Gyldenholt Anniversary 2025
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Champions
- Armored Combat: Baron Liam mór MacGregor
- Rapier: THLord Ceallach mac Uilliam
- Cut & Thrust: Lord Skraddare Vorst
- Arts & Sciences: Baroness Catherine Rideaux
- Bard of Gyldenholt: Dylyedog Mary Dedwydd verch Gwallter
Competition Winners
- Arts & Sciences Populace Choice: Lady Ovrynka Gaylis
- Youth A&S: Emily
- Best Decorated Pavilion/Pop-up: THLady Michelle filia Osgari
- Best Decorated Fairy Mushroom: Lady Ámóða Kristínsdottir (Crochet mushrooms)
- Best Shakespeare Scene: Sea Beggars (Romeo & Juliet scene)
- Best Shakespearean Insult in Combat: Lord Wilhelm von Schlesien
Event Staff
- Event Stewards: Master Dafydd ap Tomas and Madame Cyrana Chardon d'Argent
From the Event Facebook Page
Know this, fair friends, the Barony of Gyldenholt has something to declare! Our 46th Baronial Anniversary is upon us. We beseech thee, in accordance with the tradition of our land, by invitation of Their Excellencies Baron Brynjólfr Brandsson and Baroness Dyrfinna Drengsdottir, to attend a day of such golden complexion, a day so lovely, so temperate, we shall compare it to none other!
The Bard’s quill calls, whispering in our ears, “By the illuminating light of the longest summer day, I have a secret to reveal...”
And so the matter of consequence, the theme of our endeavors, shall be A Shakespearean Day of Midsummer Mischief and Magic. Be inspired, dear cousins, by solstice visions, bardic brilliance, and faerie’s enchantment. See our sweet recreation in summertide beauty, by flower, by fire, by light!
Their Excellencies will seek Champions of sword and shield, of pen and pot, for Armored, Rapier, Cut & Thrust, Youth, Bardic, and Cookery. References to The Bard’s plays shall please Their Excellencies, so thine costumes and songs in honor of Hamlet, Puck, and others are welcome, and pray, bring forth thine Shrewsberry Cakes, Junkets, and Warden Pies! Additionally, Arts & Sciences entries fitting the theme are encouraged but not required.
An array of delights awaits your participation, including competitions for best themed pop- up, best decorated mushroom for the faerie ring, and best rendition of a Shakespearean scene: limit 1 minute for 1 performer, 2 minutes for 2 performers, and a max of 3 minutes for 3 or more performers. Scenes will be provided on-site or you may prepare your own. Provided will be posters of Shakespearean insults to be used at thine discretion but with special benefit to those on the battlefield when used against an esteemed opponent, they are as follows:
- Scenario: single elimination, 1 insult = 1 extra life bonus
- Insult Bonus: 1 per tournament
After the battle bonus is received, insults may be administered liberally and generously at thine discretion for the remainder of the tournament. I Do Bite My Thumb At Thee Award will be given for the best use of a Shakespearean insult on the glory of the battlefield, the best of all scenarios, when the hurly-burly’s done, when the battle’s lost and won!
The battlefield will also hold a special surprise, they be Shakespearean MacGuffins and thine purpose is to protect them in battle in honor of thine inspiration and consort - they are Pucks Tears, Hamlet’s Father’s Ghost, Othello’s Handkerchief, and non-otherthan...France?
SCHEDULE:
8am – Site Open
10:00am – Opening Court (at Their Majesties' pleasure)
11:30am – Lists Open and Mushroom Drop-off
Children’s Activities Will Be Between Rounds
12pm – Bardic and Shakespearian Performances
1pm-2pm – Artisan Showcase
2pm – 3pm – Combat Finals
4pm – Closing Court
6pm – Site closes
COMBAT SCENARIOS: Armored Combat is standard single elimination, any weapons form. As the theme of the day is “A Shakespearean Day of Midsummer Mischief and Magic,” provided will be posters of Shakespearean insults to be used at thine discretion and the benefit is:
- Scenario: single elimination, 1 insult = 1 extra life bonus
- Insult Bonus: 1 per tournament
After the battle bonus is received, insults may be administered liberally and generously at thine discretion for the remainder of the tournament
Rapier and Cut & Thrust Combat is standard double elimination. As the theme of the day is “A Shakespearean Day of Midsummer Mischief and Magic,” provided will be posters of Shakespearean insults to be used at thine discretion and the benefit is:
- Scenario: single elimination, 1 insult = 1 extra life bonus
- Insult Bonus: 1 per tournament
After the battle bonus is received, insults may be administered liberally and generously at thine discretion for the remainder of the tournament.
Youth Combat is scheduled to begin after the 4th round of Armored Fighting. A Youth Champion will be chosen based on the most honorable and chivalrous combatant.
ACTIVITIES: Pavilion / Pop-up Decoration: Winner of the Decoration Contest will be awarded a prize for the most beautifully decorated midsummer abode.
Create Fairy Mushrooms: Create A Fairy Mushroom Contest, these mushrooms will be collected to form a fairy ring around our Shakespearean “stage” in which actors and bardic can perform. Winner of the Best Fairy Mushroom will be awarded a prize.
Act Out A Shakespeare Scene: Ever wanted to be a Shakespearean actor? We will have 2– 3-minute scenes on site! Grab a friend and come perform in for us! Or prepare in advance and perform your own selection! (Please only 2-3 minutes) The B&Bs favorite scene will win a prize.
Youth: Children are welcome to come out between rounds and defeat our mischievous fae between rounds of combat. (Inflatables, all ages welcome)
Shakespearean Food competition: Create one of the delicious foods of Shakespeare (Nothing from Titus Andronicus please) and win the Best Cookery prize.
ARTS AND SCIENCES: The winner of the A&S competition will be the baronial Arts Champion of the Year and honored by Their Excellencies.
A&S displays will have a 1-hour artisan showcase at 1pm to 2pm. All artisans are asked to participate by coming to the Arts pavilion and stand with their art and discuss. The Arts & Sciences entries do not need to follow the theme of the day. The entries do not require documentation but it is encouraged.
BARDIC COMPETITION: The winner of the Bardic competition will be the baronial Bardic Champion of the Year and honored by Their Excellencies.
The Baron and Baroness will be selecting a Bardic Champion. The bardic pieces do not need to adhere to the theme of the day but are greatly appreciated. Due to allotted time, we ask that the bardic pieces be no more than 3 minutes in length.
MERCHANTS: Merchants are welcome, however, you must provide for your own city license and insurance.
EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration: $25. Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $15. Children 17 and under are guests of the Barony. Cash and checks accepted at the gate. Please make checks payable to “SCA Inc./Barony of Gyldenholt”.
PARKING: Parking is limited, please unload and then park at Pioneer Middle School.
Memories
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Regalia Belt Favors for Cut and Thrust, Bardic, Thrown Weapons, and Arts and Sciences made by Master Dafydd ap Tomas -
Cut and Thrust regalia presented by Maestro Rhydderch Derwen
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