Canton of Foxvale Presents
feathered fox inn
Play ~ Drink ~ Dance
The Feathered Fox Inn welcomes travelers from around the knowne world to celebrate their grand opening. Come Camp & Revel with us! Enjoy friendly competitions of accuracy and intellect. Share, sample, and discuss local craft libations. Dance the day and night away, all while in good company as celebrations continue through the evening at the tavern!
August 25th - 27th, 2023
Plowmens Park, 48W508 Hinckley Road, Big Rock, IL, 60511
[41.764398, -88.559247]
(physical address will take you to the Prairie State Railroad Club, north-east corner of the park)
Registration Fees
(no family cap, day pricing, or additional fees for vending)
COLLECTIABLE SITE TOKEN
Receive this custom 4-6 oz. ceramic cup. While supplies last! (mail-In & online registration receives priority)
Checking In
- At registration please present your membership card (if applicable) and valid ID. This is a wet site with classes that focused on alcoholic beverages. Adults will be required to show proof of identity, birthdate, and provided wrist bands.
SCA-rs Online Registration
- Click link below to fill out registration form. It will include information for multiple SCA events. Please read carefully to select options related to our event. An invoice will be emailed to you with further instructions to make your payment via PayPal.
- Online registration deadline August 20th
Mail-In Registration
- Click, Print & Fill-Out REGISTRATION FORM
- Make checks payable to: SCA, Inc., Canton of Foxvale
- Mail registration form and check to:
Jim McAdams
ATTN: FEATERED FOX
435 Grand Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
- Mail-in registration postmarked by August 18th
Event Map
General Schedule
Friday, August 25th
4:00PM – Site Open to Early Campers
6:30PM – Potluck Dinner
8:00PM – Bonfire Time
Saturday, August 26th
9:00AM – Registration Opens
9:30AM – “Brunch” Served
10:00AM – Activities Begin
3:30PM – “Linner” Served
4:30PM – Tavern Bar Opens
5:00PM – Baronial Tavern Court
Sunday, August 27th
11:00AM – Pack-up & Fond Farewells
2:00PM – Site Closes
- Camping Event: No tent size limitation. Electrical and water hook-ups unavailable. RV/Trailer Parking can be accommodated.
- Pet-friendly. Please keep pets on leash or contained. Be mindful of other animals, and pick-up after your pets.
- Wet site – we encourage the use of non-modern drinking vessels for beverages. Be courteous and collect your empties.
- Above ground fires (portable fire pits) allowed.
- (((SOUND WARNING))) Event property is located next to a train line. Trains, with horn, will run occasionally throughout the day and a silent running train at least once in the evening.
- Seating in tavern area will be limited. Please bring portable chairs.
Hotel Recommendations
- Candlewood Suites Aurora-Naperville, 2625 W Sullivan Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
- Hampton Inn & Suites Aurora, 2423 Bushwood Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
- Holiday Inn Aurora North- Naperville, 2424 W Sullivan Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
friday activities
SITE OPENS
4:00PM
Early registration check-in available from 4:00PM to 6:30PM
POTLUCK DINNER
6:30pm – 8:00pm
For staff and any early campers. Whether small or large, please bring a food or drink item to share.
FIRESIDE SOCIAL
8:00pm
After sundown the large fire pit will be lit for a casual gathering to end the evening.
saturday activities
Beverage Makers Exhibition
A day of celebrating beverage makers and learners in our knowne world. Activities to include classes, populace bean count beverage competition, and beverage makers showcase.
Beverage Makers Showcase
Visit the showcase table to chat with highlighted beverage maker of the hour. See their display, ask questions, talk about their process, sample their creations.
Would you like to participate in the beverage makers showcase? Follow the link below to grab a spot.
Dance Salon
Pavilion dedicated to everything dance! Classes and related activities will run throughout the day.
Merchants
- Beagle Leathers
Armored & Rapier Combat
No marshaled activities on the schedule. You are welcomed to have unofficial practice time, but please provide a marshal.
Village Green Games
- Battledore and Shuttlecock (badminton)
- Bocce
Games will be available for guests to play throughout the day until tournaments begin. Check with the Games Minister Station for equipment.
Darts
Provided by Baron Robert Thorne
Game Tournaments
- Battledore and Shuttlecock (badminton) – Sponsored by Their Excellences of Ayreton
- Bocce – Sponsored by His Excellency of Carraig Ban
- Darts – Sponsored by Their Excellencies of Illiton
Wandering Baronial Court
Per Their Excellencies’ request, there will not be a traditional court format. Court announcements will be presented informally in the tavern, shortly after the concert performance.
Night time at the feathered fox inn
As the day comes to an end, the tavern will “open for business”. Kicking off with Wandering Court from Their Excellencies of Ayreton, and Potluck Desert Bar. Complementary libations will be available at the tavern bar (tips always appreciated). Stay and and enjoy an evening of silly social fun. Don’t forget your chair!
Bardic
classes & scheduled actvities
Brunch
Bit late for breakfast. Bit early for lunch.
9:30AM-11:00AM
Served cafeteria style. Select one of each section.
2 Egg and cheese bites [GF, VEG]
2 Chicken skewers with dipping sauce.
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Fruit salad with dipping sauce [GF, V]
Tossed salad with dressing [GF, V]
Warm Applesauce with sugar (free) and cinnamon [GF, V]
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Oatmeal and toppings (raisins, cinnamon, brown sugar, banana slices, honey) [GF, V]
Onigiri (rice ball) with nori (seaweed) [GF, V]
Sushi rice with Pickled plums, furikake and soy sauce [GF, V]
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Water, Coffee, Tea, Lemonade
Linner
Not exactly lunch. Not exactly dinner.
3:30PM-5:00PM
Served cafeteria style.
Choice of…
Beef Stew [GF]
Vegetarian Stew [GF, VEG]
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Served with rice [GF, VEG]
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Optional sides…
Bread & Butter [VEG]
Cheese [VEG]
Boiled Egg [VEG]
Fruit [V]
Cookies [VEG]
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Water, Coffee, Tea, Lemonade
(GF = Gluten Free, VEG = Vegetarian, V = Vegan)
Event Staff
