Huntsman’s Harvest 2025

October 4th, 2025

Germania Park Campground, 4221 Trinity Church Rd, Binbrook, ON, L0R 1C0

Entry

The Barony of Ben Dunfirth presents Huntsman’s Harvest at the Germania Park Campground, 4221 Trinity Church Rd, Binbrook, ON, L0R 1C0

You must check in with the Gatekeeper when you arrive. You will also be required to sign a waiver if you are attending as a non-member. Pre-registration is not required.

Note: Site is dry, with the exception of the Brewer’s Competition.

Attending with Children

SCA events are open to people of all ages, but parents of children will need to sign a waiver at the Event Gate for their children.

However if you are bringing a child for whom you are not the parent, or legal guardian, you will need to bring:

  1. A complete signed minor waiver (PDF) or signed blue card
  2. A complete signed minor medical waiver (PDF) (2 copies)​

Please see Ealdormere’s Attending with Children  page for more details.

New to the SCA?

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section on our Who We Are page for more information on what to expect.

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Entry Fees

Adult

$2000for members
  • $30 for non-members

Youth (under 18)

Freeanytime
  • Free for non-members

Adult Camping

$4500Thursday—Sunday
  • $55 for non-members

Adult Camping

$4500Friday—Sunday
  • $55 for non-members

Weekend Camping

$4000Saturday—Sunday
  • $50 for non-members

Day Trip (any single day)

$3000anytime
  • $40 for non-members

Youth (under 18)

Freeanytime
  • Free for non-members

*Cheques must be made out to “SCA – Ben Dunfirth”

Location

Germania Park Campground

4221 Trinity Church Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

Gate Hours

10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Lunch

Denotes Vegetarian

Lunch Menu

Lunch is $8 per person, first-come first-serve. Vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options will be available.

Entrée:

Your choice of:

Beef, Pearl barley, Beef broth & Beef broth concentrate, Worcestershire sauce, Soy sauce, Onions, Celery, Carrots, Mushrooms, Garlic, Canola oil, Salt, Black pepper, Thyme, Rosemary

Beef, Beef broth (water, beef stock, beef extract, salt, yeast extract, caramel, natural flavour, high oleic sunflower oil, carnauba wax, onion juice, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), Gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (apple cider vinegar, molasses, cane sugar, tamari [soybeans, salt, alcohol, koji], salt, tamarind, ginger, lemon juice concentrate, garlic powder, onion powder, xanthan gum, shiitake mushroom powder, allspice, red pepper, orange extract, clove, natural smoke flavor, lemon extract), Gluten-free Soy sauce, Onions, Celery, Carrots, Mushrooms, Garlic, Vegetable/Canola oil, Salt, Black pepper, Thyme, Rosemary

Vegetable broth, (Water, Vegetable base (vegetable juice concentrate [carrot, celery, celeriac, onion, cabbage], natural flavour, vegetables [carrots, celery, cabbage, onions, parsley]) Sugars, [brown sugar, dextrose], Salt, Citric acid, Spice extracts [celery, onion, garlic, soy lecithin]) Coconut milk, Onions, Garlic, Celery, Carrots, Dried red lentils, Baby spinach, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Fresh parsley leaves, Curry powder, Salt, Pepper, Vegetable bouillon (Sea salt, Palm oil, Sugars, [sugar, corn maltodextrin], Natural flavour, Rice flour, Dehydrated onion, Extra virgin olive oil, Disodium inosinate and disodium guanlylate, Spices and herbs).

Sides:

Selection of buns (gluten-free crackers available on request), hard-boiled eggs, fresh-cut vegetables, seasonal fruit, and a baked dessert.

Drinks:

Coffee, hot chocolate, or pop

Feast

Due to limited seating, pre-registration for feast is REQUIRED.

Registration for the potluck will open Sunday, Sept. 21st at 9:00 AM.

Potluck Feast – Important Update

We have shared delectable dishes, we have raised our cups together in good company at our little potluck feast for many a year. The last couple of Huntsman’s Harvests the potluck has grown so big that we have been overcapacity for our old Tavern, and the Town Hall is smaller.

