Castle Fever

The Shire of Silfren Mere will host Castle Fever on June 27.

Planned Activities: A&S display, demos, rapier and armored combat, thrown weapons

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: Opens: 9:00am (Royalty and staff: 8:30am)
Close:
4:30pm
Location: Oronoco City Park
310 5th St NW
Oronoco, MN 55960
Fees: Adult (18 & above) $20
Adult member $10
Youth 12-17 $5
Youth under 12 are free
Family cap $40 (additional $10 per adult for non-member)
Checks payable to: SCA INC. – Shire of Silfren Mere

Questions can be directed to:

  • Event Steward: Lady Guinevere de Barry and Lord Michel le menestrel de Dijon
  • MIC Combat: Mistress Valka Ragnarsdottir
  • MIC Rapier: Honorable Lady Celestria de Clare
  • MIC Archery: Sir Theoward l’Archier

Lunch will not be provided on site. You are encouraged to bring food with you to the event.

Event Schedule:

9:00am: Site Opens
10:00am: Inspections for Combat
10:30am: The Cadiz Expedition (1596) (Essex led a daring strike against Cadiz, capturing the city and burning the Spanish fleet. Glory was won..but so was rivalry, pride, and the Queen’s wary eye.)
11:45am: Rapier Bouts: (Essex was as famous for his temper and pride as for his sword. In Elizabeth’s court, a sharp tongue or a whispered insult could mean steel at dawn.)
11:30 pm: Archery Shoots
12:30pm: Break for Lunch (not provided)
3:30pm: Grand Melee or Champions Finals
4:30pm: Evening Court if necessary or Close of Day with an Announcement of winners