August in the Park

 

Hosted in-person by Device of Hauksgarðr

The Shire of Hauksgarðr (Hood River and Wasco Counties, OR)

Event Summary

Event Main Contact (Branch Seneschal): Rebecca Fletcher
Date: August 5 , 2023
Site opens at: 11:00 AM on August 5th 2023
Site closes at: 6:00 PM

Event site:
Daubenshpeck Park
408-412 Humbolt Street Bingen, WA 98672


August in the Park and Viking Bog Olympics 

The Shire of Hauksgarðr invites you to join us for our 14th August in the Park, and the premier of the Hauksgarðr Viking Bog Olympics. We will also hold the annual trials for the Shire of Hauksgardr Defender.

There will be games and contests throughout the day, including: Hunkerhausen, Glima (shield wrestling), Togahonk, Jomsvinger, and the Porthole Rat Toss! For the heavy fighters there will be a Holmgång contest. If you’re looking for something a little more relaxed, we will have a selection of board and lawn games like Hnefatafl, Taflkast, Kubb and Petanque. We’ll also have some A&S classes to keep you busy.

There will be plenty of activities to choose from if you wish, or just relax in the shade of the big trees and be a spectator if that’s your preference!

There will be a potluck in the afternoon, so bring your favorite dish & your feast gear.

Defender’s Tourney:

This year, the trials are open to others not from the Shire! If you are open to supporting fighting activities in the Shire for the next year, and willing to help organize next years trials, you are welcome to vie for the honour of becoming the next Shield of Hauksgardr! The lists format will be determined based on the number of fighters who attend. We will be fighting Holmgang tournament and the victor will be chosen based on the outcome of the tournament, and participation in the Bog Olympics!

Tentative schedule:
site open at 11

games starting at 12:30

Defender’s Tourney 12:00

dinner prep 4:30

dinner 5:00

off site by 7pm


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

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Accessibility Information

The site is a public park. There are no paved paths, except near the restroom. Parking is available right next to the event area. The site is mostly flat and grass lawn, but a little bumpy in spots. Contact seneschal or event steward for specific questions or concerns.

Meal Information

There will be a potluck in the afternoon, so bring your favorite dish to share & your feast gear. There are limited picnic tables at the site. We will have extra tables, but personal chairs are a good idea. There is no power available for cooking or warming, so “picnic foods” are best.

Tournament Information

Defender’s Tourney:

This year, the trials are open to others not from the Shire! If you are open to supporting fighting activities in the Shire for the next year, and willing to help organize next years trials, you are welcome to vie for the honour of becoming the next Shield of Hauksgardr! The lists format will be determined based on the number of fighters who attend. We will be fighting Holmgang tournament and the victor will be chosen based on the outcome of the tournament, and on participation in the Bog Olympics!

Classes Offered

Classes TBD

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