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 Champions? Who has honed their skills and deserves the populous praises to be sung throughout the kingdom? To this end, we call a gathering of the people, to spring forth and join us for Skilled Displays, Games, Dancing, and Marshal Prowess.
CHAMPIONS DETERMINED AT THIS EVENT
–Archery Champion
–Arts & Sciences Champion
–Bardic Champion
–Thrown Weapons Champion
View Champion Eligibility and History
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. 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.
ARCHERY TOURNAMENT
Show your Archery Skills whist you compete for the accolade of Shire Archery Champion. Perhaps you will impress our Archery MIC.
BARDIC CONTEST
Join the chorus of voices that will regale us with music and stories during our Bardic Champion contest. Performers of all kinds are invited to participate and help us determine the Shire of Caer Adamant’s newest Bardic Champion.
THROWN WEAPONS TOURNAMENT
Display your deft hand with sharp objects to our MIC during our Thrown Weapons Championship Tournament.
FENCING & ARMORED COMBAT PICK UPS
Those skilled with Rapier and Heavy Weapons are welcome to knock the winter’s rust off your gear 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
We’ll 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
TBD
DATE
Spring of 2026
EVENT LOCATION
Delaware
REGISTRATION FEES
TBD
CONTACT INFORMATION
Event Steward:
TBD, use “Springing Doe” in the subject line
Deputy Event Steward:
TBD, use “Springing Doe” in the subject line