Event Information

Hawkwood Baronial Birthday XXII - The Lilly and the Cresent
(2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 - Site opens at 5pm & Closes at 12pm)
Hawkwood

Event Info

Name:
Hawkwood Baronial Birthday XXII - The Lilly and the Cresent

Website:

Date(s):
2026-05-15 @5pm to 2026-05-17 @ 12pm
Group:
Hawkwood

Virtual?:
No

Site Info

Site Name:
Larke Farm

Address:
61 Frys Lane, Balsam Grove, NC, 28708

Directions:
From the East: Make your way to I-40 West and follow it to Asheville. Turn onto I-26 East towards Hendersonville and drive until Exit 40 for the Asheville Regional Airport. Continue onto US-276 South/US-64 West and continue through to Brevard and take a RIGHT onto NC-215 North/Parkway Road and drive for 9 miles. Turn LEFT onto Tennessee Gap Road then LEFT onto W River Road, then onto Frys Lane, and the Site will be on the LEFT.

From the South: Make your way to I-26 West towards Hendersonville, drive until Exit 40 for the Asheville Regional Airport. Continue onto US-276 South/US-64 West and continue through to Brevard and take a RIGHT onto NC-215 North/Parkway Road and drive for 9 miles. Turn LEFT onto Tennessee Gap Road then LEFT onto W River Road, then onto Frys Lane, and the Site will be on the LEFT.

Restrictions:
No drumming after 10pm. No fires directly on the ground.

Accessibility:
Info forthcoming

Event Steward

SCA Name:

Email:

Description:
Come join us in the celebration of the Barony of Hawkwood's XXII birthday. Framed with the Franco-Turkish Alliance of Francis I and Suleiman I the Magnificent against the Habsburg Empire of Charles V.

Website: https://sites.google.com/hawkwood.atlantia.sca.org/hawkwood-baronial-birthday/home

Cost Info


 Day-Trip Feast Camping
Adult, Member Discount Event Registration 25 15 0
Adult, Event Registration 35 15 0
Youth (6 - 17) 10 15 0
Child (0-5) 0 0 0

Reservationist Name:
Goldy of Hawkwood

Reservationist Email:
exchequer@hawkwood.atlantia.sca.org

Checks Payable To:
SCA Inc, Barony of Hawkwood

Cost Notes:
Please send checks to the Hawkwood Exchequer: Michael Goldman, 1679 Meadow Lane Hickory, NC 28602

Refund Policy: Event refunds must be provided as follows: A. Cancellations received at least 7 days prior to the start of the event will be refunded once the funds have cleared and may be processed at the Baronial Exchequer’s earliest convenience regardless of the profit or loss of the event. B. No refunds will be given if the event does not make a profit. C. No refunds will be given to those who have checked in with gate. D. The Baronial Exchequer must receive refund requests in writing no later than five business days after the close of the event. Exceptions may be made by authorization of the Exchequer in consultation with the Event Steward and the Seneschal. The Exchequers email address is: exchequer@hawkwood.atlantia.sca.org ; E. All refunds must be paid by check and must not be issued until the event receipts have been received and all reservation checks have been deposited. No individual refund may be issued until that reservation check has cleared.

General Activities

Martial Activities:
Armoed: Coin/Ransom Tournament, and Rapier: Valhalla Melee, Hero Tourney, Speed Tourney

A&S:
The Ambassador’s Gift  
Create a period-appropriate diplomatic gift inspired by the alliance between Francis I of France and Suleiman the Magnificent. Entries may represent either court and should reflect historical craftsmanship and cultural exchange. All Arts & Sciences disciplines welcome. - Populace Vote 
 
The Enemy of My Enemy 
Choose France or the Ottoman Empire and present the strategic resource your side offers against the Habsburg Empire. Entries may be a visual display or written paper explaining why your contribution (e.g., military, political, economic, or cultural) is essential to the alliance. – Peer review (Entrants will provide a thoughtful critique of 1-2 other entries) 
 
The Courtly Introduction 
Take the role of herald and deliver a spoken introduction for a person present at the event. Entrants will proclaim the individual’s titles and deeds in a manner suitable for court, drawing on period-inspired style and performance. Titles and accomplishments may be fictional but must be original, appropriate, and not duplicate those historically or currently held by others. Emphasis will be placed on delivery, creativity, and the ability to present a compelling heraldic introduction. 
 
Across Empires: An Open Display 
A non-competitive open display. Participants are invited to share works of any period art or science in the spirit of learning and inspiration. Show off finished pieces, works in progress, research displays, or passion. All experience levels and disciplines are welcome. 
 
Scavenger Hunt: Atlantian Passport 
Collect signatures in your Atlantian Passport from representatives of each barony, canton, shire, or other regional group (one signature per area) during the event. The participant who gathers the most unique signatures will receive a prize. Gotta catch ‘em all? Take your passport to other events throughout the year! Bring your completed passport to War of the Wings and turn it in at the Hawkwood Camp for a special prize. 
 
Make and Take: Atlantian Passport 
Personalize your passport at our all-day craft station! Use our supplies or bring your own! 

Feast:
The feast tells the story of our return from our diplomatic mission in Constantinople. The first course is a breakfast fit for the Sultan, the second course is a lunch in Cairo, and the third course will be a supper in our estate near Paris.


Merchants:
Merchants Welcome, please contact the Event Steward Rene de Binche at chatelaine@hawkwood.atlantia.sca.org