On the Calends of August
August 1, 2009

“A fair with gold, with silver, with games, with music of chariots,
with adornment of body and of soul by means of knowledge and eloquence.
A fair without sin, without fraud, without reproach, without insult,
without contention, without seizure, without theft, without redemption.
One thousand years and two (this is true) all but one year [or maybe two],
Tailteann lay deserted, alas how long! And the green of the hill without a chariot.”
[From “Tailtiu,” the Metrical Dindeshencas, 1007 A.D.]

Hosted by the Barony of Unser Hafen
Tailtiu Hill (at Sun Pony Ranch), 18490 Weld County Road 1, Berthoud, CO
Information at www dot unserhafen dot org

The Tailteann Games have been revived by Their Excellencies, The Baron and Baroness of Unser Hafen!!
Games and tournaments to run all day along with fun contests for everyone including a hurling game.

Unser Hafen Champion Tournaments will be held for Warden, Equerry, Defender and Protector.

CLAN COMPETITION: All spectators and tournament participants will become members of one of three “clans”
for the day. The Clan with the most chivalrous deeds and enthusiasm
will win accolades at the end of the day.

Clan Names:
Clan Dubh ("Dooov" = Black) Clan Buide ("Booey" = Yellow) Clan Uiane ("oo-Wayne" = Green)

Order of the day will be as follows:
Site Opens 8:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies 9:30 a.m.
Archery 10:00 a.m.
Rapier 11:30 a.m.
Harvest Lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hurling Game Noon to 1 pm
Equestrian 1:30 p.m.
Heavy Fighting 3:00 p.m.
Closing Ceremonies 5:00 p.m.

Children’s activities: Games and Activities:
All Games will be held in the Games Tent area, or nearby.
Children specific activities:
Youth Bilberry Hunt (easter egg style hunt for colored beads) - 10 a.m. - Lady Nest
Youth Stick horse races - 10:30 a.m.
Youth Jousting Tourney - (make a jousting helm then compete in the stickhorse joust!) - 11:00 a.m. - Sir Kevin
Garland making - 3:30 p.m.

All Ages activities:
HunkerHausen- game with rope and balancing
Robin Hood- big pillows used to knock another person off a board
William Tell- Archery shoot using boffer arrows at a target.
Throwing games - Such as horseshoes, ball throwing, rock throwing, javelin throw, or axe and knife throwing
These games will be set up for drop-in activity! Challenge someone to a bout and bring them over to the games area!
Throwing distance scores will be kept on the throwing games for later bragging rights.

Bring your guild and craft wares for trade or barter! Market will run all day.
Bring chairs and shade tents.

Site Fee - $7 for Adults / Youths 7-14 are $3 / Under 7 years are Free
Family cap of $20. $3 non-member fee applies to adult site fees

“Harvest” lunch served 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Marinated Caprese - GF, V (mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, basil, garlic and red peppers tossed in oil)
  • Roasted Corn - GF, V (butter, salt and pepper available)
  • Flatbreads - V
  • Kabob Medley - GF, Vegetarian available (Garlic Herb Chicken or Teriyaki Clove Beef with onions, peppers, zucchini and yellow squash)
  • Fruit Tarts - V (Spiced Apple, Spiced Peach, Cherry Lime)

  • A small tray of gluten free fruit snacks will also be available

Purchase lunch tokens from Troll: $5.00 adult; $3.00 ages 7-14; under 7 free (1 token=1 pass through line).

Parking is limited, please car pool if possible.
The Sun Pony Ranch website has a map and more site location information.
It can be found at www dot sunponyranch dot com.

Event Stewards: Lord Garin de Gent & Mistress Rossilin von Hohenzollern
Harvest Feast Coordinators: Lady Safiyya and Lady Madeliene
Games Coordinator: Sir Alexander
Archery Coordinator: Warden THL Colban the Lutemaker<
Fencing Coordinator: Protector Lord Arion de Hawke
Heavy Tournament Coordinator: Baron William deKari
Equestrian Coordinator: Equerry Mistress Rossilin von Hohenzollern
Site Coordinator: Lady Wystl of TreTower