Wednesday, July 1
Newcomers’ Welcome Breakfast (8:30)
Hosted by Mora of Lincolnshire & Gertude of Kieth; location: Tyger’s Rest
A Newcomers’ Breakfast will be held beside Tyger’s Rest on Adeline Avenue (2nd row of Merchants’ Road). We invite everyone who is attending their first Quad War to come and share breakfast with the leaders of our SCA community. Our goal is to make all the newcomers feel welcome, and ensure that their Quad War is enjoyable and fulfilling.
Note that the eating, greeting, and meeting will continue until 10:00 but the food service may end before that so it is suggested you arrive earlier. Food and dishes will be provided, but it is recommended that attendees bring chairs if possible. The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage patties, coffee, and juice, and we will provide a gluten-free option.
For more information, please talk to Mora of Lincolnshire & Gertude of Kieth.
Queen’s Tea with the Teddies (10:00)
Hosted by HRM Sadb Jofreysdottir and HRM’s retinue; location: At the Royal Pavilion
It’s a tea party, and the Teddies are invited!
All Teddies (and friends) who were created, entered, and donated in the Avacal Grand TUA Best Dressed Teddy Bear contest are codially invited to have tea with Her Royal Majesty at the Royal pavilion. This invitation is extended to not only the Teddies still in the Avacal Children’s Largess, but also those that may have been selected by a young gentle before Quad War; (Teddy owners are welcome, too!).
We encourage you to show off your skills once again, or for the first time, to create a medieval garb for a Teddy (or friend) that you would like to donate to children’s largess! Such fun!!
AND EVEN BETTER….these new Teddies are invited to have tea with Her Royal Majesty as well!
All completed entries are asked to arrive at the Royal Pavilion by Saturday morning, between 9:00 – 9:30 in preparation to have tea with Her Royal Majesty and any members of the populace who wish to attend.
Prizes will be awarded and all entries will be donated to Avacal’s Children’s Largesse. Plus, there is probably going to be a photo op! Medieval paparazzi will be about!
Of course, those who are unable to complete an entry are still welcome to tea with Her Royal Majesty. Come enjoy the relaxed social!
Avacal Crowns host visting Crowns (17:00)
location: Dwarf Hollow
By invitation, TRM Sadb Jofreysdottir & Hjalti inn Undarligr Vikingr will host the visiting Royalty and their attendants. The menu is sure to be delish, and the company even better!
Recovery Gathering (20:30 ish)
location: Baron Fjall encampment
Looking for comraderie with others who are on the recovery journey? Then this reception is for you! directions to encampment will be announced at Court
Surly Duke Tavern (20:00 ish, after court)
location: Bardic Circle
for details, see Bardic Arts page
Blue Feather Reception (20:00 ish, after court)
Location: A&S III
Please join us for a meet and greet for Clan Blue Feather and allies. Please BYOB and BYOC (chairs). At the A&S pavilions next to the Erics at X.
If you are unable to attend and wish to connect with us please reach out to Taran Maestro Tomaso of House Tiepolo. Our camp is down the hill behind the A&S pavilions, next to the showers; find the cabin with the red door.
Clan Blue Feather is a social network for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies in the SCA. It provides connection and encourages research and understanding of LGBTQIA+ history.
Thursday, July 2
Helga Ball Practice (15:00 prep; 15:30 commence)
Hosted by Astrid Arnsbjornsdottir at the Erics
Helga ball is an enjoyable game played at many Inter-Kingdom events. Come learn and play. And if you’re not interested in playing, well come and watch! What would be more fun than watching a bunch of female contestants turn cabbage in to coleslaw on a “battle” field.
Teams will be set up prior to the event.
Newcomer’s Welcome Supper (17:00 start)
hosted by Jarla Ástríðr Arnbjarnardóttir & Jarl Hrogn Guntherson; location: Odin’s Bastards encampment
Are you new to the SCA? Do you like Smoked Brisket? Do you like free meals? Do you like meeting other newcomers so that you have some people to talk to, instead of all the weirdos?
Well then do we have a deal for you!!!
