St Sebastians 2024

St Sebastians is a fun, family friendly, medieval camping event. It will be held at Braythwayte Manor on the northern shores of Lake Rotorua from 4pm on Friday 23rd Feb to Sunday 25th 2024.

***Bookings are now closed for this event***

There will be music, singing, feasting, competitions, armed combat, archery, lots of games, classes covering various medieval arts and crafts, pageantry and of course - excellent company!

If you have never been to an SCA event before then this is the place to start exploring all that the society has to offer - you are guarenteed  the warmest of welcomes! You don't need to pack anything special as we are able to lend you medieval clothing and eating utensils so you'll feel right at home :) If you have any questions you can email the event steward 

The event is fully catered with all food included in the event fee.  

Event fees:

Adult (16+): Full event $80 (or $40 for up to 24 hours)

Child (5 to 15): Full event $40 (or $20 for up to 24 hours)

Under 5s free.

If you are not a current member of the SCA there is an additional $2 event membership fee for adults over 18

Booking:

Payment is required at the time of booking.

Bookings will close one week prior to the event, on Saturday 18th Feb.

Full refunds will be given for cancellations up until bookings close. After bookings have closed refunds will only be given at the discretion of Cluain Council. (This is because we will have spent your money on food etc!)

What to bring:

A tent or campervan. Modern tents are fine. Medieval tents get to camp in the main area whilst modern tents are further back.

Bedding.

Wash kit. Please be aware that showers are not generally available on site.

Eating utensils. (Plate, bowl, cutlery, drinking vessel).

Medieval dress. If you haven't got anything suitable then email the steward and we can arrange something.

Note: Modern clothing, phones, cameras and other modern items need to be kept hidden as far as possible.

Schedule:
Day Time Main Activity Arts & Sciences + Other
Friday 4pm Site opens  
6pm - lateish       Supper + set up  
Saturday 8am Breakfast  
9:30am Opening Court Start of the Game - 'Regnum'
10:30am   A&S class: Dumplings!
11am Heavy  Tourney  
12 pm   A&S class: Make a fire arrow
1pm Lunch Market
2pm Archery Games  
2:30pm   A&S class: Anglo Saxon clothing
4pm   A&S class: All about heralding and heraldry
6pm Dinner  
Evening Campfire (lit with fire arrows)      Dance with Elizabeth of Elmslac
Sunday 8am Breakfast  
9:30am   A&S class: Naalbinding
10:30am Archery Competition  
12.30pm Lunch  
1.30pm Closing Court End of 'Regnum' ..awards and prizes.
4pm Site closes  
Bookings are now closed.