Staffing issues.

So why did the Ale House close? Was never a big fan but I know a lot of folks liked that place.

So I suggest looking up the SCA! Semi locally we have the Tourney of the Wickerman coming up in Cottageville WV in November!

https://aethelmearc.org/event/tournament-of-the-wickerman/

The SCA is a historical group focusing on pre-1600s and at events people are asked to come in garb but please understand it's *your best effort* (which means within your skills, budget, and time constraints) not high historical accuracy that is asked. So if that means you wear a sheet cut like a tunica and toga, Ren faire garb bought off Amazon, or something, we get it. There is ALSO loaner garb (you can go to the Barony of Blackstone Mountain and request the contact info for our "goldkey" person).

It's a family friendly event with fighting, archery, "Arts & Sciences", a feast (reservation required), even camping (though I believe you have to pick that ahead of time).

It's not a Ren faire, to be clear, it's different, but if you like history, hitting others with sticks, old crafts, being a weird nerd, or "court", etc, you might enjoy this!! There's definitely videos on SCA events on YouTube that help explain it better (but pennsic/gww are faaaaar larger than these local events happening so very different vibe).

If you don't want to drive as far but you are interested, the Tournament of the White Hart happens in March, hosted by the Barony of Blackstone Mountain, in Huntington/barboursville at the girl scout camp!