Murder Melee in the Meadow 2022
ENTRY & FEES
Murder Melee in the Meadow returns for 2022 at the Binbrook Conservation Area!
Site opens on Thursday, June 16th at 6:00 PM and closes Sunday, June 19th at 3:00 PM. Gate open/close times are broken down in Gate Hours & Location and Major Events.
You must inform the Binbrook Conservation Gatekeepers that you are with the SCA and they should allow you through. If you are a non-member, you may also present the Conservation staff with a Non-Member Guest Pass although this is not required. After checking in with Binbrook Conservation, you must register at Troll (Event Gate).
NOTE: As per the Ealdormere variance on the BoD Covid Safe policy, proof of vaccination and ID is required when checking in at Troll. You will be asked standard screening questions and must sign a form acknowledging that you have provided accurate information.
For information regarding camping spaces, please contact Event Autocrat Maneke (jeff.frank@hotmail.com) who will forward your query to the Camp Wrangler, Countess Arlette.
If you are arriving during off-hours, the gate will be locked with a coded lockbox. You may enter using the code: 2882#
*Cheques must be made out to "SCA - Ben Dunfirth"
Adult Camping
Thursday to Sunday
$45 (member)
$50 (non-member)
Adult Day Trip
Anytime
$25 (member)
$30 (non-member)
Adult Camping
Friday to Sunday
$40 (member)
$45 (non-member)
Youth (12–17)
Anytime
$10
Adult Camping
Saturday to Sunday
$35 (member)
$40 (non-member)
Children Under 12
Anytime
Free
GATE HOURS & LOCATION
THURSDAY:
Open 6:00 PM to Sunset
FRIDAY:
Open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
SATURDAY:
Open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
As per Kingdom guidelines please ensure you have proof of vaccination with you.
If you are arriving during off-hours, the gate will be locked with a coded lockbox. You may enter using the code: 2882#
If you would be interested in volunteering for a gate shift or two please contact Jørgen Lennertson at: bd.pursuivant@gmail.com
Binbrook Conservation Area
5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook
ON L0R 1C0
Canada
SITE MAP
(Click image for full map)
NON-MARTIAL EVENTS
MAJOR
EVENTS
THURSDAY:
6:00 PM - Site gate opens
Sunset - Site gate closes
FRIDAY:
9:00 AM - Site gate opens
7:00 PM - Brief Royal Court
9:00 PM - Site gate closes
SATURDAY:
9:00 AM - Site opens
11:00 AM - Morning Royal Court
After Court - Children's Pinata
12:00 PM - Lunch
*2:00 PM - Children's Tug-of-War (*After 10-Person Melee)
2:30 PM - Chivalry Meeting
3:00 PM - Newcomer's Corner
3:30 PM - Thorbjorn's Hammer Meeting
6:00 PM - Evening Royal Court
9:00 PM - Barbarian Not-Court
9:00 AM - Site gate closes
SUNDAY:
9:00 AM - Site gate opens
3:00 PM - Site gate closes
ARTS & SCIENCE
ACTIVITIES
THURSDAY:
(No planned activities)
FRIDAY:
4:00 PM - Mead Making A&S Discussion at The A&S Pavillion
Everyone interested in learning about mead or discussing their own mead-making adventures is welcome to come! Contact Seigneur Baudouin de Domrémy if you have questions: scott040877@gmail.com
SATURDAY:
12:00–3:00 PM - Scriptorium at The A&S Pavillion
Welcome scribes of all skill level to share skills and knowledge or to learn! Make use of the provided materials or bring your own project. We'll focus on catching up with some of our newest members who are curious about calligraphy and illumination, or who have picked it up during the plague-time.
Contact Countess Marioun Golightly (Katherine Golightly) if you have questions: kathygolightly1@aim.com
SUNDAY:
(No planned activities)
MARTIAL ACTIVITIES
ARTS & SCIENCE
ACTIVITIES
THURSDAY:
(No planned activities)
FRIDAY:
4:00 PM - Mead Making A&S Discussion at The A&S Pavillion
Everyone interested in learning about mead or discussing their own mead-making adventures is welcome to come! Contact Seigneur Baudouin de Domrémy if you have questions: scott040877@gmail.com
SATURDAY:
12:00–3:00 PM - Scriptorium at The A&S Pavillion
Welcome scribes of all skill level to share skills and knowledge or to learn! Make use of the provided materials or bring your own project. We'll focus on catching up with some of our newest members who are curious about calligraphy and illumination, or who have picked it up during the plague-time.
Contact Countess Marioun Golightly (Katherine Golightly) if you have questions: kathygolightly1@aim.com
SUNDAY:
(No planned activities)
HEAVY & RAPIER FIGHTING
ACTIVITIES
THURSDAY:
(No planned activities)
FRIDAY:
1:00–4:00 PM - Rapier Pick-up Fighting
6:00 PM - Authorizations
*7:30 PM - Novice Tournament (*After Royal Court)
(Req. Authorized for less than 4 years, must not have won a tournament prior)
9:00 PM - Torchlight Tournament
SATURDAY:
10:00 AM - Rapier Authorizations
10:00–11:00 AM - Rapier Melee
11:30 PM - 10-Person Melee
(12:00 PM - Lunch)
1:00 PM - Reverse Bear Pit Tournament
*3:00 PM - Pick-up Fighting (*After 10-Person Melee)
SUNDAY:
(No planned activities)
ARCHERY & THROWN WEAPON
ACTIVITIES
THURSDAY:
(No planned activities)
FRIDAY:
Archery Range open as desired
SATURDAY:
12:00 PM - Yeoman of The Wolf
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Throwing Weapons Range Opens
9:00 AM - Archery Range Opens
SUNDAY:
(No planned activities)
ACCOMMODATIONS
PARKING
Free overnight parking is available to all attendees.
For a map of the Binbrook site and available parking please see here:
PETS
Well-behaved and leashed dogs are welcome—please ensure you clean up after your pet.
Note that there are ticks and wild animals on-site. Please plan accordingly to ensure the safety of your pet.
CAMPING
Binbrook Conservation has an area designated for overnight camping. Accessible camping space is also available. Fire rings will be available for campfires or outdoor cooking.
For information regarding camping spaces, please contact Maneke (jeff.frank@hotmail.com) who will forward your query to Countess Arlette.
TOILETS
Flush toilets are available in the main activity area, as well as 8 additional port‐a‐johns and 2 accessible port-a-johns.
POTABLE WATER
There is one tap available near the main activities area with potable water suitable for drinking.
Please bring your own containers to fill and take to your campsite.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL
Dumpsters will be available to properly dispose of your garbage.
Please note that there are wild animals on-site and food should be kept in appropriate containers are disposed of accordingly.
EVENT STAFF
Autocrat
Maneke of Ben Dunfirth (Jeff Frank)
Heavy Weapons
Marshal
Tristham of the Barbarians (Jon Gibson)
Fencing Marshal
David of Ben Dunfirth
Head of
Gate
Jørgen Lennertson (George Bird)
Thrown Weapons Marshal
Augusta Weyfair (Desiree Kern) & Meredyth Llwellyn (Alicia York-Bird)
Archery Marshal
Don the Duckman (Don Intini)
Seneschal
Bellatrix Hespeler (Glenn Shilletto)
Royalty Liason
Jocea Valente (Joleen DeMarco-Wettlaufer)
Event Page Manager
Fischer (Robin McConnell)