Shire of Axed Root, 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA (2026)

06/04/2026

Upcoming Meeting
June 10, 2026
Inis Grove Park
2500 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010

This is the normal weekly gathering of the members of Axed Root and guests, the Society for Creative Anachronism chapter representing Ames Iowa and surrounding communities. All SCA members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend Axed Root’s local meetings and participate in the activities. There is no fee to attend a meeting and wearing historical clothing is optional.
The meeting location can vary from week to week.

This week the meeting is at Inis Grove Park in Ames, near the Red Oak Shelter on the north side of the park. The meetings generally start between 6:00 to 6:30.

There are many loaner arts and science activity kits available for local members of Axed Root. Please give us at least one day's warning for which kit you would like us to bring to the local meeting. It may be possible to loan out kits to members in good standing for use during the week.

If you plan on participating in combat recreation activities it helps us to know in advance if you require loaner armor or weapons. Please let us know at least one day before the local meeting in order to give us time to load the needed equipment

05/28/2026

Upcoming Meeting
June 3, 2026
Ten Pin Alley
712 Main St.
Jewell, IA 50130

This is the normal weekly gathering of the members of Axed Root and guests, the Society for Creative Anachronism chapter representing Ames Iowa and surrounding communities. All SCA members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend Axed Root’s local meetings and participate in the activities. There is no fee to attend a meeting and wearing historical clothing is optional.

05/21/2026

Upcoming Meeting
May 6, 2026
Ames Public Library Auditorium
515 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010

This is the normal weekly gathering of the members of Axed Root and guests, the Society for Creative Anachronism chapter representing Ames Iowa and surrounding communities. All SCA members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend Axed Root’s local meetings and participate in the activities. There is no fee to attend a meeting and wearing historical clothing is optional.

05/14/2026

Upcoming Meeting
May 20, 2026
Inis Grove Park
2500 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010

This is the normal weekly gathering of the members of Axed Root and guests, the Society for Creative Anachronism chapter representing Ames Iowa and surrounding communities. All SCA members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend Axed Root’s local meetings and participate in the activities. There is no fee to attend a meeting and wearing historical clothing is optional.
The meeting location can vary from week to week.

This week the meeting is at Inis Grove Park in Ames, near the Red Oak Shelter on the north side of the park. The meetings generally start between 6:00 to 6:30.

There are many loaner arts and science activity kits available for local members of Axed Root. Please give us at least one day's warning for which kit you would like us to bring to the local meeting. It may be possible to loan out kits to members in good standing for use during the week.

If you plan on participating in combat recreation activities it helps us to know in advance if you require loaner armor or weapons. Please let us know at least one day before the local meeting in order to give us time to load the needed equipment

05/10/2026

Calontir Summer Coronation
July 11, 2026
First Congregational Church of Webster Groves UCC
10 West Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119

Part of the fun of the Society for Creative Anachronism is recreating the spectacle and function of royalty. Coronations are held twice each year. These are the events where the current royalty step down and the current prince(s) and/or princess(es) are crowned to become the new royalty to serve for six months. These events tend to be grand shows of ceremony and display. People will commonly wear their nicer historic clothing and bring items of heraldic display.

This is a single day event where people arrive in the morning, attend the morning court, take classes, look at the displays or just talk to people during the day, attend afternoon court and then leave site in the late afternoon. For those who wish to learn more about the pageantry of the SCA or those who enjoy watching the show, this is a great event to check out.

The site opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM with many of the attendees enjoying an evening feast and those not staying may enjoy a meal at some of the great dining options across St Louis.

Cost of the event is $25 for non-members and $15 for members. Youth 17 and under are free.

More information can be found at the Kingdom website www.calontir.org
This post is for general information about upcoming events for new members and is not intended to replace official event announcements.

