Wars of the Roses XLVI

Hosted by Barony of Concordia of the Snows - Schaghticoke, NY

Event date: May 22nd, 2026 - May 25th, 2026

Event Last Modified: March 15th, 2026

Event details

After the long months of winter weather, some teasing warmer temperatures have reminded us that spring may indeed be on the way.  This leads us to turn to planning the annual celebration of the Wars of the Roses.  Our esteemed Baron and Baroness, John fitz Thomas and Janna von Guggisberg, and all good gentles of Concordia look forward to welcoming participants from throughout the mighty Kingdom of the East and the entire Known World to share a weekend with us!  As it becomes available, more information will be provided here about the many activities we all have been looking forward to over the past year.  Please note that new information, including additional contacts, is added here frequently, so check back periodically if something you were looking for was not available.  Volunteers are needed throughout the event, so please look for the appropriate contact below if you would like to help (or get in touch with the Event Steward).

We all were saddened by the passing of our beloved and esteemed colleague and Fifth Tyger of the East, Mistress Brid nic Shéarlais, in January.  A celebration of her life is being planned at this event.  For further details, please contact Mistress Eikaterine tis Elliniki at 197101@members.eastkingdom.org.

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

Event Website

https://warsofroses.eastkingdom.org

Event Location

Schaghticoke Fair Grounds
69 Stillwater Bridge Rd.
Schaghticoke, NY  12154
Google Map

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

Directions:

From the South
Take Thruway, Exit 23 to 787 to Troy-Bennington Exit to Hoosick Street Bridge, second red light to
Route 40 to Fairgrounds.
From the West
Take Thruway, Exit 24, I90, 787 to Troy-Bennington Exit to Hoosick Street Bridge, second red light to
Route 40 to Fairgrounds.
From the East
Take Route 67.
From the North
Route 87, Exit 12, 67E.  Schoharie - I-88, Exit 24, I90, 787, Exit Troy-Bennington, Route 40 to Fair.
From Pittsfield - Take Route 66 to Troy

Registration Fees

Registration:
Member Weekend:  $50.
Member Day:  $35.
Nonmember Weekend:  $60.
Nonmember Day:  $45.
Under 18:  No charge.

We have space for campers and camping trailers with both gray water/electric hookups or just electric.  There is an additional $75.00 fee for each camping vehicle hooked up, which we pass along to the site.

Cash (in-person) and checks (via mail or in-person) in US funds will be accepted by the reservations clerk and at the event.  Payment may be made in advance using PayPal:  https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/347693?lang=en
A PayPal invoice will be generated within 24 to 48 hours of the online pre-registration survey being submitted.  Online pre-registration is not complete until the PayPal invoice is paid.  While the survey does ask for membership information for invoicing purposes, you will still need to provide proof of membership at the event.

Feast:
No feast.

Make Checks Payable to: SCA NY, Inc.  -- Barony of Concordia of the Snows

Contact Information

Event Steward:

THL Richard de Troyes (Richard Nicholson)
478 Morris Street
Albany NY 12208
(518) 898-8503
193323@members.eastkingdom.org

Send Reservations to:

Baroness Ruth Baraskaya (Ruth Burkowsky)
119 Pinehurst Ave.
Albany NY 12203
3626@members.eastkingdom.org

If you are mailing a reservation request, please take postal delivery time into consideration; we suggest allowing 10 days under current conditions.

Other Contact Information:

Names and email addresses for the contacts for various aspects of the event will be added here as staff is confirmed.
Anyone who wishes to assist with the event is encouraged to volunteer as soon as possible.  The more "hands" are available to help, the lighter the burden will be made for everyone involved.

Martial activities coordinator:  Roy de Basillon 243875@members.eastkingdom.org
--Archery:  Gwydion ap Griff dinocarl@aol.com
--Fencing:  Brigid nyn Thomas O'Neill 253516@members.eastkingdom.org
--Heavy weapons: 
--Thrown weapons:  Irene von Lassan

Gate coordinator:  Marjorie Parmentar 215667@members.eastkingdom.org
****Volunteers are needed to help at Gate.****

Merchant coordinator:  Elena the Blue 245249@members.eastkingdom.org
** Note:  As usual, no additional fee for merchants.**

Roses University/A&S activities coordinator:  Thais the Weaver MOAS@concordia.eastkingdom.org
Link for the A&S class/activity submission form:
** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjLLItwsJcwPvFZXY4kzYvEkmmyLW5Oa11tPxHZqehSQnYfQ/viewform **

--Brewing Schola coordinator:  Carrick MacSeáin 240199@members.eastkingdom.org

Bardic activities coordinator: 

Baronial Champions Competitions
--A&S:  Baroness Aislinn Chiabach 78046@members.eastkingdom.org
--Archery:  Douglas Douglas 238393@members.eastkingdom.org
--Fencing: 
--Heavy weapons: 

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