Mid-winter Coronation

Come and witness the pageantry and spectacle of Mid-Winter Coronation against the stunning backdrop of Hamilton Gardens. See history in the making and pay homage as our new sovereigns are crowned King and Queen of Lochac.

Enjoy 2 days filled with Royal Courts, Tournaments, Arts and Sciences and of course, Feasting!

Book here.

This event does not include accommodation but every assistance will be given to assist travellers to find accommodation suitable to their needs and their purse. Accommodation and transport requests can be made through the booking form.

Draft Schedule: 

Saturday:

9am:      Gather at Pavilion (Tea and coffee available)

10am:    Final court of outgoing royalty progresses through a series of gardens, ending at the amphitheatre for divestiture and then investiture of new royals.

1pm:     Lunch in the Pavilion     (A&S display and competition entries on show)

2pm:      A&S vignettes occurring in various suitable gardens at different times

             Fencing Tourney (Governor’s lawn or inside if wet)

             Peerage mtgs (Laurels and Pelicans)

6pm:      Feast and First Court of new King and Queen in the Pavilion. Entertainments.

Sunday:

9am:      Gather at Pavilion (Tea, coffee, buns)

10am:    Queen’s Champion Tourney (Governor’s Lawn or inside if wet)

1pm:      Lunch       Peerage meetings (Chivalry + Order of Defence)

2pm:      Final Court

3pm:      Site closes.

Location:

This event is being held at the beautiful Hamilton Gardens. You can check out their website here. There is a wonderful collection of themed gardens to inspire you if you are considering running a short A&S talk or class (vignette - see booking form)

The gardens include: Italian Renaisance Garden, English Flower Garden, Herb Garden, Japanese Garden of Contemplation, Tudor Garden.

Event Pricing:

Non-members (Adult 18+) will need to add a $2 event membership fee to the above prices.

Children under 5yrs go free.

Booking form here