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Our next event is Silver Hammer at Big Ridge State Park near Maynardville, TN.

The Barony of Thor's Mountain presents:

Silver Hammer XXXVII

October 29 - 31
Big Ridge State Park, 1015 Big Ridge Rd., Maynardville, TN 37807-1727
Join us for the annual Tourney of the Silver Hammer (Heavy).
There will also be a fundraiser Kolbenturnier (Crested Tourney).

˜All proceeds from the Crested Tourney will be donated to the winner's choice of children's charities.˜

A&S Competition for the best Helmet Crest — Populace Choice
Support our fighters and donate your Crest to be worn in the tourney!


Other activities include the Bard of Silver Hammer competition, Rapier & Valkyrie Tourneys, Archery & Live Weapons, Children's Activities including Trick-or-Treating, & Friday night games.
Feast: A fantastic feast will be prepared by Lord Miklos, but seating is limited, so get your reservations in early. Menu to follow soon…
Autocrat
THL Halla Hallsdottir
halla@preachain.org
865-357-0761
No calls after 9PM ET
Autocrat
THL Fionn of Dun na nGal
lordfionn@gmail.com
865-357-0761
No calls after 9PM ET
Reservations
Lord Henry Fox
Hank Chambers
silverhammertroll@gmail.com
865-936-4757 (No calls before Noon ET)
720 Chester Circle
Maryville, TN 37804
Please include any requests with your reservations.
Merchant Liaison
THL Allesaundra de Crosthwaite
(Sandra Jaqua)
sjaqua@bellsouth.net
865-448-6878
Merchants must pre-register and read our Merchant Policy. Please check in with Allesaungra prior to setting up onsite due to state park regulations. NO FEE.
Feastcrat
Lord Miklos Milhalfy
mikloscorv@yahoo.com
865-719-1319
No calls before 5:30 PM ET
Reservations must be received by October 15. Make Checks Payable to SCA Inc./ Barony of Thor's Mountain. Non-members ages 13 and up, add $5.00 to the prices below. Children 3 - 12 are half price. Under 3 are free. In accordance with Kingdom Law, no family shall pay higher than 3 adult prices for admission to an event as long as the children are 15 years of age or younger. Feast space is limited to 104, and all spots must be claimed by 2 PM Saturday.
Fees Weekend On-board Weekend Off-board Daytrip On-board Daytrip Off-board
By October 1 $20.00 $10.00 $14.00 $6.00
After October 1 $22.00 $12.00 $16.00 $6.00
 
Site opens from 5pm ET on Friday to 11am ET on Sunday. The group camp is VERY discreetly dry and the rest of the park is bone dry, including and especially the fighting field. No pets, absolutely no original containers, and no fires outside designated fire circles. No tent camping in the group camp. Contact Big Ridge State Park for other options in the park.
Directions: Take best route to I-75. From I-75 exit 122, take Hwy. 61 east for approximately 12 miles. Park entrance is on the left. The park is located between the cities of Andersonville and Maynardville. Once in the park, follow the signs to the group camp. SCA signs will be posted.
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/BigRidge/

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Our Regular Events

Black Gryphon Collegium
Held annually on the 2nd or 3rd weekend in February, usually at Fall Creek Falls State Park. This event has a wide range of classes that change from year to year. For overnighters, lodging is provided in the park's group lodge.
May Tourney
Held annually around the 2nd weekend in May, usually at Big Ridge State Park. This event is a tournament event for both heavy fighters and fencers, with an emphasis on the fencing tourney. For overnighters, lodging is at the park's Group Camp.
Silver Hammer Tourney
Held annually on the weekend in October closest to the 31st, usually at Big Ridge State Park. This event is a tournament event for both heavy fighters and fencers, with an emphasis on the Tourney of the SIlver Hammer for the heavy fighters. This tourney is unique in that the field of battle is shaped as a hammer. For overnighters, lodging is at the park's Group Camp.

Our Other Events

The Holly & the Ivy
This is the Barony's holiday party. It is held in December or January if someone wishes to take it on. It is a day event and often held in Maryville, TN.

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