[Sca-cooks] Early Feast?

[Elaine Koogler]

ysabeau wrote:

>I'm curious about the concept of starting feast in the late 
>afternoon. When do you have court? 
>
>Our barony hosts Candlemas each year. It is slightly different 
>from most Ansteorran events because it is traditionally a day 
>event instead of a camping event. We usually hold classes and the 
>A&S competition followed by court and feast, then (time 
>permitting) revelry. There is usually only pick-up fighting, if 
>any, at this event. 
>
>In the debate on the EK list, what were the pros and cons? I would 
>think that if it is a traditional camping event in Ansteorra, 
>everyone needs the couple of hours between the end of the day 
>activities and beginning of feast/court to shower, change, etc. 
>However, at a day event that wouldn't be necessary unless there is 
>fighting.
>
>Thanks,
>Ysabeau
>  
>
At this event, Court was held between two of the courses, which worked 
out very well.  I have also seen it done with a court done just before 
the feast, so that would be about mid-afternoon.  There was no conflict 
with events of the day as there was no fighting, etc.  Various 
performers regaled us with song, both vocal and instrumental, and folk 
also indulged in dancing and playing games. 

Kiri