Harts and Horns
Hosted by Shire of Hartshorn-dale - Douglassville, PA
Event date: October 10th, 2026
Event Last Modified: September 30th, 2026
Event details
All Day
A&S display and Competition- Downstairs in the Lower Hall
Rummage Sale (Becomes free at 4pm) - Downstairs in a classroom
Herald’s Point - Downstairs
Youth Activities - Downstairs in the Lower Hall
Elevensies - Snacks will be available in both the Upper and Lower halls
Open Gaming - Downstairs in the Lower Hall
John Marshall Memorial Challenge (sauce) - Set up before 1 pm - Earlier is better - Lower Hall
Fighting: Tournament Details - for Rapier and Heavy Combat - OUTSIDE
Field opens at 10 for Inspections, pick-ups etc.
Tournament at 11ish. Rapier tournament format TBD based on attendance. Heavy tournament format TBD.
Winner will be the Shire’s Champion until the next Harts & Horns.
Field will close at 1:00.
1 pm Dance
2 pm Feast
After Feast: Indoor activities resume (A&S, Children’s, Rummage sale)
5:30 pm Start Cleanup
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Harts and Horns A&S Competition will be held downstairs in the hall. Please have your entries set up by 11 to give the judges adequate time to look over your amazing entries.
This year our theme is the Wild Hunt! An Ancient legend is brought to life during this time of year, and we would love to see your projects themed either towards hunting, the myth, or the animals that would have graced our tables in time long ago. Theme is not necessary for entry, but encouraged.
Feast
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The full feast will be at 2:00 in the afternoon to allow gentles to enjoy feast without going late into the evening. There will NOT be a lunch style dayboard, but 'Elevensies' (coffee, tea and snacks) will be available throughout the morning. Attendees are encouraged to contribute a snack to the table.
Our feast this year will be 14th century german, graciously cooked by our own illustrious Anna DiBonannes and Levi of Hartshorn-Dale.
Menu
First Remove
Pretzels, bread, gluten free bread, honey butter, herbed butter, savory toasted cheese, Vegan onion leek and bean soup
Second Remove
Spinach and chard tart, heathen cakes(gluten free available), roast chicken, roasted root vegetables, cabbage, sauces
Third Remove (dessert):
variety of filled krapfen (filled donuts), strauben (funnel cakes), fruit tarts(gluten free available)
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Tournament Details - for Rapier and Heavy Combat
Field opens at 10 for Inspections, pick-ups etc.
Tournament at 11ish. Rapier tournament format TBD based on attendance. Heavy tournament format TBD.
Winner will be the Shire’s Champion until the next Harts & Horns.
Field will close at 13:30
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Renaissance Rummage Sale! Do you have too much SCA stuff in your basement? Bring it to donate to the Renaissance Rummage Sale! Cash based! Come home with cool new toys!
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The Fourth Annual John Marshall atte Forde Food competition.
Make your favorite period or period-inspired sauce. Present a small amount (we will have small bowls available) for the judging which will be done with neutral bread. Please also present your sauce as you choose, with bread, with vegetables, etc.
Required:
Every sauce and presentation must include ingredient lists. Minimal documentation is what is your sauce, what is the inspiration or source, short description of your method. Feel free to include more references.
Prize categories will be determined by the judges when we see what comes in. Prizes will be items from John Marshall’s collection – books, bowls, other items.
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A&S Competition and display
Greetings! There will be an A&S Display and Competition at Harts and
Horns on October 9. The winner will be decided by populace choice.
Beads will be provided for voting. There will be a prize. The theme is
the Wild Hunt, although entries are not required to fit the theme. The
Wild Hunt is an ancient legend. Entries may represent hunting, the
myth, or the animals that would have graced our tables in time long
ago. We're looking forward to seeing what you create.
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Site rules:
Dry site
No smoking indoors. *Cigarette butts* must be disposed of properly. Absolutely no butts dropped on the grounds anywhere.
No pets.
Gate Closes: 1 PM. If arriving after, please call (302) 359-0345
Site Opens: 9:00 AM
Site Closes: 6:00PM
Event Location
St Paul's United Church-Christ
1979 Weavertwon rd
Douglassville, PA 19518
Google Map
Registration Fees
Registration:
Registration:
Site fees:
Adult Member: $20
Adult Non-member: $30
Age 17 and under free. No family cap.
Paypal registration link: https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/149754?lang=en
Feast:
Walk-ins are welcome, but feast is pre-reg only. Feast is $15 for adults, ages 0-17 must register but there is no charge for feast. Feast is limited to 80 seats.
Make Checks Payable to: Make Checks Payable to: SCA inc-Shire of Hartshorn-dale
Contact Information
Event Steward:
Event Steward: Fáelán Sinnoch email- 300482@members.eastkingdom.org
Deputy Event Steward- Adelina de Verrières email- 243157@members.eastkingdom.org
Send Reservations to:
Fáelán Sinnoch
612 Meadowview Lane
Mont Clare, PA 19453
