Event Information

Defending the Gate
(2025-03-29 - Site opens at 9:30 am & Closes at 8:30 pm)
Sudentorre

Defending the Gate (2025-03-29 @9:30 am to 2025-03-29 @ 8:30 pm)

Sudentorre

There will be Armored Tournaments using the Gate of Sudentorre, Rapier Tournaments, Thrown Weapons, and Archery.

Accessibility: This is a primitive venue that is not ADA compliant. There will be a parking area designated for those with Disability placards near the main event area. This site only has outdoor portable restrooms. 1-handicapped restroom will be located near the main event area. All rooms are on one floor. There are no stairs. Marshall activities on the grassy area in within the property. This area does have some slope to it. Navigating outdoors with assisted devices may be a challenge in some areas. Every effort will be made to set up this area in such a way as to allow access to everyone, weather permitting. Please contact the Event Steward if you have any specific concerns.

Website:

Site Info

Name:
12400-12432 Herndon Road

Address:
, Spotsylvania , VA, 22553

Directions:
Traveling from the North: Via I-95 South, take exit 130B to VA-3 w/Plank Road, turn left onto Orange Plank Road, turn left onto Herndon Road, destination on the right. Traveling from the South: Via I-95 North, take exit 130B to VA-3 w/Plank Road, turn left onto Orange Plank Road, turn left onto Herndon Road, destination on the right.

Restrictions:
No ground fires, only service animals will be allowed indoors. CAUTION: There are HoneyBee Hives on the grounds at the fence-enclosed area on the west side of Walton Pond . Those who are allergic to honey bee venom from stings need to avoid the area of our grounds near the enclosed bee hive area. Stay at least 20 feet from the perimeter of the fence-enclosed area where the hives are located.

Alcohol Allowed:
Yes

Cost Info


Day-Trip Feast Camping
Adult, Member Discount Event Registration 20 15 0
Adult, Event Registration 25 15 0
Youth (5 - 17) 8 15 0
Child (0-4) 0 0 0

Checks Payable To:
SCA, Canton of Sudentorre
Cost Notes:

Event Steward Info

SCA Name:
Aygul bint Umur Bey al-Aydin
Email:

Phone:

General Activities

A&S:
TBA

Feast:
TBA

Merchants:
TBA

Other:
TBA

Martial Activities

Martial Activities:
Yes - details to be updated closer to the event

Armored:
Yes - details to be updated closer to the event

Rapier:
Yes - details to be updated closer to the event

Archery:
Yes - details to be updated closer to the event

Combat Archery:
Yes - details to be updated closer to the event

Equestrian:
No

Hounds:
No

Youth:
No

Siege:
No