Coronation – July 13, 2024

Greetings Caid! On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Anno Societatis LIX, please join the Barony of Lyondemere as we celebrate the final court of Their Royal Majesties, King Tryggr Jarngeirr Ingvarsson and Queen Mercedes Eirnyardottir, and the ascension of Their Royal Highnesses, Prince Sven Orfhendur and Princess Iseabail Inghean Bhaltair, to the Thrones of Caid as our new King and Queen.

The day’s festivities include the final Court of TRM Tryggr and Mercedes, Coronation and First Court of TRM Sven and Iseabail, Largesse exhibition, and an evening Feast, prepared by the culinarily talented Sir Jamal Damien Marcus.

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

  • 8 AM – Site opens
  • 10 AM – Opening Court of Their Majesties Tryggr and Mercedes
  • 1-2 PM – Lunch Break
  • 2 PM – Coronation and First Court of Their Majesties Sven and Isaebail
  • 5-6:30 PM – Rearrange Hall for Feast
  • 6:30 PM – Feast
  • 9 PM – Feast Ends
  • 10 PM – Site Closes

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Adult Event Registration: $25.00. Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $15.00. Children 16 and under are guests of the Barony. Cash and checks accepted at gate. Please make checks payable to “SCA Inc./Barony of Lyondemere.”

Feast Menu

** If you have any allergies, please let your servers know what they are**

  • On the table: Pickled vegetables, hummus, pita chips
  • Handwashing – cloths soaked with hot rose water
  • Starter: Berry salad with yogurt honey dressing on the side
  • Mains: Lollipop lamb on saffron rice, honey ginger carrots, cherry sauce; and Ribeye Roast, chilled ratatouille pie, fresh baked bread with herb and honey butter
  • Dessert: Shortbread with a selection of jams and jellies (lemon curd, strawberry jam, rose jelly)
  • To Drink: Cold mint sun tea (non-alcoholic); and pitcher of sour cherry sekanjabin (non-alcoholic)

Please note that the menu is subject to changes based on availabilities from provisioners.

  • To make a Feast reservation, please email the Event Steward at coronationsteward@lyondemere.sca-caid.org
  • Feast Fees: Adults $25. Children ages 12-17 are $20, ages 6-11 are $10, and ages 0-5 are guests of the Barony.
    • Seating is limited to 100 adults total, absolute maximum (including cooks and staff).

LARGESSE EXHIBITION: Handmade Largesse Exhibition. Anyone may enter any number of handmade pieces that do not need to be the same. All items will remain on display during the day. At her leisure, HRM Iseabail will select items for her personal use, and then each entrant will select an item from the remainder as a thank you gift. The remaining items will be added to TRM’s largesse. Documentation is not required, but please be sure to clearly label your items with ingredients and your name as the creator. Further, if your items are fragile or require special care, please include necessary packing to ensure their safety after the event.

SITE INFORMATION: Coronation and the Feast will both be held at the El Segundo Masonic Lodge. Please note this is a damp site. Wine and beer in moderation are allowed to be consumed on site. There is a small parking lot at the hall. Additional public parking is available in a small lot across the street, and lots of street parking nearby. We encourage carpooling if possible.

Hall Decorations: Please bring your flags and banners to decorate the hall! If you also have free standing poles for them, that would be helpful, but we will have some hanging furniture available. If you have participated in any flag and banner making workshops, this is a great opportunity to show off your work!

Dining: Within walking distance of the Mason Hall there are multiple options along Main Street. There are also great options within a short driving distance. El Segundo has become a bit of a food town, so listing all the options here would be prohibitive. We will have a map of several locations available at the event.

VOLUNTEERS: If you are available to volunteer, we have several opportunities available. We will need room minders for the ready room assigned to TRM and their court members, Largesse Exhibition table minders, Hall set up before, during, and after the event, and runners for odd needs as they arise. Please contact the event steward, Baroness Arwen, to sign up at coronationsteward@lyondemere.sca-caid.org

EVENT STEWARD: Baroness Arwen
EVENT EMAIL: coronationsteward@lyondemere.sca-caid.org
DIRECTIONS: The hall is located at 520 Main St in El Segundo, CA 90245

  • From the North – 405 South; 105 West until it ends and turns into Imperial Hwy; continue straight; left turn on Main Street
  • From the South – 405 North; exit El Segundo Blvd; turn left (East) on El Segundo Blvd; right turn on Main Street
  • From the East – 105 West until it ends and turns into Imperial Hwy; continue straight; left turn on Main Street