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Scarlet Guard Inn XI
Shire of Hunters Home
June 5, 2026, 3pm
June 7, 2026, 1pm
Fraternal Order of Eagles #965
1050 Eagle’s Nest Road Brockway PA 15824
Greetings archers and throwers!

The Order of the Scarlet Guard and the Shire of Hunters Home invite you to attend the eleventh Scarlet Guard Inn Archery Festival. As with years past, there is a lot going on over this weekend, so here are the highlights!

Archery!
The main attraction is, of course, the archery. We can’t wait until Saturday to begin, so the annual Flight Shoot will be Friday evening. Saturday will see a smorgasbord of options, as we already have slated a bunch of novelty ranges, a couple woods walks, a clout range, and of course the Scarlet Guard Challenge. Speaking of which…

The Scarlet Guard Challenge!
Any group with a seneschal can send one archer as a representative, as long as the archer is not a member of the Scarlet Guard, equivalent, or higher Order. Anyone who has previously won the Scarlet Guard Challenge is likewise ineligible to compete again. Once a group has chosen their archer, please contact Master Juan Miguel Cezar (terry@belskicomputers.com) with the name of the group being represented, the name of the seneschal, and the name of the archer no later than June 3, 2026. For the tournament itself, archers MUST bring a letter signed by the seneschal declaring them as the chosen representative of that group, as well as a small prize to be added to a gift basket which will be presented to the winner along with the ancestral banner which bears the name of all past winners and the groups they have represented.

Thrown Weapons!
We already support the flinging of wood and metal through the air, regardless of its shape, but this year brings something special. It has been declared that the Aethelmearc Thrown Weapons Champion will be determined at the Scarlet Guard Inn! Throw for fun! Throw for glory! (Or both, both is good)

Bardic!
Come enjoy the camaraderie and entertainment of our bardic circle tradition. Whether it is under the roof of the big pavilion or gathering around our large fire ring, each night everyone is encouraged to help fill the air with songs and stories.

Merchants!
Hunters Home invites merchants to set up their wares at no additional charge. We had many great items for sale at our last event. Please inform the autocrat so that we can reserve space for you.

Camping!
Camping is free! Please feel free to stay Friday and Saturday night. There is plenty of camping space. Some already have regular spots, but it IS first come first serve. There is space for RVs but it is limited and there are no hookups and no dumping allowed, please contact the autocrat ahead of time. We have a community campfire that everyone is welcome to join, but if you choose to have your own campfire that is fine as long as you leave the site as you found it.

The Tavern!
The Food:
There will be no feast at this event, however there will be a modest sideboard open Friday evening and throughout the day on Saturday in the tavern.
The Games:
Want to compete off the range as well? Two gaming tables will be set aside in the tavern with an assortment of games to choose from. We welcome any additions. In addition to the bardic offerings, period games have proven to be a popular way to spend the evenings.

Some general notes:
-Your equipment will need to be inspected before engaging in martial activities, so please give yourself time to get inspected.
-The site is discreetly wet. Just make sure you clean up any messes and leave the site as you found it.
-Being June in Pennsylvania, and since this site isn’t conveniently close to any major shopping areas, be prepared for any weather. This means both sunscreen and some way to stay warm through the night.
-Bug and tick spray! We had a good long freeze this winter, so maybe they won’t be as bad this year, but it’s better safe than sorry.

The schedule as it currently stands:
Friday
3pm Site Opens
7pm Flight Shoot

Saturday
9am Troll Opens
10am Morning Court
10am – after court – All ranges open.
11am Qualifier for Thrown Weapons Championships begins
3pm Thrown Weapons Championships finals
345pm Ranges close
4pm Scarlet Guard Challenge
5pm Awards Ceremony and Royal Court

Sunday
12pm Site Closes

This schedule is subject to change

Adult Event Registration is $30,
Adult Member Discount Event Registration is $20,
Children 6-17: $5,
Children 5 and under: Free.
Make checks payable to SCA-PA, Inc. – Shire of Hunters Home. Reservations may be sent to the Autocrat.
AUTOCRAT for this event will be Thorfinnr y Elsfiord (Tod Elford) PO Box 1, Utica, PA 16362, 814-720-9017, thorfinnr.elsfiord@gmail.com
CO-AUTOCRAT is Alrekr Bergsson (David Bessler) bessler128@gmail.com