June 6, 2025 – June 8, 2025
PRE-REGISTRATION LINK
https://forms.gle/u6zCxPqDNUKNSvS9A
MERCHANT APPLICATION
https://forms.gle/GL6AE9WutqPo3pFB8
BOAR'S HUNT LINKTREE
https://linktr.ee/AQBoarsHunt
Join the Hunt for the Golden Boar and claim its glory at Boar's Hunt 2025, hosted by the Barony of Aquaterra!
Inspired by the mythic Gullinbursti, the golden boar of Norse legend, this weekend camping event will be a celebration of honor, skill, and camaraderie. Watch the forest come alive with the clash of armored combat, the swift precision of archery, and the artistry of historical crafts. Whether you're a warrior, artisan, storyteller, or curious traveler, there's something for everyone – heavy fighting, rapier duels, archery contests, youth activities, classes, and more. Don your garb, gather your companions, and answer the call of Gullinbursti, the Golden Boar!
All classes, largesse, arts, sciences, competitions, trivia, prizes, and other event content should meet the themes of gold, boars, myths/legends, or Norse culture. Norse garb not required.
Friday 3pm to Sunday 3pm for Weekend/Camping
Saturday 9am – 9pm for Day Trip
Gate Hours: Friday, opens for Merchants at noon, populace at 3pm, closes at 10 pm. Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm. Site closes Sunday at 3 pm. After the Masonic Park Gate closes at 10pm Friday and 9pm Saturday, there will be no re-entry until Gate opens again at 9am. No Exceptions.
*No cell service on site*
Cash/Check/Pre-Registration Only
Adult non-member Weekend: $55 / Adult member Weekend: $45
Adult non-member Day Trip: $35 / Adult member Day Trip: $25
Youth Weekend (13-17): $5 / Youth Day (13-17): Free
Kids (0-12): Free
Make checks payable to SCA Inc., Barony of Aquaterra
Site notes: Do not damage any of the trees. This site is discreetly wet. No cell service on site. Electricity: Available for *some* campsites for $15.00/day payable directly to the Masons via cash or card on site. RVs: E-mail Event Stewards to reserve a spot in the limited RV row. RVs are not allowed on site outside of RV row. $5 charge payable directly to the Masons via cash or card for every RV upon entry to site. Use of the on-site septic dump facilities is included in that charge. Park rules can be found here: Park Rules — Masonic Family Park
Directions to site: From I-5, take US-2 East. Take WA-204 to Lake Stevens. Turn left (North) onto WA-9. Turn right onto WA-92 (East toward Granite Falls). WA-92 ends in a T-intersection in Granite Falls — turn left onto Mountain Loop Hwy. The site entrance is 4.5 miles from this point and will be on your left.
Tournament Information
A&S – Freyja's Favors: Largesse Competition
Submit six related items suitable for largesse. They can be matching, themed, or stylistically connected. Think: six boar-themed tokens, Norse-inspired cups, or gold-accented inkle trim in various patterns. All entries should embrace one or more of the event's themes: gold, boars, myths/legends, or Norse culture.
The winner will receive the honor of selecting one item from the entries as their prize; the rest will be added to Aquaterra's largesse coffers. Submissions will be accepted at the A&S Pavilion for one hour after morning court. Voting is open to the populace and begins once entries close, ending at 3:00 pm for tallying. The winner will be announced at evening court.
What is largesse? Visit the link for more info: https://antir.sca.wiki/index.php?title=Largesse
HEAVY – The Hunt for the Golden Boar
MIC: HL Loftr Jolgeirsson
It is time for one of our greatly honored traditions, The Hunt! Sharpen your spears and ready your hounds because the creatures you will face in these woods aren't fluffy bunnies. Be wary of the noble Stag whose great horns can pierce even the strongest of armor, dread the mighty Bear whose great strength will overpower the biggest man, but the one that strikes fear into all brave hunters is Gullinbursti the Golden Boar with its powerful tusks. This legendary beast will not go down easily.
The heavy hunt will take place in the woods as in previous years, however due to site changes, access to the hunting grounds will be different. This will be announced in court and there will be signs posted for fighters.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL WHO WISH TO FIGHT MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE FIGHTER CARD AND IT MUST BE SHOWN TO THE MARSHAELS WHO ARE RUNNING THE FIGHTING, ARMOR INSPECTIONS WILL BE DONE BY THE MARSHELS WHO ARE RUNNING THE FIGHTING ONLY UNLESS THE MIC HAS SAID OTHERWISE.
Rules and Scenarios:
The Hunters: Hunters will have a single life (a standard killing blow will kill you) due to the nature of the hunt and the location arms and legs will not be counted. Hunters will be armed with a spear or another thrust only weapon.
The Dogs: Dogs will have a single life (same rules for Hunters) they will have two daggers and can only point and bark during the fighting.
The Stag: Stags will have three lives which means three standard killing blows must be struck before the Stag will fall (the fighter will call out loud when stuck and will count down till he falls down dead). Stags will use two long swords.
The Bear: Bears will have four lives (same rules apply for all animals when acknowledging blows). Bears will use a two-handed great weapon.
The Golden Boar: The Boars have five lives (once again same rules as above) please note there will be no "boar rage" – once the boar has been slain, it passes on into legend. Boars will use two mass weapons and wear yellow.
When a beast is killed, allow them to get up and retreat to the woods where a marshal will be located for them to rez, when hunters and dogs are killed, they will return to the edge of the woods to rez.
THROWN – Dwarven Treasures Scavenger Hunt
MIC: Donnell Davinson
Join us for The Dwarven Treasures Scavenger Hunt, a thrilling outdoor adventure where you'll embark on a quest to find legendary thrown weapons: The Bearded Axe, The Long Spear, The Short Spear, The Knife, The Kukuri, and The Small Axe hidden throughout the park grounds. As you journey through, find clues that will lead you to each weapon. The first to find a legendary thrown weapon will earn extra points and additional throws in the thrown weapons competition for the Dwarven prize! Will you be the one to unlock the mysteries and claim the treasure?
BARDIC – A Skald's Tale
Bardic Pre-Show:
Calling all bards, skalds, and performers! Join us for a Pre-Court Bardic Showcase, where your talents will set the stage for the grandeur to come. Whether you bring tales, songs, dance or music, this is your moment to shine as the court gathers. Let your performance captivate the crowd and prepare them for Aquaterra's evening court. Sign up outside the main hall on day of event.
Bardic Circle:
Our Bardic Champion invites all skalds, poets, musicians, dancers, and storytellers to an evening of revelry and inspiration. Under the stars in the bonfire circle next to Merchant's Row, share tales of ancient heroes, sing songs of battle and glory, and weave your magic through word and movement. Whether you spin tales of Thor's mighty hammer, dance like the Valkyries, or sing of the cunning Loki, this is a tribute to the power of song, storytelling, and fun. Come, create, and be part of the circle! (Bonfire depending on forest fire conditions).