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<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Holiday Faire</STRONG><BR>Barony
of Stierbach - Saturday, November 19, 2005<BR><BR> The wars are over for
the year. It has been a profitable year for all. The <BR>fighters are
returning home after hard fought battles and they return with <BR>bounty.
Now is the time to celebrate with festivities. Come one, come all <BR>to
the Barony of Stierbach Holiday Faire where shopping is the main activity <BR>of
the day. There will be merchants aplenty to satisfy the needs of
all.<BR><BR>Here it is, the entire merchant list for Holiday Faire:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Kingdom Sweet Shop</STRONG> -- cakes,
cookies and treats to delight all</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Eadric the Potter</STRONG> -- Medival
House Hold Pottery<BR>-- <STRONG>Dragonfly Ridge</STRONG> -- Hand built
porcelain pottery</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Sykes Sutlering</STRONG> -- clothing,
books, hats, fencing weapons and more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Miriam's Yarns & Fibers</STRONG>
--yarns, t-shirts, knitting supplies, silks and wool</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Arte for Thee...</STRONG> --
face/body art, portraitures</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Mongol Raider's Surplus Outlet</STRONG>
-- period artifacts & coins, gemstones</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>The Golden Squirrel</STRONG> -- books,
feast gear, fabric, misc.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Dressed to Kill</STRONG> -- Rapier
Clothing, leather & fabric doublets, emboridered </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> blackwork</FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2> shirts, hoods, pouches</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Magik Badger Ironworks</STRONG> --
Blacksmithed items, geast gear, knives, etc...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Father Dunn's Jewelry</STRONG> --
Sterling jewelry, amber jewelry, fabric, ethnographic </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> jewelry, </FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>garments and textiles</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Ageless Fashions</STRONG> -- Trinkets,
Trappings and Trouble</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Phoenix Leather</STRONG> -- leather
& leather/steel, composite armour</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Good Clean Fun</STRONG> -- Handmade
Castile soaps, bath salts, fragrance oils</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>The Darning Egg</STRONG> -- Hand dipped
beeswax candles, beesway thread, </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> bow string
waxers, </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>used books of medieval interests and
bookmarks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Page After Page</STRONG> -- Books,
seals, sealing wax, pens & inks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Halima's Herbals</STRONG> -- herbs,
spices, botanicals, soap, beeswax candles, handmade </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> herbal </FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>paper & notecards and much more...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Tasteful Treasures</STRONG> --
teas, herbs, spices, gourment gift baskets</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Blackwood Jewellery</STRONG> -- jewelry
and accessories</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Fabric Dragon</STRONG> -- fabric,
trims silk & linen emboridery floss, hand-dyed yarn, leather </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> belts and more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Hadley Hall Designs</STRONG>
-- Glass goblets, painted, stained glassworks, laterns and
jewelry</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Reconstructing History
Patterns</STRONG> -- paper patterns for replica historical clothing</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>J. Mallonee and Company</STRONG> --
jewelry, gems, beadwork and more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Playn Fore Quartres</STRONG> --
Musicians and Clothing Accessories</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Dancing Pig Pottery</STRONG> --
Functional celtic pottery, leather mug straps, pouches, belts and
more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Angevin Treasures</STRONG> -- Garb,
music, tapes/cds and more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Silver Wolf Productions</STRONG> --
Sterling Silver, beaded Celtic knotwork and pagan and celestial
styles</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Big Bob's Little Knife
Shop</STRONG> -- blades, jewelry, toys and bumper stickers</FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Gregge the Archer</STRONG> -- archery
supplies</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>The Merlion's Tail (mka Sewing
Central)</STRONG> -- fine fabrics (linen, silk, wools and more)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>The Spanish Peacock</STRONG> -- wax
tablets, handmade wooden, fiber arts tools</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Taylor Made Garments</STRONG> --custom
garments and fine undergarments</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Barbarians and Babes</STRONG> --
leather pouches, belts, baldrics, masks, flasks, tankards, chainmaille
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> jewelry and much
more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Rowen's Riches</STRONG> --
medieval style belts, buckles & jewelry</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Rabenwald Metalsmything</STRONG>
-- handmade leather, jewelry & blades and drums</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Artisan Specialities</STRONG> --
incense, belly dance wares and more </FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Lions Keep Emporium</STRONG> --
various SCA items</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>A Taste of Creole</STRONG> --
bengettes and coffee</FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Pin Money</STRONG> -- Period
Glass-headed veil pins in heraldic colors</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Buckston Maddermarket</STRONG> --
naturally dyed wool, dyeing supplies and more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Greybarr Traditional
Archery</STRONG> -- archery equipment</FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Brute Force Leather</STRONG> --
