Medieval Fest: Winter’s Gate Spring Championships!

🎉 Winter’s Gate Spring Championships
📍 Pioneer Park | May 31 – June 1, 2025

Join the Kingdom of the West for a legendary weekend of medieval fun, fierce competition, and heartfelt celebration as Winter’s Gate hosts its Spring Championships—and honors the final court of the beloved Baron and Baroness!

This two-day event is packed with action, artistry, and outrageous medieval merriment. From heavy fighting to rapier duels, axe throwing, and the ever-unpredictable Snail Jousting (yes, you read that right), there’s something for everyone—whether you're a seasoned SCA member or a curious newcomer.

🛡️ Championships & Tournaments:

• Captain of the Guard – Heavy Fighting

• Commander of the Cavaliers – Rapier

• Archery Tournament (details to come)

• A&S (Arts & Sciences) Championship

• Boffer Tourney

• Axe Throwing

• Storytelling & Medieval-Themed Potluck

🎭 Don’t Miss the Shenanigans:

• Tavern Brawls

• Snail Jousting (seriously, it’s epic)

• Ice Cream Breaks

• Maypole Dancing

• Wire work, brewing, storytelling, and more whimsical competitions!

🍽️ Potluck Dinner – Saturday Night
Theme: Medieval Mediterranean Feast
Bring a dish to share (enough for 8–10), ingredient cards will be provided!

🕰️ Event Hours:

• Saturday: Begins at 10:00 AM with the Opening Court at Noon

• Sunday: Begins at 10:30 AM, Closing Court by 6:00 PM
  (Times are tentative—check in at the event for the final schedule!)

📍 Location: Moose Creek Picnic Shelter, Pioneer Park, Fairbanks
♿ Site is wheelchair accessible, with picnic tables and nearby facilities.

🎟️ Admission: Donation-based
👑 Come celebrate community, chivalry, and all things medieval at one of Fairbanks’ most unique and lively historical reenactment events.

Questions? Email Event Steward: Cempestrae@cemper@westkingdom.org