Lunch will be a served buffet of Middle Eastern foods and the evening's feast will be Mediterranean foods, served family style. No feast ware will be necessary, since all dishes and linens are provided by the restaurant. The site fee will be $5 (surcharge of $3 will be added for all non-members). Lunch will be available for $5 and the evening feast will be $16.00. Reservations are strongly recommended and must be prepaid (tables may be reserved, but must be paid for in advance). Checks for the event and/or the feast should be made payable to SCA-Barony of Calafia. Please send reservations to Mistress Fia Naheed (Francena Sherburne) at coronationfeast@calafia.org. All reservations must be received by no later than November 6th, 2006. Please do not bring any alcoholic beverages to this site (it endangers the restaurant's beverage license). A 'no-host' bar will be available from 4pm on.
Merchants are welcome both days. Please contact the Merchant Autocrat, Lady Medb inghen Mathghamhain, at coronationmerchants@calafia.org for more information.
Site for the Coronation: The Royal Palace Restaurant 1340 Broadway, El Cajon CA 92021
Tentative Schedule for the Event:
| 9am | Site opens |
| 10am | Opening Court |
| 1pm | Buffet Lunch |
| 6pm | Feast |
| 10pm | Site closes |
Directions to the Coronation site:
From the north coastal areas take I-5 south to the 5/805 split and take the 805 south. Continue south to the I-8 and go east. Take the 2nd St exit, at the bottom of the ramp turn left (north) and go under the freeway. Turn right (east) on Broadway and go about 1 block. The site is on the left, you will need to make a U-turn to access it.
From the north inland areas take I-15 south to the I-8 and go east. Take the 2nd St exit, at the bottom of the ramp turn left (north) and go under the freeway. Turn right (east) on Broadway and go about 1 block. The site is on the left, you will need to make a U-turn to access it.
Queen's Champion Tournament
On the 12th of November, 2006, a Tournament to choose Her Majesty's Champions will occur at El Monte Park. Site fee for the day will be $5 (surcharge of $3 will be added for all non-members).
It promises to be a busy day (heavy weapons, rapier, archery and boffers are scheduled) that will probably run short on daylight. For space assignments at the eric, please contact Baroness Brianna Je Nell Aislynn of Blue Shadows (Je Nell Hays), coronation@calafia.org.
Merchants are welcome both days. Please contact the Merchant Autocrat, Lady Medb inghen Mathghamhain (Colleen Archer), at coronationmerchants@calafia.org for more information.
Queen's Champion Site: El Monte Park 15805 El Monte Rd, Lakeside CA, 92040
Tentative Schedule for the Event:
| 8am | Site opens |
| 10am | Opening Court |
| Dark | Site Closes |
Directions to the Coronation site:
From the north coastal areas take I-5 south to the 5/805 split and take the 805 south. Continue south to the I-8 and go east. Take the Hwy 67 exit and go north. The freeway will end in an intersection. This is Mapleview. Turn right (mostly east). Turn left on El Monte Rd and go about 4 miles, the park is on your right.
From the north inland areas take I-15 south to the I-8 and go east. Take the Hwy 67 exit and go north. The freeway will end in an intersection. This is Mapleview. Turn right (mostly east). Turn left on El Monte Rd and go about 4 miles, the park is on your right.
Event(s) Autocrat:
For any other queries on both events, please contact Baroness Brianna Je Nell Aislynn of Blue Shadows (Je Nell Hays), coronation@calafia.org.Local Hotels:
America's Best Value Inn (formerly the Parkside Inn)
1274 Oakdale Ave.
El Cajon CA
619-442-4330
$69-$79
0.5 Miles to Coronation
10.9 miles to Queens Champion
Best Western
1355 E. Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
619-440-7378
Call for Rates
1.2 miles for Coronation
10.8 miles for Queens Champion
Holiday Inn Express
9550 Murray Dr.
La Mesa CA
619-466-0200
$105
5.6 miles to Coronation
16 miles to Queens Champion
Days Inn La Mesa Suites
7475 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa Ca
619-697-9005
$100-$120
7.6 miles to Coronation
18 miles to Queens Champion