Gem Joust
(2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25 - Site opens at 3pm & Closes at 12 Noon)
Caer Mear
Event Info
Name:
Gem Joust
Website:
Date(s):
2026-05-22 @3pm to 2026-05-25 @ 12 Noon
Group:
Caer Mear
Virtual?:
No
Site Info
Site Name:
Hanover Vegetable Farm
Address:
13580 Ashland Road, Hanover, VA, 23005
Directions:
From Interstate 95:
Take exit 84B for I-295 toward Charlottesville/I-64 W
Use any lane to take the US-1 N ramp to Ashland
Continue onto Exit 43D
Merge onto I-295 N
Take exit 49A to merge onto US-33 W toward Montpelier
Continue on US-33 W. Drive to VA-623 N in Hanover County
Turn right onto VA-623 N
Farm Entrance is on the Left. Follow Event Parking Signs behind Vegetable Market to Registration
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Take I-95S to exit 92, Rt. 54 (England St.). Turn left at Rt. 1 (Washington Hwy.) and go south for aprox. .75 mile. Turn Right on Ashcake Rd/VA-623 S, proceed for approx. 4 miles. NOTE: nav apps will announce you have arrived about a quarter mile before you reach the entrance to Farm – continue approx. .25 mile; entrance to site is on the Right. Follow Event Parking Signs behind Vegetable Market to Registration Gate.
Restrictions:
Restrictions:
Fires: Firebowls Only, no ground fires.
Pets: Crated/Leashed and the leash attached to a person. (This is a working farm and animals are on site)
Noise Ordinance: 10 pm (amplification). Quiet Hours: 1 am- 6 am
Alcohol is permitted. (VA ABC Banquet Permit)
Accessibility:
Accessibility:
The site includes fields, large tents, and buildings with fans. Multiple Handicapped parking locations and portojohns will be available. Terrain is flat/gently sloped grass and gravel. Guest Services will provide golf carts transport over longer distances.
Event Steward
SCA Name:
Email:
Description:
Join the Barony of Caer Mear at the 50th Annual Gem Joust. Activities to Include: Court - Royal and Baronial. Tournaments (Friday-Sunday - Armored, Rapier, Youth), Thrown Weapons, Art and Sciences Competitions and Displays, SCA History Displays, Bardic and Dance, and Youth Activities. Additional information to be provided on our website at https://www.caer-mear-gem-joust.com/
Cost Info
See Cost Notes
Reservationist Name:
Fjorleif in Rauda
Reservationist Email:
kaolin.fjorlief@gmail.com
Checks Payable To:
SCA Inc., Barony Of Caer Mear
Cost Notes:
Cost Information:
Member Pre-reg Adult: (18+) $35.00
Non Member Pre-Reg Adult (18+) $45.00
Member Adult at Gate (18+): $45.00
Non Member at Gate Adult (18+) $55.00
Pre-reg and Gate Youth (10-17): $10.00
Children: (0-9): Gratis
Registration will be available this year through Paypal! (More details to come soon.)
Address for mailing checks:
Debbie deTreville / Fjorleif in Rauda
PO BOX 1164
Glen Allen, VA 23060
General Activities
Martial Activities:
Armored Tournaments Friday-Sunday including traditional Gem Joust Chivalry Prize Tourney, Barrier Fights, Military Tourney, Kraken Challenge, Armour As Worn Tourney and more.
Rapier Tournaments Saturday-Sunday including traditional Gem Joust Chivalry Prize Tourney and more.
Youth Combat Tourney
Thrown Weapons
A&S:
Competitions and Displays
SCA History Display
Bardic
Dance
Classes are being scheduled as well as numerous displays and competitions. Please check the website for details as they are finalized.
https://www.caer-mear-gem-joust.com/
Feast:
No Feast will be held.
Merchants:
Merchants are welcome! Merchant Contact: Lady Caelainn Grant cygnethollowfarm@gmail.com
https://www.caer-mear-gem-joust.com/
Other:
Camping/Encampments: You must be pre-registered to camp at Gem Joust. Encampments must be pre-registered as well with a designed Camp Contact. Information on registration to be posted to Website. https://www.caer-mear-gem-joust.com/