Quest for the Golden Fleece
Hosted in-person by
The Shire of Ramsgaard (Kamloops, BC )
Event Summary
Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Sibán ingen Cianáin
Date: March 14 , 2025 until March, 16 2025
Site opens at: 3:00 PM on March 14th 2025
Site closes at: 3:00 PM on March 16th 2025
Event site:
North Thompson Fall Fair Hall
693 Barriere Lakes Rd
Barriere, British Columbia V0E 1E1
Announcements
WEATHER NOTICES:
- If travelling through the mountains, please take extra care as the forecast is for snow up to 15 cm at the higher elevations, both to the west and east of Kamloops.
- It still gets below freezing (0°C) at night at site. If you are planning to camp outside, please plan accordingly. Break out the wool and thermal-wear!
New! Merchants Added ⇓⇓⇓
New! A&S Class Added ⇓⇓⇓
In case you missed it: Event Schedule Section Added ⇓⇓⇓
MERCHANT ALERT
- The Shire of Ramsgaard DOES NOT DIRECTLY SOLICIT merchant fees!
- Merchant fees will only be paid in person at Gate. Contact the Event Steward via the contact information in the official Event Copy if you have any questions. DO NOT REPLY to any emails or message threads YOU DID NOT INITIATE.
- THERE IS NO “EVENT COORDINATOR” if not indicated in the event copy.
- Please report anyone who claims to be the “event coordinator” or asks for pre-payment of fees for any of our events outside of official Event Copy.
Event Copy
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A Knight’s Ram’s Tale!
When last we saw Beauregaard, the Fabulous Golden Fleece of Ramsgaard, his newly-minted Guaardian was escorting him from London, much to the relief of a certain playwright. Since then he has turned up in the tournament circuit, having found himself a place as the noble (?) steed to a young knight… Who claims to be Dutch but sounds awfully English… Beauregaard is somewhat confused, but as long as there is fun and adventure, Beau is in.What other adventures has he had? Where did he get that armour? Why does his Guaardian appear so tired all the time? And who is the mysterious Mme Chérie Dujour?
Ramsgaard presents the next chapter in Beauregaard’s story: “A Ram’s Tale!”
There will be themes of courtly love, of changing one’s destiny, of the generosity of friends, of unrestrained, outrageously extravagant heralds… Opportunities to compete abound! We ask all who would vie for the position of Beauregaard’s protector to come to the Shire of Ramsgaard on the weekend of March 14-16 to compete in the multiple challenges required to become Ram’s Guaardian!
Important Site Information
Once again we are in the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall, on the south side of the Agriplex grounds, east of Dunn Lake Road.
This is the smaller hall on the fairground site, the one that is NOT attached to the arena. So we cannot offer arena camping like we do at Freeze-Off. Scroll down to the Lodging Information section, following the Site Fees section below, for more options. The address is:
693 Barriere Lakes Rd, Barrière, BC V0E 1E1 Canada
THERE WILL BE A DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA AND IT WILL BE RIGOROUSLY ENFORCED
This event includes the following activities and/or services:
Royal Presence - Tir Righ
Has Merchants
Has Classes
Has Heavy Fighting activities
Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities
Has Archery activities
Has Thrown Weapon activities
Has Bardic activities
Has Arts & Sciences activities
Add all events from Ramsgaard to your personal calendar (ical format)
Map UnavailableRegistration Information
The All-In Sign Up Form is closed. Thank you!
Accessibility Information
The Fall Fair Hall has ramp access at the front entrance.
Reserved accessibility parking will be available upon request. Please contact the Event Steward by Wednesday, March 12 to ensure a space.
Site Fees
| Fee Type | Cost |
| Adult Site* | $25.00 |
| Youth/Child Site (18 and younger) | Free |
| Merchant (in addition to Site Fee) | $15.00 Or donate equivalent value item(s) suitable for largesse. |
| *SCA Members will receive a $10.00 member discount off the cost listed above. | |
| *Senior (65+) or Adult Student: receive a single $5.00 discount upon providing valid government or student ID. | |
Lodging Information
- Camping is permitted on site!
