Calafia Anniversary
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Come join the Barony of Calafia at our “New Year’s Harvest” Anniversary event. Our theme this year is inspired by the Navajo season of Gháájí', which translates to “half” and describes the separation of seasons between Summer and Winter. This is not only our New Year with the rise of the first new moon, but also the end of the harvest season. We invite the populace to show off your harvest best and celebrate the beginning of Calafia’s new year with us!
SCHEDULE:
7:30am - Site opens for set up
8am - Gate opens
8:30am - Lysts opens
9am - Opening court (at Their Excellencies leisure)
3:30pm - Closing court (at Their Excellencies leisure)
5pm - Site closes (must be off site)
EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration, $25. Adult Member Discount Event Registration, $15. Youth under 18 are guests of the Barony. Cash and checks accepted at gate. Make checks payable to “SCA Inc./Barony of Calafia”. The county charges a $3 fee per car at the park entrance, cash only.
COMBAT SCENARIOS: There will be competitions for Armored, Rapier, Cut & Thrust, and Youth combat, to select the Baronial Champions for the upcoming year.
We will not have Archery or Thrown Weapons at Anniversary this year - both of those competitions will instead be held during the Calafia Equestrian Championship event in December.
ACTIVITIES: Activities will include a Dirty Dozen competition, the ever-popular “Taste of Calafia” brewers competition, a mini-Archery range, and more! Details will be announced on the FB event page when available.
DIRTY DOZEN LARGESSE COMPETITION: There will be a Dirty Dozen Largesse Competition this year. The winner will be announced at closing court and prizes to be disseminated afterward. Each participant will be able to pick a prize in the order of their ranking. Entrants are advised to create 12 items based on a theme that is suitable for largesse. For example: 12 needle books, 12 hats from different (or the same) period(s), 12 items suitable for a specific time period, 12 children’s toys, etc. Note: items that traditionally are used in pairs should include twelve pairs, so 12 socks are not suitable as it is only 6 pairs.
All entries should be tagged with the item type, artisan’s name and province, and be ready to be given the day of the competition. Items do not need to be documented as this is not an Arts and Sciences competition. Items should not have heraldry on them as they are meant to be presented in other areas.
Judging will be done by the populace in the following manner: Each entrant display will have a cup placed next to it. During the event, anyone may put a provided token into the cup accompanying their choice. Once voting closes, and all votes have been tallied, the entrant with the most tokens in their cup gets the first choice of 3 items from any of the entries as a prize. Each subsequent entrant then chooses from the remaining entries in order, according to the popular vote. Each entry may only be chosen once as a prize. The remaining 11 items from each entry will be given to Their Excellencies for use as largesse.
TASTE OF CALAFIA:
Calafia's Anniversary is Saturday, October 10 and The Calafian Brewers Guild will be holding a "Taste of Calafia" in the same manner as was done at Potrero. All submissions need to be a fermented (Ales, Meads, Ciders, Etc.) or non-alcoholic drink, as this will ensure we meet the rules of the site. (No Cordials or mixed drinks). Minimum size should be at least 22oz or bigger. If you would like to submit a drink for the event please let me or Triona know so we can get an idea of the numbers and styles that will be offered. Please reach out with any questions.
CALAFIA ARCHERY:
Calafia Archery is excited to welcome Order of the Mark Vigilant, Ronan de Bhal, as he hosts a special mini‑archery range booth as part of his wandering vigil. All ages are welcome to stop by and take a few shots on the mini range — no experience needed, just a smile and a willingness to have a bit of fun with our suction‑cup arrows and rubber‑band bows. It’s a perfect chance to share in the joy of archery and celebrate this wonderful moment with Vigilant Ronan.
LUNCH:
Food will be prepared and provided by the Willie family clan and its matriarch. Lunch will feature a modern take on traditional homestyle foods eaten at this seasonal change. Vegetarian options will be offered, water will be available. Please bring your feast gear. $10 suggested donation.
SITE INFORMATION/RESTRICTIONS: This is a damp site. Smoking, including vapes, is prohibited on park grounds. Pets are welcome but must be leashed at all times.
If you are a visiting barony or if your group is planning on bringing a pavilion, please email the event stewards no later than September 27th, so we can make sure you have enough space.
MERCHANTS: Merchants are welcome but must have a CA seller’s permit. Contact the event stewards for information.
EVENT STEWARDS: Noble Ádeezbáá, dxʷdəwʔabš nishłį́ Tł’ízídaalchí’í bashishchiin & THLady Adella Silberfpeil
EVENT EMAIL: [email protected]
DIRECTIONS: From the north, west, and south. Take I-8 East to exit 17B onto CA-67 North. Go for 5.8 miles then keep right onto Mapleview St. Continue on Mapleview St/Lake Jennings Park Rd for 0.6 miles then make a sharp left onto El Monte Rd (by the 7/11). The park is 4 miles down on the right.