corbets, leather corsets, bras, wings, armguards and more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Silver Wolf Productions</STRONG>
-- Sterling Silver, beaded celtic knotwork and pagan and celestial
styles</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Dopey Dragon Dry Goods</STRONG> --
beads, buttons, leather, skins, yard goods, warhammers, and more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Caledonia Pottery</STRONG> -- (1st
time merchanting at an SCA event) stoneware pottery w/celtic motifs,
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> glass bead
earrings</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Merchants by the Sea</STRONG> --
beaded italian hats and sleeves, books, woven trim and more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>The Sewing Goddess</STRONG> --
trim, misc. garb, books and more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-- <STRONG>Known World Creations</STRONG> --
handmade soaps & bath products, fabric, trims and more</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>**I have a waiting list for merchants should
space become available. **</FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>
<DIV><BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Martial Activities:</STRONG> There will
be heavy and rapier fighting indoors and <BR>outdoor target archery for
non-shoppers to fill their time while others <BR>shop. Note: The
traditional Lochmere Arrow Shoot will be held at Holiday <BR>Faire. For more
information contact Earl Mika Longbow at </FONT><A
href="mailto:earlmika@aol.com"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>earlmika@aol.com</FONT></A><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There will be a <STRONG>'Bardic Area"</STRONG> for
those who wish to perform or entertain. There will be a schedule
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>of times and performers listed. If you would
like to be included on this list, please contact the </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Merchant Coordinator.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Children's Activities
planned</STRONG>.</FONT><BR><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Merchant Coordinator:</STRONG> Lady
Cairistiona de Coveran (Laurie Clarkston), 503 Ronnie <BR>Court, Spotsylvania,
VA 22553. 540-582-2699, email: </FONT><A
href="mailto:garadh@erols.com"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>garadh@erols.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial size=2>. <BR></FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2><BR><STRONG>Lunch</STRONG> will be available for $5 per
serving. Lunch will be served from 11:30 am to 2 pm (or <BR>when the food
runs out).<BR><BR> Here is the menu:<BR> 'Adasiya lentil
soup<BR> Chicken and cheese balls with mustard sauce<BR> Maqaniq
(lamb sausage)<BR> Couscous with vegetables<BR> Bread and
butter<BR><BR> vegetarian option:<BR> 'Adasiya lentil soup<BR>
Couscous with vegetables<BR> Hard boiled eggs<BR> Bread and
butter<BR><BR><STRONG>The Kingdom Sweet Shop</STRONG> will be selling wonderful
desserts and treats that will satisfy </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>your sweet-tooth cravings. All
funds from these sales go to support the Royal's Travel </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Fund. Your donation to the Sweet Shop is
welcomed along with your coin. </FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<DIV><BR><STRONG>Silent Auction!</STRONG> Time to clean out those
trunks, baskets and make way <BR>for all those new treasures you will be
bringing home. Kurios Iustinos Ancyrenos (Ryan <BR>Snead) will be
the Silent Auction Coordinator. If you would like to help out,
contact him </DIV>
<DIV>at </FONT><A href="mailto:ryansnead@adelphia.net"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>ryansnead@adelphia.net</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial
size=2>. If you have something to donate, bring it to Holiday
Faire </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>and we will find a home for it. All funds
from this will go into general expenses for the Barony.<BR><BR>Registration
Costs at the Door:<BR>At this time, no more advance reservations
for Holiday Faire will be accepted. <BR> Adult Members
-- $ 8<BR>Adult
Non-Members -- $11<BR>Children (ages 6-17)
-- $ 3<BR>Children under 5
-- guests of the Barony<BR>Make checks payable to:
Barony of Stierbach, SCA, Inc.<BR><BR>Merchant Space is now sold out. If
you are interested in merchanting and <BR>have not done so, contact Lady
Cairistiona de Coveran, </FONT><A href="mailto:garadh@erols.com"><FONT
face=Arial size=2>garadh@erols.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial size=2>
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>(540) 582-2699, and get on the waiting list.
There is plenty of outdoor space </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>available if you would like to set up a
tent/pavillion.<BR> Merchant Space: First 10' X
10' -- $6<BR> Additional 10' X 10'
space -- $10
each<BR><BR><STRONG>-- Site: Prince William County Fairgrounds</STRONG>, 10624
Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA <BR>20112. Site Restrictions: No alcohol. Site
opened at 10 am. Merchants <BR>allowed in at 8 am to set-up. Site
closes 6:30 pm.<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT><A
href="http://www.stierbach.org/main.html"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>http://www.stierbach.org/main.html</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial
size=2>.<BR><BR></FONT><STRONG>Autocrat:</STRONG> Lord Sean MacKelly
(Matthew Kelly), 19130 Pintail Ct, <BR>Purcellville, VA 20132. (540) 338-6498,
email: </FONT><A href="mailto:theermine@aol.com"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>theermine@aol.com</FONT></A><BR><BR><FONT face=Arial
size=2><STRONG> Directions to the Site:<BR></STRONG><BR> -- >From the
RT 66: Take the Rt. 234 exit (exit number 44). Turn left onto <BR>Dumfries Rd
(Business 234), about the 4th red light. Go north about one mile <BR>and turn
left into the park directly after the National Guard Armory.<BR><BR> --
>From the I-95, south of the Washington, DC beltway: Take RT 234 North
<BR>towards Manassas (exit number 152B). Follow Route 234 for about
fourteen <BR>miles and turn right at the light onto Dumfries Rd (Business 234).
Go north <BR>about one mile and turn left into the park directly after the
National Guard <BR>Armory.<BR><BR>Hotel Site information: Contact the
Merchant Coordinator for listing of <BR>local hotels.<BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2><BR>Looking forward to seeing everyone this
Saturday,<BR>Cairistiona<BR>Merchant Coordinator <BR></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>