The Essex Muster: Deeds of Arms in the Queen’s Service
Era: Late Elizabethan (c. 1590s)
Theme: Muster of English forces loyal to Queen Elizabeth I under Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, preparing for war against Spain and rebellion in Ireland.
The Shire of Silfren Mere will host Castle Fever on June 27.
Planned Activities: A&S display, rapier and armored combat
| 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
- MIC Combat: Sir Theoward l’Archier
- MIC Rapier: Honorable Lady Celestria de Clare
- Youth MIC: Sir Abelard die Elster “General of Abelard’s Army”
- Royal Liaison: Lady Susanna Sparke of Cheshire
Lunch will not be provided on site. You are encouraged to bring food with you to the event.
Event Schedule:
9:00: Site Opens
9:00 – 10:30: Inspections, Authorizations*, Pickups for Combat
11:00 – 1:00: Princess Valka’s Princess Sleeve Tournament
11:30 – 3:00: Rattan Battle for Cádiz
1:00 – 2:00: Break for Lunch (not provided)
2:00 – 3:00: The Spanish Armada Campaign (See Princess Sleeve Tournament page)
3:00 – 4:30: Pickups down in the “Flat Lands”. BYOM*
3:00pm: Youth Tournament
4:30pm: Evening Court if necessary or Close of Day with an Announcement of winners
7:00pm: Off site