A Day in the Middle East 

March 29th, 2008
Barony of Dun Carraig

The Barony of Dun Carraig invites you to return to another day in the Medieval Middle East.  There will be the usual drumming, dancing and enough fabulous food & drink to keep all attendees happy throughout the day.   We are also being graced by Her Majesty’s presence this year!  

Where: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd, Mechanicsville, MD. 20659
When: March 29th, 2008. Site opens at 10 AM and closes at 10 PM.

Martial Activities: As is tradition, there will be no fighting activities planned for the day.  This is a day to catch up with your friends, play on your drum, learn a new dance and eat a great feast.

Arts & