1st Annual
May 16-18, 2025
Camp Mardela
Denton, MD
As spring takes hold, the forest awakens, and the wood fills with birdsong, so too does our fair Shire emerge from its winter slumber; and we ask ourselves who among you could become one of our Shire Champions? Who has honed their skills and deserves the populous praises to be sung throughout the kingdom? To this end, we have called a gathering of the people, to spring forth and join us at the beautiful Camp Mardela for Skilled Displays, Games, Dancing, and Marshal Prowess.
Shire Champions selected at Springing Doe
–Archery Champion
–Arts & Sciences Champion
–Bardic Champion
–Thrown Weapons Champion
ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION
We call out to the fair artisans and crafts persons to join us and compete for A&S Champion or to display their Arts & Science projects. The A&S Competition is open theme.
Our A&S Minister THL Simona della Luna and Lady Kateline Hicch will use the East Kingdom Basic A&S Score Sheet to evaluate submissions. Submission documentation can be provided in written form, verbally, or some useful combination of the two. Works for display only do not need to be completed. Download the Basic A&S Score Sheet.
The Arts & Sciences pavilion will be open Saturday from 9 am to 10 am for set up; and active judging will occur throughout the afternoon.
Visit with the artisans (competitors and those with displays) and see their works from 10 am to 6 pm.
Get more information or make arrangements for your competition or display space by emailing THL Simona della Luna at 208972@members.eastkingdom.org and include subject line, “Springing Doe A&S Competition”.
ARCHERY TOURNAMENT
Show your Archery Skills whist you compete for the accolade of Shire Archery Champion. Perhaps you will impress our Archery MIC, Thomas Loch aka Tomaloc.
BARDIC CONTEST
Join the chorus of voices that will regale us with music and stories during our Bardic Champion contest. Our Herald, Merlin Silber, will preside. Performers of all kinds are invited to participate and help us determine the Shire of Caer Adamant’s newest Bardic Champion.
Please prepare two pieces- stories, songs, poetry, dance, or your favorite bardic art – that are period or SCA related. No documentation is required. The contest will proceed in two rounds. The first round will focus on the theme of Spring. The second round will focus on the theme of the Doe. Winner will be determined by Populous Vote.
THROWN WEAPONS TOURNAMENT
Display your deft hand with sharp objects to MIC, Baron Mikael Melrakki, during our Thrown Weapons Championship Tournament.
FENCING & HEAVY WEAPONS
Those skilled with Rapier and Heavy Weapons are welcome to knock the winter’s rust off your gear with Rapier MIC Don Melchior Kriebel and Heavy Weaons MIC Syr Sterling de la Rosa by participating in tourneys and informal bouts throughout the day.
All combat activities during this event shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the SCA and East Kingdom.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Our fair Lady Nancy Alyn will offer a variety of games and activities to help occupy the littles at various times throughout the weekend.
COME!
Grace us with your presence and celebrate the blooming of flowers, the coming of spring, and the waking of the woods within our happy Shire.
FOOD
There is no additional feast fee. Meals will be served cafeteria style at the Pavilion and include the following (with the exception of the Fundraiser Breakfasts).
FUNDRAISER BREAKFASTS
The East Kingdom Royal Doll Project will be hosting $7.00 Fundraiser Breakfasts to raise money for the transportation of the collection to the SCA 60th Anniversary Celebration in Indiana in June of 2026. Please help with the celebration of our history.
FRIDAY SNACK (8 pm to 12 am)
Mountain Pies, Coffee, Tea, & Hot Chocolate
SATURDAY FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST (7 am to 10 am $7.00 per person)
Overnight Oats w/DIY Mix-ins bar – Vegetarian & GF
Breakfast Casserole w/Ham – GF option avail
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake – Vegetarian & GF option avail
Mixed Berries & Fruit Salad – Vegan & GF
Coffee & Tea
SATURDAY LUNCH (12 pm to 2 pm)
Tomato Soup – Vegetarian & GF
Turkey Vegetable Soup w/ or w/o Noodles – GF
Beef & Barley Pottage
Vegetarian Chili – Vegan & GF
Cornbread & Drop Biscuits – Vegan & GF options available
Pickle Variety Platter – Vegan & GF
Apples & Cheddar Cheese Cubes – Vegetarian & GF
Coffee & Tea
SATURDAY SUPPER (6 pm to 8 pm)
Pulled Lemon & Garlic Chicken w/roll or over Rice – GF option
Roasted Root Vegetables – GF Over Rice – Vegetarian option
Cabbage & Carrot Coleslaw – Vegetarian & GF
Soups & Breads – Vegan & GF options available
Coffee & Tea
SATURDAY SNACK (8 pm to 12 am)
S’mores, Coffee, Tea, & Hot Chocolate
SUNDAY FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST (7 am to 10 am $7.00 per person)
Vanilla Greek Yogurt w/DIY Mix-ins bar – Vegetarian & GF
Sausage, Hash brown, & Egg Scramble – GF
Fresh Apple Coffee Cake – Vegetarian & GF option avail
Mixed Berries & Fruit Salad – Vegan & GF
Coffee & Tea
FOOD QUESTIONS / ALLERGY CONCERNS?
