[MR] Highland River Melees

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Highland River Melees
Barony of Highland Foorde, Frederick, MD

THUD! SWISH! TWANG! THUNK! UUUH!
It’s Demo time in the Barony of Highland Foorde!

THUD! Heavy fighting of various scenarios, many including combat archery,
based on the Hundred Years War.

SWISH! Several themed melees designed to inspire any courtier.

TWANG! Target archery.......lots!!!

THUNK! Try your skill on the thrown weapons range.

OOOH! AAAAH!  In addition to demonstrating our A&S skills, there will be a
competition of everyday items from medieval life. Documentation necessary.

A tavern will be open with a bake sale (proceeds to benefit the Oak), and
gaming tables. A few games will be provided, but you are welcome to bring
your own.

Children’s activities will be run by Lady Diedre ni Aodhifionn.

We also anticipate an ‘arms and armor’ display and demo, dance demo, live
performances and various A&S demos. * We ask anyone and everyone who wishes
to display their talents to please contact the autocrat  or co-autocrat for
scheduling purposes.*

Merchants are highly encouraged to display their wares for the medieval and
modern populace. Period pavilions, when available, are strongly requested.
Contact the autocrat with questions.

There will be bonfires and open bardic circles on both Friday and Saturday
nights.

Highland Foorde Cooks Guild will provide a generous feast.

Site - Hager House Park, Hagerstown, MD.  Opens at 5 pm Friday and closes at
12 pm Sunday. Camping is welcomed. NO PETS, site is DRY.

Fees - Off-board is $3.00, on-board is $9.00, pre-registered. On-board at
the door (IF AVAILABLE) will be $10.00.  Send reservations to Lady Thyra
Beiskaldi Olafsdottir (aka Dawn Telemeco), 10826 Downsville Pike #31,
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Autocrat - Lady Livia of Ravenswode (aka Sherri Fabic) 907 Turning Point
Court, Frederick, MD 21701 ; 301-682-8868 (please, no calls after 10 pm);
sfabic at prodigy.net

Co-autocrat - Lord Fergus of Hanna (aka Eric Knibb) 8819 Adventure Avenue,
Walkersville, MD 21793 ; 301-898-3009 ; fergushanna at juno.com


Directions:  N39degrees 38.388 minutes, W77degrees 43.827minutes