ESTRELLA WAR XXIV
February 12-18, 2008
Populace of the Knowne World, Pray Heed! The Kingdom of Atenveldt joins the Principal Kingdoms of Caid, Outlands and Artemisia, in inviting you to attend Estrella War XXIV (www.estrellawar.org) to be held Feb 12-18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. Come join over 7,000 participants from our Current Middle Ages as the Kingdoms of Atenveldt and Caid engage in Noble Combat with the Kingdoms of the Outlands and Artemisia for seven days of Medieval Glory, Honor and Chivalry in the Warm Desert Sun!
THINGS TO DO: There's so much going on at Estrella War XXIV, we couldn't possibly explain it all in one newsletter article. Whether your interest is pageantry, Heavy Combat, Rapier or Youth Combat, Arts & Sciences showcases and competitions, attending Collegium classes, getting your name and device submitted at Herald's Point, a visit to the Period Encampment, Equestrian
activities, shopping at Merchant's Row (over 150 merchants!), or simply visiting with friends -- there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy at Estrella War XXIV! See the PLACES TO KNOW, ACTIVITIES, and SCHEDULES sections of the website for more detail about what is planned for the event.
SITE: Canyon Moon Ranch is located at 20585 Price Station Rd. Florence, AZ 85232. If you are pre-registered for Tuesday admission, site opens at 8:00 AM, Tues, Feb 12, 2008. If you are pre-registered for Wednesday admission, or wish to pay General Admission when you arrive, site opens at 8:00 AM, Wed, Feb 13, 2008. Site closes Noon, Mon, Feb 18, 2008. The SITE RULES page of www.estrellawar.org provides important guidelines for camping, camp fires, grey water, litter, parking, pets, driving on site, noise curfews, off limit areas, restrictions for commercial/Documentary filming, and use of FRS radios by attendees. For more information on site layout, including maps showing camping areas assigned for the Principal Kingdoms, see the
EVENT SITE MAPS page of the website.
Onsite services include shower trucks, ATMs on Merchants Row, shuttles running the loop road during daylight and early evening hours, and the Canyon Ranch General Store selling a variety of important convenience items (ice, sunscreen, etc.) and fire pit rentals. A full list of offsite services (hotels, airport transportation, grocery stores and restaurants), and nearby medical facilities and pharmacies is available on the website.
Estrella War XXIV camp curfews require that minors 12 and under must be in their own camp or escorted by an adult from 10 PM to 5 AM, and minors 13 to 17 years old must be in their own camp or escorted by an adult from 11 PM to 5 AM. Parents and temporary guardians will be held responsible for the minor's behavior at Estrella War XXIV. Please take time to review the ATTENDING WITH MINORS page of the website for further guidelines.
DIRECTIONS FROM PHOENIX: Take your best route to I-10, and travel east, following signs for Mesa and the east valley. Take I-10 exit 154 and merge onto US-60 (Superstition Freeway), following signs to Mesa-Globe. Travel east on US-60 (approx 40 miles) to AZ-79 south. Travel south on AZ-79 (approx 14 miles) following signs to Florence/Tucson Turn left on E. Price
Road (a dirt road just south of the railroad tracks).
DIRECTIONS FROM YUMA: Take your best route to I-8, and travel east, following signs for Phoenix. Where I-8 ends, take exit 178B to I-10, and travel west on I-10 (approx 10 miles), following signs to Phoenix. Take exit 194 off I-10 for AZ 87/287 (approx 17 miles), following signs to Casa Grande/Coolidge. Travel through Coolidge and turn right (east) on AZ 287, following signs to Florence. Travel east on AZ 287 (approx 8 miles) to AZ-79, and turn left (north), following signs to Florence. Travel through Florence (approx 2.5 miles) and turn right on E. Price Road (a dirt road just south of the railroad tracks).
DIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON: Take your best route to I-10 and travel west, following signs for Phoenix. Take exit 211B to AZ 87 and travel north (approx 17 miles), following signs to Casa Grande/Coolidge. Travel through Coolidge and turn right (east) on AZ 287, following signs to Florence. Travel east on AZ 287 (approx 8 miles) to AZ-79, and turn left (north), following signs to Florence. Travel through Florence (approx 2.5 miles) and turn right on E. Price Road (a dirt road just south of the railroad tracks).
FROM OUTSIDE ATENVELDT: The TRAVEL INFORMATION section of the website includes maps showing the location of Canyon Moon Ranch, along with information for flying in, local lodging, shipping items to site, and airport transportation.
ENTRANCE FEES: Online Pre-registration is available on www.estrellawar.org until Jan 31, 2008. General admission opens 8:00 AM, Wed, Feb 13, 2008.
GENERAL ADMISSION FEES:
After Wednesday, 13-Feb-08, 8:00 AM
Adult SCA Member $55
Adult Non-Member $65
Youth (9 to 17 yrs @ arrival)$25
Child (8 yrs and under @ arrival)Free!
After Saturday, 16-Feb-08,12:01 AM
Adult SCA Member $45
Adult Non-Member $55
Youth (9 to 17 yrs @ arrival) $25
Child (8 yrs and under @ arrival) Free!
Day Fee
Adult $30
Youth (9 to 17 yrs @ arrival) $15
Child (8 yrs and under @ arrival) Free!
Parking
General Parking Free!
Reserved Parking per vehicle or trailer (Limited available) $20
WHAT YOU NEED TO GET INTO THE EVENT:
1. Cash or traveler's checks are needed to pay admission or purchase reserved parking. Personal/corporate checks, cashier's checks, money orders, credit cards and debit cards are not accepted, and the troll may not be able to accept $100 or $50 bills or travelers checks unless your fees come close to that total.
2. Adults must have photo ID showing age or date of birth (even if pre-registered).
3. Proof of current SCA membership is needed for non-member fees (even if pre-registered as a member).
4. Pre-registered attendees must bring confirmation letter or email.
5. Youths (9 to 17 yrs old) and children (up to and including 8 yrs old) must be accompanied by parents/legal guardians, or have paperwork completed/notarized by their parents/guardians before they left home (even if pre-registered). See the ATTENDING WITH MINORS page on the website for guidelines if you are bringing minors. Emancipated minors must bring legal proof of emancipation that can be retained by the SCA.
6. License plate numbers are required for each vehicle, trailer and RV to be issued a Parking Car Tag. Handicap persons must show a hanging mirror placard, or vehicle registration with handicap plates, to be issued a Handicapped Car Tag.
THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERING: Did you know that Estrella War XXIV is completely run by volunteers? So everyone working at the event, from the Main Event Coordinators to the person standing at the entrance directing traffic, is an unpaid volunteer. That's why everyone who attends Estrella War is asked to share the work by volunteering for 2-4 hours while they attend. See the VOLUNTEERING page of the website for reasons why volunteering is fun at Estrella, and to see where you can work a couple of hours to share the load. Then email THL Eden Blacksmith, the Volunteer Coordinator for Estrella War XXIV (volunteer08@estrellawar.org) and sign up to volunteer, or visit Volunteer Point to sign up when you arrive at the event.
EVENT COORDINATORS: A full list of the War Staff coordinating Estrella War XXIV is available on www.estrellawar.org
Main Event Coordinators : Master Joseph McFadden, OP (Joe Vaughn)
602-418-3904 and Mistress Isabeau della Farfalla, OP (Leslie Vaughn)
602-758-0079 Email: mains2008@estrellawar.org
Deputy Main Event Coordinator: Lord Raven Mayne (Erik Contreraz)
602-717-9804 or ravenmayne@yahoo.com and Lord Ritchyrd McUath (Ritchyrd
Handley) 602-486-5742 or Saile_weep@hotmail.com
February 12-18, 2008
Populace of the Knowne World, Pray Heed! The Kingdom of Atenveldt joins the Principal Kingdoms of Caid, Outlands and Artemisia, in inviting you to attend Estrella War XXIV (www.estrellawar.org) to be held Feb 12-18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. Come join over 7,000 participants from our Current Middle Ages as the Kingdoms of Atenveldt and Caid engage in Noble Combat with the Kingdoms of the Outlands and Artemisia for seven days of Medieval Glory, Honor and Chivalry in the Warm Desert Sun!