- Lots of room for RVs in the parking lot! (Sorry, no hookups.)
- Or crash in the hall!
Local accommodations less than 10 minutes from the Fall Fair Hall:
- Barrière Motor Inn BMI
- Monte Carlo Motel
- Mountain Springs Motel and RV Park
- Y-5 Motel & Campground Ltd.
Prices range $90 to $110 per night per person, based on 2-person minimum.
The businesses listed are based on proximity to the site for informational purposes only. The event staff and the Shire of Ramsgaard do not endorse any above the others.
Event Schedule
| Time | Martial Acctivities | A&S Activities | Location |
| FRIDAY | |||
| 3:00 PM | Site Open for Set Up | ||
| 5:00 PM | Gate Open | Hall Foyer | |
| Chatelaine Point Open | Hall | ||
| 6:00 PM | Activity Sign-ups Open: | ||
| Competitions: A&S Populace Choice, Siege Heraldry, Voice Heraldry, and the Quiz Game Volunteer Shifts: Get points for Service! Martial Pre-registration: You still need to check in with Lists 1/2 hr before each competition and show your Site Token & Authorization Card |
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| 8:00 PM | Gate Closes | Hall Foyer | |
| Friday Night Social | |||
| SATURDAY | |||
| 8:00 AM | Gate Reopens | Hall Foyer | |
| 9:00 AM | Principality Court to Open the Day | Hall | |
| 9:15 AM | Thrown Weapons Lists Open (after Court) |
Missile Field | |
| 9:30 AM | All Martial Pre-reg Open | Activity Sign-ups Open Unless otherwise scheduled, all A&S competitions open! Have fun! |
Hall |
| 9:45 AM | Thrown Weapons Inspections | Missile Field | |
| 10:00 AM | Thrown Weapons Competition [1 hr] |
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| 10:30 AM | Rapier Lists Open | Erics | |
| 10:45 AM | Rapier Inspections | ||
| 11:00 AM | Rapier Competition [1 hr] |
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| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | ||
| 12:30 PM | Archery Lists Open | Missile Field | |
| 12:45 PM | Archery Inspections | ||
| 1:00 PM | Archery Competition [1 hr] |
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| 1:30 PM | Armoured Combat + Cut & Thrust Lists Open |
Erics | |
| 1:45 PM | Armoured Combat Inspections | ||
| 2:00 PM | Armoured Combat Competition [1 hr] |
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| 2:15 PM | Class (starts after Archery): Ukrainian Motanka dolls / cloth dolls [~2 hrs] |
Hall | |
| 2:30 PM | Final Call for Cut & Thrust Lists |
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Erics |
| 2:45 PM | Cut & Thrust Inspections | ||
| 3:00 PM | Cut & Thrust Competition [1 hr] |
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| 4:00 PM | Gate Closed | Hall Foyer | |
| A&S activities close | Hall | ||
| 4:15 PM | A&S Judging Begins | ||
| Golden Fleece Quiz! | |||
| 5:30 PM | Potluck Dinner Set Up | ||
| 6:00 PM | Potluck Dinner | ||
| Bardic (non-competitive) | |||
| 7:00 PM | Principality Court + Competition Winners Announced! |
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| 8:00 PM | Family Bardic! (after Court) |
Erics (weather permitting) |
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| 10:00 PM | Torchlight Bardic! | ||
| SUNDAY | |||
| 9:00 AM | Pancake Breakfast! | Hall | |
| 12:00 PM | Event Closed | ||
| 3:00 PM | Site Closed | ||
Meal Information
This year, we will be having a potluck dinner Saturday evening. Bring food and prepare to stay for an evening of fun and frolicking! We want to see your signature dishes!
