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Event fees include camping; see below for camping details.
Adult Member
$20.00
Children (6-17)
$10.00
Feast
$15.00
On-Site Camping
Included
Cash and checks accepted at the door.
Checks Payable To:
Barony of The Sacred Stone, SCA, Inc.
Dayboard will be provided to the populace included in the event fee.
🔥 Mandates of the Ancient Embers
"As we gather by the shared flame, let our conduct reflect the honor of the Barony."
Pray, take note of the following site restrictions mandated by the architects of this gathering:
- No Individual Hearths: Personal campfires and open ground fires are strictly forbidden. All must gather at the shared ceremonial flames.
- No Spirits: This is a dry site; the partaking of alcohol is strictly prohibited within the fairgrounds' boundary.
By Order of the Event Stewards
📜 A Note on Encampment Protocol
Please be advised that the Encampment Registry is separate from your SCORES registration.
Following a protocol similar to War of the Wings, if you intend to camp and wish to be placed within a specific Quarter or alongside your friends and household, you must fill out the Camping & RV Registration form.
Travelers who register via SCORES but do not submit a petition for land may be placed at the discretion of the Site Steward in the open fields.
Baronial Event Refund Policy
Event Refunds shall be provided as follows: The Exchequer, the Autocrat, or Event Reservationist must receive refund requests, in writing, no later than five days after the event ends. Exceptions may be made by the approval of the Emergency Financial Committee. No refund shall be issued until the event books have been closed.
No refund(s) will be issued until all financial obligations of the event have been fulfilled and only if it is ensured that the requested refund(s) will not hinder the event's ability to fulfill those financial obligations. No refund(s) will be given to those who have checked in at gate. Approved funds will be issued minus any processing fees assessed. The Baronial Event Refund Policy Shall be posted on Baronial Event websites. Refund checks must be cashed or deposited within 90 days of the date of the check, or they will be forfeited, and the face value of the check returned to the General Fund.
Location & Directions
Site: Burke County Fairgrounds
Address: 145 Bost Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
To reach the Burke County Fairgrounds, you can use several major highway points in the area:
From Interstate 40 (I-40)
I-40 is the primary east-west artery serving Morganton.
- From the East (Hickory/Asheville): Take Exit 103 for US-64 toward Morganton/Rutherfordton. Turn onto US-64 and continue toward the fairgrounds area.
- From the West: Take Exit 103 and follow signs for Morganton.
From US-64
US-64 runs directly through Morganton and provides a straightforward path to the fairgrounds.
- Follow US-64 toward the southern side of Morganton.
- Turn onto Bost Road. The fairgrounds will be located at 145 Bost Rd.
From NC-18
If you are arriving from the north (Lenoir area) or south (Shelby area):
- Follow NC-18 into Morganton. NC-18 intersects with US-64 and I-40, allowing you to transition toward the fairgrounds via the US-64 corridor.
Local Provisions & Lodging
🛠️ Retail & Home Improvement
- Lowe’s: 1224 Burkemont Ave (1.5 miles). Hardware and garden supplies.
- Walmart Supercenter: 120 Morganton Heights Blvd (2.2 miles). Groceries, pharmacy, and garden center.
- Note: There is no Home Depot in Morganton. The nearest one is in Hickory, NC (approx. 20 miles away).
🛒 Grocery & Pharmacy
- Food Lion: 120 Bost Rd. (Practically across the street).
- Walmart Neighborhood Market: 1001 N Green St (2 miles).
- ALDI: 115 Fiddlers Run Blvd (2 miles).
🍴 Dining & Takeout
- AJ’s Family Steakhouse: 101 Bost Rd. (Next to site; buffet & salad bar).
- Abele’s Family Restaurant: 2115 S Sterling St. (Home-style favorite).
- Butch’s Barbeque: 1234 Burkemont Ave. (Quick BBQ & breakfast).
- The Town Tavern: 315 Sanford Dr. (Burgers and local beer).
- Carolina Diner: 1016 Jamestown Rd. (Classic 24/7 diner food).
- Moondog Pizza: 101 W Union St. (Local favorite for pizza in downtown).
- Tony's Pizza: 124 Crossroads Dr. (New York-style pizza and takeout).
- Domino's / Pizza Hut / Little Caesars: Various locations within 3 miles for delivery and carryout.
- Granny's Quick Pick: 114 Bost Rd. (Directly across from the fairgrounds).
🏨 Lodging
- Hampton Inn: 115 Bush Dr. (2.5 miles).
- Fairfield Inn & Suites: 400 N Green St. (2 miles).
- Comfort Inn & Suites: 1273 Burkemont Ave. (1.5 miles).
- Quality Inn: 2400 S Sterling St. (3 miles).
⛽ Convenience & Fuel
- RaceTrac: 1215 Burkemont Ave. (High-volume pumps).
- Shell: 2302 S Sterling St. (Open 24 hours).
- Dollar General: 114 Bost Rd. (Directly across from the fairgrounds).
Tip for your trip: The Food Lion and AJ's Family Steakhouse on Bost Road are your "walking distance" anchors, while Exit 103 holds almost everything else.