August 19, 2023 8am-9pm
Oak Yucca and Locust Group Picnic Site (map HERE)
Outlanders one and all, lend me your ears!
This year at Sworded Affaire, we will be exploring the 1351 “Battle of the thirty”
During the Hundred years war, a smaller exchange occurred between two families, each controlling a stronghold near to each other’s position, and ultimately resulted in a stalemate.
Each household was backed by separate Nations (England and France) and ultimately decided amongst themselves, to hold a tournament for the honor of the ladies of the house, and to settle the matter at hand.
Each house was afforded 30 Combatants per side, to meet on a tournament field, armed with sword, dagger and spear, while refreshments and revelry were held by all spectating the exchange.
Ultimately, this singular event had no bearing on the hundred years war in and of itself, however, was lauded by many as being a noble act of chivalry, as spoken by Jean Froissart, saying “And let us right there try ourselves and do so much that people will speak of it in future times in halls, in palaces, in public places and elsewhere throughout the world”
Please, Join us for a day of Chivalry, combat, and revelry as we explore this small, but Chivalric display of honor in combat.
Activities:
Rapier and Cut & Thrust Tournaments
- Captain of the Silver Tyne
- Blackwell Single short sword Tournament
- And other fighting to fill the day!
There will be a prize table
Lunch: Smoked Turkey and Pulled Pork Sandwiches will be provided!
Dessert Competition (Bring a dessert, but you don’t have to enter the competition if you don’t want to) Prizes for B&B choice, Populace Choice, and Best Display
Dinner: Green Chile Stew provided!
Schedule:
Please note that August is often monsoon season. Be prepared for rainy weather. (There will be shelter on site.) Smoking only permitted in your vehicles.