Seagirt Yule & Bardic Championship

 

Hosted in-person by Device of Seagirt

The Barony of Seagirt (Victoria, BC )

Event Summary

Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Mistress Anikó Melyes
Date: December 14 , 2024
Site opens at: 1:00 PM on December 14th 2024
Site closes at: 9:00 PM

Event site:
Metchosin Community Hall
401 William Head Road Victoria, British Columbia V9C 4H3


Yule Fires

Cold and darkness clutch the world,
Frosty breath fogs the dim air,
Fingers fumble flint, runes of light
Twist along the twig of thorn.
Fire sparks in sign of victory,
Birch and ash logs, barbed with flame,
Send back to men the sun´s stored light.
Midgard´s fire.
From hearth to hall light hails light,
Chasing shadows across the floor.
Warmth to cold hands is welcome now,
Eyes burn bright, hearts beat with joy.
From roasting beast and baking bread,
A homely incense hallows the air.
Firesong whispers from the wood.
Kindred´s fire.
Holly helmed, the holy oak log,
is fed to the flames. Offerings flare.
Torches catch, twirl fiery tails,
Borne out to battle with the dark.
Sparks strike cold fire in the snow,
Swirl up to seek the watching stars.
Unfurl bright banners to bridge the sky.
Asgard´s fire.
© Diana L. Paxson

The Barony of Seagirt welcomes you to join us in warmth and hospitality as the cold months close their doors on the harvest season. There, you will find a gathering of friends and companions, games and song. We offer roasts and accept offers of your food to fill everyone’s plates. There shall be a challenge, where pastries and delights will in sweet competition with each other. We will raise a glass to many, including those who would view for the title of Champion – the Siren of Seagirt will be chosen this night.

In plain speak:

The Barony of Seagirt welcomes you to join us in celebrating the winter months!

There will be roasted meats provided complimented by a potluck feast (everyone brings a potluck dish to share for approximately 8-10 people). Please bring a small card with ingredient list. There is a kitchen on site but likely limited outlets / area so plan accordingly!

The Feast of the Immaculate Confection is Seagirt’s legendary dessert competition where we 1. judge desserts brought by competitors and 2. consume desserts brought by competitors.

The Bardic Championship will be held this night too.

A Tree of Giving will be available, Bring a gift / get a gift. There will be games and fun, and dance if that sparks some joy.


This event includes the following activities and/or services:
Royal Presence - Tir Righ
Is an online gathering
Has Bardic activities
Offers a feast or meal

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Site Fees

Fee Type Cost*
Event Fee $30
*SCA Members will receive a $10 member discount off the cost listed above.

Meal Information

Here be the Potluck Sides info!

There are provided mains of a carnivorous type (depending on availability, I’m aiming for roast turkey & ham). Desserts should be covered by the Immaculate Confection portion of the event.

Each adult attending should bring a side to feed 8-10 people. Veggies, root veggies, stuffings, breads, spreads like butter or compounded butters, sauces, cheeses, fruits, pickles and preserves, and sure, salad. Salads are fine too.

Please jot down what the dish is and what ingredients it contains to help those with allergies and sensitivities.

Lastly, if there are specified GF or Vegan or Vegetarian dishes at the feast and you aren’t GF, Vegan or Vegetarian, try and leave those dishes for those who have special dietary needs. Consider it for your second helping. The every and always awesome Jerrick / Pax is the contact for this portion of the event.

 

Tournament Information

BARDIC Championship!

HEAR YE HEAR YE TO THE BARDS WHERE THE SEA PARTS

Our bardic challenge for Yule to compete for the title of the Siren of Seagirt is nigh: To compete, may you come prepared with two songs or other bardic performances to share that are:

  1. Participant’s choice! Yule/Winter themes are encouraged but not required… And
  2. A piece that is all or partially in a second language, dialect, or accent

Spread the word far and wide to all bards that arrive with the tide Let us fill the halls with feast and song For the Yule season will be upon us before long!

The Feast of the Immaculate Confection

The theme is Marginalia. Anyone wishing to compete please bring a themed dessert that will be shared out by judges and then to the attendees of the event. Contact for this is Janice Mandy / Halveig, Baroness of Seagirt

Youth and Family Activities

Seagirt Yule, Cozy Yule, Little Day of Warm.
Seagirt Yule and Bardic Championship is coming up soon!
We’ve set aside December 14 for an easy and social afternoon/evening starting at 3pm to gather and engage in the competition to become the new Siren of Seagirt.
What to expect? We will have:
• Games to be shared at long tables.
• Crafts stations to make some pretty things.
• Exciting indoor Equestrian (cough)
• Dance led by Her Highness, Athelina Grey
• Potluck with Main Meat dishes provided
• Cozy social
• Bring a gift, take a gift
• Court!
This event is officially dry, however, wait…breathe, Mile Zero brewing is a 1.5 minute walk away, maybe even closer. If you would like, feel free to take a quick stroll for an award winning libation or two, they have a variety of tap beer and local cider . No judging but the licensing was a bit difficult to navigate for our event.
Local Resources:
I’d like to start by saying, Downtown Metchosin consists of two perpendicular streets where the event is in the centre of the crossing. Downtown is maybe a block and a half long. You’ll find it.
Metchosin Store: they have everything you could need ($$$).
My Chosen Cafe: eat in / take out (if you forgot your potluck on the counter at home).
Sugar Shack: (attached to cafe) has lovely, locally made gifts and treats, hot and cold beverages, ice cream, absolutely killer sweets and treats.
My Chosen Pizza: some of Victoria’s best pizza. Did you forget your potluck offering? They can also help.
Animal Corral: Kids restless? Go to the back of the My Chosen Cafe and meet the donkeys, chickens and goats. They’re behind a fence and they’re sure cute.
Metchosin Pharmacy
Nootka Rose Milling: Want specialty and heritage-grain flour, kernels, brans, and locally grown pulses? They close at 4pm, so maybe hit it up before the event.
Mile Zero Brewing: Beer and cider room.
Metchosin Cemetery: I mention this because if you want to take some photos in garb, it could turn out pretty amazing, just, you know, be considerate.
Anything else? Hit me up with your questions!
Also: Pedder Bay Marina has RV Spots and heated Bunkies (BYO bedding) available and is about 5-ish minutes to site.

Merchant Information

As the hall is on the smaller side and the event is on the shorter side of things, we are not doing any formal merchanting at this event. If you are an attending and paid attendee, it is fine if you bring things to sell, but we do not have room for actual sales tables.

Classes Offered

There will be some A&S Stations of some fun activities. Fionn is the organizer of this portion of the event.

Emergency Preparedness Information

The site is accessible.

 

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