If you are near the northwest corner of Illinois over Labor Day weekend, consider coming to my shire's event...


The Shire of Ravenslake and The Beaver Academy of Defense proudly present
The 9th Annual Middle Kingdom Academy of Defense
September 2006: Labor Day Weekend


www.ravenslake.com/events/mkaod.htm

"The Shire of Ravenslake and the Beaver Academe of Offense present the Middle Kingdom Academy of Defense (MKAOD) 9-Ravenslake, from 1-3 September at 325 Herbert Rd Lakemoor IL 60050 . The site is the same as last year and it absolutely beautiful. We are surrounded on 3 sides by a lake where there is a beach for swimming. There is a hill with trees that adds to the fun of the fighting field. There will be classes on the Arte of Defense both Period and Society, "Heavy" combat, Arts and Sciences,Youth combat, Thrown Weapons, and Archery. Merchants are invited (set up outside, $5 fee). This is a camping event, - this year with hot showers! Lunch will be available on site a la carte. A "Scholar's Feast" will be held, and afterwards a bardic circle around the fire.

NOTE! There will be a contest to gain artwork for the "Pale"! Bring your artwork to be donated to the "Pale" (See the "Pale Submission Guidelines" in your "Pale" for information. Permission-to-publish forms will be available), and it will be displayed. The winner of a great prize donated by the "Pale" will be decided by the vote of the public.

NOTE! Event t-shirts will be available!

TROLL is open Friday 4-11, Saturday 8-3, and Sunday 8-3. Classes start at 9! Don't be late!

FEES

Site:
Adult Friday-Sunday $15, Sat-Sun $10, Sun $5
Youth (17-6 years) Fri-Sun $8, Sat-Sun $6, Sun $3
5 and under FREE
$3 non-member surcharge

*NOTE! Family Cap, including 2 tents, is $70

Camping: $10 per sleeping tent

*NOTE! PRE-REG Prices: $2 less for site fees for adults, $1 less for site fees for children 6-17

Merchants: $5 (set up outdoors; contact Merchant-Crats: Calybrid Ine Tere (elusivecallie@hotmail.com); Kyla (skycat@tds.net))