Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Make haste and gather, good gentles all, for the most esteemed gathering in the lands of the Outlands—the time-honored Grand Outlandish Tournament!

An event that hath withstood the trials of time, returning once more in all its splendor for its 50th anniversary.

Do you possess the mettle to claim the title of Lord of Outlandish?
Or mayhap thou seek the grueling glory of the Iron Man of Outlandish?

Test thy skill in the MOD Tournament, Roving Archery, and a host of other challenging marshaled contests.

The Iron Man Competition shall be held upon Saturday, encompassing:

Lord of Outlandish Tournament

Outlandish Archery Tourney

Outlandish Rogue Rapier Tourney

Not a warrior? No matter!

Enjoy enriching classes and pursuits, including:

Metalwork

Cookery

Dance

Scribal arts

Millinery

Garb-making

Ropecraft and knotwork

Fishing

Outlands history lectures and storytelling

🔔 Volunteers Needed! 🔔
A celebration of this magnitude cannot rise without thy aid. Many hands make light work. Please consider helping with:

Gate Stewardry (registration and memorial wares)

Parking and shuttle service

Security watch

Raising and striking of Town Hall tents

Marshals for tournaments

List ministers and card runners

Voice heralds for tournaments

Town criers for daily announcements

Feast assistance: bring a side dish (the Barony shall provide the roast beast!)

To volunteer, contact Master Otto at otteaux@aol.com.

📝 Pre-Registration
Pre-registration is now open! (Link to be added)

Memorial items available during pre-reg include:
Emblazoned T-shirts, mugs, totes, and most cherished of all — the Grand Outlandish 50 Memorial Gatebook.

Secure yours early!

✍️ Gatebook Contributions
Wish to contribute to the Memorial Gatebook?
Submit tales of valor, portraits, ballads, or tributes to al-Barranians now feasting in the Halls of the Ancestors to:
📧 mistresses.melodia@yahoo.com
Deadline: April 30th, 2025

🎉 Special Celebrations
Friday:

Investiture of Mistress Adrienna de Tarante as the newest Coronet of noble al-Barran

Saturday:

50th Anniversary Celebration of the Grand Outlandish Tournament

With mirth, music… and cake — aye, sweet cake!

This event is hosted by the Barony of al-Barran, a branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
Questions? Contact Master Otto or socialmedia@outlands.org.