King's Road

King's Road returns for its second year* as Artemisia's premier event, a great gathering where we celebrate the myriad of endeavors that bring us together in the spirit of these Current Middle Ages.   Full schedules of armored and rapier melee and tournament,  thrown weapons, equestrian, and more archery than you can shake a stick at!  There's a Laurel’s Prize Tourney, Classes, Merchants, Parties, and Dances.  Baronial and Royal Courts.  A full suite of youth activities, including social gatherings, construction workshops, archery, thrown weapons, and youth combat. Truly, something for everyone!

This year, we'll be adding a full-fledged MENAT area for classes, activities, parties, music, lectures, and more specific to history of pre-16th C. Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey.

To help folks get to and from all the venues within the site, our golf cart transport system is being expanded this year.  

Our site is shaded with grass and trees, and we will have much more space to work with this year. There is a large building we will use for court, classes, and revelry. Above-ground fire pits are welcomed. The days are long but not too hot, and the nights are cool and filled with the scents of summer. The site is damp, and we encourage responsible merrymaking.

Those planning to bring horses should contact the Kingdom Equestrian Deputy at equestrian@artemisia.sca.org to coordinate. Because this is a working ranch, no pets are allowed.

Group camps must register as such to receive a land allocation. Preregistration is strongly encouraged.  RV spots are available by reservation (no hookups).  Please visit the website for details.

Site opens: 10am Wednesday, June 18

Site closes: Noon Sunday, June 22

Location: Swift River Ranch, 4313 Duck Creek Rd, Billings, MT 59101
Directions:
Take I90 to exit 437 between Laurel and Billings, Montana.

From the West:  Turn right and then immediately left onto South Frontage Road.  

From the East: Turn left under the interstate, and then turn left onto South Frontage Road.  Continue 4.0 miles on South Frontage Road and turn right onto Duck Creek Road.  After 1.2 miles, the road will curve right. Continue, and take the next left to remain on Duck Creek Road, crossing the river.  Swift River Ranch will be on your left.

Adult Event Registration: $60

Adult Member Registration: $50
Day Fee Registration: $35 ($25 for members)

Minor Registration: Youth under 18 - Free

Checks: ”Make checks payable to “SCA, Inc. - Kingdom of Artemisia”

Event steward: Duchess Gwenevere McAy, Gwen.k.bradley@gmail.com, FB: Gwen Bradley, 425.681.7835

* - King's Road has been run many times before, but we really lit the fire under it last year.