Wars of the Roses XLV

As time marches on and the welcome greens and bright colors of spring spread over our lands, Concordians are moving forward with plans for the Wars of the Roses 2025.  As previously noted, we hope to honor our new Baron and Baroness, John fitz Thomas and Janna von Guggisberg, with a glorious weekend of activities for gentles of all ages, interests, and abilities.  We have tried to craft a schedule that will allow everyone to attend/participate in as great a variety of activities as they wish.  Our goal has been to involve as many people as possible in both planning and conducting this event, to keep each one's burden as manageable as they can handle.  Please contact the Event Steward or the appropriate activity contact with any questions, comments, or concerns, or if you wish to volunteer to help with the event.  We look forward to spending time with many friends, old and new, at the Wars of the Roses, and aim to make it a fun and rewarding experience for everyone!

This year, we are instituting some changes that should help to reinvigorate the experiences of both customers and merchants.  We have tried to broaden the A&S offerings, in both subject matter and style of presentation.  Scheduling of all activities has been reviewed with an eye to minimizing conflicts and enabling everyone to participate to the greatest possible extent.  As always, seating for all activities will be limited, so remember to bring a portable seat with you.

In addition to the traditional martial activities and the usual Baronial competitions, Roses once again will be hosting a brewing schola.  We are facilitating an evening revel Saturday to bring attendees together in a festive atmosphere similar to that of Pennsic's Midnight Madness; hope to provide an opportunity to "swap" or even give away items that are no longer needed, seedlings you wish to share, etc.; and will try to keep our younger attendees busy and entertained.  Check back here and on the event website for further information on specific activities and contacts as it becomes available.

Please note that a memorial celebration of the life of our late colleague Master Toki Redbeard is planned for Sunday evening.  Details forthcoming.

As always, we acknowledge the graciousness of our neighbors in the Shire of Glenn Linn for allowing us to conduct the Wars of the Roses on a site within their lands.

Site Opens: Noon on Friday
Site Closes: Noon on Monday