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: March 22nd, 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 is 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.
Notable Activities:
Thrown Weapons (Newcomer friendly)
Archery (Newcomer friendly)
Armored Combat Tournament (Heavy List)
Historical Fencing
Music & Dance (Newcomer friendly)
Arts and Sciences Competition
Arts and Sciences Demonstrations
Classes on a variety of relevant topics
Baronial Court
SCAdian yard sale (Details TBD)
If you have a class, activity, or demonstration you would like to display, please contact the Steward utilizing this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLZn7zUDhTdRRiTsE5XOzOa-r4_n1K75_Sgep6IcfDeTMLWQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102777303548063670950
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 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 to help offset the cost of site rental. Please talk to the Event Stewards if you'd like to make a donation in advance of the event date.
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 is 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
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Given that this is a free event, we will not be taking preregistrations.