Midvinterblot
Autocrats
Gilles Tesserant
mka Mikhail "Asher" McMillan
asherbalfour@yahoo.com
8310 Kause Rd
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 324-1750
Leana Draconis
mka Leanne Easteal
dragonladyleanne@cox.net
Sponsor
Lady Emmelot la Mirgesse
mka Heather Hefner-
Schirtzinger
Merchantcrat
Lord Carlos Blanco el Barbero
mka Charles White III
darthbarber@ymail.com
Please put "merchant" in
the subject line of the
email.
Feastcrat
Lady Symonne de la Fontaine
mka Crystal McCombs
crystal01979@yahoo.com
Please contact the Feastcrat about allergy concerns
A&S Officer
Lady Sukyana Barri
mka Jessie Brown
Knight's Marshal
Godric Fitz-William
mka Eric Sneed
Fees | Directions | Combat | Classes | Feast | Children | Competition | Amenities | Site Rules
Midvinterblot 2012
January 20-22, 2012
R.R # 1, McKenzie, AL
At the WOW Camp River Springs, Alabama
Troll Opens at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2012
Site Closes at Noon on Sunday, January 22, 2012
Come join the Shire of Arenal for a trip through the
Medieval Germanic tribes' Midvinterblot (Midwinter Festivals.)
David Teniers the Younger, Prado Museum - Madrid
| Type | Price w/Feast | Price w/o Feast |
|---|---|---|
| *Adult Weekend - Dorm | $20 | $14 |
| *Adult Weekend - Tent** | $16 | $10 |
| *Adult Day | $14 | $8 |
| Child Weekend (Ages 6-12) - Dorm | $10 | $7 |
| Child Weekend (Ages 6-12) - Tent** | $8 | $5 |
| Child Day (Ages 6-12) | $7 | $4 |
| RV Site - Per Day $15 | ||
| * Add $5 for non-members | ||
| ** Tent area is primitive, no electicity - prepare for cold weather | ||
| Dorms are multi-person rooms with bunk beds and no doors. Please respect the needs our elders aged over 65 and those with diabilities and allow them to have the bottom bunks. Proof of a disabled permit may be asked of you. | ||
Per Meridian Kingdom Law, no family shall pay a site fee higher than three (3) adult member prices for admission to an event as long as the children are 15 years of age or younger and they are all members. Proof of membership, immediate family relations, and age may be required.
From the North - I-65 south to exit 114 (Hwy 106.) Turn left onto Hwy 106. At US31 turn right. Follow US-31 toward Evergreen. Site is right near mile marker 108.
From the South - I65 North to exit 93 (Fairview.) Turn right on US84 East, go past Evergreen. US84 will merge with US31 and become 31/84. Stay on US31. The site is ten (10) miles north on the left between mile marker 107 and 108.
Combat Schedule*
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Youth Combat Inspection |
| 9:00 a.m. | Youth Combat Tournament |
| 9:30 a.m. | Heavy Combat Inspection |
| 10:00 a.m. | Youth Combat Ends, Bridesmaid Tournament begins |
| 11:00 a.m. | Bridesmaid Ends, Rapier Tournament begins |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 p.m. | Stag Tournament begins |
| 3:00 p.m. | Open Field |
*schedule subject to change
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Classes*
Beginning Chainmail, Juggling, Bog Coats, Chinese Braiding, Damendorf/Thorsbjerg Trousers, Heraldic Roudtable, Tablet Woven Pipe Edging ...and many more!
*classes and schedule subject to change
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Feast*
Course 1
Pickled Mushrooms
Assorted Cheeses and Breads
Course 2
German Meatballs
Spetzal
Spinach in Down
Course 3
India Great Hen (a.k.a. Turkey)
Course 4
Cabbage Rolls smothered with an Cranberry glaze sauce
Rice
Leiziger Allerllei (Veggie Salad)
Course 5
Sauerbraten
Purple Cabbage and Green Grapes
Turnip Salad with Bacon
Course 6
Apple Strudel smothered with Apple Burgundy Sauce
Stolen dusted with Confectioner's Sugar
*Please contact the Feastcrat for allergy concerns
The Shire of Flintmarsh will be providing the fundraiser lunch for Saturday, January 21, 2012.
There will be traveler's faire on Friday evening.
Children
Florida State and SCA Law Requires:
That you have three (3) Notarized copies of the Child Waiver Forms for each child that will be attending the event without a Parent or Legal Guardian but will be with a Supervising Adult. (One copy for the Parent or Guardian, one for the Supervising Adult and one for Troll.) These must be Signed and Notarized prior to the event!
There will be a designated children's area in the main dormatory. Activities for the children will be arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt*, outdoor activities* and much more.
* Weather permitting. Please make sure your children have adequate outdoor winter clothing, including mittens or gloves, hats, shoes and jackets.
Competition
Populace Choice - Open A&S Competition
No documentation required
Bring your A&S entry, including Brewing/Vintning
This competition is great for beginners or those who have never won a competition, but all entries are accepted.
Judged A&S Competition
TBA
Amenities
Hotels Nearby
Sleep Inn & Suites - Evergreen
Americas Best Value Inn - Evergreen
Restaurants
McKenzie, Georgiana and Evergreen have several restaurants ranging from fast food to sit down diners and cafes.
Site Rules
No pets are permitted on site with the exception of documented service animals and animals in training to be service animals by a paid trainer.
This is a very discreet "dry" site. Alcohol is only allowed in designated locations - no exceptions. If you bring alcohol, you may store it in the designated area and must consume it only in that area. Any labeled containers must be taken with you after the event.
No smoking in any building or within 50 feet of any building entrance. All cigarette butts must be picked up and disposed of properly.
Dorms - There are three bunks per dorm room. The lower bunks should be reserved for the elderly and disabled persons. Proof of a disabled permit may be asked of you. There are no doors on the dorm rooms. You may wish to bring a blanket or throw to cover the opening. Please bring your own bedding and pillows.
Tents - There is no electricity in the tenting area. If you are tenting and wish electricity, please reserve an RV spot. There are bathrooms nearby and showers on the second floor of the main hall. Be prepared for winter weather if you tent.
Onsite hotel rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis for $35 a night or $50 for the weekend. Most of the rooms have 2 - 3 beds and heat/AC. If you are interested, please contact Lady Emmelot directly. Do not request a hotel room through the mail, please. These are handled separately from the rest of the event.
Feast is capped at 70 so get your paid reservations in soon!
Please send your reservations to:
Shire of Arenal - Midwinter 2012
PO Box 11870
Pensacola, FL 32524
Please make checks payable to:
SCA Inc/Shire of Arenal
Florida State and
SCA Law Requires:
That you have three (3) Notarized copies of the Child Waiver Forms for each child that will be attending the event without a Parent or Legal Guardian but will be with a Supervising Adult. (One copy for the Parent or Guardian, one for the
Supervising Adult and one for Troll.) These must be Signed and Notarized prior to the event!