Whiteshield 40th Anniversary (Darkwood)
Event Steward SCA Name: Þóra Rauðbjarnardóttir
Event Steward contacts: thora@westkingdom.org
Event Name: White Shield Tournament
Event Site Open: Mar 07, 9am
Event Site Close: Mar 07, 10pm
Further Event Information:
Good Gentles All! You are warmly invited to join the Barony of Darkwood at the 2026 White Shield Tournament. Currently, there is planned to be both heavy and rapier tournaments with the victors receiving prizes and the possibility of becoming one of the Baronial Champions of Darkwood. Other activities to be determined. In the evening, there will be a grand feast. More information on menu and ticket sales coming soon!
Site Name: Bolado Park/San Benito County Fairgrounds
Site Address: 9000 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos, CA 95075
Written Directions to Site:
From south of Gilroy: Take the best route to US-101 N to CA-156 E toward San Juan Batista/Hollister. Turn right onto Union Rd. Turn right onto Airline Hwy/CA-25. Follow CA-25 through Tres Pinos and the fairgrounds will be on your right. From the Bay Area: Take US-101 S. Take the CA-25 exit toward Hollister CA-25 merging right going into Hollister. Turn left onto Santa Ana Rd. Turn right onto Fairview Rd. Turn left onto Airline Hwy/CA-25 and follow CA-25 through Tres Pinos and the fairgrounds will be on your right. From I-5: Take CA-33 exit at Santa Nella towards Gilroy. Turn West onto CA-33. Merge onto CA-152 W toward Gilroy. Turn left onto CA-156/Pacheco
Adult “Non-Member” Registration: $30
Adult “Member” Registration: $20
Children/Miner Registration (Age and $): 17 & younger free
Family Cap ($): no
Can I PrePay: PayPal
Total Available Feast Tickets: 60
Feast Tickets Cost: coming soon
Purchase ticket location: Morgana Vecchietti (morgana.vecchietti@gmail.com)
Deadline For Feast Ticket Purchase:
Site Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible, Sidewalks
Terrain Description: Feast site is accessible via ramps; Tournament field is accessible but ground can be uneven and scooters may not be able to access all areas easily.
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