Ursulmas
Event Summary
Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Symonne la Merciere
Date: January 25 , 2013 until January, 27 2013
Site opens at: 12:00 AM on January 25th 2013
Site closes at: 12:00 AM on January 27th 2013
Event site:
Evergreen State Fairgrounds
14405 - 179th Ave SE
Monroe, WA 98272
Greetings unto the Populace of An
Tir! (update Jan
19th)
To the delight of the Barony of Aquaterra, we again host the
renowned mid-Winter Tournaments and incredible display of artisans’
skill by hosting Ursulmas XXXII!
We have 5 days and counting down!
News for
Today
Sleeping Hall has about
20 spaces available.
RV parking is full.
Hotels with discounts can be found as a printout or on the An Tir
InfoScroll.
Food vendors being solicited. Coffee vendors secured. You may bring
your own food and/or bring in from town this year.
Meetings of the Order of the Grey Goose Shaft, Kingdom Equestrian
Guild, and the Puget Sound Calendar meeting for Coronets and
Seneschals will be on Saturday. Schedule to be posted once times
confirmed.
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Site Use, Gate Fees & Locations
This year Ursulmas
occupies two main
buildings – the Evergreen Speedway Grandstands housing Gate,
the Marketplace and Village of Ursulwyck, buildings Arena shall be
for Combat and those A&S displays not in the
Grandstands.
Gate will be located in the Grandstands, while all pre-reg/paid
guests may enter the Combat Arena separately, without going through
the Grandstands Gate first. All typical Gate procedures will be
maintained. Entry thereafter to all activities and buildings by
showing your site token.
Gate Pre-registration is closed as of 15th
of January.
Gate Pre-Paid Incentive
–Armor Drop at North
doors
Access to the Armor Drop doors will be limited to Gate
pre-reg/paid attendees who can check in at the north door and
proceed to drop gear or those who show a Site Token.
Doors open at 8 am, and close promptly at 10:30 am with armor
inspection completing at 11 am.
Those who enter the Grandstands Gate by 10 am may also use the
Armor Drop by showing their site token upon arrival at the North
doors. Pre-reg/paid intake will close at the North doors after
10:30 am – Site Tokens required.
Lists
Pre-Registration
for the Ursulmas
Tournaments are now open!!!
To Pre-Register, please send the following information
to Lists@Ursulmas.org.
Your SCA Name:
Your Modern Name:
Your Fighting Titles:
Fight Practices that You Regularly Attend:
Which Ursulmas Tournaments you Will Be Fighting In.
Check-in (with Site Token) and off to Armor Inspection
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Ticket Prices:
Includes 5% Snohomish
County Ticket Tax.
Our modern guests usually come only for the day*, but we do offer
full weekend rates for those who wish to enjoy the Ursulmas
experience both days. All ticket prices listed here include a
non-member surcharge. SCA Members receive $5 discount on
Adult tickets.
Single
Day
Non-member
(includes NMS)
Adults 18+
$16
Seniors & Military
$14 (with ID)
Youth 6-17**
$9
5 and under
free
Family
Cap
$50 (2 A+2 Y) addtl Y free
Weekend
Non-member
(includes NMS)
Adults 18+
$18
Seniors & Military
$16 (with ID)
Youth 6-17**
$11
5 and under
free
Family Cap
$58 (2 A+2 Y) addtl Y free
**Note to Parents / Guardians:
No minor will be allowed into the Faire without a permission form
from a parent or guardian. if a minor attempts entry or
activities with another adult, not a parent or guardian, the
Event Staff cannot permit entry.
Many of our activities in the Living History display and the Combat
Arena are deemed safe by proximity (observers are behind a proven
safety zone, behind minimal barriers).
All minors (17 and under) in attendance must have all signed
authorizations to attend. Absolutely no exceptions. See the Info
Page on www.ursulmas.org for the forms
required.
Site Fee Reimbursement Requests
As the number of folk through Ursulmas’ Gate are enormous,
reimbursement for Gate Fees will be completed within 7 days after
the event. All requests for reimbursement must be received by
January 20th, otherwise all
sales are final. Contact gate-prereg@ursulmas.org to send in your no-show
notice or event@ursulmas.org to ask
questions.
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Hours of Faire
Operation
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Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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SCA Hours |
3pm – Midnight |
8 am – 6 pm |
8 am – 5 pm |
|
Public Hours |
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9 am – 6 pm |
9am – 5 pm |
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contests
We have several types of contests occurring at Ursulmas beyond the
combat, archery and thrown weapons tournaments.
For the light of heart, we have the Best Dressed Bear contest.
Bring your favorite, beloved stuffed animal dressed to accompany
Saint Ursul on his merry adventures in Aquaterra. Entries to
be presented by 1 pm, Saturday. Bring your entry to
HL Samira al-Waddi (near Eastern living history display)
in Ursulwyck Village for Announcement of the winner shall be in
evening Court Saturday.
