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Banner War


September 19, 2025

Raise Your Banners and Join the Medieval Revelry!

The horns have sounded, the banners are flying, and the age of glory has begun! Enter a realm where strategy meets spectacle, and every warrior has a chance to rise.

Gather your allies, forge your legacy, and lead your house to victory across grand tournaments, fierce battles, and unforgettable feats. Whether you seek honor, conquest, or camaraderie — Banner War is your call to arms.

Houses will declare their intent to vie for the Great War Chest at morning court on Saturday, September 20th. No house? No problem! Bid, barter and bribe competing houses and mercenaries for their war points!

Registration Information

Pre-Registration link coming soon!

Accessibility Information

This site has zero cell/data service, and limited power supplied camp options. If you require power, please reach out to one of the stewards to help facilitate. These are reserved on a first come first serve basis, and any unassigned spots will be available to other participants on a first come, first serve basis. There is a fee for use of electricity in these sites that must be paid directly to the park.

This site has an entry gate that closes overnight. Gate closes at 9pm on Friday, and 9pm on Saturday. Once the gate is closed – there is NO REENTRY until the gate opens again at 9am the next morning. If you leave the site after the gate is closed, you WILL NOT be able to get back onto site until morning.

Site Fees

Fee Type Cost*
Adult Weekend $55
Adult Day $35
Youth (13-17) Grants full weekend $5
*$5 discount for Pre-Registration (link coming soon!)
*Adult SCA Members will receive a $10 member discount off the cost listed above.

Meal Information

Saturday PotLuck and Trivia Night
Please all come and join us again for a Potluck and Trivia Night at the Tavern Hall after Court on Saturday night at Banner War. Ambrose will be making loads of Macaroni, and Jaida will be contributing just as much Loaded Baked Potato Soup but would love if people could contribute to the drinks and sides options! The food is more about being social than being historic, so bring your favorite dish/side dish and come party!

This year House Gremlin’s Brigit McEgan will be hosting a Trivia Game for any who wish to participate. First place team will be granted 5 War points, 3 points for Second Place, and 1 War Point for 3rd! More details coming soon!

Tournament Information

Best Banner Contest
Raise your Banners! Lady Jaida (Your Event Steward) will be going around on Saturday to take a look at all Banners on Display! Only personally made Banners will be considered for Entry, and only banners displayed in Camps throughout the day will be considered. Jaida will be taking pictures throughout the day, and will announce the winners and award War Points at Evening Court!

Hospitality Contest
Their Excellencies will be visiting campsites on Saturday! As they come by, put all your best efforts on display! Welcome them into your camp warmly, and with all the SCAdian you can muster! The camps that show the most/best hospitality to their Excellencies will be awarded War Points at the discretion of the Coronets! Bring your A+ snack and hydration game! Sing them a song! Tell them a story! Be the host(ess) with the most(ess)! First place gets 5 War Points, Second Place gets 3 War Points, and 1 War Point for 3rd!

Heraldic Vox Off
Do people often tell you you’re loud? PROVE IT! SAY IT WITH YOUR WHOLE CHEST! Come join us for the VOX OFF! The goal is to be the LOUDEST! How far can you make your voice heard?!? Come square off against the loudest voices in the region and compete for War Points (tbd based on # of participants)!

Archery
Competitions will be a selection of familiar novelty targets with a surprise or two thrown in. War Points tbd based on # of Participants

Thrown Weapons
Competition style and War Points tbd based on # of Participants!

Rapier
Scenarios and War Points tbd based on # of Participants!

Heavy Combat
Scenarios and War Points tbd based on # of Participants!

Bawdy Bardic Bragging by Babes, Brethren, and Beyond (18+ Only)
As Trivia winds down, the fires will start up! Bring your best Bawdy Tale, Song, Poem, what have you to the Bardic Circle near the Merchants area (location subject to change based on weather). Make your voice heard, and compete for War Points (tbd based on # of participants)! (This contest is restricted to Adults Only (18+) due to the likelihood of language not fit for children)

Youth and Family Activities

Youth Banner Creation Workshop (Friday Evening)
There will be a banner creation workshop put on by the YAC Warden, Alanna Von De Huga. We will provide canvas banners, coloring supplies and examples of period accurate banners to help inspire your creations. Banners may be used in the Banner Contest on Saturday.

Youth Banner Hunt
Bring all the kiddos to the YAFA Pavilion to hear the rules of the Youth Banner Scavenger Hunt. This will be an ongoing hunt throughout the day! Winning youth will be awarded War Points!

Banner War Youth Armored Combat
More details coming soon!

Merchant Information

Interested in being a Merchant at this event? Sign up here: Merchant Application

Event Team

Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Jaida al-Sahrawiyya

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