That is why this year Ben Dunfirth will be making changes to the feasting arrangements for Huntsman’s and we hope that we can accommodate everyone in one way or another, but we extend our apologies that we will have to limit the number at the potluck.

There will be a second option for anyone who wishes to partake, and that is off-board dining in the Town Hall. You can bring a meal for your supper and dine there with others who will do the same. Anyone wishing to join the off-board dining will not need to reserve. Registration is only for those who wish a seat at the potluck.

Pre-registration for the potluck will open on this webpage form on Sunday September 21st at 9:00 AM. If you get a reservation but find you can’t stay, please let us know ASAP, so that we can redistribute your spot.

Notes on what to bring

  • Serving platters & utensils: Serving spoon, ladle, knife, cutting board (whatever will work for your dish). Please make sure to get your dish ready for serving if it needs last minute prep.
  • An ingredient list: Please clearly mark all allergens. NO NUTS PERMITTED.
  • Your feast gear: A plate, bowl, cutlery, cup, etc.
  • Crockpot: If you bring a crockpot, please also bring an extension cord or power bar. If you bring a crockpot you should check on it occasionally throughout the day. Don’t pile up many crockpots on one electrical outlet.

Remember to collect your leftovers and serving dishes quickly after feast. The site expects us to take our garbage with us, so that would be a great help to event staff.

We looking forward to sharing a delicious meal with all of you!

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you include a clearly marked card with ALL ingredients in your dish, especially any allergens.

Notes for off-board dining

If you wish, you can set up a crock-pot in the Town Hall, or store food in the fridge, however we don’t have full use of the kitchen for cooking, so please bring everything you will need for your meal. Please clean up any food mess on tables or counters and take your left-overs home with you after supper.

We appreciate your understanding and hope you have a great mealtime.

Questions or comments about feast arrangements can be sent to Countess Marioun at kathygolightly1@aol.com

Noble Ascelyn of Ben Dunfirth and Honourable Lady Katrina Prebensdottir smiling, sitting at a table during a mead tasting

Full Schedule

Please note: All tournament activities are marshal or royalty-dependent. Times given are approximate as tournament lengths will depend on the number of participants. A herald will announce when a tournament is imminent. Please see the below sections for more details on how and when tournaments will be running.

10:00 AM – Event gate opens

10:00 AM – Thrown Weapons | Range opens/Inspections

  • Royal Champion’s Tournament

10:00 AM – Archery | Range opens/Inspections begin

  • Royal Champion’s Tournament

10:00 AM – Rapier | Authorizations & Inspections

11:00 AM – Morning Court

11:30 AM – Vigil for THL Iohn Spooner to Order of the Mark

11:30 AM – Vigil for Mistress Nika Dmitrieva doch’ Zvezdina for Order of the Mark

11:30 AM – Rapier | Tournaments start

11:30 AM – Armoured | Authorizations & Inspections

12:00 PM – Armoured | Tournaments start

12:00 PM – Lunch Table Opens

3:00 PM – Brewer’s Competition at Town Hall

4:00 PM – Preserves Competition at Town Hall

5:00 PM – Evening Court

After Evening Court – Potluck Feast

*Please see below sections for more details on specific events.

Lady Mabel Juniper reads out a scroll during evening court

Major Events

Event gate opens for check-in. Please check in with the Gatekeeper when you arrive.

Their Majesties will hold a morning Court, alongside Their Excellencies of Ben Dunfirth to address the populace.

THL Iohn Spooner & Magistra Nika Dmitrieva doch’ Zvezdina will sit vigil for elevation to the new Order of The Mark , honoring their exceptional prowess in ranged martial arts and dedicated service in teaching and supporting the kingdom.

Their Majesties will hold an Evening Court, alongside Their Excellencies of Ben Dunfirth to address the populace.

Please see above for more information about the potluck feast.

Many coloured bottles of mead, wine, and other alcohols are lined up on a counter to be tasted

Arts & Science
Activities

Please note: All activities are currently pending and are subject to change without notice.

Brewers and Tasters alike are invited to participate* in Ben Dunfirth’s annual Brewer’s Tasting Contest. Bring your cordials, wines, beers, and spirits!

