Waking of the Salamander III

Hosted by Barony of Bhakail - Media, PA

Event date: April 19th, 2024 - April 21st, 2024

Event Last Modified: April 9th, 2024

Event details

The mighty Bhakaili Salamander began to stir from its winter slumber.  Those charged with the watch heard the murmur of its voice as it began to awaken.  Upon hearing its words, they rushed back to the Barony.  “Mighty Salamander speaks of games, and music, and dancing.  Fire, and food, and foliage.” “What, you say?” asked the Plaid Baron.  “The Salamander, Your Excellency…it awakens!  We heard it speak of games and music, food, and fire!” The Plaid Baron drew his hands through his beard thoughtfully.  “I know what we shall do.  As the plague interfered with our plans at Tavern, we shall grant the mighty Salamander his wish.  At our Waking of the Salamander celebration, we shall hold competitions to crown our Baronial Gaming Champion and our Baronial Bardic Champion.  We shall share food and music together.  We shall sing songs and dance.  We will teach classes for those who wish to learn.  And we shall have fire, much fire!"

Come one and all to celebrate the waking of the Mighty Salamander!  We will host our Baronial Gaming and Bardic Championships and welcome all who wish to compete!  We will have classes, A&S, food, friendship, and more!

Here are the highlights of the Event!

• The campsite opens for campers at 4:00 p.m.  on Friday evening, April 19.  You may enter until approximately 7:40 p.m.
• Troll opens at 8:00 a.m.  on Saturday, April 20
• 9:00 a.m.  – Pottery Class by Shifu Lu An-hua
• 9:00 a.m.  – 1:00 p.m.  – GAMING CHAMPIONSHIP
• 10:00 a.m.  – Basics of Arrow Maintenance and Inspection by Lady Ellyn Grene
• 11:00 a.m.  – Dance Instruction by Duchess Diana Alene Tregirtse
• 11:30 a.m.  - A Primer on Winter Clothing by Lord Aiden Underhill
• 12:00 p.m.  – 1:00 p.m.  – POTLUCK LUNCH
• 1:00 p.m.  – 3:00 p.m.  – BARDIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
• 3:00 p.m.  – 4:15 p.m.  - Foraging with Lady Alexondra
• 4:30 p.m.  – COURT
• Site closes at 7:40 p.m.  Saturday evening for non-campers.
• Campers must depart the site by 3:00 p.m.  on Sunday; no formal events are scheduled.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS https://docs.google.com/document/d/19j_KGFQfyNrSd5X_aVmbp5e8uYaJ7lT2z4St8uP13Lg/edit?usp=drive_link

MUSICIANS!
What would dancing be without live music? What would a Bardic Championship be without live music? What would a campfire be without live music?!  Please, all musicians are welcome to bring their instruments, their music, and their voices to perform with us throughout the day and evenings.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Lady Alesia de Maris of Ravenstar is leading our volunteer efforts for Troll.  Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZR-cE1vQLzKxBBamyB0291ikQaP6U34uHZBHaTjINwc/edit?fbclid=IwAR29582lO8NShx9Nzep0WummrNl3RUm0k-JBZybGrHZi-8OANIC6V_ezD-w_aem_AXNI9GpjnzFEE-nfDo5xzQimhNwR7l1Hhb9TOw697h5DKKmjGuYVjHqMCMmGXt8Bgz058gdytNZ2iQMy--oL3n2C#gid=0

We need volunteers specifically to help get folks from the parking lot to the campsite on the main day of the event.  Carts, hand trucks, dollies, and other modes of transport are welcomed!

We also need pop-ups and wall tents in the event of poor weather or blistering sunshine (let’s root for one over the other).

Dogs are welcome in the park during daytime hours (not overnight) and on leash at all times.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO CAMP TO PARTICIPATE!


Site Opens: 4:00 p.m.  on Friday April 19
Site Closes: 3:00 p.m.  on Sunday April 21

Event Location

Ridley Creek State Park
1023 Sycamore Mills Rd
Media, PA  19063
Google Map

Directions:

Ridley Creek State Park
https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RidleyCreekStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

Unit A, Loop:  Organized Group Tenting #13 (the specific GPS location for Camping Area 13 is GPS Latitude N 39* 56’ 692”, Longitude W 75* 27’ 207”)
The main entrance to Ridley Creek State Park is Sandy Flash Drive South at Gradyville Road.

Registration Fees

Registration:
PayPal Registration - https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/297333

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.

4/14/24 is the final date for PayPal pre-registration.

INDIVIDUALS NOT CAMPING: 
Adult Member $15
Adult Non-Member $25
Youth (7-17) $10
Child (0-6) $0

INDIVIDUALS CAMPING: 
Adult Member $20
Adult Non-Member $30
Youth (7-17) $15
Child (0-6) $0

FAMILY NOT CAMPING: 
Adult Member $15
Adult Non-Member $25
Youth (7-17) $10
Second Youth (7-17) $5. 
Additional youths and any children are free.

FAMILY CAMPING: 
Adult Member $20. 
Adult Non-Member $30
Youth (7-17) $15
Second Youth (7-17) $5. 
Additional youths and any children are free.

Feast:
POT-LUCK LUNCH
Waking of the Salamander will feature a Potluck Dayboard in place of a traditional feast.  We ask each individual (or family) to bring one contribution.  Please label all contributions with ingredients so that those with food sensitivities can select appropriately.

For more information on how to select your dish, and to sign up or view what is already on the contribution list:   
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PlP2UAvqQ_lNhjpGuJXXV6ekBMxMaXztU7_xFc0xoYA/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions or concerns regarding food, please reach out to Margarette la Gantiere at 254471@members.eastkingdom.org.

Make Checks Payable to: SCA - Barony of Bhakail

Contact Information

Event Steward:

Eirik ó Dubgaill
John Toczydlowski, 215-740-3054, 258215@members.eastkingdom.org.

Co-Stewards:
Lady Margarette la Gantière, 254471@members.eastkingdom.org
Gretchen Schroeder
Finnolfr Hrafnsson, 258822@members.eastkingdom.org
Joe Simpson

Send Reservations to:

Beck Copeland
PO Box 338
Springfield, PA 19064