Meridians rally to your Crown, warriors don harness and helm, hoist your banners, put on your best household livery, grab your list tree shield, hold close the honor of your inspiration, and attend. At this illustrious event, we ask all to display their heraldry, banners, and wear their Meridian best to cheer these honored combatants in a full day devoted to heavy combat.
Come contest against the best of the Kingdom in Chivalric Combat! A special, faire-like occasion, a day of good natured, chivalric contests held in a pleasant, period atmosphere, and viewed by a colorful gallery of spectators. Refreshments, both food and drink, will be served to the populous throughout the day.
Meridian Grand Tournament will determine those fighters with the highest prowess, pageantry, and chivalry. This prestigious set of challenges will test the mettle of Meridies’ best in many different styles of fighting sponsored by various Orders. Winners in each style will proceed, with selected others, to meet on the Grand Field to determine the Grand Champion of Meridies.
We encourage participants, consorts, and spectators to bring their best pavilions, banners, and field displays, further we ask that households come bedecked in their finest livery. Recognition will be given for the most period pavilion, best heraldic display, best banners, best garb, and best on-field appearance. We also encourage all to bring displays and projects of artistry and enjoy this day of noble fellowship both on and off the field of battle. A pavilion will be made available for any A&S projects any artisans would like to display or share. An additional pavilion will also be made available for those members of the populace without their own shade.
In Chivalric fashion, all fighters are encouraged to bear a token of the gentle that inspires them to great deeds of arms. All Ladies are encouraged to bring a token and present it to a warrior to inspire them for the day. Fighters please bring your list tree shields so that all may know and honor those that contest on this field of valor. (List Tree shield should be in the area of 12x14 and should display your device.)
We invite all members of the populace to join our Celebration at the end of the day. A light buffet will be served for your refreshment. We will also have entertainment including dancing, singing, and games.
Sponsorship in not required to participate in the tournaments, all authorized fighters are welcome to participate. The Tournaments are sponsored by the Orders, meaning during the time of their tournament, those Orders are providing staff for their tournament, the prizes and scrolls for their tournament, and refreshments for the populace to be served during their tournament.
Prices:
Only period pavillions with no back wall will be placed in the front row around the field.
Rectangular or oblong pavillions will be placed sideways so the narrow side faces the field.
Children under 7 are free.
Non-members add $3.
Please note that in accordance with Kingdom Law, no family shall pay higher than three adult member prices for admission to an event as long as the children are all under 15 and have memberships.
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Friday Night Travelers Fare:
Saturday Breakfast:
All Day Saturday:
Servers will wander the crowds offering tasty treats and beverages during each tournament.
Fundraiser Lunch:
In order to further the honor and chivalry of all the participants, and to raise additional proceeds for the battered women's shelter chosen by the winner of their tournament, The Order of the Chalice will be providing a fundraiser lunch. All monies will be donated along with the entry fees.
Saturday Night Celebration Buffet:
Tasty treats for meat lovers and veggie lovers with a special subtletie for those with a sweet tooth.
Sunday Breakfast:
Contacts:
Event Stewards (Email:)
Head Cooks (Email:)
Reservations Coordinator (Email:)
Erik Coordinator (Email: williamscrivener@charter.net)
William Scrivener
Phone: 678-625-1139
Tournament Coordinator (Email: sam@gpc.edu)
Sir Thomas Blackmore
3181 Running Cedar Dr.
Marietta, GA 30062
Merchant Coordinator (Email:)
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