BRENDOKENFEST 2026

Join us, October 31, 2026 at the
Minerva Sportsman Club
9247 Arrow Rd NW
Minerva, OH 44657
as we celebrate Halloween, Samhain, Alfablot, and all things fall!
(Not quite sure what we do? Check out our About page and our FAQ)
This is an OUTDOOR EVENT! Dress for the weather! Depending on weather there will be active firepits located throughout the site (morning and evening in nice weather, all day in cold weather). Please use safe practices around flames.
"Feast" will be potluck! The Barony is providing smoked pork shoulder, water and hot apple cider. There is a residential fridge on site, and some outlets in the main hall, but very limited space available. PLEASE contact one of our autocrats with questions or to reserve fridge or outlet space.
Pre-Reg Discount Pricing
$20 Entrance Fee
$10 Member discount Fee
Under 18: Free
Pre-Registration Closed Friday October 23
Day of Pricing
$25 Entrance Fee
$15 Member discount Fee
Under 18: Free
Please be aware there is open water. No contact with the water!
Service animals always welcome. Please leave the pets at home.
Site is 100% dry. Absolutely no alcohol please.
Day Schedule
9am
Site opens to Populace
Archery Inspections
Armored Inspections, authorizations and warm-ups
Thrown Weapons Inspections
Rapier Authorizations and Inspections and Warm-Ups
10am
Classes begin
Youth Archery Tournament
Archery Pumpkin King Tournament
Beginner Thrown Weapons Class
Rapier List opens for Inspections
A&S Voting begins and Crafter's Green Opens
Baronial Rapier Championship
11am
Thrown Weapons Harvest Fest Tournament
Armored Grand Melee Tournament
Youth Mask Make and Take
Lunch Opens
Baronial C&T Championship
12 Noon
Bardic Bonfire (by merchants)
1pm
Youth Thrown Weapons Tournament
Baronial Armored Championship
Rapier Masquerade Brawl
Lunch Closes
1:30 Archery 3-D animal shoot
2pm
Dragon Races (by merchants)
Youth Turnip Carving
Armored Tournament of Doom
3pm
Thrown Weapons Monster Mash Tournament
Youth Snack Necklace
A&S Voting ends
4pm
Lists tear down
Event pauses to prep for Court
4:50-5ish
Pre-court entertainment: Musicae Nubulae, Costume Fashion Show
5pm
Royal and Baronial Courts
(At Their Majesties Discretion)
After Court
Potluck Feast in the building
ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO BE WEARING AN ATTEMPT AT PRE-SEVENTEENTH GARB
YES We have "Gold Key"(Loaner clothing) in various sizes for youth and adults
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THE SCA PROHIBITS HARASSMENT AND BULLYING OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS
Participants engaging in this behavior are subject to appropriate sanctions. If you are subjected to harassment, bullying or retaliation, or if you become aware of anyone being harassed or bullied, contact a seneschal, President of the SCA, or your Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman.
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Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.