Arts and Sciences Display Contest! Contact HL Myrun Bjarnardottir
at arts@ursulma.org to reserve your space for
displaying your learning and fine artisan crafts. This contest is
based on the best showcased r projects. Clear explanation of your
project, with diagrams, clear descriptions and display of your
items all to tell the story of your journey of recreating the
Middle Ages.
Ursulwyck Village has many wonderful things to do and see! Our
demonstrators and living history participants are creating some
interesting displays for all to enjoy. There is so much each of us
invest to create to relive the past. Showing our appreciation by
letting our Ursulwyck Coordinator, Pani Katarzyna Miloshova on who
you like best.
Our Marketplace will be busting at the seams this year and with
this comes two very popular contests; best merchant display and
best demonstration of creation of wares. Please let our Merchant
Coordinator, Lady Sarra Treemaker at the event for who you think
should be awarded the prize for their efforts.
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Volunteers – Nothing happens without
you!
Ursulmas is a gargantuan event on par with many of An Tir’s
Crown-level events. Our guest totals average about 1400-1600 people
through the door in a single weekend. We always need a few folks
willing to add a few hours of assistance in Gate, waterbearing,
field heraldry, lists, parking, setup & teardown.
If you believe you can offer some of your 3 pm to help out, contact
us atvolunteers@Ursulmas.org. We
thank you in advance for your help!
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Merchants and
Marketplace
Merchant spaces are now full. No further applications will be taken
at this time. All questions merchants@ursulmas.org.
Our current roster of vendors for the final Marketplace as
of December
28th.
|
Barefoot Cordwainer |
Kerri Fuhr Designs |
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Schedule – Preliminary
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Saturday |
Sunday |
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08:00 09:00 After Court MEETINGS on |
08:00 09:00 10:00 AM
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Onsite Accommodations
& Hospitality
The Ursulmas Staff wish to accommodate our guess in the best way
possible. We have several opportunities for use of the Sleeping
Hall, we have RV camping and are current Accommodations a discount
program with hotels and restaurants in the City of Monroe. We hope
to have this information available as soon as possible.
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Hotels and Crash
Space (Nov. 2012)
Our event team is in the process of contacting our local
hospitality and commercial vendors in Monroe, WA.
Ursulmas Onsite
Sleeping Hall
Fairgrounds 4-H Exhibition
Hall
We offer an onsite, no-fee alternative to a hotel/motel
accommodation. The Sleeping Hall is a large space with segregated
areas for cots and tourney bed sleeping. The building is monitored
by guests in residence for security of personal items. This
building is heated, with electric outlets and quiet areas available
for those who are earliest to bed. Access to on-site showers is
also available for our Sleeping Hall guests. For reservations,
emailsleepinghall@ursulmas.org or complete your
request on your
Pre-Reg/Payment Form.
RV
Camping
Fairgrounds Parking by Target Range
There are
about 12-16 spots available for RV camping within close proximity
of the main buildings. Some locations have power on a first-come
basis. There is no water, though there is a dump on the
Fairgrounds.
No power:
$20/Night
With
power: $25/Night
(RV camping fees set by the Fairgrounds.
To reserve your spot, please contact Baroness Arianne of
Falconmoors at 425-778-2359 or RV-prereg@ursulmas.org.
Hotels & Motels
GuestHouse
Inn & Suites Monroe
19103 State
Route 2 Monroe, WA 98272
Toll-Free: 1-800-214-8378
This hotel is offering a 15% discount on all room rates. Room
prices average $105-120 King.
Please let them know you are attending Ursulmas Medieval
Faire to get your discounted rate.
For more information and to view room information
http://www.guesthouseintl.com/hotels/monroe
Best Western Sky Valley Inn
19233 State
Route 2 Monroe, W 98272
Phone for reservations (360)794-3111
We are pleased to offer the Ursulmas Medieval
Faire a special rate of $99.99+tax for a KING
room and $109.99+ tax for a two QUEEN room during the dates
of January 25th – January 27th 2013. Suites are available
for a $20.00 upgrade fee.
For more information and to view room information
www.bestwestern.com/prop_48118
Fairgrounds Inn
18950 Highway
2 Monroe, WA 98272
Tel: 1-360-794-5401
Mail: fairgroundinn@yahoo.com
Motor-inn. No discount available but rates are cheap. For more
information and to view room information
http://fairgroundinn.net/
For a print & go version of the Event FAQ sheet and
Accommodation Listhttp://aquaterra.antir.sca.org/node/5090.
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Restaurants with Discounts in Monroe, WA
Sahara Pizza
Once confirmed, our team shall post any hotels and
restaurants that wish to give a discount to event guests when
they are confirmed. More info to come.
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After Hours
Revel
(30 Sept 2012) Check back here for details closer to the event
date.
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