Whipping Winds VII: August 26-29th

The Shire of Windegate invites one and all to gather for Whipping Winds VII, August 26 -29 at Williamson Park outside Shelby, Montana. Our site will provide ample shade and a break from the wind being located amongst the cottonwoods along the banks of the Marias River. The weekend will be filled with classes, archery, and armored Combat all culminating in our pig roast feast on Saturday evening. Merchants are welcome and we ask but a small donation to our auction to be held during Mid-May.

After the last six years we are now tied, three wins and three losses for each side. This year is the TIE BREAKER!!! For several years the gale forces blew in from the south, issuing from the lands of Artemisia and decimated the forces of Avacal. A call is issused to all fighters, heavy and rapier, and unto all the archers of our kingdom to defend our northern border from yet another onslaught of these dreaded foe and dear friends. Archers will have the opportunity to 'reduce' the number of heavy combatants by participating in our legendary clout shoot. You do not have to be a combat archer to take part; just have your period archery gear in hand.

The Site will open 10:00am on Thursday August 26, 2010 and closes at 4:00pm Sunday August 29, 2010.
Site fee is $20.00 per adult, children 10 and under $10.00. Family cap is $50.00. All non-SCA members will be required to pay the $3.00 nonmember surcharge for each nonmember.

Feast Fee is $12.00 per adult, children 10 and under $6.00. Family cap for feast is $35.00. Feast is limited to 150.

Make checks payable to The Shire of Windegate.

The Marias River passes along the edge of the site property which will offer wading or swimming (don't forget your suit) if the temperature is warm. Parents are asked to keep watch over your smalls. Children's activities are planned. Site has two playgrounds for the young or young at heart.

Directions: Take the best route to interstate 15. Take exit 358 and follow the road south 1 mile to the Williamson park exit on the left (east) side of the road. Signs will be posted to guide all travelers. If you cross the river you have gone too far. Shelby is 7 miles to the north of the site and has motels, food and grocery stores, but specialty items may be hard to find. Plan ahead. The site is wet, but please use period containers. Water will be available on site. sorry, no pets are allowed. For our Techno Friends the GPS thingy is: 48 25' 31.90" N, 111 52' 33.44" W

Event Steward
Lady Gwenivere
(Debbie Higgins)
33 10th ave. S.E.
Cutbank, Mt. 59427
406-391-5707
gwenivere_lrt at msn dot com

Fighting Questions
Sir Terrell al-Qasab
(Terrell Cotterell)
318 11 ave N
Shelby, Mt 59474
406-434-3177
dabucha1 at earthlink dot net

Feast Steward
m'lady Sybil the daft
(Dotty Marcucci)
26 Dutchmans Ln
Conrad, Mt. 59425
406-450-5110
ladyseakirk at ymail dot com