[Ansteorra-announce] German Fest/Festival of Saint Siglend

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German Fest
Festival of Saint Siglend
Patron Saint of Brewers, Tavern Workers and True Love
September 19-21, 2003


       Siglend was the young, beautiful and trusting daughter of a prosperous 
brewer; who, with the recklessness of youth, had the misfortune to fall 
deeply in love with the rival brewer's son. Out of love (or stupidity) she snuck 
into her father's vault and stole the secret to his most famous and successful 
brewing recipe and gave it to her love (mayhap hoping to win his heart in 
return?). He, being fallacious and having merely toyed with her most tender of 
affections, immediately told her that he did not love her and gave the recipe to 
his father so they could crush the rival house's fortune.
Shattered and broken hearted, she confessed to her father all that befallen; 
seeking his forgiveness to placate her guilty conscious and ease her aching 
heart. Her father, becoming enraged beyond all reason; grabbed her and, stuffing 
her into a beer barrel, took her out to the river and threw her over the 
Falls into the churning, frothing waters below (so resembling beer foam).
       A miracle occurred when, several days later, dead fish (our tavern 
token) were found all along the banks of the now red stained water. 
       Now, when young couples journey out to the Falls for a lover's tryst; 
if one of the lovers is untrue, the lover who is pure of heart will see the 
image of Saint Siglend in the frothing waters of the Falls warning them of the 
impending betrayal.

Her Holy Flower: Hops 
Her Holy Symbol: Fish
Her Holy Beverage: Beer

 Tavern games will be held in honor of Saint Siglend to celebrate the glory 
of the tavern worker. 

DISCALAIMER: No saints where actually harmed or thrown over the falls in the 
making of this event. We do not condone the throwing of young woman (or old) 
over water falls in barrels or the killing of innocent fish.



The Shire of Brad Leah invites you to join us as valiant warriors and genteel 
artisans compete for Heavy Defender, Rapier Champion, Archery Champion, 
Artisan, Title Bard, Scholar, and Master Brewer of Brad Leah! 
There will be a Children’s Arts and Sciences competition open to ages 4-9 & 
10-15 to encourage our future artisans. 
Frolic in the Tavern and enjoy 3 hearty meals and various entertainments 
throughout the day! Site is Camp Graham Ball located near Archer City, TX. 

There will be children’s activities to entertain the young and a free children
’s feast in the evening for their enjoyment. 
Site will open at 4:00pm on Friday, September 19th, 2003 and will close 
promptly on Sunday, September 21st, 2003 at 12:00pm. 
**Site Fee is $8.00 per adult, $7.00 for ages 13 - 17, $4.00 for ages 4 – 12, 

free for age 3 & under. 
Tavern fee is $8.00 per person, ages 5-12, $4.00 and 4 and under is free with 
the purchase of an Adult Tavern Token. 

All merchants are invited to attend!


Scheduled Activities

     Heavy fighting: 
Defender - Modified Swiss Five 
German Tourney 

Rapier: 
Swiss 5 

Archery: 

A&S: 
People's choice, documentation encouraged but not required 

Title Bard 

Brad Leah Scholar: 

Master Brewer, Mazer or Vintner of Brad Leah: 
Competition is on taste in each category. 
It is open to all alcohol types, Beers, Wines, Meads, cordials, ect, that are 
home made. 
Documentation is not required, but would be appreciated if available. 
 Must be 21 to enter. 
We are looking for people to help judge. 
There will be a best in each category and then a best overall will be named 
champion. 

Children's A&S: 
Two age groups 4-9 years old and 10 - 15 years old with a winner in each 
category. 
 Documentation of a sort is not required, but is appreciated. There is no set 
theme for entries. 

Tavern: 
Tavern hours will be posted at site and a menu is forthcoming. 

Silent Auction 

Charter Painting Table: 
Come try your hand if you have never painted or simply paint for the fun of 
it, but for a very good cause, our Fair Kingdom. 

Cabin reservations open August 1, 2003. There will be a $1.00 per person 
charge for cabins in addition to site fee. 
RV spaces are available on a first come basis for $13.00 per night charge in 
addition to any site fees. Water and electricity hook-ups only are available; 
there are no sewage hook-ups. When making cabin reservation, please provide 
your SCA & mundane name, phone number and e-mail (if possible) in your contact 
information. 

Site is discretely wet in period containers only. No pets are allowed except 
service animals. A parent or legal guardian must accompany all minors. They 
may also attend with a 21 year old or older adult with a signed and notarized 
Minor Event Waiver Form from the parents. 
Please make checks out to: SCA Inc. /The Shire of Brad Leah. 
Merchants welcome. Merchants are asked to donate an item for the Silent 
Auction as their merchant’s fee. 
**Proof of membership is required to be shown at Gate to avoid the $3.00 
non-member surcharge. 
  
     Event Stewards:

HL Hans Faust dem Heralt               Lady Bianca Mantegna 
Brent Smith                         Tammy Mason 
(940) 322-7617                      (940) 692-0606 
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Cabin Steward                                     Merchant Coordinator 
Ldy Gwenhuyvar verch Morgant Dedwydd        Lady Jacqueline Von Kern 
Felicia Bills                                   Jackie Cuevas 
(940) 851-8302                                    (940) 322-7617 
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