Waking of the Salamander V
Hosted by Barony of Bhakail - Fort Washington, PA
Event date: May 15th, 2026 - May 17th, 2026
Event Last Modified: March 3rd, 2026
Event details
If you are unfamiliar with SCA camping, this is a good event to get you started. If you don't wish to camp, you are welcome to attend for Saturday as a daytrip. Regardless of how you attend, you are encouraged to bring an item for the potluck (signup linked further below) and any knowledge that you would like to share.
In previous years we have booked the Ridley Creek State Park's group campsites, but this year we're trying out a new location at Fort Washington State Park. While the environment will be a little different, the format is planned to be much the same as last year: a popup village of artisans, so that practitioners of various arts & sciences may congregate and share their knowledge in a casual setting. If you are interested in hosting an artisan tent and/or teaching, please use the form linked further below.
Additionally, we will host the Barony of Bhakail's Bardic Championship:
We call upon the bards of this land to come forth from the cold and warm our tavern with story and song! This year we will select our new Baronial Bardic Champion. Performers of all kinds are invited to share their favorite bardic arts – music, dancing, storytelling, or some other performing art!
The contest will have two rounds. For the first round, please prepare a piece inspired by some element of the Bhakail coat of arms – whether it be our dancing salamander, its burning flame, our beautiful trees, or the elegant quills. The second round will be bard’s choice. Pieces should be either period or SCA appropriate, and no documentation is required. Please keep performances to 5 minutes or less; if there are five or more contestants, contestants may be eliminated between rounds.
Potluck Signup:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yeFUGJgD_Txo84qsBDqEQxmYNsvS5p-GbkgV95ar5Fo/edit?usp=sharing
Gate Volunteer Signup:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-YVCnNrZEDdb4CJXjqalEfslQruqhojtImt3Xshj_oqo26g/viewform?usp=dialog
Artisan/Teacher Signup:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi_Rg8cOa6Im1tWeb2vLYaEPa2pSP8BnYuD1pPIBzU5gZzmw/viewform?usp=dialog
Site Opens: 4pm Friday for campers, 9am Saturday for those who want to daytrip
Site Closes: 8pm on Friday and Saturday for those not camping, 11am Sunday for campers
Event Location
Fort Washington State Park
500 S Bethlehem Pike
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Google Map
Directions:
Group Campsite D, GPS Coordinates: 40.120141, -75.227512
If using Google Maps: 420 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034
This section of Fort Washington State Park may be described as Fort Washington State Park - Center. It is accessible via Militia Hill Road if coming from East of the park or Joshua Road if coming from West of the park. Turn onto State Park Road (St Park Rd) and follow signs to the Hawk Observation Deck; the turnoff for the Group Camping road will be right there, and Campsite D is the first campsite on the left.
The road into the campsites is paved and the campsite is right along the road, so there is no need to hike in your gear. Attendees may pull up for drop off and then park after. There is parking further down the road by Campsites A and B, or you may park at the lot by the Hawk Observation Deck and Restroom.
If you plan to take public transportation, Fort Washington is a stop along SEPTA's Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail Line and there are combinations of bus routes that will get you close, but you will likely still need a ride to get into the park. Please use the Barony's email distribution list, Discord Server, or Facebook Group to coordinate ridesharing or pickup.
Registration Fees
Registration:
REGISTRATION LINK: https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/557133?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 has been paid.
May 10, 2026, is the final date for PayPal pre-registration.
This survey does ask for membership information but you will still need to provide proof of membership at the event.
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:
There will be no feast for this event, but there will be a light dayboard and potluck.
To signup for the potluck: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yeFUGJgD_Txo84qsBDqEQxmYNsvS5p-GbkgV95ar5Fo/edit?usp=sharing
Make Checks Payable to: SCA PA Inc. - Barony of Bhakail
Contact Information
Event Steward:
Eyfura in trausta, 302147@members.eastkingdom.org
Send Reservations to:
Nadine Gruhn
6 Swarthmore Pl
Swarthmore PA, 19081
Other Contact Information:
Reservations Clerk: Ellyn Grene (mka Nadine Gruhn), 212045@members.eastkingdom.org