The Saga Continues: Grand Thing XII
The Barony of Stromgard invites you to the twelfth annual Grand Thing! This event focuses on Norse and Irish traditions of the Viking Age, though all cultures and interests are welcome. We offer a something for everyone: • Armored combat—Witness combatants engaging in both one-on-one and war fighting • A grand arts and sciences village—Learn about and participate in everyday living as it might have been 1,000 years ago in Scandinavia, such as metal forging, fabric weaving and other textile arts, shoe making, cooking, and more • Rapier combat—An ancient form of modern day fencing, combatants will test their metal in one-on-one competition as well as a team melee • Archery and thrown weapons—Come and try your hand at throwing knives and axes, watch expert shooters using traditional bows as our ancestors would have done • Equestrian combat and competitions—Witness skilled riders vie to become the next • Games—Visit the gaming area and learn how to play the games of our forefathers and mothers • Merchants—A range of artisans will be on hand offering authentic Viking Age goods and other fun trinkets • The “Grand Thing” will take place Saturday evening after the feast – Based on the period Norse tradition when the community would come together to settle issues of law. All are welcome to come witness the review of previous laws and see a new law accepted. Public is invited to attend on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am until 5 pm, with most activities and demonstrations occurring between 10 am and 5 pm Site opens 10 am for merchants and 12 pm for the populace on Friday and closes at 1 pm on Monday. Site Fees Adults: Full weekend $25.00* Single day $15.00* Children ages 17 and under are FREE! *$5.00 discount for adult SCA members applies to full weekend and single day The StormRider Tournament (equestrian championship) will be held though the format for the tournament has yet to be decided upon. For those interested in competing, please send a private note to Ivon and Hlutwige, Lord and Lady Stromgard (gebarber2001@yahoo.com hlutwige@gmail.com) to let them know of your interest and intent.
Event Steward: Domina Attia Prima (Amanda Greyson mandy.grayson@gmail.com) Event Site: Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, OR 97103