Battle on the Bay – 2026

2026-10-23 (5pm) to 2026-10-25 (12pm), Upper Marlboro, MD

Description:

The Baronies of Lochmere and Storvik unite in the celebration of the past and future Baronage of Storvik. 

Join us in the celebration of Family, Fidelity and Hospitality as the Kingdom and Populace welcome new Baronage to the shores of Storvik.  

All pray attend this celebration and join in the fighting, archery, Equestrian, and A&S

Lochmart will be open, selling used items. Items need to be priced and let them know if proceeds of items are for the individual or the barony.  Contact Mistress Arianna Morgan for any questions at chrissings@juno.com

Cost Info

Day-TripFeastCamping
Adult, Member Discount Event Registration15155
Adult, Event Registration25155
Youth (6 – 17)5155
Child (0-0)000

Reservationist Name: Dame Emma West

Reservationist Email: seneschal@lochmere.atlantia.sca.org

Checks Payable To: SCA-MD, Inc., Barony of Lochmere

Cost Notes:

Refunds: All refund requests received in writing (including e-mail) by the Exchequer or Event Steward no later than 5 days after the event will be considered. Refund requests made before the event will be honored after the event and gate shows that person(s) was a no show. Requests made after the event will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Event Steward and the Exchequer. All refunds shall be paid by check from the Barony’s checking account. Checks will be issued no later than 60 days from the end of the event. No refund shall be issued until the event books have been closed and/ or all reservation checks have cleared or come back as Not Sufficient Funds. All refund checks not cleared within 120 days of issuance will be considered a donation to the General Fund

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General Activities

A&S:

Hospitality, Fidelity, and Friendship

Entries will be judged on execution and the degree to which they represent the chosen ideal. 

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Combat

  • Rapier will have a day full of melees, including a capture-the-flag resurrection field battle, capture/defend the “bear-oness”, gather the mead (water-based melee), and open field melees. See the Barony of Storvik or Barony of Lochmere Facebook groups for more details!
  • Armored
    Details forthcoming.
  • Youth
    Details forthcoming.
  • Archery
    Details forthcoming.

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Merchants:

Contact Dame Emma West if you wish to be a merchant at the event. 

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Site Info

Patuxent River Park (aka Croom Park)
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

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Directions

From the North: Take your best route to I-95 S, I-495 S (Inner Loop) to exit 11A for MD-4 East, then see below:

From the South: Take your best route to I-95 N, I-495 N (Outer Loop) to exit 11A for MD-4 East, then see below:

(Below:) Take EXIT 11A Rt. 4 SouthEast toward UPPER MARLBORO (6 mi). Exit right on Old Crain Hwy. Take the ramp toward US-301 WALDORF. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto OLD CRAIN HWY. Turn LEFT onto CROOM STATION RD. Turn LEFT onto CROOM RD MD- 382. Turn LEFT onto CROOM AIRPORT RD. End at 16000 Croom Airport Rd Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-8395 (Note: While on Croom Airport Rd. do NOT turn left at any point).

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Restrictions:

* Pets must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
* Fires in site’s fire-rings or fire bowls only.
* Alcohol is allowed; please use period containers.
* Please separate trash and recycling and dispose of it in the dumpster and recycling bins.
* No RVs or travel trailers.

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Accessibility:

This site is composed of grassy field space, gravel, and very limited paved spaces. Buildings (pavilion, flushing restrooms, and barn) are wheelchair accessible. Camping is predominantly primitive, without electricity hookups. There will be accessible parking available. There will be porta-johns onsite, including accessible ones.

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Feast:

Her Excellency Gracia inspired us all with her generosity and her food. This meal honors her by featuring Spanish cuisine from the Anonymous Andalusian Cookbook and Libre de Coch. It is, of course, served in the way you would serve your family, abundantly, with food that nourishes and warms the diner. Join us, and have something to eat.

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Inspired by An Anonymous Andalusian Cookbook and the Libre Del Coch

Stuffed Eggs
Lentil Stew
Roast of Kings (Lamb)

Salsa A Bolets (Mushrooms with Sauce)
Sweetened Fresh Cheese
Flatbreads
Juvert (parsley sauce containing nuts)
Paella (vegetarian)
Roasted chicken

Spiced Oranges
Manjar Blanco (rice pudding)

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