[MR] Feast of St. Pyr -- May 7 - 9 -- Update

[Karen]

Good day, gentles all!  Come join the Canton of Azurmont on May 7 - 9, 2004 for The Feast of St. Pyr in the Roanoke, Virginia area.  This is honestly the best weekend you'll have for this little remuneration...!

Come revel with the Canton in the Festival of our Patron Saint.  For those who don't already know, St. Pyr was one of St. Patrick's compatriots on his journey to convert the pagan Irish. He remains the patron saint of Cornwall's tin mines and was King Arthur's chaplain. He liked to have a good time, but though his martyrdom was odd -- he died rather ignominiously when he stumbled down a well - we honor him with feast, song, tale and dance, and cordially invite you to join our revels.

Activities: We celebrate this feast in the spirit of St Pyr's legend -- and we do mean "spirit!"


  a.. Brewer's Competition - Two divisions, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Prizes for winners; contact autocrat for details.  Our esteemed Lord Thomas Longshanks has agreed to adjudge this competition and we very sincerely look forward to his contributions to this weekend.


  b.. A & S Competitions - Two divisions: Reliquaries (of any saint, but of St. Pyr would really be nice), and Accessories in Period (belts, bags, hats, you name it). Documentation is strongly encouraged, and we've got some great prizes to be awarded to winners.  Our coordinator for this activity is Lady Anne Balfour; please contact her for further details.


  c.. Classes throughout the day include MOL 101, Breads, Chain Mail Tailoring, Tinwork and Field Repair for Archery as well as Atlantian Customs and Traditions/Order of Precedence. Lord Michael Batcock has graciously volunteered his services, as has the great Lady Ilse, and we're very much looking forward to seeing them at our event!  Please check our website for times and additional classes at http://www.azurmont.homestead.com


  d.. Additional activities for the young and young at heart will also be taking place including St. Pyr's Race and the Quest for his Converts. Update:  We are also holding a silent auction to benefit our children's activities, so please - bring your joyful junque!  Contact our esteemed Baroness, Lady Avelyn, for coordination information.  Note that her contact information has changed!  She may be reached at (540) 397-1393, but please -- NLT 9:00 p.m.


  e.. For more information go to http://www.azurmont.homestead.com 

Food: Both a tavern lunch and Cornish feast are included in the reservation fee. Our Steward is Aonghus Bacastair of Azurmont., and you may contact the him at durin1 at mindspring.com with any dietary needs. Note: Feast is unseated and there will only be 20 extra spaces available at the door. Please reserve early!

Merchants: Are welcome, and will be well placed. No food or alcoholic beverage items. Contact the autocrat for space.

Site: The Brillhart Farm, 10570 Stewartsville Road, Vinton, VA, 24179. Troll will open at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening. Camping available; site is primitive with port-a-castles provided.

Site Restrictions: The site is wet. Pets are welcome, but must be on a six-foot lead at all times while on the grounds. Fires in designated areas only.

      Fees: 
     Overnight or Daytrip
     
      Member
     $7.00
     
      Non-Member
     $10.00
     


  a.. Children under 5 are guests of the Canton

Autocrat/Reservations: Please include legal name, SCA name and your membership number with expiration date along with your check payable to the Canton of Azurmont, SCA, Inc. If you would like e-mail confirmation of your reservation, please include your e-mail address. Mail reservations to: Magdalena Ilianova, c/o Karen C. Adams, 2237 Kenwood Boulevard SE, Roanoke, VA 24013, Phone with questions: (540) 581-1168, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. or e-mail her at wetsheep1 at mindspring.com

Directions:

>From Roanoke: From I-581S (or 220N) take Exit #6 to Elm Avenue/Route 24 East, towards Vinton. At 3.1 miles, the road splits near Lake Drive Plaza; bear left to stay on Route 24 East. At the next light (3.5 miles) turn right to remain on Route 24E. Move to the left lane. Proceed 9.5 miles; look for a Chevron station on your left. The house (and farm) will be on your right. Look for the Black Diamond signs at the driveway. Note: if you see the entrance signs for the Afton Meadows subdivision, you've gone 0.5 miles too far.

>From I-81: Take exit 143 (I-581) into Roanoke and proceed to Exit #6, Elm Avenue. Proceed as in the from Roanoke directions above.

>From Lynchburg: From 460 get on Route 122 at the D-Day Memorial exit in Bedford toward Smith Mountain Lake. Go about 8 miles and take a right at Highway 24. Go about 10 miles or so to Stewartsville, look on the left for the Black Diamond sign.

>From South: Take your best route to 220 North. Take Exit 6, Elm Avenue, and make a right at the top of the exit. Follow directions as for Roanoke.