Events are the major activity in the SCA. These are where we wear our medieval clothing, cook and serve the recipes we’ve been researching, play and dance to the music we’ve been practicing, socialise with friends, and generally have a good time. Unlike a Renaissance Fair, SCA activities aren’t just something you come to watch, they’re something you actively do.
Activities at events can include fighting, fencing, archery, art competitions, classes and workshops, youth activities, feasts, and royal or baronial court.
For events, we do ask that you wear clothing appropriate to the time period, or at least make a basic attempt. (Check out “Garb – Useful Links” for inspiration and instruction or “Market Place” for a places to purchase. It may also be possible to borrow items from members of the group.)
Feast of the White Rose
In 1487, a young Yorkist was crowned King of England in Dublin, challenging the new Tudor dynasty. The Tudors said he was an imposter, Lambert Simnel. Others say that he was Edward V, one of the “Princes in the Tower”, who briefly reigned before Richard III took the crown.
The Feast of the White Rose has a plausible menu of that time, based on surviving recipes. In these modern middle ages, it is hosted by the Baron and Baroness of Politarchopolis, visiting their canton of Okewaite. Please join them for an evening of fine fare and medieval pursuits.
Venue: Marulan Community Hall, 70 George Street, Marulan.
Times: Hall opens 5pm, feast from 6.30pm, finishing around 9.30 pm.
Wear: Your best attempt at a pre-1600 outfit. (Ask when booking about loaner garb if needed.)
Bring: A rustic-style plate, bowl, tankard, spoon and knife. BYO drinks.
Cost: Adults $40, Under18 free. (If you’re not an SCA member there is an extra event insurance charge of $10 (kids $5). Consider joining the SCA
Bookings: Contact the Steward, Master Cristoval, rhysh@iinet.net.au, by 17 October.
Rowany Festival
Rowany Festival is the largest event in the Kingdom of Lochac. Affectionately shortened to just ‘Festival’, it is hosted each year by the Barony of Rowany over the Easter long weekend. Festival has been held in many locations, and is currently in the cooler climes of Camp Wombaroo in the Southern Highlands, near Mittagong.
The Festival has been running since April 1983, is the longest running medieval/living history event in Australia. It is the largest SCA event in Australia.
Okewaite have a campsite at Festival, with members enjoying a week of martial activity, A&S workshops, music, dancing, cooking, perusing the market wares and talking into the night around our campfire.
Fields of Gold
Fields of Gold (FoG) is a weekend long event (Friday to Sunday), hosted by the Barony of Politarchopolis, and has recently become the biggest event in the Barony.
Fields of gold includes multiple tournaments across all SCA skill-at-arms activities; armoured combat, rapier, archery and equestrian. The event also includes various Arts and Sciences classes and competitions, and markets.
Other Events
Okewaite hosts smaller events through out the lands of our Canton.
