May 9, 2026
In this joyous season of spring, rejuvenation, and rebirth, we ask everyone to please join us in our annual celebration of the formation of the Barony of Tir-y-Don.
There will be fighting, including a Titan Tournament, A&S competitions & displays, a mosey around part of the Noland Trail, and lots of other fun activities to celebrate!
Site Information
Mariner’s Park
100 Museum Drive Newport News, VA 23606
Directions
From South: Take 664N to 64W, exit 35th St and take the right turn ramp to Warwick Blvd. Turn left onto Cedar Ln. Cedar Ln turns slightly right and becomes Museum Dr.
From North: Take 64E to J Clyde Morris Blvd (258A) towards Avenue of the Arts/Christopher Newport University. Turn left onto Museum Dr.
Restrictions
Dry site. Pets must remain on a leash. No live weapons. No swimming in the Lake. Park closes at sunset.
Accessibility
There are accessible porta potties. There are two covered picnic areas. Park is an open field, the walking path (Noland Trail) is manicured and accessible.
Schedule of Events
Site Opens to the Public: 9am
Lists Open: 9:30am
Fighting Begins: 10am
Mosey: 11am
A&S Judging: 2:30pm
Afternoon Court: 4pm
Site Closes: 5pm
Medieval Mosey
The Noland Trail is a five mile round trip, with route combinations as short as 0.5 miles. There are 17 benches along the trail, about a quarter-mile apart. The trail is a stone dust path, fairly tightly packed. There is a 215 ft elevation change, rated at easy to moderate. We will be hosting a mosey along part of the trail during the day, make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes if you want to join in!
Arts & Sciences
Large & Small
A celebration of renewal, spring, and fertility, we are looking for items at full size as well as a miniature version of that item. This could be a piece of garb for you and your young one, a full size box and a small ring box, or a scale replica of something too large to reproduce.
Fruits of Your Labor
Bring your finest dish of apples, or any fruits or nuts! Iðunn is the keeper of a chest filled with magical golden fruit (epli) that is said to prevent the gods from becoming old, withered, or weak. Iðunn wishes youth and vitality to all. Bring a dish featuring fruits and/or nuts in honor of the keeper of the orchard.
Year in a Day
Our yearly display of things you have accomplished since our last Baronial Birthday. Display the things you’ve taught, the works you’ve completed, projects in process, just show off what you’ve been up to!
Martial Activities
Announcement: Youth Combat has been canceled
There will be armored and rapier combat; including a Titan Tournament and Baronial Championship Tournament. Other martial activities and exact scenarios pending confirmation from the site.
Baronial Archery Championship will be held on April 26, 2026 at Newport News Park during the regular archery practice, start time 10am.
Please let Their Excellencies know in advance if you intend to compete in any of the Baronial Championship Tournaments.
Registration
Cost Information
| Day Trip | |
| Adult, Member Discount Event Registration | 15 |
| Adult, Event Registration | 25 |
| Youth (12-18) | 10 |
| Child (0-11) | 0 |
Reservationist
Mariana Francisco
Email: exchequer@tirydon.atlantia.sca.org
Regisitration available via SCORES. Pre-registration will add a pair of scissors to your site token!
Please make checks payable to SCA, Inc/Barony of Tir-y-Don
Staff
Event Steward: Christina O’Cleary email: chatelaine@tirydon.atlantia.sca.org
Marshal in Charge: Sir Tnek the Ainissestor
Minister of the Lists: Catheryn inghean Ui Dhubhshlaine
Arts & Sciences: Jane Fox