Toys for Tots

A Call to Charity from the Shire of Arrow’s Flight

In Alliance with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program

Since before Artemisia was a kingdom, the noble folk of the Shire of Arrow’s Flight have gathered each year in Utah County to offer gifts of joy and kindness to children in need. At our great medieval revel, we collect hundreds of toys to show the boundless generosity of the people of the Kingdom of Artemisia.

Each year, the most generous among the kingdom’s groups earns the right to bear the famed sword Sorrow Slayer, a symbol of compassion and honor. The victors hold the title “Most Generous in the Land” until the next year’s gathering, when the contest begins anew. For every $5 donated online and 1 Toy collected in person, a point is added to each group. As you make your donation, please email your receipt to arrowsflight.exchequer@artemisia.sca.org and indicate which group you'd like your points to go towards.

Donate online Here

In joining with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots, our efforts become part of a grander cause—one that brings light and laughter to children throughout the realm of the United States. Last year alone, good-hearted souls helped raise over $750,000 in support of this noble mission. Arrow's Flight's online drive raised $3000 last year.

Know that more than 98 of every 100 coins given to this cause go directly toward gifts—toys, books, and treasures—for children whose families have little to spare. Truly, few labors bring such joy or honor.

So come, good people of Artemisia!

Bring forth your toys, your generosity, and your spirit of goodwill.

Let us show once more that kindness and chivalry are alive in this age,

and that the Shire of Arrow’s Flight stands ever ready to serve.

For the children. For the Kingdom. For the joy of giving.

2025 Event Details

Event Schedule*

Site Fee:

Adult Event Registration: $25

Adult Member Discount Registration: $15

Minor Registration: Youth (Under the age of 18) are guests of the Shire

Location:

Peteeneet School & Museum 10 N 600 West, Payson UT 84651

Directions:

Take the I-15 to Payson Utah Exit 250 Follow Payson Main Street South to 100 North and

turn Left. Drive East on 100 North until you reach 600 East and Turn Right. The Peteetneet School and

Museum is on your right.

Site Specifics:

Site specifics: Peteetneet School is a dry site. Parking is available in the Peteetneet parking lot, along

the street and in the church parking lot across the street. Service animals are welcome but pets are not

allowed in the building. There is an accessible gender neutral bathroom on the lower floor accessible via

the elevator.

9:00 AM

Site Opens

10:00 AM

Opening Court

11:00 AM

Youth Combat Tournament

11:30 AM

Lunch and Bardic

1:00 PM

Armored and Rapier Inspection

Bardic Classes Begin

1:30 PM

Rapier Fencing & Armored Tournaments

4:00 PM

Gate Closes

Toy Count and Door Prize Drawings

5:00 PM

Evening Court

8:00 PM

Site Closes

*All times are subject to change

Tournaments

Bardic

Join us in celebrating the Kingdom of Artemisia through original performances! All bards—of every skill and talent—are invited to share their own works honoring our fair kingdom. Each attendee will receive a pouch of Sovereign Arrows, the coin of Arrow’s Flight, to “tip” their favorite performers. The bard who earns the most tips will be crowned Bardic Champion of the Day and receive a special commemorative piece of jewelry. All bards keep their tips.

Want to show extra support? More Sovereign Arrows can be purchased at the Gate with a small donation to the Shire. Arrows can also be spent on food, mocktails, and games of skill with prizes!

Performances should be about five minutes long and themed around Artemisia. Accepted forms include:

Spoken Word & Storytelling – readings or recitations
Poetry – historic or modern
Song – period pieces, filks, originals, or choral works
Performance Arts – juggling, tumbling, jesting, puppet shows, short sketches, or magic

Bring a copy of your lyrics, story, or script so we can create a Bard Book of Bard-emisia to share with all. Performances must be original to you—save the classics for our group Artemisian singing time later in the event!

Armored Combat

Sharpen your blades and ready your armor for the Panache Round Robin Tournament! All authorized armored combatants are invited to take the field in a test of skill, honor, and endurance as every fighter faces multiple worthy opponents in the true spirit of chivalric combat.

To show pride in our glorious kingdom, each entrant must wear or display an item in Artemisian colors: black and gold. Whether a favor, sash, surcoat, or painted crest, let the field shine with the bold colors of Artemisia!

Victory goes to the fighter who endures to the end, but valor takes many forms. A special Award for Best Death will honor the most gallant, dramatic, or entertaining fall of the day and there will be a prize for the coolest piece of Artemisian Gear. Whether you perish with dignity, flair, or heroic tragedy, make your end one to remember!

Join us for a tourney of camaraderie, courage, and spectacle as we celebrate the might and mirth of Artemisia’s finest warriors.

Helmets on, hearts high—let Artemisia’s colors fly!

Rapier Fencing

Step lightly and draw steel for the Panache Round Robin Tournament. All authorized fencers are invited to cross blades in a contest of skill, grace, and style where every bout is both a duel and a performance.

Each entrant must display an item in the proud colors of Artemisia, black or gold. Whether a ribbon at the hilt a sash at the waist or a favor bound to the arm let your colors shine as bright as your blade

This tournament rewards more than just victory A special Award for Most Dashing Display will honor the fencer who shows the greatest flair elegance and theatricality Every pass feint and lunge is a chance to demonstrate courage and style as well as skill. A prize will also be awarded for the best Artemisan item worn for the tournament.

Fencers will face multiple opponents in a Round Robin format testing both endurance and artistry Whether you fence with precise control or flamboyant flair the Panache Tournament celebrates the spirit of Artemisia in every elegant clash

En garde Artemisia let steel sing and colors fly

Youth Tournament

Calling all young warriors to the field for the Youth Tournament! Young combatants are invited to test their courage, skill, and sportsmanship in a friendly Round Robin format where every fighter faces multiple opponents.

While victory is sweet, the day also celebrates creativity and spirit. A special Award for Best Death will be given to the most dramatic, entertaining, or gallant fall of the day. Whether you go down with flair, humor, or heroic style, make your end one to remember.

This event is designed for fun and learning in a safe and supportive environment. All youth participants are encouraged to fight bravely, cheer for their friends, and enjoy the pageantry of armored combat.

Join us fora tournament of camaraderie, laughter, and valor as Artemisia’s next generation of warriors takes the field.

Strike with courage and tumble with glory!

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