of our Barony in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Just a few quick things to keep in mind:

1. The upper parking lot is small and we would like to keep it mostly for those who need ADA parking. There is a secondary lot a short walk away so if at all possible please unload and then move your car to that lot. Thank you. Remember to lock up and stow enticing things out of sight.

2. There is potable water on-site, but the temps are looking to be in the mid 90’s so bring lots of bottled water to stay hydrated.

3. The park has sprinklers so we are discouraging large stakes in the ground. Please bring a pop-up dayshade if you want a shady spot to hang out. There are shade trees.

4. Bring your own chairs.

5. Bring your own plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, etc for the feast. We will have some loaner stuff if you forget.

6. Please keep your pets on a leash – and keep hold of that leash. No free roaming pets please. And please pick up after them and deposit it in the trash cans. There are popular hiking trails through this park so other peoples dogs may be loose. Keep an eye out for them.

And lastly – there is no event fee it’s true, but please check in at the gate and sign our required non-member waivers. They are mandatory and we truly appreciate your cooperation.

Staff:

Heavy MiC – Ceawlin Silvertongue

Rapier MiC – Lord Cem Hadar

YAC – Sigrid in Vinlenska

Feast – Lilion Jane Godwin

Class coordinator – Magdi

Dance – BanThegn Viola

Games and activities – Sa’ada

This event includes the following activities and/or services:
Has Classes
Has an Heraldic consultation table
Offers Youth & Family activities
Has Heavy Fighting activities
Has Arts & Sciences activities
Allows pets (check for details)
Offers a feast or meal

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Meal Information

Lunch will be a “Ploughman’s Potluck Picnic!”

Coordinators: HL Dubheassa na Inishmore and HL Lilion Jane Godwin

Please bring enough for your party plus ten. Bring your contribution to the main hall when you arrive, please. Signs will be posted at gate.

Finger type foods are great! Please label ingredients for allergens/food sensitivities.

If your modern last name starts with:

A – F bring a dessert or breads (fruit trays, cookies, sliced french breads or rolls are great!)

G – L bring a side dish (a salad, pickle/veggie trays, chips and dip are all good options)

M – Z bring a main dish (cold cut trays, slow cooker dishes, casseroles are all great choices!)

Bring your own beverages or water, coffee, iced tea will be available. 

Condiments (mustard, butter, S&P, etc will be supplied by us. 

Bring your own feast gear: plate, bowl, cutlery and mug/goblet or we will have some available if you need it.

Think summer picnic in the park!

If you would like some inspiration check out our website on Potluck Meals ideas! 

https://wealdsmere.antir.org/?page_id=195

Tournament Information

Heavy

Rapier

Youth Armored Combat

Classes Offered

Middle Eastern Dance 

 Have you ever wanted to learn how to belly dance? This class will cover some gentle, low impact Middle Eastern Dance moves and a little about a few of the rhythms in ME music for easy recognition. 

Instructor: Magdalyn Tynkere

Waxed Cup Covers

Instructor: Arnora Grimsdottir

One hour

Free

In this class we will be making cup covers using pure beeswax and fabric. Each person will come away from the class with a waxed goblet cover of their very own! 

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult, we will be working with hot wax and flammable materials.

Hand Sewing Basics 

We will cover stitches for seams, hems, inset, some edge finishing stitches (embroidery), and a fuller seam. 

 First six people will receive a kit with thread, needle, and fabric to use in class. You are more than welcome to bring a project you are working on and join us. 

Instructor: Magdalyn Tynkere  

Lucet Cord:

Practical, historically accurate, and easy to make! Come learn a little bit of the history of lucet cord making while also learning to make it yourself. The first 10 students will walk away with a lucet, wooden needle, and a short length of finished cord.

Instructors: Lína Tyradottír and Nafnlaus Hetison

Intro to Period Fencing:

We will be discussing how to approach fencing through the use of treaties. The goal of this class is to show the process of going from first interaction with a fencing system to understanding.

Instructor: Lord Cem Hadar

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