[MR] Once Upon a Ceilidh...

[Alex Long]

Once Upon a Ceilidh (KAY-lee)
April 24-26, 2009
Elchenburg Castle, Booneville, NC
http://www.housebarra.com/Ceilidh/

The
year is 1296, and William Wallace has returned from his travels abroad. Call him anything, but never call him late for a party!
The festive activities are just getting started, so come join us for a day of good old-fashioned fightin', traditional highland games, camaraderie & frolicking...and of course, the Ceilidh!


Friday night:
Retalio Primo Nocte (Torchlight Tourney)-- The peasants revolt to protect the virtue of their maidens from the lusty loins of the local baron & his minions. 

Travelers' Fare--hosted by House Barra, at the Tavern (picnic shelter). $5 per plate. Please see website for menu.


Saturday:
Participation in the Highland games is open to the populace! Activities will include the sheaf toss, hammer throw, caber toss, stone put, and knife/axe throw. Yes, there will be a shoot for the archery junkies. For the heavy fighters, there will be a tavern brawl. See website for
more info, including video examples.

A&S will sport a romantic/ Scottish theme, and includes a brewing competition. 
Click here for more information!

Who will be named Braveheart for overall achievement of the day? Prizes will be awarded during The Feast!
 
The Feast will be prepared by Master Oshi. Please see website for menu.

The Ceilidh [pr. KAY-lee, Scottish version of the Hafla] will follow the feast with music, bardic stuff & dancing! 


Cost
Adult $10.00 
Feast $ 7.00  
Youth (5-17):$ 8.00
Child (0-5):$ 5.00
Camping is free, feast is same price for all ages. Please add $3 for non-members.

Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Canton of Crois Brigte

Site is wet, please no pets except service animals. 
Please take your refuse with you when you leave. 

Feast: Matsudaira Kentarou Toshiyori (aka Oshi) (Oshi at triad.rr.com) will prepare a sumptuous feast including a few Scottish dishes. Please see website for menu.

Merchants: Merchants are welcome. Please contact the autocrat to let us know to expect you.

Autocrat: Bassi inn fiskni Einarsson (Larry Ray), 6519 Tom Street, Pfafftown, NC 27040. (336) 793-4486. swordsman at triad.rr.com

Reservations: Ceridwen of Taylorwood (Judy Thomas), 1328 Taylor Rd., East Bend, NC 27018. (336) 699-4071. CeridwenTaylorwood at Gmail.com


Please check website regularly for updates!

-- Ceara ní Néill 
http://www.HouseBarra.com 
Esculentus ut versutia!