East Kingdom Arts & Sciences Competition

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Hosted by Shire of Quintavia - Worcester, MA

Event date: March 2nd, 2024

Event Last Modified: March 1st, 2024

Event details

Come one and all to the seven verdant hills of the Shire of Quintavia and test your skills against the finest artisans in the East!

Pre-registration is not required to attend the event.  Registration for the competition is now closed.  Please see the note below about the limited number of Dayboard spaces available on the day. 

In a separate hall a Dayboard will be served with space for fellowship.  A menu is below.

Please be aware the site is DRY.  No alcohol is permitted to be on site.

Schedule for the Day: 

Competitor Check-in:  9:30am
General Populace May Gate In:  10am
Artisan/Judges Meeting:  10:15am
Morning Court:  10:30am
Dayboard Opens:  11:45am
Stuffie Throw for our Youth and Youth-at-Heart:  2:30pm (3rd Floor)
Finalists Announced:  3pm
Evening Court:  4:30pm

COMPETITION DETAILS: 

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This year, we will return to the in-person format used prior to the pandemic.  However, there will be a remote/virtual option for those who are not able to attend the event due to health or other accessibility reasons. 

Advance registration is required to participate in this year’s competition and display.  Registration will open on December 1, 2023. 

As you plan your projects, please note the following deadlines:

* Research paper and online entry submission deadline:  February 3, 2024
* Competition and judging registration deadline:  February 10, 2024
* Documentation submission deadline:  February 17, 2024
* Display registration deadline:  February 24, 2024

The MoAS office will be offering classes and consultations to help artisans prepare.  Please be on the lookout for more details in the coming weeks. 

More details about the competition are available on our website:  https://moas.eastkingdom.org/displays-competitions__trashed/crowns-as-champions/

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact the Kingdom A&S Minister, Amalie.

Traduction française:

Cette année, nous reviendrons au format d’avant la pandémie, soit en présentiel.  Cependant , il y aura une version virtuelle pour ceux qui ne peuvent assister à l’événement pour des raisons de santé ou d’autres raisons d’accessibilité. 

Pour l’édition 2024, l’inscription préalable est requise pour participer au Championnat et aussi pour la démonstration.  Les inscriptions débuterons le 1er décembre 2023.

Lorsque vous planifiez vos projets, veuillez noter les dates de soumission suivantes:

* Date limite pour soumettre vos documents du travail de recherche et virtuelle documents:  3 février 2024
* Date limite pour s’inscrire au Championnat et au jugement:  10 février
* Date limite pour soumettre votre documentation:  17 février
* Date limite d’inscription pour participer à la démonstration:  24 février

Le bureau du MOAS proposera des cours et des consultations pour aider les artisans à se préparer.  Plus de détails dans les semaines à venir.  Restez à l’affût.

Plus de détails sur le Championnat sont disponible sur notre site Webé:  https://moas.eastkingdom.org/displays-competitions__trashed/crowns-as-champions/

Si vous avez des questions ou des préoccupations, n’hésitez pas à contacter la Ministre du Royaume, Amalie.

Site Details: 

* Again, please be aware the site is DRY.  No alcohol is permitted to be on site.

* We will be reserving the first few rows in the Sanctuary for those with accessibility needs

* We will not have changing areas available due to space constraints, please be aware.  Personal items beyond competition materials can be put in the Sanctuary for safekeeping

* Service Animals only

Local Guide and Resources including hotels, restaurants, and local sights:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NyzpY74CEa_A_SyKd4gSkVyygPnFmOSoltDMDi9aPbo/edit?usp=sharing

Site Opens: 10am
Site Closes: 7:00pm

Event Location

First Baptist Church Worcester
111 Park Ave
Worcester, MA  01609
Google Map

The event site is accessible per the East Kingdom Accessibility Porter's Checklist.

Directions:

Use the GPS program of your choice to navigate to:  111 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609

Registration Fees

Registration:
Adult non-member:  $25
Adult with Member Discount:  $20
Youths (under 18):  free

Attendees are able to pay at the door the day of the event. 

Dayboard (ages 10 and up):  $10

Please be aware there will be a limited additional 25 spaces to be sold at the door.  Please plan accordingly.  There are multiple restaurants and grocery stores in the area for those not able to partake in Dayboard. 

PayPal:  https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/465872 (pre-registration is now CLOSED)

A PayPal invoice will be generated within 24 hours of the online preregistration information being submitted.  Online preregistration is not complete until the PayPal invoice has been paid.

Mailed and PayPay Registration deadline is February 20, 2024

Feast:
There will be a Dayboard available prepared by Octavia Valeria, but no feast.

Those who did not pre-register for Dayboard, there will be a limited additional 25 spaces to be sold at the door.  Please plan accordingly.  There are multiple restaurants and grocery stores in the area for those not able to partake in Dayboard. 


Smoked Salmon Toast Squares- Rye toast with smoked salmon and caper mustard
Cucumber Dill Squares- Dill creme with cucumber on bread
Turkey Slider- Smoked Turkey with apple brussel sprout slaw
Puffs of Asparagus- Asparagus roasted with balsamic glass and parmesan cheese topped with Puff Pastry
Stuffed Dates- Chestnut stuffed dates wrapped in Prosciutto
Caprese Sticks- Tomato and mozzarella with basil
Cheese Filled Figs- Blue Cheese-stuffed Figs
Fruit Skewers- Mixed fruit skewers marinated with mint and honey
Rose Petit Fours- Rose cakes with white chocolate ganache and raspberry jam GF
Brownies- Brownie squares with dark chocolate fudge GF

Make Checks Payable to: Shire of Quintavia - SCA Inc

Contact Information

Event Steward:

Fortune St Keyne
(Elizabeth Bourgault)
190140@members.eastkingdom.org

Competition questions should be directed to the current Champions and the office of the Minister of Arts & Sciences

Send Reservations to:

Pre-registration is now closed

Other Contact Information:

Competition questions should be directed to the current Champions and the office of the Minister of Arts & Sciences

We will not have space for merchants, unfortunately.