Harvest Market
(2026-10-24 - 2026-10-25 - Site opens at 12 pm & Closes at 12 pm)
Ponte Alto
Event Info
Name:
Harvest Market
Website:
Date(s):
2026-10-24 @12 pm to 2026-10-25 @ 12 pm
Group:
Ponte Alto
Virtual?:
No
Site Info
Site Name:
Mountain Run Winery
Address:
10753 Mountain Run Lake Road, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Directions:
From the north follow Highway 29 through Culpeper. Turn right on Mountain Run Road just past the Ole Country Store. The Mountain Run Driveway is on the right at .8 miles.
From the north follow Highway 29 through Madison. Turn leftt on Mountain Run Road just past the Battlefield Ford and Toyota dealerships. The Mountain Run Driveway is on the right at .8 miles.
Restrictions:
Fires are permitted in fire rings and fire bowls.
Dogs must be on leash at all times.
Alcohol must be purchased from Mountain Run Winery.
Accessibility:
The terrain is uneven grassy hills and primitive woods. There is a building with accessible restrooms.
Event Steward
SCA Name:
Email:
Description:
Once a year the veil between worlds grows thin, and ancient roads, long lost to time emerge in the misty foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. From the hidden places of history—where mysticism, superstition, and the macabre ruled the Middle Ages—an autumn market faire took root at the crossroads of forgotten paths between our world and long forgotten realms. Here at the confluence of time stands a place where treasures are exchanged, memories are honored, and history comes alive.
Over the rolling hills of Virginia's wine country the waxing moon reveals pathways leading to this archaic place. Passing beyond the threshold of time, wanderers and traders from the medieval world converge. Viking storytellers, Celtic mystics, Moorish scholars, and Mongol horsemen arrive to share skills, goods, secrets, and stories. Some bring offerings for the dead, others seek wisdom from spirits who linger beyond the veil.
The journey will be dangerous, so disguise yourself in attire to blend in with the medieval denizens of this market. You may find yourself learning arts thought long lost, trading tokens from another realm, unearthing forgotten tales by firelight, or discovering customs of undiscovered lands. Will you walk among the traders of forgotten civilizations? Carry home a relic from another age? Or perhaps even depart to another time, eventually returning to the present changed, haunted by whispers of those who once stood in your place?
Harvest Market is a hybrid public/private event held in partnership with Mountain Run Winery in Culpeper, VA.
From 12:00-5:00 pm SCA members and vendors will conduct a demonstration and market open to the public free of charge. The public can take classes and view demonstrations/displays that include archery, thrown weapons, youth combat, arts, sciences, and games. There will be a Halloween-themed costume contest. Food trucks will be on site.
At 5:00 the site will be closed to the public for a private SCA event. SCA members, vendors, and non-members who pay the site fee are welcome to stay for a night of revelry. A court and medievel-themed costume contest will begin the evening accompanied by music by DragonSong in the Greenlee Tavern. From 7:00-9:00 roasted meats, stew, bread, and potatoes will be available for those who pay the feast fee.
Welcome all who dare to travel forgotten paths before they fade back in to the autumn mists of the Virginia foothills.
Cost Info
| Day-Trip | Feast | Camping | |
| Adult, Member Discount Event Registration | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Adult, Event Registration | 25 | 5 | 10 |
| Youth (13 - 17) | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Child (0-12) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reservationist Name:
Finn Lachlannach Ui'Domnaill
Reservationist Email:
scarey161@gmail.com
Checks Payable To:
SCA, Inc. Barony of Ponte Alto
Cost Notes:
Pre-Register at the SCORES Site: https://sca.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sca/event.jsp?event=2940
Registration and payment will be available on-site until 6:00 pm.
Refunds are available for cancellations prior to 24 Septemebr 2026.
The $10 camping fee covers both Friday and Saturday nights.
General Activities
Martial Activities:
Archery demonstration and classes
Thrown weapons demonstration and classes
Youth combat demonstration and classes
A&S:
Costume contest: Theme for the costume contest is late period British Isles ancestors
COSTUME PRIZE CATEGORIES:
-Best Overall Costume
-Best Team Theme
-Best Halloween Theme
-Peoples' Choice
Arts demonstrations and classes
Science demonstrations and classes
Musical performances
Dance demonstrations and classes
Medieval games
SCA members wishing to conduct A&S demonstrations, performances, and classes should contact the Event Steward at scarey161@gmail.com.
Feast:
Food trucks will be on-site from 12:00-5:00 pm.
From 7:00-9:00 pm Highbridge Tavern at the top of the hill will be serving smoked and roasted meats, stew, bread, and new world truffles (baked potatoes) to those who have paid the feast fee.
Beer, wine, and mead are available for purchase at the Greenlee Tavern.
Merchants:
Check the event website [TO BE PUBLISHED] for a current list of merchants.
Merchants wishing to vend at the Harvest Market should contact the Event Steward at scarey161@gmail.com.
Other:
Harvest Market is an excellent opportuinity to introduce the SCA to the public. SCA members are encouraged to share their experiences with public participants who show interest and ask questions. Please be sure to direct anyone showing interest in the SCA to the Troll/Gold Key so we can give them informational products and get their contact information.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, 23 October
3:00-Midnight site open to SCA members and vendors to set-up
camp and market
Saturday 24 October
5:00-11:00 AM Vendor and Demo setup
*10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Troll Open
*12:00-5:00 PM Public Demonstration at the Greenlee Tavern
and Archery Range
*12:00-5:00 Market Open to the Public
*6:00 PM Baronial Court at Greenlee Tavern
7:00 PM Costume Contest at Greenlee Tavern
8:00 PM Music by DragonSong and Food by Connor of Sentinels’
Keep at Greenlee Tavern
9:00 PM-Midnight Revels and no-host bar at Greenlee Tavern
Sunday 25 October
12:00 PM All attendees off-site