{"id":195,"date":"2016-05-27T13:41:05","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T13:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skraelingalthing.com\/wp\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2020-09-05T16:30:01","modified_gmt":"2020-09-05T16:30:01","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skraelingalthing.com\/wp\/activities\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"About SCA Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nAn SCA<\/abbr> event is usually an all-day or all-weekend affair (sometimes longer) during which people gather to re-create the pre-17th century world. The object is to strive for as much authenticity as possible, given modern safety and other considerations. Activities vary from event to event but most have at least a tournament during which fighting and\/or fencing takes place. There are also arts competitions and displays, where people exhibit their historical handicrafts.\u00a0 There may also be court (where royalty can recognize and honour their subjects and vice versa), games, demonstrations of various skills or activities, dancing and bardic circles (during which the oral tradition of storytelling, music and poetry is continued).\u00a0 Classes are often held on various medieval topics or crafts.<\/p>\n

Events are often held in church halls and community centers because they tend to have good kitchen facilities which lend themselves to food preparation on a grand scale (often for 50 or more).<\/p>\n

An attempt at pre-17th century costume is required to attend. (Your garb does not have to be perfect when you are first starting out. There are no authenticity requirements.\u00a0Here are some links to resources to get you started<\/a>.) You do not need to be a paid member to attend, however members of the SCA<\/abbr> receive a discount to their admission fee.<\/p>\n

Please note:<\/strong> If you plan on bringing a child for whom you are not the parent\/legal guardian please see A Special Note About Attending Events With Children<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Meal at Pennsic<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0Camping Events<\/h2>\n

In the summertime our events often move out of doors, and weekend (or longer) events occur. Participants will usually camp overnight (in medieval pavilions or modern tents), though some still prefer to just attend for the day. Activities at these events are similar to single-day events, except there is usually much more going on.<\/p>\n

As with single-day events, an attempt at pre-1600s costume is required to attend. You do not need to be a paid member to attend, however members of SCA<\/abbr> receive a discount to their admission fee.<\/p>\n

\u00a0When Do Events Take Place?<\/h2>\n

Events take place throughout the year.\u00a0 Day events usually take place on a Saturday, while camping events take place over a weekend (or longer).<\/p>\n

Events within the Barony will be listed on the Baronial Calendar<\/a>.\u00a0 If you are willing to travel further afield, the Kingdom Calendar<\/a> lists all events for the Kingdom of Ealdormere (almost all of the Province of Ontario).<\/p>\n

Frequent* events within the Barony include:<\/p>\n