SCA Medieval Event in June : Enjoy the Beltaines

LES BELTAINES XXXV

THE BELTAINES ARE BACK FOR THIS 35TH EDITION!

From Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th of June 2024,

The Baronies of Havre des Glaces and Ile du Dragon Dormant invite you to this 35th edition of the Beltaines! Once again this year, the Beltaines are going to be a 4 days edition. You’ll have the occasion to participate to many activities such as armored combat, archery, thrown weapons, fencing and A&S classes on the amazing lands of the Duchy of Bicolline.

This year again, we will have the honor to welcome our Royalty.

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You're just a few steps away from heaven, just click on the image below :

The Site

The event will take place in the Bicolline’s Duchy.

In a setting of more than 200 buildings, the site offers many attractions including two inns, merchant stalls and a natural amphitheater.

A magical setting that will make us dream day and night. The Bicolline site is the largest LARP site on the continent.

Here are some pictures to motivate you to visit us:

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Here's the view of Bicolline's main inn :
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ACTIVITIES

Here's a short list of the scheduled activities for the past year
Stay tuned for the actual timing for this year !

Royal Court

Schedule to be defined
The royalty will grace us with their presence, all shall rejoice at their Grace's royal court !

Armored Combat

Schedule to be defined
The Beltaines are famous for its Town Battle, a fight in the center of the Old City. Come and fight through medieval buildings, never knowing who is waiting for you around the corner.
The fort battle and the wood battle are also back this year !

Arts and Sciences

Schedule to be defined
Classes:
You will have the opportunity to enjoy many classes during the day on friday and saturday. Every erudites are welcome to share their knowledge through classes during the day. So if you are interested in giving a class, please contact our lovely Khayra (Annie Francoeur) at :
aramis_24@hotmail.com
Exhibit:
You are all invited to present the creations you made throughout the year or your work in progress. A short documentation is desirable but not required.

Archery

Schedule to be defined
The Golden Arrow Tournament will know its 6th edition, this year. Come and put your skills to the test to get the chance of taking home with you the Golden Arrow trophy. And don't miss the chance to record your Royal Rounds on both Friday and Saturday.

Fencing

Schedule to be defined
All around the Kingdom, people have been hearing the tale of the battles that took place at the Beltaines and, this year again, the Faubourg Battle and the Town Battle will be back.

Thrown Weapons

Schedule to be defined
For the 6th year, the Gungnir Tournament's is back. Come and demonstrate your dexterity to get the chance to be the winner and a champion of the Gungnir Tournament. Whether it is your first throwing or your hundredth, everybody gets a chance and the field will be opened all day Friday and Saturday for you!

And the rest...

Schedule and activities to be defined

Merchants

Merchants are welcomed to bring their own installations and setup around the Inn, the center of activities, to sell their goods. We may have access to some wooden stall if needed. For those of you that are interested in selling their goods at Beltaines Merchant's row, feel free to contact Syrine Al-Sakina Bint Houriya to reserve your spot.

Good to know

THE PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS ON JUNE 1st (NOTE THAT YOU NEED TO PRE-REGISTER IF YOU WANT TO GET THE MEAL PLAN - informations to come)

Registrations fees
Adults (18+): 110$CND/85$US (Member discount 10$)
Teenagers (12-17): 40$CND / 35$US
Under 12: Free

NEW THIS YEAR!!! A «Saturday daytrip» fee is available

Daytrip Adults (18+): 65$CND/50$US (Member discount 10$)
Daytrip Teenagers (12-17): 25$CND / 20$US
Daytrip Under 12: Free

We highly recommend that you send your reservation in advance for a swift arrival on site.

HERE IS THE LINK TO FILL THE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

FEAST:
It’s still a Beltaines team who is going to manage the meal plan this year! (100 spots available)

This meal plan includes:
Friday’s and saturday's breakfast
- Muffins
- Ham
- Toasts
- Fruits
- Cheese
- Hard boiled eggs
- Beans
- Sausages
- Waffles
- Bacon
- Mini croissant
- Cretons
- Juice, coffee and tea
Friday’s supper
Chicken or porc with sides (yet to be determined)
(Vegetarian option will be available)
Saturday’s supper
- Chicken or porc with sides (yet to be determined)
(Vegetarian option will be available)
The meal plan is 40$CA/30$US and cannot be taken separately.

TO ENJOY THE MEAL PLAN, YOU MUST MAKE THE RESERVATION AND SEND YOUR PAYMENT BEFORE JUNE 1st

DIRECTIONS

Lodging

If you need to rent a room or bed, please contact Sir Mohammad at 100717@members.eastkingdom.org

There are rooms at the Inn, beds in the Inn's dormitory and cabins to rent on the site.

If you have a tent, you have three choices :
- You have a period tent and you set put it anywhere in the New City.
- You have a non period tent that you can disguise or hide so you can set it anywhere in the city
- You have a non-periode tent and you can set it in the designated area near the Inn to preserve the medieval atmosphere.

If you have a RV, please let us know so we can plan the space in the parking for you.

Bicolline offers us the opportunity to rent some medieval pavilions with 3 simple beds and a chest, all of that already set up for you when you arrive. It's 288$CA (220$US) for the weekend (3 nights). To get that chance, you must make reservation and your payment before June 1^st with Sir Mohammad at 100717@members.eastkingdom.org