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Whiteshield Tournament and Feast

Saturday March 15th, 2014 to Sunday March 16th, 2014
Tres Pinos, California
Lords & Ladies! You are invited to join the Barony of Darkwood at the 2014 White Shield Tournament. White Shield is the only event in the Kingdom where sitting royalty may fight.
Marshal Arts: There will be Fighting! Heavy fighters and Rapier fighters will be squaring off for a white shield blank and for Darkwood Champion. The Baron and Baroness also encourage cross field challenges. What does this mean you ask? If you are a Heavy fighter but also are trained in Rapier, we would love to have you bring both sets of gear and challenge a Rapier fighter, and vice versa. We will have the Principality Archery Shoot, and Thrown Weapons. If you ever wanted to become a Marshal in Thrown Weapons, NOW is your chance!!! In lieu of Roses, the Baron and Baroness will have Ribbons of Valor. If you see someone who is the epitome of Chivalry, Honor, Valor...ect you will have the opportunity to present said observed Virtues with a Ribbon of Valor. We will be starting our day of fighting off with a “Bar room brawl”. More info to follow.
 
Darkwood Needs your $$$

If you are not staying for the feast, have no fear! We will be having a Soup Kitchen to feed the hungry populace, by donation. All proceeds benefit the Baronial Archery Fund. More information re: types of soup to follow 

There will be a silent auction, bring you wallets, bid large, bid often! Proceeds to benefit the Baronial Archery Fund. (If you have items to donate, please contact the autocrat)

Only service dogs are permitted per the site rules.

Autocrat: Margaret Graham

Event Schedule: 
Lists & Armor inspection at 10:00 a.m. Lists close at 11:00 a.m.
Site Information: 
Start Time: 
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Site Fee: 
$10.00 for adults, children 5-17 $5.00, 5 and under free, Family cap of $40.00. Please be advised there is a $5.00 non member fee.
Feast Fee: 
Shrove Tuesday, throughout Europe. Prepared by Anne FitzRichard Feast tickets $10.00 and going fast!
Directions: 

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Map of Bolado Park
Bolado Park and Surrounding Area

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 Road. 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 Road. Turn right onto Fairview Road. 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 West toward Gilroy. Turn left onto CA-156/ Pacheco Pass Hwy. Turn left onto Fairview Road. Turn left onto Airline Hwy/ CA-25 and follow CA-25 through Tres Pinos and the fairgrounds will be on your right.