Beaconsgate Boar Hunt — 2024

About Boar Hunt

Boar Hunt is a ‘fighting event.’ Mostly. With a feast in the afternoon/evening for everyone else. The heavy’s select one of their number to serve as a ‘boar.’ The boar is chased around Camp Herms while the ‘hunters’ try and dispatch it. Here is where things are different. Most fighting events require that you be authorized. With Boar Hunt, there is space for the unauthorized. The unauthorized (such as children and an accompanying adult?) can serve as ‘dogs.’ Dogs don’t fight or talk. They can help locate the boar for the hunters, but they can only ‘point’ and ‘bark’—no fighting, no talking. Is it silly? Maybe. Is it fun? Well, the hunt has been going on for 20+ years, so ‘yes?’ The rapier peeps have a ‘Stag Hunt’ at the same event.

The feast portion gives those in the populous who like to cook a chance to show off.

Ticketing

Admission to the event and all hunts is free of charge. We welcome donations to help cover site costs. Feast tickets are limited; see below. Sixty Feast Tickets will be available for purchase by the populous. The ticket price is $25.00, and online sales through PayPal have concluded. Feast tickets will be available for purchase on-site as availability allows.

Things happening a Boar Hunt

“Bling Ring” Class by Katira al-Maghrebiyya

Starting at 11:00 am and running until 1:00 pm Katira al-Maghrebiyya will run a class she calls “Bling Rings” in the back room of the Lodge.

Based on Egyptian scarab rings with a revolving bezel, she will have enough room for six people at a time.

No cost. All materials provided. However, if you have some beads you want to play with, you are encouraged to bring them!

Silent Auction

As a fundraiser, we will also be having a silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Province coffers.

Feast Menu (may change)

Personnel