Festival of the Rose

Name: Festival of the Rose
Start: 2025-02-01T09:00:00-08:00
Location: Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center

Schedule

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-08:00

Location

Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center | Ridgecrest, CA

Greetings Unto the Kingdom of Caid! The Barony of Naevehjem invites you to join us February 1 to celebrate HRM Brocc of Alderden and witness the selection of his Arts and Sciences Champion. To set the tone and whet our creativity and imagination on his special day, HRM has chosen a merry theme: ”Having Fun With Your Art.”
SCHEDULE:
9am - Site opens
10am - Opening court, or at Their Majesties’ pleasure.
12pm - Bardic Performances begin
4pm - Closing court
5pm - Site closes

EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration $30, Adult Member Discount Event Registration $20, Youth aged 17 and under are guests of the Barony. Acceptable payment form: CASH, CHECK or PLASTIC. Please make checks payable to SCA, Inc/Barony of Naevehjem. There are no refunds. We will gratefully accept donations at the gate to offset the cost of Non-Member Surcharges for gentles who may be attending their first event.
ACTIVITIES:
Novices: To encourage novices in any art form or science to dive in, we ask you to bring your project & will have a table for novice endeavors. (No need to pre-register in novice category.)
A&S Competition/Displays: There will be an A&S competition with displays for those wishing to become His Majesty’s A&S Champion. Artisans are encouraged to provide A&S demonstrations throughout the day. Those who do not wish to compete are still encouraged to display their art! Please note, no kitchen is available. Please submit this sign-up form if you would like to display or demo your A&S works:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F0tRyF5vCc0lWy4ExkC0p0hY-FQMP7oj3xcvUyL0_A4/edit?ts=67770736
Bardic Performance: Have a tale to tell, a song to play or sing, or poetry in your soul? Share it with the Kingdom! Please submit this signup form for Bardic Performances:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BfVr73WY7P2a2pgMAZ0kKny96FmrZTRw3aM7SreUUcA/edit?ts=67770f33
Share your Skills: With ample indoor space at our disposal, we are pleased to give Caid’s populace room to teach, learn and engage in every art & science the SCA has to offer! Interested in TEACHING a class? Please complete the electronic TEACH Form. Include a brief description of your topic and please state any special needs or accommodation; our stewards will seek to provide for you. Please note, no kitchen is available. Please submit this sign-up form to teach a class:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ODFRxOw0Tyyyv2PMDMmc4-fV0FRtCYtCJrDAeVF3M-8/edit?ts=67770f2a
LUNCH: A donation lunch of bread and delectable soups prepared by Naevehjem’s own Baron Liam and House de Steele. Gluten-free and vegan options available.
SITE INFORMATION/RESTRICTIONS: This is a discretely damp site. No smoking or vaping inside, observe all signs outside.
EVENT STEWARDS: Caitlin of Naevehjem and Meadhbh an Fheadha
EVENT EMAIL: [email protected]
DIRECTIONS: From CA Hwy 14 North: take the right exit onto CA 178 West/Inyokern Rd. take a right onto CA 395 Business/China Lake Blvd., take a left onto Ridgecrest Blvd., then take a right onto Richmond Rd. Site will be to the left; 520 S. Richmond Rd.
From US Route 395 North: take the right exit onto US 395 Business/China Lake Blvd., take a right onto Bowman Rd., then take a left onto Richmond Rd. Site will be to the right; 520 S. Richmond Rd.