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

Lunch is $7 per person, first-come first-serve. Pre-registration is not required and your lunch token may be paid for at gate. Please provide your own feast gear.

The event is in town so local restaurants are also close by (see below for recommendations).

Please contact Baron Alexander Gladstone (photosbyalex@cogeco.ca) if you have concerns about any food sensitivities. A breakdown of ingredients including allergen warnings is currently pending.

Denotes Vegetarian

Feast will be $20 per person. Pre-registration for feast is REQUIRED.

Feast will be the traditional Huntsman’s Harvest’s potluck. Please bring your favourite potluck dish to share.

• 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. ABSOLUTELY NO NUTS OF ANY KIND.

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

Their Majesties, King Crispin and Queen Anne will meet with Their Order of the Crucible at Huntsman’s Harvest.

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.

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.

A tournament will be held to determine her Majesty’s Champion of martial arms. Any citizen of Ealdormere authorized in armoured combat is encouraged to compete. The winner of the tournament will stand behind her in her defense and will be regarded as a shining example of their chosen discipline.

The champion will be expected to join Her Majesty and stand behind her during court when they are present at events.

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.

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

Fighters 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 Car Tournament. 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.

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.

The champion will be determined by feats of arms. Any citizen of Ealdormere authorized in the activity is encouraged to compete and the champions will be chosen from the participants in each activity.

The tournament 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 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 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.

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!