Brewers are asked to please submit only one beverage. More information will be available closer to the event date.

(*Must be 19+ to participate)

Bring out your jams!

Bring your best jams, jelly, compotes, and ferments for the the Preserves Competition or volunteer to judge the tasty array of entries.

If entering, please make sure to clearly note all potential allergens.

Lord Cavin and Honourable Lord Dave of Ben Dunfirth fencing in a field

Armoured Combat
Activities

Please note: All tournament activities will succeed one after the other. Times given are approximate as tournament lengths will depend on the number of participants. A herald will announce when a tournament is imminent.

Armoured fighters who are not yet authorized may undergo the authorization process by fighting another opponent under the marshal’s instruction and review.

All combatants who would like to participate in a tournament must seek out a marshal to have their weapons and armour inspected.

Runs after the Queen’s Champion Tournament. A herald will announce when the tournament is to begin.

This Tournament will run for all Martial Activities: Armoured Combat, Rapier Combat, Thrown Weapons, and Archery. It will occur at the respective Marshal’s discretion if not listed below and will be announced by the Herald during the event.

Click here for more information on Baronial Championship.

Making its grand debut, Prince Tristham presents a whimsical yet fierce new tournament. 

Participants will use half-sandwich tokens—two halves equal one full sandwich—to track lives and points. The finals will be a timed challenge with combat restricted to sideways or upward challenges (eg. Peers may only challenge other peers). 

The combatant with the most sandwiches earns the chance to face Prince Tristham in a final showdown to steal His Highness’s lunch for the ultimate sandwich prize!

Runs after Tristham’s Grand Ham Slam. A herald will announce when the tournament is to begin.

Have you ever wanted to hit your friends with a Dane axe, Mjolnir, and a bar stool all within an hour? The Hungry Barbarian Tournament has you covered. Bring your weird and wonderful weapon creations (and your full gauntlets) and get ready to do battle with a bar stool.

Rapier
Activities

Please note: All tournament activities will succeed one after the other. Times given are approximate as tournament lengths will depend on the number of participants. A herald will announce when a tournament is imminent.

Rapier fighters who are not yet authorized may undergo the authorization process by fighting another opponent under the marshal’s instruction and review.

All combatants who would like to participate in a tournament must seek out a marshal to have their weapons and armour inspected.

Runs after Their Royal Majesties’ Champion Tournament. A herald will announce when the tournament is to begin.

Fencers compete in a bearpit-style tournament. Every win against your opponent gets you a playing card. The combatant with the best poker hand at the end of the tournament is named the champion.

Runs after the Poker Card Tournament. A herald will announce when the tournament is to begin.

A Cadet Tournament will run for Cadets of Defense.

Runs after the Cadet Tournament. A herald will announce when the tournament is to begin.

This Tournament will run for all Martial Activities: Armoured Combat, Rapier Combat, Thrown Weapons, and Archery. It will occur at the respective Marshal’s discretion if not listed below and will be announced by the Herald during the event.

Click here for more information on Baronial Championship.

Thrown Weapons
Activities

The thrown weapons range will be open for free throw all day, with the exception of The Royal Champion’s Tournament.

Thrown weapons range opens for free throw immediately succeeding range setup. Equipment must be inspected by the marshal before participants start throwing.

This tournament runs all-day. Any citizen of Ealdormere is encouraged to compete and the champion will be chosen from the participants in each activity. The winners will be named as TRM’s Kingdom Champion for the duration of Their Majesties’ reign.

Champions will be expected to join Their Majesties and stand behind them during court when they are present at events.

Runs after the Cadet Tournament. A herald will announce when the tournament is to begin.

This Tournament will run for all Martial Activities: Armoured Combat, Rapier Combat, Thrown Weapons, and Archery. It will occur at the respective Marshal’s discretion if not listed below and will be announced by the Herald during the event.

Click here for more information on Baronial Championship.

Archery
Activities

The archery range will be open for free shoot all day, with the exception of The Royal Champion’s Tournament.

Archery range opens for free shoot. Equipment must be inspected by the marshal before archers may shoot with it.

Loaner bows and arrows are available. Please see marshal at the archery range to inquire.

This tournament runs all-day. Any citizen of Ealdormere is encouraged to compete and the champion will be chosen from the participants in each activity. The winners will be named as TRM’s Kingdom Champion for the duration of Their Majesties’ reign.

Champions will be expected to join Their Majesties and stand behind them during court when they are present at events.

Runs after the Cadet Tournament. A herald will announce when the tournament is to begin.

This Tournament will run for all Martial Activities: Armoured Combat, Rapier Combat, Thrown Weapons, and Archery. It will occur at the respective Marshal’s discretion if not listed below and will be announced by the Herald during the event.

Click here for more information on Baronial Championship.

Baronial Championship Tournament

Greetings to the good gentles of Ben Dunfirth!

Your Baron and Baroness are searching for their Baronial Champions in the martial fields of heavy weapons, fencing, archery and thrown weapons! These honours will be bestowed upon those worthies who compete and triumph in our Baronial Championship tournaments occurring at Huntsman’s Harvest this coming Saturday! So come one, come all to our Championship tournament, held at each of the fields of honour at a time determined by the Marshals.

This honour will last for a year, have very few public duties involved (outside of bragging rights), and will include a fetching sash to wear at our evening Court at Huntsman’s, our Murder Melee event, and any other events Ben Dunfirth hosts in the year. Qualifications for consideration: you must play for the Barony of Ben Dunfirth, and be of legal age to participate in the martial activities chosen. Best of luck to you all, and we look forward to next weekend’s event!

-Their Excellencies Jørgen and Meredyth, Baronials of Ben Dunfirth

FAQ

Can I bring personal presences?

Yes! Everyone is welcome to bring their sunshade, chairs, picnic blanket, etc. However please do not bring your tent or your flint & steel. We’ll get in trouble if we start a fire.

Do I have to pre-register?

No pre-registration is required. All you need to bring is your entry fee, membership card (if applicable) and your finest self!

Do we have both the hall and the pavilion?

Yes! Both halls will be available. The Potluck Feast will be taking place in Town Hall (the main building) this year.

I don’t have any garb! What do I do?

Not a problem! If you don’t have enough garb then we will happily clothe you. We recommend that you bring a belt and a pair of non-denim pants, but if you have neither, denim pants are fine and we can steal someone else’s belt when they’re not looking.

The Gold Key totes containing our loaner garb will be kept at Gate. Please ask for our Chatelaine, Gabriel, and they will be happy to help find you something comfortable to wear!

Do I need a membership to attend?

No. You are not required to buy a membership; membership is completely optional.

We recommend considering a membership if/when you decide to attend events on a regular basis, as a membership allows you to pay a lower entry fee.

Are there accessibility accommodations available?

Yes! Our events aim to be friendly to all attendees, including those who require accommodations.

Are your events LGBTQIA2S+ friendly?

Extremely! Ealdormere is proud to host a very diverse crowd, and we’re happy to welcome anyone and everyone without prejudice. The Barony of Ben Dunfirth even flies our very own baronial pride flag!

I have more questions. Who should I contact?

Feel free to contact us by filling out the form on our Contact page. We’d be happy to provide more information and answer any questions you may have!

Event Staff & Volunteers

Event Steward

Baudouin de Domrémy
Contact

Event Herald

Baudouin de Domrémy
Contact

Armoured Combat Marshal

Bellatrix Hespeler (They/He)
Contact

Fencing Marshal

David of Ben Dunfirth (He/Him)

Contact

Archery Marshal

THL Don the Duckman (He/Him)

Contact

Thrown Weapons Marshal

Howell James of Town’s End (They/Them)

Contact

Lunch Table Coordinator

Maggie of Ben Dunfirth (She/Her)

Contact

Mead & Preserves Competition Coodinator

Kaolin the Clever

Contact

Potluck Coordinator

Mistress Marioun Golightly (She/Her)

Contact

Gate Coordinator

Ascelyn of Ben Dunfirth (They/Them)

Contact

Event Page Coordinator

Fischer of Ben Dunfirth (They/Them)

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