SCHEDULE:
7:30am - Site opens for set up
8am - Gate opens
8:30am - Lysts opens
9am - Opening court (at Their Excellencies leisure)
3:30pm - Closing court (at Their Excellencies leisure)
5pm - Site closes (must be off site)
EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration, $25. Adult Member Discount Event Registration, $15. Youth under 18 are guests of the Barony. Cash and checks accepted at gate. Make checks payable to “SCA Inc./Barony of Calafia”. The county charges a $3 fee per car at the park entrance, cash only.
COMBAT SCENARIOS: There will be competitions for Armored, Rapier, Cut & Thrust, and Youth combat, to select the Baronial Champions for the upcoming year.
We will not have Archery or Thrown Weapons at Anniversary this year - both of those competitions will instead be held during the Calafia Equestrian Championship event in December.
ACTIVITIES: Activities will include a Dirty Dozen competition, the ever-popular “Taste of Calafia” brewers competition, a mini-Archery range, and more! Details will be announced on the FB event page when available.
DIRTY DOZEN LARGESSE COMPETITION: There will be a Dirty Dozen Largesse Competition this year. The winner will be announced at closing court and prizes to be disseminated afterward. Each participant will be able to pick a prize in the order of their ranking. Entrants are advised to create 12 items based on a theme that is suitable for largesse. For example: 12 needle books, 12 hats from different (or the same) period(s), 12 items suitable for a specific time period, 12 children’s toys, etc. Note: items that traditionally are used in pairs should include twelve pairs, so 12 socks are not suitable as it is only 6 pairs.
All entries should be tagged with the item type, artisan’s name and province, and be ready to be given the day of the competition. Items do not need to be documented as this is not an Arts and Sciences competition. Items should not have heraldry on them as they are meant to be presented in other areas.
Judging will be done by the populace in the following manner: Each entrant display will have a cup placed next to it. During the event, anyone may put a provided token into the cup accompanying their choice. Once voting closes, and all votes have been tallied, the entrant with the most tokens in their cup gets the first choice of 3 items from any of the entries as a prize. Each subsequent entrant then chooses from the remaining entries in order, according to the popular vote. Each entry may only be chosen once as a prize. The remaining 11 items from each entry will be given to Their Excellencies for use as largesse.
TASTE OF CALAFIA:
Calafia's Anniversary is Saturday, October 10 and The Calafian Brewers Guild will be holding a "Taste of Calafia" in the same manner as was done at Potrero. All submissions need to be a fermented (Ales, Meads, Ciders, Etc.) or non-alcoholic drink, as this will ensure we meet the rules of the site. (No Cordials or mixed drinks). Minimum size should be at least 22oz or bigger. If you would like to submit a drink for the event please let me or Triona know so we can get an idea of the numbers and styles that will be offered. Please reach out with any questions.
CALAFIA ARCHERY:
Calafia Archery is excited to welcome Order of the Mark Vigilant, Ronan de Bhal, as he hosts a special mini‑archery range booth as part of his wandering vigil. All ages are welcome to stop by and take a few shots on the mini range — no experience needed, just a smile and a willingness to have a bit of fun with our suction‑cup arrows and rubber‑band bows. It’s a perfect chance to share in the joy of archery and celebrate this wonderful moment with Vigilant Ronan.
LUNCH:
Food will be prepared and provided by the Willie family clan and its matriarch. Lunch will feature a modern take on traditional homestyle foods eaten at this seasonal change. Vegetarian options will be offered, water will be available. Please bring your feast gear. $10 suggested donation.
SITE INFORMATION/RESTRICTIONS: This is a damp site. Smoking, including vapes, is prohibited on park grounds. Pets are welcome but must be leashed at all times.
If you are a visiting barony or if your group is planning on bringing a pavilion, please email the event stewards no later than September 27th, so we can make sure you have enough space.
MERCHANTS: Merchants are welcome but must have a CA seller’s permit. Contact the event stewards for information.
EVENT STEWARDS: Noble Ádeezbáá, dxʷdəwʔabš nishłį́ Tł’ízídaalchí’í bashishchiin & THLady Adella Silberfpeil
EVENT EMAIL: [email protected]
DIRECTIONS: From the north, west, and south. Take I-8 East to exit 17B onto CA-67 North. Go for 5.8 miles then keep right onto Mapleview St. Continue on Mapleview St/Lake Jennings Park Rd for 0.6 miles then make a sharp left onto El Monte Rd (by the 7/11). The park is 4 miles down on the right.
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El Monte County Park, 15805 El Monte Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040-2601, United States
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