Cotehardies, Coffyns & Hoods, Oh My! Baronial Investiture
(2026-10-30 - 2026-11-01 - Site opens at 4pm & Closes at 12pm)
Dun Carraig
Event Info
Name:
Cotehardies, Coffyns & Hoods, Oh My! Baronial Investiture
Website:
No Website on File
Date(s):
2026-10-30 @4pm to 2026-11-01 @ 12pm
Group:
Dun Carraig
Virtual?:
No
Site Info
Site Name:
Lions Camp Merrick
Address:
3650 Rick Hamilton Pl, Nanjemoy, MD, 20662
Directions:
This site is located along the Potomac River and as such, one must travel down multiple back roads to get there. Below is an account of all turns from the closest major highway. There are several Camp Merrick or Lions Signs along the route (in addition to SCA signs).
Find your best way to Route 301. From Route 301 turn onto Route 6 in La Plata, MD heading East. Turn left onto Route 425, until it merges with Route 6. Turn left onto Route 6 South and follow until you see a left onto Route 224 or Riverside Road. Continue until you see Camp Merrick gate on the left.
Restrictions:
Fires are permitted in pre-existing fire pits or with above ground fire pits.
Site allows dogs, however no pets in the cabins. If you have a service animal and wish to stay in the cabins, contact Event Steward and Site Accessibility coordinator. Dogs must be leashed on site.
Accessibility:
Camp Merrick site is fully accessible and ADA compliant, including accessible cabins, bathrooms, and dining facilities. The terrain is mostly flat grassy fields, and paved sidewalks, with gravel roads following to the cabins. The only steep terrain leads to the pier and fire pit. Cabins are rustic but modern with their own bathroom and handicap accessible facilities. Service animal friendly.
Event Steward
SCA Name:
Email:
Description:
Hearken, fair Atlantia, and let great rejoicing fill the land!
As autumn's golden mantle settles upon the realm and the harvest season draws to its close, the Barony of Dun Carraig bids all nobles, gentles, artisans, warriors, and wanderers welcome to a weekend of celebration, fellowship, and pageantry. Join us October 30 – November 1, 2026, as we witness the Investiture of our new Baronage and mark the beginning of a new chapter in the history of our beloved Barony.
Come gather beneath banners flying proudly in the crisp autumn air as Their Excellencies take up the mantle of leadership. Let voices be raised in acclamation, cups lifted in good cheer, and friendships renewed around hearth and table.
The lists shall come alive with displays of valor as armored combatants contest for honor and glory, while rapier fighters test their skill and courtesy upon the field. Archers and throwers alike are invited to demonstrate their precision and prowess upon the ranges, proving that steady hands and keen eyes are as worthy as strength of arm.
Those with a love of the arts and sciences are encouraged to attend in their finest attire. Let the fields and halls be adorned with elegant cotehardies, splendid kirtles, graceful hoods, and all manner of medieval finery befitting the season. Whether clad in humble wool or noble silk, all are welcome to share in the beauty and inspiration of our Society.
As evening falls, gather for a sumptuous feast where good company, laughter, and excellent fare shall abound. Tales will be told, songs will be sung, and memories made to last through many winters to come.
In keeping with the festive spirit of the season, all are invited to participate in our Pet Costume Contest! Bring forth your most noble hounds or any beloved (toy) companion bedecked in medieval splendor, heraldic glory, or harvest merriment. Prizes and admiration await those creatures most charmingly attired.
Whether you come seeking martial renown, artistic inspiration, delicious fare, or simply the joy of gathering among friends, there shall be a place for you at our celebration. So don your finest garb, prepare your banners, and make haste to Dun Carraig. Together let us honor the past, celebrate the present, and welcome our new Baronage with all the pomp, ceremony, and merriment that such an occasion deserves.
By our hands and hearts, we invite you to join us for this grand and joyous Investiture Weekend.
October 30 – November 1, 2026
Vivat Atlantia! Vivat Dun Carraig! Vivat Their Excellencies!
Cost Info
| Day-Trip | Feast | Camping | |
| Adult, Member Discount Event Registration | 25 | 20 | 15 |
| Adult, Event Registration | 35 | 20 | 15 |
| Youth (6 - 17) | 10 | 20 | 15 |
| Child (0-5) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reservationist Name:
Mistress Ceridwen ferch Owain
Reservationist Email:
TheCeridwen@gmail.com
Checks Payable To:
SCA-MD, Barony of Dun Carraig
Cost Notes:
Cabins are available by pre-registration ONLY for $30 a bed. Dogs are welcome on site, but not in the cabins. No RVs. Camping cost is per person. Cabins have between 10 - 14 beds each. Please indicate through SCORES notes or in Mail in Registration if you have any roommate preferences.
Note: While the cabins have mattresses (roughly twin size), you will need to provide your own bedding. All beds are bunk beds. SCORES allows registration for top and bottom bunks. If registering through mail, please indicate your bottom or top bunk preference. The cabins are heated, have electricity, and a bathroom with a shower.
Pre-registration through SCORES and Mail in Registration offer a $5 discount on Adult Event Registration Fee.
Mail in Reservations: Send check to the following address and include: number of attendees, names of all attendees, membership number(s) and expiration date(s), and what each attendee is registered for (i.e. Event Registration, Feast, Cabin, Camping).
Linda McLaughlin
11455 Edge Hill Rd
Newburg MD, 20664
Refund Policy: If a person has paid for a Dun Carraig event, but is unable to attend, they may request a refund, in writing, from the Barony within 5 days of the event completion. The Barony may, at its discretion, issue a full or partial refund. Such decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, by a refund committee consisting of the Exchequer, the Seneschal, and the event Event Steward.
General Activities
Martial Activities:
Stay Tuned for updates on Martial Activities. There will be Armored, Rapier, Archery, and Thrown Weapons.
A&S:
A&S activities will be updated shortly.
In the meantime, highly encouraging people to don their favorite (or new) Cotehardie, Kirtle, Hood, etc. Oh My! Wouldn't it be fun to have a sewing day/weekend to make a new outfit for this wonderful event? Maybe even an outfit for your dog?
Feast:
Mistress Brianna Morgan of the Valley is preparing a grand feast in celebration for Dun Carraig's newest Baronage. More details will be forthcoming.
Merchants:
Merchants are welcome. Please contact Event Steward to reserve space.
Other: