Greetings good gentles, as Spring gives way to Summer, the Shire of Caer Adamant wishes to invite you to attend their Shire Champion Tournaments for A&S, Archery, Thrown Weapons, and Bardic. Show off your skills in any or all contests.
ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION
We call out to fair artisans and crafts persons to join us and compete for A&S Champion and invites all with skill to show their work be it with wood, metal, fabric, or clay. The A&S Competition is open theme. Our A&S Minister Lady Marisa al Qattan 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.
Get more information or make arrangements for your competition space by emailing Lady Marisa al Qattan and include subject line, “Springing Doe A&S Competition”.
ARCHERY TOURNAMENT
Lord Thomas Locke aka Tomaloc is hosting our Archery Tournament.
BARDIC COMPETITION
You could become our 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 during our Thrown Weapons Championship Tournament. Marshall TBD.
View Champion Eligibility and History
HEAVY WEAPONS PRACTICE
Those skilled with Heavy Weapons are welcome to test their armor and weapons skills by participating in informal bouts throughout the day.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
We’ll offer a variety of games and activities to help occupy the littles.
SO COME ALL!
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.
DATE
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Gate opens at 9:00 am and site closes at 6:00 pm
EVENT LOCATION
Akridge Scout Reservation
1910 Baden Powell Way
Dover, DE 19904
Google Map
Directions
Physical address of nearest crossroad if using GPS to get to camp – 1650 New Burton RD, Dover, DE 19904 – adjacent to the Kent County Recreation Center.
View or download map of camp (PDF).
REGISTRATION FEES
-Adult Member (18 & up): $15 pre-reg. $20 at the gate
-Adult (18 & up): $25 pre-reg. $30 at the gate
-Youth (aged 10-17): $10 pre-reg. $15 at the gate
-Child (aged 0-9): Free
PAYPAL: https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/138247?lang=en
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. While this survey asks for membership information, proof of membership will need to be provided at the event gate.
PRE-REGISTRATION closes on June 20, 2026.
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. If you have questions about registration, contact Nancy by text to (302) 530-0189 or by email with subject Springing Doe.
See event on the EK Events Calendar
Feast
POTLUCK DAYBOARD included in Registration Fee.
We ask that you bring an item to contribute. Please ensure your fully cooked dish to pass will serve 10-15 people, label it with its name & ingredients and cut it into individual servings. There will be a limited number of electric outlets, please plan accordingly. Remember to bring your own cord and serving gear.
As with any potluck, foods offered may contain ingredients that are allergens to some, please plan accordingly; bring your own food, as desired.
WHAT TO BRING
BRING a fully cooked dish to contribute to the Potluck Dayboard.
BRING Shade and Seating: You are welcome to bring your own pop-day shade and HIGHLY encouraged to bring your own seating … be it chair, stool, form, or bench.
BRING Feast Gear: Bring personal feast gear (a bowl, plate, cutlery, mug and a napkin would serve you well).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Event Steward:
Baroness Laurena Mouchot
Send an email and use Springing Doe in the subject line.