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.)
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.
