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June 14-16, 2019
Barony of Bright Hills

Once again, in the Spirit of Friendly Competition, the Bright Hills Cooks Guild and Archers invite the Knowne World to Trial by Fire 22 and the Lochmere Arrow.  Competitors in both contests will vie for treasures, titles and bragging rights.  Archers will vie for the prized “Lochmere Arrow”.  Can it be wrested from its current holders?  Will it ever be painted in different colours?  Only time and a high score will tell.  Cooks have the chance to become known for their prowess in concocting dishes in any of four categories…Grain, Main Dish, Vegetables and Dessert under conditions found at the Pennsic War (no electric appliances).  One may even move on to become Grand Champion.  There will be classes offered on Saturday for any and all in attendance.  The Bards of Atlantia will serenade with song and story all through the weekend with special entertainment around the camp fire. 

Arts and Sciences Activities:
Classes offered include:
“Period Recipe Redactions” by Mistress Cordelia,
“Jewelry Techniques” by Lady Sindara
“Sekanjabin Making” by Lady Livia
Anyone interested in offering a class may contact the autocrat.

Bardic activities are under the direction of Master Richard Wyn. Stop by the camp fire on Friday and Saturday nights.

Cost: Adult, Event Registration: $20.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Member Discount: $15.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (6-17): $8.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping

Make Checks Payable To: SCA-MD, Inc., Barony of Bright Hills

Cost Notes: 
Camping is included in the site fee.
There is a potluck dinner instead of a feast.
There will be a Cooks Guild fundraiser:
– Travelers Fare will be offered on Friday night (spaghetti, salad, bread and desserts) Suggested donation- $5.00
– Saturday morning will bring sausage and gravy breakfast, with fruits, beverages, cereals. Donations of $5.00 are welcome.

Site: Baltimore Bowmen, Graham Memorial Park, 10301 Harford Road, Glen Arm, MD 21057. Site opens at 5 pm Friday, June 14, and closes 10 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Site Restrictions: This event is in a Maryland state park and all rules pertaining to state parks in Maryland apply. No alcohol allowed on range. Dogs must be on a leash and unruly dogs may be required to leave site. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Please remove and take all firewood from field. Park in designated areas. Ground fires are not allowed but fire pits are welcome. 

Feast Information: Due to the cooking competition, there is no feast. There will be a pot luck feast after court.  Everyone is welcome to bring a dish to share (please make to serve 8 ).  You will also have the opportunity to taste the competition entries for yourselves…while they last!

Merchanting Information: Contact Lady Livia di Samuele (Sherrill Abramson) at abramsonsm@gmail.com.

Autocrat’s Information: Wynne ferch Rhodri (Jill Crowther-Peters), 8608 Silver Knoll Dr, Perry Hall, MD 21128  Phone- (410) 931-6961;  e-mail- jay_wynne@hotmail.com Please put “TRIAL BY FIRE” in the subject heading.

Reservations: see autocrat information

Directions:

From the South: Take I-95 to I-695 toward Towson. In about 2 miles, take exit 31B, Harford Road. Follow Harford Rd about 2 miles (3 traffic lights).  Continue North, on Harford Road down the hill about 1/4 mile. Turn right at the sign and follow road thru to the second gate. 

From the West (I-70): Take I-70 to Baltimore, then take the I-695 exit towards Towson. Then follow directions from the South. 

From the North: Take I-95 South to I-695 towards Towson. Follow I-695 about 2 miles to exit 31B, Harford Rd. Follow Harford Rd about 2¼ miles. Look for signs on the right. Turn right and follow road thru to the second gate.