Event Information

Neppie Wars
(2025-08-23 - Site opens at 10 AM & Closes at 6 PM)
Tir-y-Don

Event Info

Name:
Neppie Wars

Website:
No Website on File

Date(s):
2025-08-23 @10 AM to 2025-08-23 @ 6 PM
Group:
Tir-y-Don

Virtual?:
No

Site Info

Site Name:
Nike Park

Address:
13036 Nike Park Rd, Carrollton, VA, 23314

Directions:
From Tidewater Peninsula (I-64 East):
  1. Take exit 263 to merge onto US-258 S/W Mercury Blvd toward James River Bridge.
  2. Follow this road for 10 miles. You will pass over a bridge.
  3. Turn right onto State Rte 669/Smiths Neck Rd
  4. Turn left onto State Rte 665/Reynolds Dr
  5. Turn right onto Nike Park Rd
  6. Turn left to enter Nike Park
From Virginia Beach (I-264 West):
  1. Take exit 6 toward VA-164 W. Continue on VA-164 W until it merges into US-17 N/Bridge Rd (near the I-664 intersection).
  2. Turn left onto US-258 S.
  3. Turn right onto State Rte 670.
  4. Turn right onto State Rte 665/Reynolds Dr.
  5. Turn left onto Nike Park Rd.
  6. Turn left to enter Nike Park.
From Emporia (US-58 E):
  1. Take the VA-35 exit toward Boykins/Courtland
  2. Turn left onto US-58 BUS W/VA-35 N/Meherrin Rd
  3. Turn left onto VA-35 N/Main St
  4. Turn right onto State Rte 616
  5. Turn right onto General Mahone Blvd
  6. Turn left onto State Rte 620/Broadwater Rd
  7. Turn left onto US-258 N
  8. Turn right onto US-10 BYP
  9. Turn left onto S Church St
  10. Turn right onto Battery Park Rd
  11. Turn left onto Nike Park Rd.
  12. Turn right into Nike Park.

Restrictions:
No alcoholic beverages, no parking on grass, and no parking in road policies. Please clean up after your pet.

 
No pop-ups or pavilions can be staked into the ground at this site. Please plan accordingly.

Accessibility:
This site is composed of grassy field space and very limited paved spaces. Some shade will be available under pop-ups. Buildings (pavilion and flushing restrooms) are wheelchair accessible. There will be accessibility parking available.

Event Steward

SCA Name:

Email:

Description:
Pennsic looms large, but a war for Neppie is on the horizon! Neppie, beloved mascot of the Barony of Marinus's Archery Company, was a guest of honor at Tir-y-Don's Baronial Birthday in May and has not returned home. Tir-y-Don insists that Neppie requested their indefinite stay, but Marinus is not so sure…

Bring a friend, pick a side, and join us in the final battle for custody on August 23. This event will be newcomer-friendly -- whether you're new to archery, new to the SCA, or just looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon, all are welcome! We will also have A&S, rapier, and armored combat demonstrations for you to check out, and a few competitions you'll be able to participate in -- no experience required!

Cost Info


 Day-Trip Feast Camping
Adult, Member Discount Event Registration 0 10 0
Adult, Event Registration 0 10 0
Youth (0 - 0) 0 10 0
Child (0-0) 0 10 0

Reservationist Name:

Reservationist Email:

Checks Payable To:
SCA, Inc., Barony of Tir-y-Don

Cost Notes:
There is no registration fee for this event, but donations are welcome. There is a $10 lunch available for purchase for those who pre-register.

Please support the event by buying additional lunches. You will have to click the link again to do so unfortunately (you cannot purchase multiple at once), but the extra $10 would go a long way to help us recoup site costs and to have some lunches available to welcome some day-of newcomers.

If you are purchasing a lunch for someone else, please be sure that person's name is in the Shipping Address. If you are paying it forward or donating the $10 to the event, please include "Tir-y-don Supporter" or "Marinus Supporter" as the name in the Shipping Address.


General Activities

Martial Activities:
Target Archery, led by Christina O'Cleary
Join us for an immersive shoot in the battle for Neppie. We are excited to present several different kinds of targets and challenges that will be fun for Newcomers and seasoned archers alike, including a clout shoot, timed rounds, moving targets, and more. Loaner gear will be available, and NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!

Rapier Combat, led by Gabriel Leoson
Join us for interactive demos and fun fighting scenarios. If you've been wanting to try out rapier or if you're new to rapier and/or haven't won a tournament yet, this is the event for you. Loaner gear will be available, and NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!

Armored Combat, led by Andrei Barsukov 
Join us in the battle for Neppie with fun fighting scenarios for new and seasoned fighters. If you're a new fighter or you've been interested in armored combat and want to see it in action, this will be a great opportunity for you!

A&S:
A&S led by Li Yu
Join us for A&S demonstrations, displays, and a fun day-of A&S competition. We're excited to present wire weaving, calligraphy, creative writing, fiber arts, and more. Details about the competition will be a surprise, but there will be something for all skill levels. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

If you'd like to bring your own A&S display, please let us know in advance so that we can be sure we have space available.

Feast:
Head Cook: Jina Kinjo
This fundraiser is our main means of recouping costs for the event, and we sincerely appreciate your donation. The $10 will go a long way. The lunch will include the following:
  • A small bottle of water
  • Chicken pasta salad
  • Grapes
  • Pickles
  • A bread roll
  • Your choice of dessert (cookie or brownie)

As a reminder, if you are purchasing a lunch for someone else, please be sure that person's name is in the Shipping Address. If you are paying it forward or donating the $10 to the event, please include "Tir-y-don Supporter" or "Marinus Supporter" as the name in the Shipping Address.

Here's the link to reserve your lunch: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AELU7XNJW67DN

Thank you again for your support!

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