Lions War

Hosted in-person by

The Barony of Lions Gate (Vancouver, BC )

Lions War

Event Summary

Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Mikhail Kurganovic
Event Date(s): August 1 , 2025 until August, 4 2025
Site opens at: 12:00 PM on August 1th 2025
Site closes at: 12:00 PM on August 4th 2025

Event site:
Clinton Creek Ranch
7701 Clinton Station Road Clinton, BC

This is a Level 1 event.

Come join Lions Gate on the familial lands of Viscount Scellanus and Viscountess Maelen as we defend our cookie coffers from Their Highness’ Tir Righ.
There will be Heavy, Rapier, Archery, Thrown Weapons, A&S, TUTR classes, Bardic shenanigans, Hobby Horse Equestrian fun, and more.

Lions War is held on private property just north of Clinton, B.C. in an open field through which runs a creek. There is no plumbing or electricity. A spring provides water for many, others
prefer to bring their own or fill water containers with chlorinated water from the tap in Clinton itself.  Pit outhouses, sometimes aromatic, are the sanitary facilities. Do not put chemical toilets in the outhouses: it destroys the digestive enzymes we use to process the waste. The nights can get very cold, the days are hot and afternoon/evening winds are gusty. Pavillions have been known to blow away, stake down your tie downs and tie down your stake downs.

Tenting and merchant space at this site is on a first come-first serve basis. Noisier camping is near the Tavern and Nob Hollow, but because this is a valley there are no really quiet spots. The only way to claim space is for your tent or a labeled tarp to occupy that space. (And securely because of the wind) There is no tenting on the Combat and Castle Field, or in Nob Hollow as it is held for Court and games activities.

There is a fairly level area reserved for RV’s near gate. Any RV’s in the camping area must be well disguised.

Smoking is allowed only at designated sites. We have members of our populace who are deathly allergic to cannabis, so please only smoke or vape at the designated sites.

The creek is our lifeline. There needs to be a clear ten feet wide path along the creek between any tent or pavilion guy lines and the creek so that everybody has access to the water. Everybody is welcome to draw water from the fastest-running parts of the creek, but wash stuff away from the creek, and dump the water on the roads to keep down the dust. Please don’t dump anything into the creek. Again this is the Town of Clinton’s water supply, as well as the water supply for almost everyone here.

Fires – Category 1 campfires are currently allowed, in braziers off the ground only. No Tiki torches. Propane firepits are allowed. Must have buckets of water and sand on hand to put out fires.

Water from the creek is regularly tested by the Provincial Health Inspector as safe to drink. However, it is recommended boiling or lightly chlorinating is a wise safety precaution if you have any concerns.

Parents – the creek can be deep and fast for children, please supervise whenever they are near the creek.

Pets of all species are welcome. An Tir leash laws apply. Remember shade and water, and that crowds and noise can be very stressful for some animals and they will need extra care and attention.  Pets should be in sight and under the control of their owner at all times.

Dumpster to be delivered near Gate Tuesday. Take your garbage to the dumpster and place as far forward as possible. Due to expected attendance, we ask only bagged garbage from your stay; we do not believe we will have space for broken chairs, the dead BBQ and the tents shredded by wind, etc. Do not leave garbage by the road, by the gate house, or on the field. Please don’t toss metal recycling in the dumpster.

Empty returnable deposit containers will be collected on Sunday by a citizen from Clinton for donation to a town project.

As per the landowner, generators are to follow BC Park rules, and should not be run before 7 am or after 8pm.

Vehicle Stuff:

Gate                 – please close it behind you.

Driving            – Please, no faster than a walk. The dust that kicks up is hard on everyone. If you need to unload, please do so, then park in the designated parking lots.

Parking            – please park your vehicles as closely as possible, with just enough room to get out. It’s going to be crowded.

Except for setup and takedown, and those with medically restricted mobility, cars will not be allowed on site (except the parking lot) during the event from Friday morning until Monday morning; with no vehicles other than emergency responders Saturday and Sunday morning. The passenger pickup/drop-off and unload area will be at the gatehouse, so a wheelbarrow; wagon or willing bodies are recommended if you are doing an ice run for your entire shire.

Schedule – Subject to Change – Check regularly

Time                Location          Activity

FRIDAY

12 pm              Gate                Gate Opens, Event officially starts

6pmish            Tavern             Spear the beer

6pm                 LG Pavillion     Non-alcoholic social

7pm                 Nob Hollow     Youth Combat

8pm ish           TBA                 Stupid Norse Games return

1am                 everywhere     Noise curfew

SATURDAY

9am                 Nob Hollow     Opening Court

10am               Warfield           Inspections

Caravan          TUTR classes start

10:30am          Warfield           Heavy Scenarios

1:30pm            Warfield           Combat Archery Tournament

2:30pm ish      TW                  Thrown weapons opens after Combat Archery is over

3pm                 Warfield           Rapier Field Battles

4pm                 Tavern             A&s War point – “Most Refreshing Non-Alchoholic Drink”

5pm                 Nob Hollow     Hobby Horse Equestrian

6pm                 Nob Hollow     Court – Mostly Tir Righ and Kingdom business

after court        Caravan/Nob Hollow               Vigil for Malie and Seamus

Shooter Bar

1am                 Everywhere    Noise Curfew

SUNDAY

9am                 Warfield           Baronesses Walk down

Tavern             Cut & Thrust

10 am              LG Pavillion     Largesse “Fabulous 4” competition begins

11am               Tavern             Rapier Tavern Brawl

Archery           Archery War point

1pm                 Nob Hollow     Children’s War Point – may devolve into water fight…

2pm                 Nob Hollow     Rose Tourney – Atlantian Speed Tourney style

5pm                 Nob Hollow     Closing Court Marathon

After dark        TW                  Night Throw – Plastic Costco axe throwing with glow lights

1am                 Everywhere    Noise Curfew

MONDAY

Pack and go home day 😊