The Barony of Fenix will be hosting their May Day celebration on June 1, 2024
NOTE: Do NOT park on the grass. Park in the parking lot or gravel only. We will have parking staff to help with parking spots.
Event Fees
Adult Non-members – $25
Adult Members – $15
Children (7-17) – $5
Children (0-6) – Free
Family cap – $40
Staff
Event Stewards: Lynne Fairchild ([email protected]) and Reinhold von Glier
Deputy Event Steward: Wilhelm von Glier ([email protected])
Gate/Troll:
Web Mistress: Roisin de Burgh ([email protected])
Merchant Coordinator: Ulrich Michel Schmidt and Isibél inghean Alaxandair ([email protected])
Armored Combat Marshal in Charge: Hengist Hawardessune ([email protected])
Rapier Marshal in Charge: Gabriel de Burgh ([email protected])
Archery Marshal in Charge: Deor Leodegar
Thrown Weapons Marshal in Charge: Eirik the Elder
Youth Armored Marshal in Charge: CuMhara O’Holyhead (Kope)
Lunch Tavern: Gareth de Burgh
Parking: Caveron O’Dell
Royal Lunch: Avelyn Grene
Royal Liaison: Hypathia of Inish mor
TENTATIVE Schedule (subject to change)
9am – Gate Opens
9am – A&S display and populace bean count opens
9:30am – Rapier inspections and authorization
10 am – Thrown Weapons List opens
10:30am (or at TRM’s pleasure) – Morning Court
11am – Rapier Novice Tourney and C&T
11am – Archery Open Shoot opens
11am – Armored Combat authorizations and inspections
11:30am – Holmgang tournament
12pm – Lunch Tavern opens
1pm – Youth Combat
1:30pm – Rapier melee drills
2pm – Lunch Tavern closes
2pm – A&S class
3pm – A&S class – 16th c. Handknitting, an Overview taught by Camilla de la Reynarde
3pm – Youth Combat ends
4pm – Archery closes
4 pm – Thrown Weapons closes
4pm –A&S display and populace bean count ends
5pm (or at TRM’s pleasure) – Evening Court
9pm – Site closes
Activities
Martial: Armored, Rapier, Archery, Thrown Weapons, Youth Armored
A&S Competition, A&S Classes
Royal Court
Baronial Court
*to be updated as confirmed*
Food (Lunch)
Meat pies with pork, leeks, and potatoes, with a soup of vegetable broth and barley for dipping.
Vegetarian option with chickpeas available
Gluten free option available.
Side options of banana or orange
Drink option of bottle water or soda
Ingredients:
Meat pie: Pork, Leeks, Red Potatoes, Garlic, Butter, Flour, (Spices to be added soon)
Soup: Pearl Barley, Vegetable broth
Gluten Free: Pork, Leeks, Red Potatoes, Garlic, Butter, Gluten-free flour
Vegetarian: Chickpeas, Leeks, Red Potatoes, Garlic, Butter, Flour
Merchants
Schmidty’s Schtuff – Handcrafted Leather goods, crocheted novelties, and more
Midnights Art – Jewelry, dream catchers, unraveling chaos and more
Silent Cat
Mostly Middle Eastern
Nearby Hotels
(1) Holiday Inn, 7905 Freedom Way, Florence KY (859) 980-1700
(2) SureStay by Best Western, 8075 Steilen Dr, Florence KY (859) 817-9180
(3) Red Roof Inn, 11165 Frontage Rd, Walton, KY (859) 485-4123
(4) Hampton Inn, 12929 Frogtown Connector Rd, Walton, KY (859) 485-0365
(5) Holiday Inn Express, 12928 Frogtown Connector Rd, Walton, KY (859) 493-0900
(6) Best Western, 7821 Commerce Dr, Florence, KY (859) 525-0090
FAQ
Q: Are pets allowed on site? No pets. allowed. Service animals are permitted.
Q: Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes, but the area that will hold the day camps and martial lists may be harder to access with mobility devices and require extra assistance due to it being downhill from the pathway. The main building and roadways are paved and accessible.
Q: Is alcohol allowed? No. The site is dry
Q: Will there be a lunch tavern, or feast? There will be a lunch tavern
Q: Can I park on the grass to drop off my stuff and then move to parking? No. Please do not park on the grass. Park in the designated parking areas only
Disclaimers and Notices
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