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