Contact Baroness Laurena Mouchot at 223622@members.eastkingdom.org with “Springing Doe Food” in the subject line.
REGISTRATION FEES
EVENT REGISTRATION
There is no additional feast fee. Meals will be served cafeteria style at the Pavilion.
Pre-registration closes on May 3, 2025.
Meals will be served cafeteria style at the Pavilion.
Fundraiser Breakfasts are an additional fee.
Pre-registration closes on May 3, 2025.
Meals Included:
-Adult Member (18+): $30 pre-reg. $35 at the gate
-Adult (18+): $40 pre-reg. $45 at the gate
-Child (aged 10-17): $25 pre-reg. $30 at the gate
-Child (aged 0–9): Free
No Meals:
-Adult Member (18+): $15 pre-reg. $20 at the gate
-Adult (18+): $25 pre-reg. $30 at the gate
-Child (aged 10-17): $10 pre-reg. $15 at the gate
-Child (aged 0–9): Free
Pre-Registration Deadline: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Make Checks Payable to: SCA Inc – Shire of Caer Adamant
Send Reservations to: Nancy Payne, 110 Reynard Drive, Landenberg, PA 19350. Please include mundane name, SCA name and age range for each person registering and an email address for confirmation.
Pre-register with PayPal: Click here to pre-register using PayPal. A PayPal invoice will be generated within 24-48 hours of the online preregistration information being submitted. Online preregistration is not complete until the PayPal invoice has been paid.
Questions: Contact Nancy at 241356@members.eastkingdom.org with “Springing Doe Reservation” in the subject line.
CAMPING RESERVATIONS
Overnight Camping Reservations are made separately by booking directly with
Camp Mardela. Direct your camping questions to Camp Mardela.
-Dorm Rooms (2 available – sleep 8 each + use of the kitchen): $100/night
-Bedrooms (6 available – sleep 4 each): $75/night
-Cabins (6 available – sleep 10 each): $75/night
-RV Sites (10 available w/30 amp electric & water hook-ups): $30/night
-Tent Sites (10 available): $15/night
EVENT LOCATION
Camp Mardela
301 Deep Shore Rd
Denton, MD 21629
Google Map
Directions:
From Maryland:
Take MD Rt 50 (Ocean Hwy)
Take MD Rt 404 towards Denton
Turn Right on Deep Shore Road
Turn Left at Camp Mardela sign
From the South:
Take DE Rte 13 North to Bridgeville
Turn Left on to Rt 404 (Newton Rd) Towards Preston, MD
Turn Left on Deep Shore Road
Turn Left at Camp Mardela sign
From Northern Delaware:
Take DE Rte 13 to Harrington
Turn Right on DE Rte 14 Towards Burrville
Rte 14 becomes DE Rte 317 Towards Oil City
At Oil City, Turn Left, (South), on DE Rte 313
At intersection of Rte 404, Turn Left, (South) on Rte 404
Continue South on MD Rte 404
Turn Right on to Deep Shore Road
Turn Left at the Camp Mardela sign
OTHER INFORMATION
MERCHANTS are welcome at no additional charge. Please come and offer your wares! For more info contact: Lord Malcolm MacLeod by emailing 90502@members.eastkingdom.org and using “Springing Doe Merchant” in the subject line.
SITE
Site Opens: GATE OPEN AT 12 NOON on Friday (*11 am for STAFF ONLY)
Site Closes: 12 NOON on Sunday
The site is DRY due to its proximity to the MD State Park.
The event site is accessible per the East Kingdom Accessibility Porter’s Checklist.
WHAT TO BRING
Event attendees are HIGHLY encouraged to bring their own pavilions/day shades and chairs.
SERVICE ANIMALS
Service animals and pets are welcome AND must be leashed/contained/attended at all times and well behaved. You must clean up after your fur kin. Animals are not allowed in any of the buildings.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Event Steward:
Lord Malcolm MacLeod mka Neal Griffin
Email 90502@members.eastkingdom.org using “Springing Doe” in the subject line
Deputy Event Steward:
Baron Adolphus Benner