East Kingdom Twelfth Night and Baronial Investiture
Hosted by Barony of Smoking Rocks - New Bedford, MA
Event date: January 10th, 2026
Event Last Modified: November 10th, 2025
Event details
As winter’s chill gives way to revelry, the Kingdom is also gathering to honor Twelfth Night in the gracious company of Their Royal Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses. Join the laughter and comradery in the warmth of friends and chosen family.
A full day of enjoyment is planned. A hearty dayboard will be offered to sustain all good gentles throughout the day’s festivities. Our cooks of the Iron Wolf Tavern are preparing a generous and flavorful repast sure to please both traveler and courtier alike. The site is discreetly damp. (No modern containers, please). There will be games, youth activities, merchants, and a display of the Arts & Sciences. Join us in fellowship, merriment, and opportunities to share in the joy of our Barony’s newest chapter.
Site Opens: 10 AM
Site Closes: 6 PM
Event Location
New Bedford Masonic Temple
435 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
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The event site is accessible per the East Kingdom Accessibility Porter's Checklist.
Directions:
Do you delight in old houses, especially those grand Sea Captains’ homes that have found new life as Masonic Lodges in historic whaling cities? Of course you do!
Our event site is one such gem, full of character and charm. Please note that it is located in the heart of the city, and as such, parking is primarily on city block metered spaces (no fees on Saturdays). We are currently in negotiations for access to a nearby parking lot to provide additional space. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
The building’s layout has a certain “Fawlty Towers” charm, with narrow staircases and winding corridors. We kindly ask for everyone’s patience and cooperation in keeping foot traffic moving smoothly throughout the day.
An elevator is available and has access to all floors for those who require it; further details can be found in the Site Accessibility Checklist:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gjZUF-OrsGrjFLRuSrDRRBn4EeaoNQVG/view?usp=sharing
New Bedford Masonic Temple
435 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
https://www.google.com/maps/place/455+County+St,+New+Bedford,+MA+02740/@41.634742,-70.9344035,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e4e38d27d74ccf:0xde591bb657484fe!8m2!3d41.634742!4d-70.9318286!16s%2Fg%2F11c21rhvvw?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Registration Fees
Registration:
$25 for Adult Non-Members (SCA Members receive a discount of $10)
Attendees under 18 are Free
If your child is age 12-17 and wants dayboard, we are charging an $8 youth dayboard fee.
Feast:
Please note that the dayboard is limited to 300 reservations. To ensure your place at table, we kindly ask that you pre-register to guarantee your plate.
There is no feast. There are a wide variety of excellent restaurants and craft brew pubs in the area. We will have a local guide available at Troll by QR Code or printed copy.
Make Checks Payable to: SCA - MA INC.- Barony of Smoking Rocks
Contact Information
Event Steward:
Kenneth Howe
213 Central Ave
New Bedford, MA 02745
27194@members.eastkingdom.org
508 345-0174
Send Reservations to:
Kenneth Howe
213 Central Ave
New Bedford, MA 02745
Paypal Link:
https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/563696
Other Contact Information:
On this day we celebrate our New Baron and Baroness the Baronial Arts & Sciences Champion will be hosting a A&S Display. Due to site restrictions, we are unable to allow any food or beverage items in the AS area at this time. Any questions can be directed to Octavia Verita at 262218@members.eastkingdom.org
Merchant Co-Ordinator: Master Yosef Alaric. Email: jonathan@sc2.com