Harvest Raid XXX

Friday, September 27, 2024 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Lake Chautaqua Lutheran Center, 5013 Route 430 in Bemus Point, NY 14712
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Please join us for year 30 of Harvest Raid. The Shire of Heronter will once again gather at the traditional site to do the traditional things!
The shire of Heronter will be hosting the Kingdom of AEthelmearc Heavy Weapons Champion Tournament.
Other activities will include Fencing, Thrown Weapons, Archery, A&S Display, Silent Auction, and more!

Dayboard will be prepared by Lord Guy of Heronter and Feast will be prepared by Duke Cygnus the Blissful. Please send any questions around allergies and dietary restrictions to the reservations clerk.

Troll will be open on Friday, September 27, 5:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 28, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The site will close at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, Septmeber 29, and all participants should plan to be off site by that time.

The event is at the Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center, 5013 NY-430, Bemus Point, NY 14712. Cabin spaces and feast reservations should be requested at time of pre-registration and are based on availability.

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Event Staff

This year's event will be be autocratted by Duchess Dorinda Courtenay (dcourtinewhite AT stny.rr DOT com) and Baroness Slaine an Einigh (starbellygurl AT gmail DOT com)(

Fees for this year are as follows:

Adult Event Registration: $25
Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $15
Youth ages 0-17 Registration: Free!
Feast: $15
Child Feast Reservation $7 (12 years of age and under)
Cabin Registration: $18.00 for Adults, $8.00 for ages 17 & under.
THERE IS NO TENT OR RV CAMPING ALLOWED

Register by Mail

Please send all reservations to Dorinda at 1355 White Tail Ln, Jamestown, NY 14701 by September 20. Please contact Duchess Dorinda Courtenay for details.

For each attendee, please include the following information: SCA Name & Legal Name
Indicate which registrants are youths (17 years of age and under)
Membership number, if applicable
Contact info: Email address, and/or phone
For feast reservations, please indicate specific Adult or Child (12 years of age or under) with the request
For cabin reservations, please indicate specific Adult or Youth (17 years of age or under) with the request
Make checks payable to SCA, NY, Inc., Shire of Heronter and mail all registration info to: Dorinda Courtine White at the address listed above.

Site Information

There is ample parking in the grassy areas around the site.The populace is encouraged to bring day shades and other items for their comfort to set up in the space around the martial fields. Please bring banners to hang in the main hall and around dayshades, arts and sciences projects to work on and display, food and drinks, games, entertainment, and appropriate sun and insect protections. Bring clothing for both hot/sunny and cool/rainy conditions.

Indoor space is available in the Main Hall for socializing, projects, games, and dance activities as well as the A&S Display and Silent Auction. Accessible indoor restrooms and changing spaces are available.

Arts and Sciences Display - All attendees are encouraged to bring items, in progress or complete, to display in the Arts & Sciences Display. Documentation is encouraged but not required. There will be a populace vote with a prize to be announced after the display closes.

Silent Auction - We welcome SCA-appropriate donations for a Silent Auction, including items you make or gear that needs a new home.

Merchants - Merchants are welcome with no additional charge to the event registration. Please contact one of the autocrats for more information.

This site is discreetly damp and permits open flames. Consumption of alocholic beverages is limited to the main hall this year. Please be respectful of Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center's request and do not partake of adult beverages any where else on site.

Pets are not permitted on site – only Service Animals as permitted by the ADA.