[Gatesedge] Fw: [Ansteorra] FYI (NON SCA) medieval/Renn Jamboree on June 12th nearElgin TX (FREE)

[Carolyn Young]

For those not on the Ansteorra list (and why aren't you?) and not busy next 
weekend this might be of interest.

Cheers,
HL Caitlin, Carolyn, Lyn, Mom, Grandma
So much to do and so little attention span to get it done with.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Keyes" <arthurthedented at yahoo.com>
To: <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>; <bryn-gwlad at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 6:10 AM
Subject: [Ansteorra] FYI (NON SCA) medieval/Renn Jamboree on June 12th 
nearElgin TX (FREE)


> directions  are at http://sherwoodforestfaire.com/directions.htm
> the site is pretty accessible  for Houston,San Antonio, BC/College Station 
> and of course, Austin.
>
> Even though its on the *site* of the Sherwood Renn Faire, this event is 
> *not* a RennFaire .. the management of the Sherwood faire regularly hold a 
> sort of 'party of renn/medieval inclined folks'.. preceded by a workday 
> for folk who want to stake out and improve a group campsite for the coming 
> years festival. That part is in the morning.
>
> The fun part starts at 3pm.. I checked with the Entertainment director and 
> there wouldnt be a problem with fencers fencing or fighters fighting if 
> they are inclined. Certainly theres a nice Eric already set up for it :)
>
> They may also have their archery range open to all comers under the faires 
> own rangemaster of course. (no firearms at all, even period ones permitted 
> on site..and I'm going to guess that extends to any pyrotechnics too)
>
> Musicians especially are also welcome.. and this is a great chance to air 
> out those songs and instruments that arent *quite* right for the SCA... 
> drum circles and dancing are certain to be happening.
>
> Its a party so .. jeans and t-shirts are fine, Garb is also fine or 
> anything in between.
>
> the potluck dinner is traditional TX BBQ sorts of foods generally ..but 
> despite the fact theres always been more than plenty to eat and drink evey 
> other time I've been there I'm sure they'd be happy for whatever you might 
> be inclined to bring.  There are likely to be a few more of these before 
> the faire itself opens again in the spring of 2011..but this one is upon 
> us, and LOOKS like its on a relatively convenient date.
>
> The last one of these I was at, was attended by a few hundred folks and 
> was ... the dedication of the stone circle. A good party not to miss , and 
> a great opportunity .
>
> Scott
> AKA Arthur The Dented
>
> (actual announcement is below)
> ---------------------------------------------
> SWFF Volunteer Work Day & Gathering
> Type:
> Other - Festival
> Start Time:
> Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 10:00am
> End Time:
> Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 2:00am
> Location:
> Sherwood Forest Faire
> Street:
> 1883 Old Hwy 20
> City/Town:
> McDade, TX
> View Map
> Description
> Though the Faire has concluded for 2010, our community is much alive and 
> yearning to come together...thus, we are announcing the date of our next 
> Gathering within Sherwood.
>
> There is no charge for this event.
>
> When: Saturday, June 12th, 2010 10am onward
> Where: Sherwood Forest Faire grounds
>
> 10am-3pm - Volunteer work day (picking up limbs, removing stumps, leveling 
> pathways. Clans may improve their campsites)
>
> 3pm - Work ends, gathering begins!
>
> 6pm - Dinner. Pot Luck. Bring a covered dish to share.
>
> After dinner - Music, Stage performances
>
> 10pm - Drumming at the Seven Sisters
>
> Campgrounds will be open for campers
>
> Day Trippers park in parking lot by the front gate (off of old highway 20)
>
> What to bring: food to share, lawn chairs, musical instruments, outdoor 
> games, suntan lotion and insect repellent. We will have a limited amount 
> of beer to share so BYOB for when that runs out.
>
> If you would like to perform for us in the evening, please get in touch 
> with our Director of Entertainment, Zane Baker at 
> entertainment at sherwoodforestfaire.com
>
> Bring your family and friends!
>
>
>
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