THINGS TO DO: There's so much going on at Estrella War XXIV, we couldn't possibly explain it all in one newsletter article. Whether your interest is pageantry, Heavy Combat, Rapier or Youth Combat, Arts & Sciences showcases and competitions, attending Collegium classes, getting your name and device submitted at Herald's Point, a visit to the Period Encampment, Equestrian
activities, shopping at Merchant's Row (over 150 merchants!), or simply visiting with friends -- there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy at Estrella War XXIV! See the PLACES TO KNOW, ACTIVITIES, and SCHEDULES sections of the website for more detail about what is planned for the event.
SITE: Canyon Moon Ranch is located at 20585 Price Station Rd. Florence, AZ 85232. If you are pre-registered for Tuesday admission, site opens at 8:00 AM, Tues, Feb 12, 2008. If you are pre-registered for Wednesday admission, or wish to pay General Admission when you arrive, site opens at 8:00 AM, Wed, Feb 13, 2008. Site closes Noon, Mon, Feb 18, 2008. The SITE RULES page of www.estrellawar.org provides important guidelines for camping, camp fires, grey water, litter, parking, pets, driving on site, noise curfews, off limit areas, restrictions for commercial/Documentary filming, and use of FRS radios by attendees. For more information on site layout, including maps showing camping areas assigned for the Principal Kingdoms, see the
EVENT SITE MAPS page of the website.
Onsite services include shower trucks, ATMs on Merchants Row, shuttles running the loop road during daylight and early evening hours, and the Canyon Ranch General Store selling a variety of important convenience items (ice, sunscreen, etc.) and fire pit rentals. A full list of offsite services (hotels, airport transportation, grocery stores and restaurants), and nearby medical facilities and pharmacies is available on the website.
Estrella War XXIV camp curfews require that minors 12 and under must be in their own camp or escorted by an adult from 10 PM to 5 AM, and minors 13 to 17 years old must be in their own camp or escorted by an adult from 11 PM to 5 AM. Parents and temporary guardians will be held responsible for the minor's behavior at Estrella War XXIV. Please take time to review the ATTENDING WITH MINORS page of the website for further guidelines.
DIRECTIONS FROM PHOENIX: Take your best route to I-10, and travel east, following signs for Mesa and the east valley. Take I-10 exit 154 and merge onto US-60 (Superstition Freeway), following signs to Mesa-Globe. Travel east on US-60 (approx 40 miles) to AZ-79 south. Travel south on AZ-79 (approx 14 miles) following signs to Florence/Tucson Turn left on E. Price
Road (a dirt road just south of the railroad tracks).
DIRECTIONS FROM YUMA: Take your best route to I-8, and travel east, following signs for Phoenix. Where I-8 ends, take exit 178B to I-10, and travel west on I-10 (approx 10 miles), following signs to Phoenix. Take exit 194 off I-10 for AZ 87/287 (approx 17 miles), following signs to Casa Grande/Coolidge. Travel through Coolidge and turn right (east) on AZ 287, following signs to Florence. Travel east on AZ 287 (approx 8 miles) to AZ-79, and turn left (north), following signs to Florence. Travel through Florence (approx 2.5 miles) and turn right on E. Price Road (a dirt road just south of the railroad tracks).
DIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON: Take your best route to I-10 and travel west, following signs for Phoenix. Take exit 211B to AZ 87 and travel north (approx 17 miles), following signs to Casa Grande/Coolidge. Travel through Coolidge and turn right (east) on AZ 287, following signs to Florence. Travel east on AZ 287 (approx 8 miles) to AZ-79, and turn left (north), following signs to Florence. Travel through Florence (approx 2.5 miles) and turn right on E. Price Road (a dirt road just south of the railroad tracks).
FROM OUTSIDE ATENVELDT: The TRAVEL INFORMATION section of the website includes maps showing the location of Canyon Moon Ranch, along with information for flying in, local lodging, shipping items to site, and airport transportation.
ENTRANCE FEES: Online Pre-registration is available on www.estrellawar.org until Jan 31, 2008. General admission opens 8:00 AM, Wed, Feb 13, 2008.
GENERAL ADMISSION FEES:
After Wednesday, 13-Feb-08, 8:00 AM
Adult SCA Member $55
Adult Non-Member $65
Youth (9 to 17 yrs @ arrival)$25
Child (8 yrs and under @ arrival)Free!
After Saturday, 16-Feb-08,12:01 AM
Adult SCA Member $45
Adult Non-Member $55
Youth (9 to 17 yrs @ arrival) $25
Child (8 yrs and under @ arrival) Free!
Day Fee
Adult $30
Youth (9 to 17 yrs @ arrival) $15
Child (8 yrs and under @ arrival) Free!
Parking
General Parking Free!
Reserved Parking per vehicle or trailer (Limited available) $20
WHAT YOU NEED TO GET INTO THE EVENT:
1. Cash or traveler's checks are needed to pay admission or purchase reserved parking. Personal/corporate checks, cashier's checks, money orders, credit cards and debit cards are not accepted, and the troll may not be able to accept $100 or $50 bills or travelers checks unless your fees come close to that total.
2. Adults must have photo ID showing age or date of birth (even if pre-registered).
3. Proof of current SCA membership is needed for non-member fees (even if pre-registered as a member).
4. Pre-registered attendees must bring confirmation letter or email.
5. Youths (9 to 17 yrs old) and children (up to and including 8 yrs old) must be accompanied by parents/legal guardians, or have paperwork completed/notarized by their parents/guardians before they left home (even if pre-registered). See the ATTENDING WITH MINORS page on the website for guidelines if you are bringing minors. Emancipated minors must bring legal proof of emancipation that can be retained by the SCA.
6. License plate numbers are required for each vehicle, trailer and RV to be issued a Parking Car Tag. Handicap persons must show a hanging mirror placard, or vehicle registration with handicap plates, to be issued a Handicapped Car Tag.
THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERING: Did you know that Estrella War XXIV is completely run by volunteers? So everyone working at the event, from the Main Event Coordinators to the person standing at the entrance directing traffic, is an unpaid volunteer. That's why everyone who attends Estrella War is asked to share the work by volunteering for 2-4 hours while they attend. See the VOLUNTEERING page of the website for reasons why volunteering is fun at Estrella, and to see where you can work a couple of hours to share the load. Then email THL Eden Blacksmith, the Volunteer Coordinator for Estrella War XXIV (volunteer08@estrellawar.org) and sign up to volunteer, or visit Volunteer Point to sign up when you arrive at the event.
EVENT COORDINATORS: A full list of the War Staff coordinating Estrella War XXIV is available on www.estrellawar.org
Main Event Coordinators : Master Joseph McFadden, OP (Joe Vaughn)
602-418-3904 and Mistress Isabeau della Farfalla, OP (Leslie Vaughn)
602-758-0079 Email: mains2008@estrellawar.org
Deputy Main Event Coordinator: Lord Raven Mayne (Erik Contreraz)
602-717-9804 or ravenmayne@yahoo.com and Lord Ritchyrd McUath (Ritchyrd
Handley) 602-486-5742 or Saile_weep@hotmail.com
