The month of May was come, when every lusty heart beginneth to blossom, and to bring forth fruit; for like as herbs and trees bring forth fruit and flourish in May, in likewise every lusty heart that is in any manner a lover, springeth and flourisheth in lusty deeds.  For it giveth unto all lovers courage, that lusty month of May.  
–   Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte d'Arthur, 1485

For those of you who dream the lusty growth of spring and the hot summer days to follow, come to Southmarch and revel in the May.  The Shire of Southmarch would like to invite you to a brisk spring greeting at our May Revel on May 5, 2007. 

The day's events will include:

  • Heavy fighter prize tourney

  • Archery competition

  • Rock throwing contest

  • Hobby horse race

  • Beginner's garb contest – (eligible contestants will have been involved in the SCA less than 2 years and have created their own outfit).  There will be categories for adults, youths, and children for all competitions. 

  • Music and dance flow throughout the day and evening, assisting us in joyfully greeting the spring.  **Musicians bring your instruments and dancers bring your shoes. 

  • If there are enough interested people, we will hold a carding and spinning workshop. 

  • Brush off your storytelling skills for the evening hours.

The feast will have four removes:

  • First course

    • White beans and ham soup

    • Pullet broth with prunes
           Chicken & prune stew
       

    • Marinated cucumbers
         Cucumbers marinated in vinegar, mint, & garlic

    • Orange humus
         Humus made with orange & Dijon mustard
       

    • Bread and cheeses

  • Second course

    • Blitum et torte
          A spinach or chard pie

    • Sausage

    • Salat

  • Third course

    • Meat pie
          A standard Medieval meat pie

    • Buttered Cauliflower
          Milk-steamed cauliflower in butter & cream

    • Roz
           A dish of raisins & rice

  • Dessert course

    • Cream puffs

    • Baklava