Otter's Welcome - Newcomers Event and Baronial Heavy / A&S Champions
Hosted by Barony of Carolingia - Walpole, MA
Event date: June 6th, 2026
Event Last Modified: June 3rd, 2026
Event details
This year, Otter’s Welcome also marks our return to an old favorite site: The Boylston Schul-Verein (German Club) in Walpole MA, the site of many wonderful past events. They, and their bar stocked with wonderful German beers, is ready to welcome us on Saturday, June 6th from 10am to 6pm. The event will take place rain or shine. There is a large covered pavilion that we will use in case of inclement weather. If you have any questions about the event, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Event Stewards (below).
Unfortunately, we cannot provide food at the event given town restrictions, but you are welcome and encouraged to bring your own picnic lunches. There is a cash bar provided by the site. No outside alcohol or soft drinks are permitted.
Want to come but don't have any medieval-passing clothing to wear? No worries! We have free loaner gear available for adults and children in a wide range of sizes and styles.
Calligraphy & Illumination Table - All Day
Illumination Workshop - 12:00-1:30
Commedia Dell'Arte Play - 1:30-3:00
Kilt Wrapping Demo - 11:30-12:00 & Ad-Hoc
Thrown Weapons - 10:00-2:30; 4:00-5:30
A&S Champs - 1:30-2:30
Blacksmithing - All Day
Cooking Demo - All Day
Weaving - All Day
Archery - 10:00-12:30; 4:00-5:30
Court - 3:00-4:00
Dance - 4:00-5:30
Fencing - 10-2:30; 4-5:30
Foresters' - All day
Gold Key - 10:00-1:30
Heavy Champs - 11:00-1:30
Heavy Pick ups - Following Champs - 2:30
Heraldry Class - 11:30-12:00
Heraldry Table - All Day
Merchants - All Day
Yard Sale - 10:00-2:30
SCA 101 - 10:30-11:00
Garb 101 - 11:00-11:30
Storytellers - 4:00-5:30
Please see the Event Website for a visual/pictographic schedule.
Note that this event is named in memory of Mistress Rose Otter, a long-time member of the Barony who was very welcoming to new people.
Site Opens: 10am
Site Closes: 6pm
Event Website
Event Location
Boylston Schul-Verein (German Club)
8 County Street
Walpole, MA 02081
Google Map
The event site is accessible per the East Kingdom Accessibility Porter's Checklist.
Directions:
Take your best route to I95 in Massachusetts.
Take the exit for Rt. 109 toward Westwood.
Follow that road for approximately 4 miles. The Club will be on your left, immediately after a greenhouse.
Registration Fees
Registration:
In support of the newcomer focus of the event, no gate fees will be collected. However donations are welcome both at the gate and through PayPal to help offset the cost of site rental.
A PayPal invoice for donations will be generated within 24 to 48 hours of the online pre-registration survey being submitted.
May 31, 2026 is the final date for PayPal donation and pre-registration. Advance registration is not required for donations and attendance.
This survey does ask for membership information but you will still need to provide proof of membership at the event.
https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/148859
Feast:
Unfortunately, we cannot provide food at the event given town restrictions, but you are welcome and encouraged to bring your own picnic lunches. There is a cash bar provided by the site. No outside alcohol or soft drinks are permitted.
The event is just a few minutes from downtown Westwood, where there are a number of restaurants.
Make Checks Payable to: Free event. No payment required.
Contact Information
Event Steward:
John LeBrun
Lord Thorfinn of Thescorre, Steward
303295@members.eastkingdom.org
John Voloudakis
Master Valerian of Somerset, Deputy Steward
58579@members.eastkingdom.org
Send Reservations to:
Given that this is a free event, we will not be taking preregistrations.