05/07/2026

Upcoming Meeting
May 13, 2026
Inis Grove Park
2500 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010

This is the normal weekly gathering of the members of Axed Root and guests, the Society for Creative Anachronism chapter representing Ames Iowa and surrounding communities. All SCA members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend Axed Root’s local meetings and participate in the activities. There is no fee to attend a meeting and wearing historical clothing is optional.
The meeting location can vary from week to week.

This week the meeting is at Inis Grove Park in Ames, near the Red Oak Shelter on the north side of the park. The meetings generally start between 6:00 to 6:30.

There are many loaner arts and science activity kits available for local members of Axed Root. Please give us at least one day's warning for which kit you would like us to bring to the local meeting. It may be possible to loan out kits to members in good standing for use during the week.

If you plan on participating in combat recreation activities it helps us to know in advance if you require loaner armor or weapons. Please let us know at least one day before the local meeting in order to give us time to load the needed equipment

05/03/2026

Upcoming Event
Battlemoor
June 23-28, 2026
Golden Eagle Campground
710 Rock Creek Canyon Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80926

Battlemoor is an event held in the Kingdom of the Outlands in Colorado every year. It is a 5-day camping event that features a wide variety of activities ranging from armored combat, archery and thrown weapons, siege weapons, and equestrian activities. There are also a number of classes and non-martial activities.

Due to the long drive, not many SCA members in Iowa attend this event, however many people do enjoy a chance to go camping in Colorado. This year's event is being held in a new site just 10 minutes south of the Colorado Springs metro area.

It is important to remember that this is an Outlands event with different customs and rules from our Calontir events in Iowa, but the people of the Outlands are friendly and welcoming.

For those that do enjoy the camping and activities, this event is surely going to be a rewarding experience! To find out more check out the website
https://www.battlemoor.org/

This post is for general information about upcoming events for new members and is not intended to replace official event announcements.

04/28/2026

Upcoming Events

Lilies War
June 5-14, 2026
Kelsey Short Youth Camp, 17980 Collins Rd, Smithville, MO 64089

Lilies War is a 10 day event held just north of Kansas City. It is one of the largest events of the year in the area and has many unique features.
There are classes on a wide variety of topics every day of the event, including the lampworking tent that features many of our artisans from Iowa. The classes feature information for all different knowledge and skill levels and there is always something new to learn.
There are many Archery and Thrown Weapons activities every day of the war, including assistance for beginners.
Fighting at the war includes rattan combat and steel combat.
There are many youth activities all week of the war.
There are also many other opportunities to learn at the informal social gatherings that happen through the war.
Lilies can be a challenge to attend if you are brand new to the SCA but it is also an easy drive into town for supplies and a great vacation on the lake. If you are new and want to talk about what it takes to be ready to attend an event like Lilies, just ask one of your local members or ask us on here.
More information can be found at the Lilies War website http://lilieswar.org/ - This post is for general information about upcoming events for new members and is not intended to replace official event announcements.

04/26/2026

Upcoming Events

Bardic Madness ###III
May 29-31, 2026
McGowan Farm, 20001 Hawkeye Lane (T-198), Mankato, MN 56001
Opens Friday 12:00 PM
Closes Sunday 3:00 PM

There is a bardic event that is an easy drive for many SCA members in Iowa to attend as it is only about an hour north of the Iowa-Minnesota state-line, in the Kingdom of Northshield. This is a multiple day event with camping, where people arrive on Friday afternoon/evening or Saturday morning, participate in activities through the day, attend afternoon court and socialize. People will leave either on Saturday as activities die down or on Sunday. Sometimes there are classes and other activities and there are always interesting people to talk to during the day.
There are food options planned throughout the weekend, but people are also welcome to bring their own food.
It is important to remember that this is a Northshield event with different customs and rules from our Calontir events in Iowa, but the people of Northshield are friendly and welcoming. The event registration costs $30 for adults and $20 for adult members, with additional costs for camping and food.

Find more information on the Kingdom of Northshield website at www.northshield.org - This post is for general information about upcoming events for new members and is not intended to replace official event announcements.

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