Join us in the campfire area of the Grotto for a meal on Thursday night around 6pm. Where’s that you ask? Just walk over to the longhall that’s under construction and through the arch into the bush and down the path. Anybody down that path will know where you’re going, so just ask somebody if you’re unsure.
We will have a full meal ready for 6pm for anybody who came to their first event in 2026. There’s no cost to the meal and we will have something to drink available, with both an alcohol and non-alcohol version. If you’d like something specific or fancy, please bring your own.
The meal will be a brisket, potato salad, buns and a vegetable tbd. Brisket, potato salad and vegetable will be gluten free. Paper plates and utensils will be provided. If it’s raining, we do have a covered space available too.
The goal will be to meet other people who are new to the SCA and develop some friendships and get to ask some people who have been here for a while any questions that you might have. And there’s free brisket…. So really, what more could you want!
Friday, July 3
San Ignatius Pig Roast Party (18:00)
hosted by Privateer ship San Ignatius; location: at the Castle
The crew of the Privateer ship San Ignatius has confirmed that we are making landfall on Friday (July 3rd) at Quad War Castle.
We will open the Castle doors at 6pm, food served at 7pm. At 8:30 p.m. we ask all smalls to vacate the castle when we bring up the war-chests full of rainbow-y deliciousness in all of their jiggly glory. Also we will have a barrel of grog and spear-the-beer!
Menu is: roast pig, salad, bread rolls. Dessert: All the jell-o with a punch you can eat (while supplies last).
Cost: by donation! The party is loosely pirate themed, but not required, so dress up or grab an eye patch if you desire. See you there!
Celebration: Sir Ogedie Vigil (location TBD) & HL Renee Carr Vigil (Lost Viking encampment)
Share snacks, beverages, and good company as we celebrate and share wisdom with the vigilants. Sir Ogedie is preparing for elevation to Order of the Laurel while HL Renee is preparing for elevation to Order of the Pelican..
Saturday, July 4
Newcomers’ Welcome Breakfast (8:30)
Hosted by Mora of Lincolnshire & Gertude of Kieth; location: Tyger’s Rest
A second Newcomers’ Breakfast will be held beside Tyger’s Rest on Adeline Avenue (2nd row of Merchants’ Road). We invite everyone who is attending their first Quad War to come and share breakfast with the leaders of our SCA community. Our goal is to make all the newcomers feel welcome, and ensure that their Quad War is enjoyable and fulfilling.
Note that the eating, greeting, and meeting will continue until 10:00 but the food service may end before that so it is suggested you arrive earlier. Food and dishes will be provided, but it is recommended that attendees bring chairs if possible. The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage patties, coffee, and juice, and we will provide a gluten-free option.
For more information, please talk to Mora of Lincolnshire & Gertude of Kieth.
Night Market (following court)
Hosted by Iolar the Sinister; location: On Merchants’ Row
Saturday evening, right after court, merchants’ row will come alive with food, games, and open shops selling all sorts of items. There will be music, entertainment and a good time to be had by all; running until 10PM.
If you or your household would like to participate by setting up a merchant table, opening up a food stand, or running a midway game please contact HL Iolar the Sinister who will be happy to reserve you a spot and answer any questions you might have.
Wench Wars! (following court)
Show off your skills as a Tavern Wench and win the Tiara!
Come and participate to be the next Wench Queen. Come and encourage our Entrants. Fun for all.
The winner will be Wench Queen and will be awarded a Tiara and all that comes with it for a whole year. We ask that all former Wench Queens will participate in future Competitions.
Please sign up in front of the Tavern.
Entrants have 3 Categories of Entertainment.
- Carry Beverage Jugs with the least spillage to a destination.
- Serve patrons sitting at a table attempting to speak forsoothly and to get them to buy more from the bar. You can pick your patrons.
- Bardic: Sing a song, tell a story, play an instrument, dance or even juggle for the crowd.
The Former Wench Queens will judge who wins and the Current Wench Queen will Crown the new Wench Queen.
Parents, parental guidance suggested as this is an R-Rated Adult Humour activity.
Any donations made will be going towards building the Castle.