Jägerfest – The Archery Hunt

Saturday 25th May

Autumn, the season for hunting and the season for harvest. Well, in Medieval Europe, anyway – and so the archers of Innilgard will hunt for Bear, Boar, Deer, Ducks, Goats, Plants, Fruits and all manner of Monsters, Strange Creatures and Edibles which may be found in the Hills and Woods!

Non-archers are also welcome to watch, play games, and try out some campfire cooking if wanted during the afternoon. Any person (archer or non-archer) may book for the feast. Helpers in the kitchen always appreciated!

Location:
45A Yeates Rd, Woodchester, SA

Timetable:

TimeActivity
9 AMSetup
10 AMEvent opens, sign in and prepare
11 AMWarm-up archery – target shoot and clout shoot
12 – 1 PMLunch break (flexible)
1 PMMonster Hunt (Agincourt style, hunting fully armoured “monsters” with
combat blunts). All archers must be in a coherent group with a shooting line
one person deep – no archers behind any other person.
3 PMDinner Hunt – Roving hunt with cardboard targets. Each target is a
representation of an ingredient for the evening meal – collect the set to get a
full feast! (All attendees who have booked for the meal will get a meal, not
just archers.)
If wanted, target archery is also available.
4.30 PMSpace for court if needed
5:00 PMDinner
6:00 PMBonfire and bardic after dinner

Camping is available overnight.

Price:

Event + Food (Member)Event Only (Member)Event + Food (Non-member)Event Only (Non-member)
Adult$20$10$30$20
Youth (12-18)$20$10$25$15
Child (5-12)$5Free$10$5
Child (0-5)FreeFree$5$5

Steward:
Collette de Harcourt,

Booking Details:
Please use booking form
Contact for Bookings: Collette de Harcourt,
Bookings Close: 11/5/2024

Site Directions and special conditions of use:
Please be aware that this is a working farm with animals and wildlife, including all the bitey ones. The plants are also spiky and sharp. Ground may be rocky, rough and/or slippery. Smoking only in specified area and take your butts with you. This event may be cancelled if the weather is too hot or too cold/rainy/windy.

Arts and Sciences Competitions:
– Hunting Accessory (any medium – leather, wood, cloth, etc)
– Music or Song with Hunting theme

Artwork is from a painting called “The Dordrecht civic guard banquet & target practice”, c.1525, from the Dordrecht Museum, . Photo taken by “Medieval Advisor” on Facebook and used with permission.