The Schedule for Summer Coronation (May 19 – 22) has been posted! As always, subject to modification and final approval by Their Majesties. Event Stewards :HL Pol the Blackfist and Maggie the MagpieEmails: wayne.e.stark@gmail.com, Melanierdouglas@yahoo.ca Avacal Link
PARADE OF WONDERS 2023 – FINAL UPDATE
One last sleep before the Parade! We have permission by the Parade Organizers (Allison Moore) to bring our Rattan and Shields (still no live steel, blunted steel, or steel, or other weapons) We are in the FANTASY section of the Parade so keep an eye out for a banner or two. Have a great time!…
What Happened at TUA Court this Week?
Citizens of Montengarde and our beloved Ayresgarde were called into Their Majesties Court this weekend Outcomes from the Championship Tourneys Lady Tova Asketill is the new Avacal Champion of Arts & Science Her Ladyship Li Xia is the Iron Quill, runner up Lord Aran Adamas is the new Avacal Champion of Bardic Lady Thisbe Elysande…
Parade of Wonders 2023 – Update #2
See Update #1 for additional information as well as the primary PoW website Pre-registration is not required Weapons Policy This is copied from the policy for the grounds so let’s consider the Parade as part of that and avoid potential problems until we hear different from the organizers on things like shields and bows (italics…
Parade of Wonders 2023 – Update #1
We (as The Society for Creative Anachronism – Montengarde) have successfully registered with the PARADE OF WONDERS! They will be contacting us the week of the parade with more details about the day and continue to update us as more information is available. General Parade Information Guide: Where to go and when: Please arrive at…
April Fool Tavern 2023
Tuesday, April 14th – Doors open at 7:00pm local time! Come shake off the winter doldrums and come join us for Montengarde Tavern (the first of many)! Donations will be accepted at the door to help cover hall costs. There will be beverages available for purchase. Bring your dancing shoes, as Thorvald will be hosting…
New Beginnings – August Tavern
Warmest Greetings Montengarde! Countess Karina and Lady Lorette cordially invite you all to the August Tavern where we will be pleased to celebrate with “New Beginnings” for their Excellences His Lordship Peter von Setzingen and Her Ladyship Brangwayn Hesson The Everpresent and their upcoming little schnitzel to be!!! That’s right Montengarde, we are inviting you…
Kensington Avenue Fantasy Faire
Greetings to our beloved Barony! We have been extended the invitation to attend the annual Fantasy Faire (formally known at the Harry Potter Street Festival) in Kensington on July 29, 2019. The Chatelaine is, unfortunately, unable to attend the event this year. If you are interested in helping out and interacting with the public at…
Summer Skirmish with Gil Tucker of Global News
Our fair Barony participated in the Military Museum’s media showcase with Global News. Gil Tucker joined us at the museum to ask some questions and learn more about what we do. https://globalnews.ca/video/4263348/calgarians-suit-up-to-recreate-historical-battles-we-can-get-our-geek-on/
Summer Skirmish 2018
We have been invited to participate in the Military Museum’s Annual Summer Skirmish on June 9th and 10th! This demo happens annually (similar to Ghoul’s Night), but is a focus on combat and war tactics. Unlike other demo’s this one has come with a specific request: archery and combat archery. So I am looking for…
2018 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo
What: We will be having an encampment at the 2018 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. This is one of the largest fan expos in North America with about 100,000 attendee’s expected. When: Thursday Apr 26 – 4pm-9pm, Friday Apr 27 – 12pm-8pm, Saturday Apr 28 – 10am-7pm Sunday Apr 29 – 10am-5pm Where: Stampede Park Outside…
Ghoul’s Night Out
Greetings Montengarde!!! We have been asked to set up our encampment at Heritage Park again! So we can continue the SCA’s presence as part of this event that won a 2017 Parent’s Choice Award as Best Halloween Event for its display in 2016!!! When: October 26-29 5 pm – 8pm Where: Heritage Park 1900 Heritage Dr…
Calgary Expo Project meeting
Good day! So with Saskatoon Expo and Edmonton soon to be in the books we need to get started on projects for the Calgary Expo (April 26-29, 2018.) We will be holding a meeting to determine which ones we want to do and to get started on making them. These are things to give away…
Calgary Expo Meeting
Montengarde/Avacal will be having a major presence at the 2018 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo which is happening April 26-29 2018. On August 30th 2017 7pm we will be having a meeting at the Military Museum (4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary, AB) to discuss the basic format and to generate ideas for this demo. For…
Officer opening: Chatelaine
Good day, I will be stepping down as Chatelaine effective November 1, 2017. If you are interested in becoming Chatelaine, please feel free to talk to me, their Excellencies Peter and Brangwyn, or Bothilor (Bou). The Chatelaine is the officer responsible for: • Recruiting new members. • Acting as a contact for newcomers • Educating…