Need ideas for what to bring? Check out what everyone else is bringing:
Please remember to bring the complete ingredient list to put with the dish for our friends with allergies, sensitivities or other food requirements.
Tournament Information
Ram’s Guaardian Competition
Enter one, two… ALL the competitions if you dare! The individual with the highest aggregate total at the end of the day earns the coveted title of Ram’s Guaardian.
- Enter a competition in good faith – 1 Point
- Score in the top three in any category – more Points!
Categories are:
Target Archery, Armoured Combat, Rapier Combat, Thrown Weapons, New this year! Cut & Thrust, Arts and Sciences, Voice Heralding, Siege Heraldry, the Ubiquitous Golden Fleece Quiz Game, and New this year! Service!
Arts & Sciences Competitions
A&S Populace Choice – Now with Bonus Points!
- As usual, the populace will vote for their favourite entry.
- Most votes: 4 points toward the Ram’s Guaardian competition.
- Second most votes: 3 points.
- Third most votes: 2 points.
- Each participant gets one (1) point for entering, no matter how many items they submit.
- Bonus Points for each (non-set) entry that:
- Is labelled “For Largesse.”
- Incorporates references to Beauregaard’s adventures.
- Includes wooden toggles in some manner. We look forward to seeing what you can do with that element!
It is possible to get all three (3) Bonus Point on a single entry!
Voice Heraldry
- You must act as herald and introduce another competitor in a single event.
- In order to do this one you will have to find someone to pair up with so that you can introduce them.
- It need not be martial – want to herald an entrant in the A&S competition? Sure!
Bring your best movie Chaucer or Galavant-inspired oratory and knock our socks off!
Siege Heraldry
Vlad made us do it. We also asked, “What on earth is this?”
- It’s like Siege Cooking or Siege A&S, only with Heraldry.
Ah. Um…?
- You’ll be given some heraldic elements and you’ll need to put them together to make a device.
- There’ll be blanks and pens and colouring materials!
Oh, drawing and colouring! Why didn’t you just say so?!
But wait… There’s more!
Due to popular demand [that it be stopped] the annual Quiz Game will [of course] continue!
Martial Competitions
Thrown Weapons
Rapier
Archery
Armoured Combat
Cut & Thrust
Volunteer Information
Gate, marshals, chatelaines, set-up, tear-down… We always need volunteers.
PERKS:
Early entrance to the event. The gratitude of Ramsgaard and all her neighbours. The chance to help run some fun competitions. You may even get a one-on-one meet n’ greet with Beauregaard, the Fabulous Golden Fleece of Ramsgaard!
Merchant Information
Bean’s Beads and Baubles
- Jewellery
- Pottery
- Knick-knacks
The Purple Purveyor
- Crafting/Thread working supplies
- Fashion Accessories including belt buckles, cuffs and rings
- Toys and Games both kid and adult
- Other necessities
NOTE: Merchants that show up on the day of the event without stating prior interest will not be permitted early access to the site for setup, nor have a guaranteed space reserved.
Classes Offered
Ukrainian Motanka Dolls by HL Juliana Jeo Vousdy [~2 hrs]
- Cost is $5.00 – all material supplied. Please pay instructor directly.
- Start time is approximate. Please check with instructor after the Archery Competition.
- Students will learn how to make a traditional Ukrainian Motanka doll (cloth doll).
Class description:
Ukrainian cloth dolls called Motanka have been around for over 5000 years. They are made of cloth that is wound or knotted and traditionally made without using a needle or scissors. Although they can be used as a child’s toy, they are often created as talismans for protection or wishes. As Ukrainians believed that creating a face could tie a person’s soul to the doll, they do not have facial features and instead have pagan symbols such as a cross, which is a symbol of the sun, once worshipped by the ancients.
The word “motaky” means to wind, and these traditonal dolls were made without seams and fastened by winding threads around the parts, and secured with a knot.
Come learn how to make these ancient dolls and take one home with you.
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