King's Assessment
(2019-07-12 - 2019-07-14 - Site opens at 6 PM & Closes at 12 PM)
Black Diamond
King\'s Assessment
A day of preparation for Pennsic War for fighters and artisans alike, followed by feasting, bardic, and dancing through the night.
A&S competitions will include Novice, a Largess Competition, and the Princess Power Garb Challenge. In addition, there will be a fiber solar, scribal solar, and brewer\'s round table. Performing artists will have multiple opportunities to shine in a bardic fete and evening bardic circle, and dancing will continue through the day and into the night. Full schedule available on website.
Web Site: http://black-diamond.atlantia.sca.org/assessment/
Site: Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA 24526
Martial Activities: Armored | Rapier | Combat Archery | Target Archery | Thrown Weapons | Youth Combat
Heavy and Rapier with Combat Archery, Seige, Target archery. Scenarios will be taken from Pennsic war point scenarios!
Event Steward:Lady Laura de la Moore (Kristen Moore). 125 Primrose Lane Amherst VA, 24521. (540) 425-1079 Email: nomad_storm@yahoo.com
Cost:
Adult, Event Registration: $15.00 Day-Trip, $10.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping
Adult, Member Discount: $10.00 Day-Trip, $10.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping
Youth (5-17): $5.00 Day-Trip, $10.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping
Child (0-4): $0.00 Day-Trip, $10.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping
Reservations: Paypal or send reservations to the Event Steward. Make checks payable to SCA inc., Barony of Black Diamond. To register via Paypal, use the link: http://atlantia.sca.org/events/paypal-user-event-registration-form/
Camping is encouraged. Please note, RVs cannot be accommodated in the camping area (they may be parked in the parking area however)
Feast. An intimate meal for 40 will be served at the end of the day. Preregister early to insure your place. Contact Lady Meriorie (meriorie.matheson@gmail.com) with dietary concerns or questions.Directions:
From Lynchburg
From the north side: Travel north on Route 501 through Coleman Falls to Big Island. Turn left onto Route 122. Travel south for 6.3 mil
From the south side: Travel west on Route 460 toward Bedford/Roanoke. Exit onto Route 122N at Bedford. Travel north (toward Big Island) for approximately 11.5 miles. Turn left at the Sedalia Country Store onto Route 638 (Sedalia School Road). Sedalia Center is on the left side.
From Bedford
Travel north (toward Big Island) on Route 122 for 11.5 miles. Turn left at the Sedalia Country Store onto Route 638 (Sedalia School Road). The Center is 500 yards further on the left.
From Charlottesville
Travel south on Route 29 out of Charlottesville toward Lynchburg. Remain on Route 29 into Madison Heights and turn right onto Route 130. Travel west on Rout 130 to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance. Turn right onto the exit ramp, then left onto the Parkway. Follow the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Big Island exit. Turn left onto the exit ramp, then right onto Route 501. Follow Route 501 approximately 5 miles and then turn right onto Route 122 and travel south approximately 6.3 miles to Sedalia School Road. Turn right onto Sedalia School Road; the Center will be 500 yards further on your left.
From West Virginia
Travel east on Route 64 to Route 81. Follow 81 south to exit 188A at Buena Vista. Take exit 188A, which becomes Route 60. Follow Route 60 east into Buena Vista. Turn right onto Route 501. Travel Route 501 south, cross the James River and then proceed into Big Island. Turn right onto Route 122 and travel south on Route 122 for 6.3 miles to Sedalia School Road. Turn right onto Sedalia School Road, the Center is 500 yards further on the left side.