Tain Bo
Hosted in-person by
The Barony of Glyn Dwfn (Medford, Ashland, Jackson Counties, OR )
Event Summary
Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Piaras mac Toirdhealbhaigh
Date: May 9 , 2025 until May, 11 2025
Site opens at: 3:00 PM on May 9th 2025
Site closes at: 4:00 PM on May 11th 2025
Event site:
Willowdale Ranch
261 Hyatt Prairie Rd
Ashland, Oregon 97520
The Barony of Glyn Dwfn welcomes ALL to the 10th Annual Tain Bo! We will be at a new site this year with lots of space! As always, Tain Bo will have something for everyone: Armored combat, archery, rapier, cut & thrust, arts & sciences competitions, classes, the popular Mead Meet, and much more. As this is our 10th year, all branches are eligible to compete for the coveted Tain Bo Banner, including the branch that won last year – the branch that wins will get to keep the banner forever!
We can’t wait to see you!!
Weekend Fee: $35.00 (SCA Members get $10 off!)
Day Fee: $30.00 (SCA Members get $10 off!)
Merchant Fee: $20.00
Children and Youth are Free!
Feradach mac Trallin mec Domongairt – viperzka@gmail.com
This event includes the following activities and/or services:
Royal Presence - King
Royal Presence - Queen
Royal Presence - Summits
Is an online gathering
Has Merchants
Has Classes
Has an Heraldic consultation table
Offers Youth & Family activities
Has Heavy Fighting activities
Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities
Has Archery activities
Has Thrown Weapon activities
Has Bardic activities
Has Arts & Sciences activities
Allows pets (check for details)
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Map UnavailableAccessibility Information
Please note this is a rural site with limited amenities. There is no electricity. If you have specific accommodation requests please let us know right away so we can see what we can do. Unlike last year’s Tain Bo, you will be able to drive onto the camping area to drop off your belongings for your camp.
Site Fees
| Fee Type | Cost |
| Weekend Fee | $35.00* |
| Day Fee | $30.00* |
| Merchant Fee | $20.00 |
| Children and Youth (under 18) | FREE |
| *SCA Members will receive a $10 member discount off the cost listed above. | |
Lodging Information
Please note that at this time, land grab is closed. There will be some overflow camping. Due to rainier than average conditions, some of our camping space will be a bit tighter than originally anticipated. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. A camp map will be available at gate.
If you would rather stay off-site, please note there many be cabin rentals available at the Hyatt Lake Resort. You can find more information at: https://hyattlake.com/ or by googling Hyatt Lake Cabins. Hyatt lake is roughly 15 minutes from site. There are also many hotel options in Ashland about 30 minutes away. The road up to site is very windy and mountainous at times.
Event Schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
Meal Information
As this is a remote area, guests should plan for their own meals and to shop for food and necessities in either Klamath Falls or Ashland.
Ashland is about 30 minutes away down Dead Indian Memorial Road (I know, its awful and many have tried to get it changed. Please note this road is slow going and very curvy/mountainous but the most efficient way down to Ashland from site) including an Albertson’s, Safeway, Food Co-Op, and other options.
Klamath Falls is 55 minutes from site (on a less windy road) and includes a Fred Meyer, Natural Grocers, Holiday Market, Albertson’s, and other options.
As a reminder, wood and propane fires are allowed at Tain Bo X so long as they are self contained (please do not dig holes in the property owners ground).
Tournament Information
Check back soon for information on the following tournaments and activities
- Armored Combat – Melees
- Armored Combat – Tournaments
- Armored Combat – Baronial Championship
- Archery – Tournaments
- Archery – Baronial Championship
- Rapier – Melees
- Rapier – Tournaments
- Cut & Thrust – Melees
- Cut & Thrust – Tournaments
- Cut & Thrust – Baronial Championship
- Thrown Weapons Activities
Youth and Family Activities
Check back here soon for Youth & Family Activities including fun in the Tain Bo Maze!
Volunteer Information
Tain Bo only works with a slew of volunteers. Please contact the Event Steward at piaras2013@gmail.com to find out how you can help! Remember – everything you choose earns your branch points toward winning the Tain Bo Banner and this year’s winner takes home the whole thing – forever!
Merchant Information
If you are interested in being a merchant at Tain Bo X, please send an email to our Merchant Coordinator at GlynDwfnMerchants@gmail.com. Please note that unlike the last 2 years, we will not have a free, public facing medieval market as the new location of the event would make this both impractical and difficult for most of the “non-sca” public. However, we will be still advertising Tain Bo X to the public at large and they will be required to wear garb like any other participant.
No specific attendance is inferred or guaranteed, but we expect about 200 attendees at this year’s Tain Bo. Merchants are expected to make an attempt at period garb and pavilion set up.
Classes Offered
Interested in teaching a class or running a special activity? Send the event steward an email or let us know through Facebook!
Emergency Preparedness Information
More information to come – but as this is a more remote area, local amenities are limited and emergency response time will be longer.
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