News

WHEN – 1 pm to 4 pm October 1st, 2022WHERE – Elgin Hill, Mckenzie Towne50.906843, -113.967957 WHY – To appear in garb for a photo shoot of our own, because we can! Come one and all to Montengarde’s Fall Fashion Flash Mob! Bring your garb, props and photography stuff and have some fun snapping photos!…

WHEN: Sunday Sept 11, 1 pm to 3 pmWHERE: Online, so as to reach as many individuals as possible Some problems with the link currently …Please try https://youtu.be/TA5DLHbuMxUor: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZCvyGPcPUbTmxDA5gkOL3A Griffin Eye News will be broadcasting the Q&A session where the populace will have opportunity to ask questions of those who have put their name forth…

The baronai polling is a means by which the opinions of the populous of the barony are gathered for consideration by Their Majesties, the King and Queen of Avacal. These opinions are there to help Their Majesties in their choice of who is to become the next Baron and Baroness of Montengarde. Online Polling is…

Call for bids for Avacal November Coronation! We currently do not have any bids submitted for November Coronation, and we’re running up against timelines. These bids are required ASAP, as we are nearing the newsletter submission times. Event Stewards, talk to your Shires and Baronies for support. Seneschals, Barons, Baronesses, please talk to your Event…

WHEN – Aug 19 – 21, 2022WHERE – The Military Museum (4520 Crowchild Trail SW Calgary, AB)WHY – To actively promote and display the SCA in a family oriented event The Barony of Montengarde (and SCA Friends) have been invited to participate in Summer Skirmish! (What is Summer SKirmish? Click here!) We are looking for…

LocationQuad Site – 52.884094816962794, -109.89891391113541 (GPS Location)Near Marsden Saskatchewan WhenJuly 29 – August 1, 2022 Join us at the Tri-Baronial Cup (of Good Cheer)! Fête du Samedi Gras des Trois BaronniesSpring brightness fades in the summer’s swelter and the verdant grass mellows to dun coloured drabness. Come and witness the Kingdom Bardic Championship surrounded by…

Join us for Ayresgarde’s premier event as we name our first ever official defenders in all categories along with all the madness and mayhem you have come to know and love from our group and featuring an extra special treat – OFFICIALLY being made an independent shire. You won’t want to miss this one! Times:…

These are not easy words to express. It was just under four years ago that I put my name forth as a candidate to represent Montengarde. At the 12th Night that followed I could not have predicted all the things that would come to pass. This has been an unforgettable experience and opportunity to be…

This is an in person event. Dates: JUN 17 AT 8 AM – JUN 19 AT 11 AMLocation: Bowden Rodeo GroundsEvent Stewart: Master William BennettSite Fees: $15 members / $20 non members 17 and under: free ** Event will only go ahead if permitted by provincial regulations in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic at the…

Interested in a Crown event happening near you?Looking to host Their Majesties during their search for an Heir?Or are you just so darn eager to go to an event that you’ve got an Event Team primed for the occasion? The Kingdom of Avacal is looking for event bids for September Crown 2022 (The weekend of…

Words from Their Majesties To Avacal,We are devastated by what has happened in the Kingdom. No matter what happens next let’s make sure we respect the families involved and allow them their space. Please keep in mind that our responses can have as much or more impact on people as the traumatic event itself. We…

WHEN: June 18th, 2022WHEN: (TBD but looking at Bowden Facility for access to Campgrounds & Equestrian & Archery on site)WHAT: To find Successors for our Champion of Archery and our Champion of Armored Combat! Plus, Court!WHO: CURRENTLY SEEKING EVENT STEWARD & TEAM! (If you and your team are interested in running this event, please contact…

With the current concerns about infection numbers and variants, we are moving 12th Night online. We will still be holding our Baronial A&S Championship, an A&S Display Gallery, and a Fashion Show as modified for an online event. For more details on each of these, see the official event page. Zoom Link to the Event…

I’ve been getting inquiries about 12th Night 2022 and there are many rightfully concerned about an in person event in the light of the Omicron Variant. Being mindful of this, there are back up plans for taking the whole event virtual if we must. It won’t be as much fun, but if required, it will…

Greetings Avacal, Glorious Kingdom of the North, Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit bids for February Crown and March Coronation. We are pleased to see the spark of holding in person events ignite the Kingdoms enthusiasm for volunteering and hosting. We have reviewed the bids submitted and at this time would…