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St. Radegund’s Rose Tournament

Hosted by: Shire of Rivenwood Tower

Start Date: 8/22/2024 Thru End Date: 8/25/2024 59
McGowan Farm
20001 Hawkeye Ln (Township Rd 198)
Mankato MN 56001

Planned Activities: Armored Combat , Archery , Bardic Activities , Classes , Rapier Combat

Check out our website for all the details!


Site location note: When searching on Google maps, 20001 Hawkeye Lane is also Township Road 198. The actual road sign is Hawkeye Lane/Shamrock Lane.


Site opens noon Thursday and closes 1PM Sunday.


Site Fees: Includes Breakfast and Lunch Friday and Saturday!

Adult (18 & above) $30

Adult member $20

17 and under are free

$10 per tent


Checks payable to: SCA Inc-Shire of Rivenwood Tower


Event Steward: Mistress Anplica Fiore (Rachel Gray) anplica@gmail.com


Welcome back!

The Shire is excited to see your shining faces after our Sabbatical!  The Shire of Rivenwood Tower eagerly invites you to St. Radegund's Rose Tournament.  

Come, enjoy the beautiful site of Jack McGowan's Farm. Pitch a tent and see the wooded trails on Thursday afternoon. Settle down by the fire or near the Saloon on Thursday night to meet the people you'll be playing with all weekend. 

Friday marks the start of classes and activities. Come on out as soon as you've recovered from Thursday evening and go to one of the many hands-on activities. Friday evening, you'll be invited to join the Shire of Rivenwood Tower for Social time at the Saloon. We are proud of a long tradition of the social arts and we think you'll have fun. 

Saturday will be spectacular in the pageantry of a Rose Tournament. 

  • If you are a former (or current) royal consort who plans to attend and wishes to sponsor a team, please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/QDB36SVQG44FdCL8A

  • If you are a combatant who wishes to participate but doesn't have a sponsor yet, we've got a form so that we can help match you with a sponsor/team! https://forms.gle/NiPVvoi3bydjxQa5A

Sunday morning we will bid you adieu and look forward to the next day we can welcome you in our borders.


Saturday's schedule:


8am - Gate opens

9am - Inspections

10am - Introducing the tournament

Archery & Thrown Weapons portion of the tournament

Rapier and Armored  Combat portion of the tournament

Dance break before finals - lead by Belle

6pm? - Court

After Court - Potluck dinner

After Dinner - Barbat’s Games & Social Time


Site Information

The site recommends no small pets as there are large birds of prey. Pets are welcome but must be leashed. Owners are 100% liable for the actions of their pet while participating in this event and in the designated areas of the event. You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog. Scoop the Poop! Pets are specifically forbidden to enter any martial list, archery range, siege range, equestrian area or any additional public areas that are marked as such.

 

Populace space is available. You may bring shade fly or pavilion for shade.


The site has a large, shaded, child-friendly play area.


Merchants are welcome and there is no fee to merchant.


Camping area is primitive. There are multiple water locations on site.


Showers are available on site. Plan Accordingly. 


Accessibility: The outside area is flat, but there are rough gravel roads on site. Most buildings are handicap accessible. There will be accessible port-a-potties. The showers are not accessible. 



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