Ursulmas Medieval Faire |
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| Location | Evergreen State Fairgrounds Monroe, WA 98272 |
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| Dates | January 30, 2010 - January 31, 2010 - CONFIRMED! | |
| Primary Category | Festivals & Fairs | |
| Event Categories | Festivals & Fairs, Medieval Festival, Cultural Events, Historical Reenactment, Renaissance Festival | |
| Description: | Ursulmas is an annual demonstration held in the Horse Arena at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. It is put on by the Society for Creative Anachronism, Barony of Aquaterra, Kingdom of An Tir branch. There are booths of craft merchants, medieval handmade goods, demonstrations (including armored fighting, archery, dancing, music, fire-eaters, spinning and cloth making, armor making, metal smelting, food preparation and preservation) as well as medieval pageantry. | |
| Contact name | Jade@mindspring.com | |
| Phone | 425-343-6105 | |
| Email Event Promoter | Click Here | |
| Show hours | Sat 9-5; Sun 9-3 | |
| Application Deadline | 2010-01-04 | |
| Days Left To Apply | 17 | |
| Setup time | Friday afternoon | |
| Public Admission Price | kids 5 and under free, 6-16 $7, adults $13 | |
| Attendance | Average 1600 | |
| Attendance Method | AGate | |
| Year # | 29 | |
| Parking | Parking is on fairgrounds lot | |
| Parking Fee | free | |
| Vendor Parking | in parking lot after unload | |
| Restrooms | All restrooms are in the building, flushable, and heated | |
| Entertainment | Included in this two day family event are performers of many medieval songs, stories, dances and other forms of entertainment. A highlight of the event is performances by Ignition Fire Troupe. You can see more about them at http://www.ignitionfire.net/ | |
| Activities | Activities for children are still be sorted, but rest assured this event has activities, sights, and merchants of interest to all ages groups. Youth Armored Combat and the School of Pages will also involve our young adults in their activities! | |
| Past Deadline Fee | No Late Applications | |
| Art/Craft Space price | $50 per 10X10 space | |
| Art/Craft Spaces this year | 60 | |
| Response deadline | 2010-01-15 | |
| Event/Application Rules and Regulations | ||
| Location: Once again, Ursulmas will be held at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. The physical address is 14405 179th Ave SE Monroe, WA 98272 Merchants will be in the Arena. The building is heated; however, there will still be drafty areas and the floor is concrete, so come prepared. Set up For Merchants starts FRIDAY at 12 PM. Pack out will start no sooner than closing court on Sunday (Quiet start) and will be complete no later than 8:30 PM. When you are packing in and out, please turn off your vehicle. Check In: Park in front of the Arena, and proceed to gate before attempting to find the Merchant Steward or your space. We will check you in and help you locate your booth. We will direct you to the closest entryway to off load. Please do not block the entryways or parallel park when off loading. Pull in forward or back in. You may also pull into the arena via the large door opposite the main entrance to offload once you have checked in at Gate. Site Tokens to be Visibly Worn during the entire event. Opportunity to pull in to the building must close at 6:00 pm due to heating needs of the rest of the event participants. Times: The site will be open to Merchants starting at Noon on Friday. Site will be open to the populace starting at 3:00 pm on Friday. Site will close at 5:00 pm on Sunday. Public hours are 9:00 am- 6:00 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am-3:00 pm on Sunday. Please double check the times when you arrive on site, as they are subject to change. Note: Since this is a public demo event, Merchants are required to be open during the hours that we are open to the public. Gate Fee: Gate fee for one adult is included in your merchant fee and will need to be paid when you submit your application. For extra helpers, you must pay the appropriate additional Gate Fee per person, Weekend: Adults: ages 16 and up: $15. Please submit a copy of their SCA membership card for a $3.00 discount. Sleeping space: Merchants will be allowed to sleep in their booths. If you wish to sleep in the Sleeping Hall or bring an RV, please contact: reservations@baronyofaquaterra.org Baroness Arianne of Falconmoors (425) 778-2359 Please Note: We will have the watch on duty, but Merchants are still