Beaconsgate Boar Hunt 2026 (Province of The Mists)
Event Steward SCA Name: Nathaniel of the Mists
Event Steward contacts: nat.lewis@gmail.com
Event Name: Beaconsgate Boar Hunt
Event Site Open: Dec 12, 9am
Event Site Close: Dec 12, 9pm
Further Event Information:
Event Website: https://mistsprovince.westkingdom.org/beaconsgate-boar-hunt-2026/ Time: 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Feast Ticketing: $25.00
This year, Boar Hunt will be inspired by German Criskindtmarkt! The pre-Christian roots for these festive markets were the winter markets in the 1300’s where people stocked up for the cold season. They sold food, clothing, tools, and basic supplies needed to survive winter. In the late Middle Ages (into the 1400s–1500s,) they aligned with the Advent season and so people started buying toys, baked goods and decorations. In the 16th century, they became known as “Christkindlmarkt” or “Christ Child market.” Since these markets have such a wide historical window, we invite attendees to play in all four centuries! Perhaps we will have both Saint Nicholas and Krampus sightings!
Boar Hunt is a ‘fighting event’ …mostly. There is a feast in the afternoon/evening for all in attendance. The heavy armored combatants select one of their number to serve as a ‘boar’ and the rapier combatants select a ‘stag.’ Both the boar and stag are let loose around Camp Herms while the ‘hunters’ try to dispatch it. Additionally, non-combatant attendees can serve as ‘dogs’ on the hunt! While dogs don’t fight or talk, they help locate the boar and stag for the hunters with pointing and barking. Is it silly? Maybe. Is it fun? Well, the hunt has been going on for 20+ years, so ‘yes!’
Event Steward / Autocrat: Nathaniel of the Mists, nat.lewis@gmail.com
Co-Event Steward / Co-Autocrat: Lia le Citolur, lia.le.citolur@westkingdom.org
Feast Stewards: Zhigmun’ Czypsser, Zippy@westkingdom.org
Exchequer / Ticket sales: Lia le Citolur, lia.le.citolur@westkingdom.org
Silent Auction: Ansa the Lawless, (Discord @Ansa the Lawless) & Nisaa Karahisari, nisaa@westkingdom.org
Site Name: Camp Herms
Site Address: 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Written Directions to Site:
From Highway I-80:
Take McBryde ave exit and turn left
Take a right on Arlington
Take a left onto Thors Bay Rd
Right at first cross street onto James Pl and enter Camp Hermes
Donation only Event?: yes
Total Available Feast Tickets: 70
Feast Tickets Cost: $25
Purchase ticket location: To Be Announced
Deadline For Feast Ticket Purchase: To be Determined
Site Accessibility: Cell Phone Reception
Terrain Description:
Bodies of Water on/near Site:
Insects or wild animals to be aware of on/ near site:
Amenities on Site: Stone Privies, Modern Lighting: Such as Street/ Walkway lights
Feast will be held in the Scout Lodge. Includes two bathrooms and tables and chairs
Additional Comments: Web Link Facebook link