Bardic Madness XXXIII

Name: Bardic Madness XXXIII
Start: 2026-05-29T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-31T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Jack McGowen Farm

Schedule

Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Jack McGowen Farm | Mankato, MN

Please join us for Northshield's premier Bardic Event!
The theme is Anthesteria; historically a 3 day Greek festival honoring Dionysus.
Come, enjoy the beautiful site of Jack McGowan's Farm. Pitch a tent and see the wooded trails on Friday afternoon. Settle down by the fire or near the Saloon.
Event Website: https://sites.google.com/view/bardicmadnessproposal/home
Site opens Noon Friday.
Site closes 3pm Sunday.
Site Fees:
Adult (18 & above) $30
Adult member $20
Food for weekend $15
Camping per tent $10
Youth 17 & under free site and food
Merchants are welcome for no additional merchant cost
No Charge for shade flys or day camp.
Checks payable to: SCA Inc-Shire of Rivenwood Tower
Pre-registration opens April 1st: https://forms.gle/JT4Mq2F99bC4B6T17

Food:
Friday afternoon snacks and evening meal buffet style
Saturday Breakfast and lunch
Saturday Night Feast
There will be a variety of gluten free and vegan options.
However, we can't guarantee there will be no cross contamination
There will be water, coffee, and tea available.
Event stewards: Nell the Innocent , OL, OP (Linda Prahl) [email protected]; THL Peter the Wanderer [email protected]
Camping is basically primitive. There access to water pumps and port-a-potties.
Camping area is flat but there are rough gravel roads on site. Most buildings are wheelchair accessible. There will be wheel chair accessible port-a-potties. Showers are not wheelchair accessible.
Site is damp.
The site has a large, shaded child friendly play area. Children are invited to attend classes unless there are specific restrictions.
Pets are welcome. See group website for rules.