It’s harvest time, or better known to the Norse as Dis-Blessing! It marks the beginning of the long dark wintertime at which memory becomes more important than foresight, at which old tales are told and great deeds are toasted as we ready ourselves for the spring to come.

The time of year to mark the turning from summer to winter, the focusing of our awareness from outside to inside, it also marks the beginning of a time of indoor work, thought and craftsmanship. The Norse celebrated this time with a feast and was seen as a time to celebrate our kinship and friendship with both the living and our earlier forebears.

Here in Atenveldt we are celebrating this time by displaying our arts and sciences and choosing our new A&S champion.  It’s time to dust off that piece you have been working on and get it ready to share with the kingdom.  

BY Date: Saturday October 15th

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (We have a hard out at 5)

Site:  Barony Twin Moons – Fountain Hills Community Center 

13001 N La Montana Drive

Fountain Hills, AZ 85269

Site Fee:       REGISTER ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE

Early Member                  $20.00

Early Non-Member          $25.00

Lunch PrePay Adult.       $10.00

Lunch PrePay Youth.      $5.00

At Gate Member             $25.00

At Gate Non- Member    $30.00

(Online site fee registration available through SCARS or Site fees may be paid at the gate; at gate will cost $5.00 more than early site fee registration.)

Site is discreetly damp (please keep drinks in a cup, no visible bottles or cans please)

No Smoking or Vaping except in designated areas.

Event Stewards:

Lady Emeludt von Zerssen 

Lord Duncan the Sinister

Join us for a full day of Norse-themed activities and adventure!  The main focus of our event on Saturday will be the Golden Sun Arts and Sciences Competition.  Throughout the day will be a variety of light pursuits for our populace to enjoy including Collegium Classes.The Populace is encouraged to dress in Viking style garb to add to the atmosphere.

The Golden Sun Arts and Sciences Competition 18+ (Formerly known as Kingdom A&S Champion Competition) Rules available electronically from the Kingdom Minister, see below for contact info.

The Solar Scholarly Research Competition – For those with Detailed Research and documentation

The Golden Hope Arts and Sciences Competition  For Youth 13-17

The Golden Pride Arts and Sciences Competition For Children 5-12

TWINS LARGESSE DERBY- Two items requested to enter – Will be displayed during the day

Norse Feast box lunch

KINGDOM COURT – At TRM Discretion

Competition Victors

Laurels’ Procession

MERCHANT’S HALL – All SCA Merchants welcome

Are you a Newcomer?  Do you need help in getting garb for the event?  Please contact our Kingdom Chatelaine, Fergie, OP,  for information.  (Chatelaine@atenveldt.org)

COLLEGIUM CLASSES – link is HERE! Sign up will be on site, first come first served.

For more information regarding the A&S display or competition please contact Magdalen, Kingdom A&S Minister, at asmin@atenveldt.org or Monique Berry Lyon on FB Messenger For more information regarding event please contact Lady Emeludt von Zerssen at kimberleyrnoe@gmail.com or Kimberley R Noe via messenger on FB.

Nearby Hotels:

Fountain Park Hotel

12800 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268•(480) 837-6565

Comfort Inn Fountain Hills – Scottsdale

2-star hotel

17105 E Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268•(480) 837-5343

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

4-star hotel

10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264•(480) 789-5300