Murder Melee in the Meadow 2023
ENTRY & FEES
Murder Melee in the Meadow returns for 2023 at the Binbrook Conservation Area!
Upon arrival, you must inform the Binbrook Conservation Gatekeepers that you are with the SCA and they should allow you through. After checking in with Binbrook Conservation, you must register at the Event Gate (Troll).
Event Gate (Troll) opens on Thursday, June 15th at 6:00 PM and closes Sunday, June 18th at 3:00 PM though you may arrive at the site earlier on Thursday to set up your camp. Gate open/close times are broken down in Gate Hours & Location and Major Events.
If you are a non-member, you may also present the Conservation staff with a Non-Member Guest Pass although this is not required.
For information regarding camping spaces, please contact Event Steward Fischer (fischerofbendunfirth@gmail.com) or Ascelyn (mclaren.michael@queensu.ca) who will forward your query to the Camp Wrangler.
If you are arriving during off-hours, the site gate will no longer have an attendant. 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
$30 (member)
$35 (non-member)
Adult Camping
Friday to Sunday
$45 (member)
$50 (non-member)
Youth Under 18
Anytime
Free
Adult Camping
Saturday to Sunday
$40 (member)
$45 (non-member)
Children Under 12
Anytime
Free
GATE HOURS & LOCATION
Event Gate (Troll) Hours
THURSDAY:
Open 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
FRIDAY:
Open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
SATURDAY:
Open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Please note: You may arrive on Thursday before Troll opens to set up your camp. If there is no attendant at Troll, please seek out an Event Steward to assist you with checking in.
Binbrook Conservation Hours
Binbrook Conservation's gate is attended from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day.
If you are arriving during off-hours, the Binbrook Conservation gate will no longer have an attendant. You may enter using the code: 2882#
Binbrook Conservation Area
5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook
ON L0R 1C0
Canada
SITE MAP
(Click image for full map)
Map courtesy of Prudence Underwit — Map subject to change
MAJOR
EVENTS
THURSDAY:
6:00 PM - Event gate opens
9:00 PM - Event gate closes
FRIDAY:
9:00 AM - Event gate opens
9:00 PM - Event gate closes
SATURDAY:
9:00 AM - Event gate opens
[TBD] - Morning Court
After Court - Children's Pinata
12:00 PM - Lunch
[TBD] - Chivalry Meeting
[TBD] - Thorbjorn's Hammer Meeting
3:00 PM - Event gate closes
[TBD] - Children's Tug-of-War (*After 10-Person Melee)
9:15 PM ish - Most Certainly Not Court
SUNDAY:
9:00 AM - Event gate opens
3:00 PM - Event gate closes
ARTS & SCIENCE
ACTIVITIES
THURSDAY:
(No planned activities)
FRIDAY:
1:00–4:00 PM - Stash Exchange
Is your stash threatening to take over your house? Have you been hanging on to a piece of fabric you will never use because it's too nice to throw out? Did you start a hobby during the plague that you ended up hating, but are stuck with all the supplies for? Perhaps it can find a new home at the Stash Exchange!
Artists and amateurs alike are welcome to come browse through the stashes; you do not have to have brought something to take a treasure home. Any unclaimed items must be taken home by their original owner at the end of the event.
Contact Emyr James if you have questions: seneschal.bendunfirth@gmail.com
4:00 PM - Baudouin's Mead Social in Ben Dunfirth Encampment
Gather with other mead enthusiasts in Ben Dunfirth's Encampment (Spot 1 on the map). Bring your own chalice and something to share! Nibbles welcome!
Contact Seigneur Baudouin de Domrémy if you have questions: scott040877@gmail.com
SATURDAY:
1:00–3:00 PM - Scriptorium at The A&S Pavillion
Welcome scribes of all skill levels 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:
6:00 PM - Armoured Combat Authorizations
7:30 PM - Armoured Novice Tournament
(You must be authorized for less than 4 years and must not have won a tournament prior, to participate in the Novice Tournament)
8:00 PM - Combat Archery Class at The A&S Pavillion
This class includes a discussion of the historical use of archery and crossbow units to support melee battles and the conventions of combat archery in the SCA. We will discuss authorization requirements in Ealdormere, equipment, and ammunition.
Contact THL Alexander Gladstone (photosbyalex@cogeco.ca) or Excellency Sciath ingen Chaennaig (risingwaters@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
SATURDAY:
10:00 AM - Rapier Authorizations
10:00–11:00 AM - Rapier Melee
12:00 PM - 10-Person Melee
*1:00 PM - Rapier Poker Tournament (After lunch)
*3:00 PM - Combat Archery Authorizations (*After 10-Person Melee)
SUNDAY:
(No planned activities)
ARCHERY & THROWN WEAPON
ACTIVITIES
THURSDAY:
(No planned activities)
FRIDAY:
6:00 PM - Combat Archery Class
1:00 PM - Archery Range opens
[TBD] - Throwing Range opens
5:00 PM - Archery Range closes
[TBD] - Throwing Range closes
SATURDAY:
Archery Range opens and closes per the availability of the Marshal
Throwing Range closes per the availability of the Marshal
12:00 PM - Yeoman of The Wolf
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 MUST be used for any campfires. Some rings will be available on-site if you do not have your own.
For information regarding camping spaces, please contact an Event Autocrat who will forward your query to the Camp Wrangler.
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 and disposed of accordingly.
EVENT STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
Event Stewards
Fischer of Ben Dunfirth (Robin McConnell)
fischerofbendunfirth@gmail.com
Ascelyn of Ben Dunfirth (Michael McLaren)
Backup Event Steward/
Thursdautocrat
Countess Marioun Golightly (Katherine Golightly)
Heavy Weapons
Marshal
Bellatrix Hespeler (Glenn Shilletto)
Fencing Marshal
David of Ben Dunfirth
Head of
Gate
Jørgen Lennertson
Thrown Weapons Marshal
Guoillauc filius Brancu
Archery Marshal
Don the Duckman (Don Intini)
Combat Archery Marshal
Alexander Gladstone (Alex Sears)
Seneschal
Emyr James of Town's End (Emily Townshend)
Royalty Liason
Jocea Valente (Joleen DeMarco-Wettlaufer)
Commissariat
La Famiglia Salvazzi
Cesare Ambrogino di Salvazzi & Magnifica Laura Battista
Event Page Manager
Fischer (Robin McConnell)