responsible for the security of their booths and wares. Food: The fairgrounds will be providing their own food vendors, so we will not be able to accept any other food vendors this year. You may also prepare your own food. Hot water will be available for filling your thermos or making hot beverages. See the Event Steward or Merchant Steward to take advantage of this service. The traditional merchant feast will be held at Saigon Kitchen. This event is being coordinated by Baron Little Bear. Cost will be $11 per person (payable at the time of the feast). If you wish to participate, please note here _____ # of people from your booth who will be attending. If undecided you can let us know on site and we will have His Excellency contact you on Saturday Morning. Pets: Pets will not be allowed on site. All Service Animals must have CURRENT veterinary certification of health and vaccinations. Setup: Due to fire regulations, there are to be no additional structures (tents, pavilions, etc) in the building. You may set up display walls of fire resistant materials under 9 feet in height. We wish to encourage a period market place look and feel, please do all you can to contribute to the ambiance; there will be 2 prizes for best medieval feel in a merchant space: one Event Steward Team choice and one Peoples Choice. Further details to come with registration confirmation packet. ***IMPORTANT, MUST READ SECTION*** One Adult Gate Fee per 10x10 booth space is incorporated into your merchant fee. Non Member Surcharge (NMS) applies, so if you are not a member when you arrive at Ursulmas the fee is an additional $3. You MUST mail your fees with your application, or note on paperwork that you have registered via ACCEPS (http://acceps.ansteorra.org/index.php) before mailing these forms. Include a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope (SASE) with your registration paperwork; you will receive a receipt after your check has cleared. SAVE THIS RECEIPT! This Receipt must be presented at Gate for you to receive your site token. If you lose your receipt, you will pay ALL fees again. If you bring additional booth staff, you must either pay for them at Gate or prepay for them by submitting their Fees at time of Registration*** (Additional Gate fees can also be paid Via ACCEPS) Booth Space: Each booth will be 10x10. Merchants will be limited to 4 booths total. Corner booths (one per request) will be first come, first served, by request only. Remember, the Merchant Fee for each 10 x10 includes Gate for 1 person. Hence, a 20 frontage has Gate for 2 people. Please mark space requests on the application pages. The price is in US Dollars. | ||
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| Maps and Directions (from Google Maps) | ||
| http://www.evergreenfair.org/page11570.asp Street & Mailing Address for the Evergreen State Fairgrounds Evergreen State Fairgrounds 14405 179th Ave SE Monroe, WA 98272 Directions from the North Southbound on I-5, take Exit 194 to Hwy 2; Continue East for approximately 14 miles; Fairgrounds are located on left side, North of US Hwy 2, just prior to entering Monroe; Take left on 179th for West Gate entrance; Take left on Cascade View Drive for East Gate entrance. Directions from the South via I5 Northbound on I-5, take Exit to Hwy 2; Continue East for approximately 14 miles; Fairgrounds are located on left side, North of US Hwy 2, just prior to entering Monroe; Take left on 179th for West Gate entrance; Take left on Cascade View Drive for East Gate entrance. Directions from the South via 405 Drive North bound on I-405; Take Exit 123 (Woodinville) which connects to SR 522; Travel East on SR 522 till it ends at a stoplight; Take the first right on Cascade View Drive for the East Gate entrance; Take the second right on 179th for the West Gate entrance. Directions from US Hwy 2 We are located 50 miles West of Stevens Pass; Follow US Hwy 2 West bound, past the Fred Meyer shopping center in Monroe; Continue under the SR 522 overpass Take a right on Cascade View Drive for the East Gate entrance; Take a right on 179th for West Gate entrance. Directions On Public Transit Community Transit Routes 270, 271 and 275 provide year-round service to Evergreen State Fairgrounds from Everett, Snohomish, Monroe, Sultan and Gold Bar. To plan a bus trip starting anywhere in King, Snohomish or Pierce counties, click here. For information on bus service to Monroe during the Evergreen State Fair, click here. | ||
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