Court, Feast & Revelry
Saturday Evening
Saturday evening is the heart of Twelfth Night: court before the feast, a full-hall feast drawn from late-medieval Swiss and German sources, and dancing and masked revelry to close the night.
Court
The King and Queen of Atlantia hold court before the feast. Court is the formal ceremony at which the Crown recognizes the achievements of members of the populace: awards, promotions, and honors. All attendees are welcome to attend. Sit, watch, and applaud appropriately.
The Feast
The feast is a five-course meal rooted in the Rhineland cookery of the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, prepared by Feast Steward Mistress Finnech inghean Labhrainn. Seating is capped at 300 guests, the limit of the hall, and fills quickly. If you intend to feast, register early. Seating is at shared tables; bring your feast gear (plate, bowl, cup, utensils) in the SCA tradition.
A Table Set in Bern
Every dish on this menu carries a story. A companion page traces the history behind each course, from the braided bread that opens the meal to the bear-shaped Lebkuchen that closes it.
Read “A Table Set in Bern” →Dietary Accommodations
The feast kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions where possible. Indicate accommodations when you register, and follow up directly with Feast Steward Mistress Finnech inghean Labhrainn to confirm details. Contact information for the Feast Steward is available on the Staff & Contact page.
Revelry
After feast, the hall turns to dancing and masked revelry: the Fasnacht tradition of licensed carnival. Expect period dance, live music where possible, and the option (not the requirement) to mask. The dance will be called, so you do not need to know the steps in advance.
Masks allowed for mischief and satire that would have been unthinkable at any other time of year.