May Crown Tournament
An in-person Crown event of
The Kingdom of An Tir (Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho, and British Columbia)
Hosted by
The Canton of Porte de l’Eau (East King County, WA)
Event Summary
Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Ysolt Tayler of Windhill
Date: May 16 , 2025 until May, 18 2025
Site opens at: 2:00 PM on May 16th 2025
Site closes at: 2:00 PM on May 18th 2025
Event site:
Grandview Country Park/Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo Grounds
812 Wallace Way
Grandview, WA 98930
May Crown 2025 will be here before you know it!
Please check back regularly, as this will be the first place we update event info.
May Crown is once again being held at the Grandview Country Park/Yakima Valley Fairgrounds. Please come join us to witness the tournament to choose An Tir’s next Heirs! There will be a host of activities from fighting of all disciplines to A&S Classes, Equestrian, Merchants and the return of the May Crown Eric Party!
Accommodations in the area
We are not endorsing any of these hotels, we merely include their contact information here for your convenience. There are many others within the area, these are a few of the closest.
Best Western Plus The Inn At Horse Heaven
259 Merlot Dr, Prosser, WA 99350•(509) 786-7977
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Prosser – Yakima Valley Wine, an IHG Hotel
680 Wine Country Rd, Prosser, WA 99350•(509) 786-1399
Cozy Rose Inn
1220 Forsell Rd,
Grandview, WA 98930
509-882-4669
stay@cozyroseinn.com
This event includes the following activities and/or services:
Royal Presence - King
Royal Presence - Queen
Royal Presence - Summits
Royal Presence - Tir Righ
Accepts PayPal
Has Merchants
Has Classes
Has an Heraldic consultation table
Offers Youth & Family activities
Has Heavy Fighting activities
Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities
Has Equestrian activities
Has Archery activities
Has Thrown Weapon activities
Has Arts & Sciences activities
Allows pets (check for details)
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Map UnavailableRegistration Information
There will be no Event Pre-Reg offered for May Crown this year
Camping, Eric and RV Reservations will Open in early March.
Accessibility Information
The site is flat and mostly grassy, with some paved paths. Flush bathrooms and port-a-potties, including ADA compliant units.
Site Fees
| Fee Type | Cost* |
| Adult Weekend Fee (17+) | $40 |
| Adult Day Fee (17+) | $30 |
| Under 17 | Free |
| *SCA Members will receive a $10 member discount off the cost listed above. | |
Tournament Information
Crown Tournament format from Their Majesties:
Processional will be in Highest OP of the Fighter and Inspiration, but the line will be in Reverse OP order.
Challenge round will be fought after a 20 min warm up, and will be fought single sword only (one handed only).
Main Tournament will be Round Robin into a Sweet 16 (Ursalmas style)
Sweet 16-Semis Finals will be Single Elimination best 2 of 3
Finals will be best 3 of 5
High heat is now a threat even in May, and we’ve seen it at this site for this event. Heat abatement alternatives are being considered and will be published in advance of the event.
Squires, Provost, and Cut & Thrust tournaments – more information to come.
Pre-reg for all tournaments will open in mid April.
Volunteer Information
Make the Event easier for all and put in an hour of Volunteer time!
Merchant Information
The Kingdom Merchant policy applies. There is a $25 merchant fee that is paid for in advance, you will still need to pay at gate for your entry.
Merchant Coordinator – Rowena Jade of the Lion Isles
Merchant pre-registration is open! Please fill out our registration form here.
Classes Offered
Class Coordinator – ‘Izza al-Dimashqiyya
Emergency Preparedness Information
The closest medical facility is:
Grandview Clinic | Prosser Memorial Health
1003 Wallace Way, Grandview WA 98930 (509) 203-1080
In the event of an actual emergency call 911! Give them the site address (812 Wallace Way, Grandview, WA 98930) and send someone to gate to direct them to you. Send a second person to alert the Event Stewards.
Pop-up thunderstorms are a very real possibility this time of year. Stake down your tents/dayshades and be ready to secure for gusting winds if it looks like a storm is approaching. Severe storm shelter is available under any of the livestock barns.
This page for event id 8427 was last updated: February 16, 2025
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