Event Information

We strongly recommend carpooling.

From Washington DC and points south: Follow your best route to I-270 N in Maryland. Take I-270 N. Take exit 22 towards Hyattstown. Turn left onto MD-109 N. Turn left onto MD-355 N. Turn right onto Big Woods Road. Continue onto Ijamsville Road. Frederick Pony Club will be on the left. From Baltimore and points east: Take your best route to I- 70 W. Take I-70 W towards Frederick. Take exit 59 towards MD-144 W/Old National Pike. Turn right onto Meadow Road. Turn right onto MD-144 W/Old National Pike. Turn left onto Main St. Turn right onto Ijamsville Rd. Frederick Pony Club will be on the right. From Hagerstown and points west: Take I-70 E towards Frederick. Take exit 56 for MD-144 E/Old National Pike. Turn left onto MD-144 E/Old National Pike. Continue straight onto Main Street. Turn right onto Ijamsville Rd. Frederick Pony Club will be on the right. From PA and points north: From Gettysburg, take US-15 S toward Frederick MD. Continue onto US-40 E. Take the exit onto I-70 E towards Baltimore. Use any lane to turn left onto MD-144 E/Main St/Old National Pike. Continue straight onto Main St. Turn right onto Ijamsville Rd. Frederick Pony Club will be on the right.

Come join the Barony of Highland Foorde for another year of Highland Havoc! This year’s theme is Ride of Embarr

Keeping in line with our traditions, we will have equestrian, archery, and A&S activities. More details to follow.

Mail In Registration: Checks should be made out to: SCA, Inc. Barony of Highland Foorde. Please mail payment to: Samantha Van Rens (Lady Adele Lochlane) 572 Binford Ct Frederick MD 21703. No checks will be accepted after 11/10/2025. No mail in registrations using cash will be accepted per guidelines Refund Request: The Exchequer (Lady Adele Lochlane) must receive refund requests in writing no later than five days after the events ends per Kingdom approved guidelines. No refund shall be issued until the event books have been closed and all reservation checks have cleared. Use email exchequer@highlandfoorde.atlantia.sc a.org or adelelochlane@gmail.com Late arrivals: Please plan to arrive by 2 pm on Saturday, November 15th. If you plan to arrive after that, please coordinate with our Reservationist for trolling in.

Equestrian: 

Archery:

Archery Range will open at 10:00 AM for inspections.

In keeping with the theme of the event, this will be an equestrian-inspired shoot from 10:00 AM until TBA. The shoot will lean into challenges that reinforce skills related to mounted archery (e.g., shooting from atop a stationary wooden horse, and other such exercises). A special prize will be awarded to the top overall archer, and prize arrows to the best scoring archers.

This year, Highland Havoc takes inspiration from Enbarr, the legendary horse of the Irish sea-god Manannán mac Lir. Swift as the wind and able to travel freely over both land and sea, Enbarr carried heroes into adventure, and stands as a symbol of freedom. In 2025, Highland Havoc’s A&S activities will celebrate the connections between horses, Ireland, myth & legend, and the sea.

Class Interest for Highland Havoc: Do you have an equestrian-related class you’d like to teach? Or perhaps one about Irish mythology, history & culture? What about topics related to the sea? Consider teaching a class at Highland Havoc this November! Please fill out the Highland Havoc Volunteer Form to reserve space and get on the schedule. Be sure to include a note about your availability windows of time to teach. The deadline to submit a class is 10/30/2025.

Highland Havoc Volunteers Form

A&S Display Information:

Horses, Ireland, Mythology & the Sea (Display) — This year’s A&S Display is inspired by Enbarr, the mythical steed who raced freely over land & sea. We invite you to share projects that celebrate horses, Irish culture & history, mythology, and the sea. This display welcomes creativity in every form — crafted, performed, or researched. Let Enbarr’s spirit of freedom and exploration guide you, as we celebrate the beauty of legend, and the creativity it inspires! EZ Doc forms will be available on-site to help attendees understand your project. Participants will also be able to request “feedback” or “no feedback” — and this preference will be prominently posted at your display.

Petite Pretty Pony Parade (Display) — Have you ever wanted to outfit a horse but didn’t have the ability to? This is your opportunity to do so — on a smaller scale! This A&S display is simple: Make a period outfit for your favorite toy or stuffed horse, and place it on the display table! Documentation isn’t necessary, but it is welcome for any who choose to do it. Feel free to make the equine’s outfit out of any material you choose to achieve your desired look; the goal is to have fun! You can find examples here.

Please contact the Highland Foorde MoAS, Tala al-Zahra, if you have any questions or concerns about A&S at Highland Havoc. MoAS AT highlandfoorde.atlantia.sca DOT org

Info to come