The Inn of the White Cat

Hosted by Shire of Owlsherst - Mechanicsburg, PA

Event date: October 24th, 2026

Event Last Modified: March 21st, 2026

Event details

“Sing for the White Cat, sing for the hall, that's all that we ask of you here!”

Come one, come all, to The Inn of the White Cat, a jolly tavern event hosted by the Shire of Owlsherst!  The Inn is haunted by the ghost of a white cat who howls unless she is appeased by music or entertainment!  Thus the entire time the Inn is open, tavern-goers are encouraged to sing, make music, or perform stories and poems, to prevent her dreadful, bloodcurdling yowls. 

The Shire of Owlsherst promises an entertaining day in the tavern, with music and entertainment, dice and card games, an indoor axe-throwing competition (special axes provided), a rapier tourney (outside), hearty and simple tavern-style food served all day, and all the fun and camaraderie you could ask for! 

NEW THIS YEAR:  RAPIER COMBAT!  Bring your swords and daggers for an outdoor tourney designed by our Rapier Marshals.  NOTE:  rapier activities will run EARLY in the event, and conclude at 1pm, so that fencers can then join in partaking of beverages in the tavern, and tell stories of their glorious prowess!

Brewers and makers of potables are invited to bring tasty beverages to try, and attendees are welcome to bring their own beer or wine (follow PA liquor laws and drink responsibly).  Contact the Event Steward to participate in the Potables Tasting Barre.  We are seeking brewers to provide a sample of their beverages as well as to sign up to work a shift at the Potables Tasting Barre.

Musicians and performers!  Contact the Event Steward, Linette de Gallardon (info below) to get on the schedule for a full set of music, or just plan to perform spontaneously when the White Cat howls!

Please note:  the tavern atmosphere will mean the hall will be lit by artificial candlelight.  While the event will provide some illumination for each table, it is strongly suggested that you please bring your own **electric** candles to add to the lighting!

More details TBA.

Site Opens: 10:00 am
Site Closes: 6:30 pm

Event Location

Lower Allen Community Park Barn
4093-4091 Lower Allen Township Community Park
Mechanicsburg, PA  17055
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Registration Fees

Registration:
Fees (all food included): 
Adult Non-Member:  $30
Adult Member:  $20
11-17 y/o:  $16
6-10 y/o:  $12

Reservation deadline:  October 16, 2026

**PayPal information will be posted here soon.**

Feast:
All food is included in the site fee.  This event will feature a “rolling day-board” series of courses that will be available at various times during the day.

Make Checks Payable to: SCA -PA, Inc.  Shire of Owlsherst

Contact Information

Event Steward:

Maîtresse Linette de Gallardon
Elizabeth H.  Wood
(717) 542-5938
moas@owlsherst.eastkingdom.org

Send Reservations to:

Jacques de Villiers Saint Oryen (mka:  John Shontz)
1753 Mount Gretna Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022

exchequer@owlsherst.eastkingdom.org

Other Contact Information:

Brewers
Musicians
Contact:  Maîtresse Linette de Gallardon
Elizabeth H.  Wood
(717) 542-5938
moas@owlsherst.eastkingdom.org