THE GREAT NORTHERN THYNG (Formerly NRWC)
Hosted by Shire of Glenn Linn - Greenwich, NY
Event date: July 5th, 2019 - July 8th, 2019
Event Last Modified: July 3rd, 2019
Event details
This is an SCA event that is all inclusive and welcoming to all historic recreation / medieval themed battle game participants including the good folk of Markland, Kingdom of Acre, Amtgard, Dagorhir, Hearthlight and similar organizations.
Planned Activities Include:
MERCHANTS! MERCHANTS! and yes MERCHANTS! Visit our market and spend your coin among the 18 merchants who will be on site... don't be tight fisted, we love our merchants and you should as well. Please visit our event web site to see the list of fine merchants that will be on site!
A&S ACTIVITIES
In the Dance Hall - Period Dance and A&S display
- Adult A&S display
- Youth A&S display
- Dance with instruction an possibly a Competition with prizes
In the Northern University
- Assorted Classes – still accepting teachers
In the Mead Hall
- Mead brewing competition
- Skaldic (Bardic) performance, classes & Competition
On the Game Field / Community Fire
- Attempt at the largest drumming circle in the North East (bring your drum)
- Tribal, Belly and other dance performances welcome and encouraged
- Assorted Norse field games including Kubb and May I Strike
YOUTH & FAMILY ACTIVITIES
- Youth Quest (throughout the fairground)
- Family Fun Day Activities (assorted activities for the little ones and their folks)
MARSHALED ACTIVITIES
- Both melee scenarios will be run separately for heavy (with combat archery), youth fencing and boffer.
- Viking House Burning melee battle
- Long Ship capture the flag resurrection melee battle
- Charity Holmgang tournament (Heavy)
- Triad Warlord Tournament (Heavy)
- Additional tournaments to come -
- Royal Rounds in Archery and Thrown weapons
- Missile Weapon Tournament Consisting of:
The Fleeing Monk archery shoot
Whack A Warlord spear clout
The Cut the Braids of Sven and Helga ax throw
- Siege Weapon practice field
- Archery Tag practice field and tournament for Combat Archers
BATTLE GAME ACTIVITIES
- Foam / Boffer melee scenarios (under a unified rule set) inclusing the Viking House Burning melee battle and the Long Ship capture the flag resurrection melee battle
- Archery tag course available for LARP archers
- Cross-over play opportunities (Amtgard, Dag, Hearth etc.) encouraged.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
- Welcome Stew will be served at the Mead Hall Friday evening first come, first served.
- Saturday evening a Thyng Assembly will be held in the Thyng Hall to name winners and award prizes.
- Attendance based door prizes include three leather birka bags, two viking sea chests and a Viking a-frame tent.
More information on activities will be listed here as we move forward.
Site Opens: 12:00 PM [Friday, July 5th 2019]
Site Closes: 12:00 PM [Monday, July 8th 2019]
Event Website
Event Location
Washington County Fairgrounds
392 Old Schuylerville Rd
Greenwich, NY 12834
Google Map
Directions:
From MA, CT, and the south:
Make your best way to I-87 north of Albany. Take exit 14. After crossing over the interstate, in 0.5 miles take a right (Henning Rd). In 0.9 miles, turn right onto Lake Ave/NY-29. Continue 9.25 miles. Turn right at the T-intersection onto Rt 4/NY-29. Drive .3 miles then turn left onto NY-29/Ferry St. Continue 2 miles. At the sign for the Washington County Fair, turn left onto Old Schuylerville Rd. Enter at gate C. Drive down the road to gate where you will check in.
From ME, NH, VT, and the North:
Make your best way to I-87 south. Take exit 15, at the end of the ramp turn left onto Rt 50. After crossing the interstate bear right, just before McDonald's, onto Truck Route 29. At the light, turn right onto Weibel Ave. At the T-intersection, turn left onto Lake Ave/NY-29. Drive 9 miles. Turn right at the T-intersection onto Rt 4/NY-29. Drive .3 miles then turn left onto NY-29/Ferry St. Continue 2 miles. At the sign for the Washington County Fair, turn left onto Old Schuylerville Rd. Enter at gate C. Drive down the road to gate where you will check in.
Registration Fees
Registration:
ADVANCED RESERVATION RATE (If received on or before June 23th)
Adult 18+
Member: Weekend $25
Member: Day $15
Non-Member: Weekend $30
Non-Member: Day $20
Youth 5-17
Weekend $10
Day $5
Child 0-4
Free
Family Cap
Member: Weekend $70
Member: Day $40
Non-Member: Weekend $80
Non-Member: Day $50
AT THE GATE RATE
Adult 18+
Member: Weekend $25
Member: Day $15
Non-Member: Weekend $30
Non-Member: Day $20
Youth 5-17
Weekend $12
Day $7
Child 0-4
Free
Family Cap
Member: Weekend $74
Member: Day $44
Non-Member: Weekend $84
Non-Member: Day $54
Family fee includes up to 2 adults and their children, proof of membership is required for member rate.
Feast:
There will be no feast however there will be a large pot of welcome stew available at the Mead Hall Friday evening on a first come first served bases. So if you get in and do not feel like cooking after set up, come by for some warm stew on us.
Make Checks Payable to: SCA of NY, Inc Shire of Glenn Linn
Contact Information
Event Steward:
Sean Transue
(Hrotger the Tervingi)
518-587-1362
autocrat.nrwc@glennlinn.eastkingdom.org
Send Reservations to:
If you would like to preregister please send check, proof of membership, and a phone number for any questions to:
Sean Transue (Hrotger the Tervingi)
6 Hopeful Lane
Gansevoort NY 12831
Other Contact Information:
Please visit our web site for full information on activities.