STEPPES ARTISAN XVI....STEPPES ARTISAN XVI....STEPPES ARTISAN XVI

      ****UPDATED NOTICE, PLEASE NOTE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS****

   Their Excellencies, Fredrich der Rothirsh and Catrin Brynmorgan, once again invite the artisans of Ansteorra to compete for the title of Steppes Artisan.

    Date: August 1, 2003
    Location: Lakeside Ranch & Banquet Center, 5326 Old Ft Worth Rd,
      Midlothian, TX 76065   (972)723-2330.  For further directions, go
      to www.steppes.org/artisan
    Site opens at 9:00am for artisan set up and inspections
    Site closes at 10:00pm or when court is over

    THIS IS A BODY OF WORK COMPETITION.........
    Preregistration is requested.  Table space will be limited to one five or six foot table per artisan, with some sharing.  A separate area and tables will be provided for those wishing only to display their works and not competing for Steppes Artisan.
    Form on website, or contact for artisan registration:
             Morgan Cain (Margo Lynn Hablutzel)
             4009 Christopher Way, Plano, TX 75024
             (972)398-9155 - morgancain@earthlink.net
    NOTE:  Scholarly papers will be judged on site at the event.

SPECIAL FEATURE: LUNCH AND DINNER ARE INCLUDED IN THE FEES!!!
    Lunch is Al-Andelusian, Dinner is Spanish.  Bring your feast gear.
    Menus will be posted on the web site soon.

    EVENT FEES.... Adults, $12.00, Children (5-17),$8.00
Make checks payable to: "SCA, Inc, Barony of the Steppes"
Minors must attend with parent or legal guardian, or with a signed and notarized Minor Event Waiver Form from the parents when accompanied by another adult.  NOTE:  There is a small playground available.  Parents are responsible for their children while at the event.  There will be a sign up sheet for volunteer supervision for the playground.
    SITE IS WET IN PERIOD, NON-GLASS, CONTAINERS
    NO PETS, SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY
    THERE WILL BE NO MERCHANTS OR CLASSES AT THIS EVENT DUE TO SPACE
    AND TIME CONSTRAINTS.

ARCHERY AND RAPIER CHAMPIONSHIPS...ARCHERY AND RAPIER CHAMPIONSHIPS

    IN ADDITION, due to the inclement weather at Steppes Warlord XXX, their Excellencies invite all members of the Archery and Rapier communities to compete for the honor of being named Steppes Champion and Steppes Archer.

    CO STEWARDS: Anne the Spinster (Donna Mallory-Field)
                 Bre'nainn Mac Giolla Pha'draig (Noble Field)
                 214 Martha Manor, Richardson, TX 75081
       (972)235-4824, dsmallory@mymail.net, noble@delafyeld.com

    HOTEL AND CRASH SPACE NEEDS AND AVAILABILITY:  There are two hotels nearby.  Comfort Inn, 175 North Hwy 287, Mansfield, TX 76063. (817)453-8848.  We will receive a discount at this location if we pre-book 10 or more rooms, so please let me know.  Best Western-Midlothian Inn, 220 North Hwy 67, Midlothian, TX 76065. (972)775-1891.  Reservations 1-800-WESTERN
    Please let Bre'nainn/Noble know if you have or need crash space for those coming in from afar to with limited budgets.

    WRITTEN DIRECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE EVENT WEBSITE, and maps will be printed in the Blackstar and Steppes Letter.  The site is about 30 miles from downtown Dallas or Ft Worth, just off Hwy 287, about 3.6 miles west of junction with Hwy 67.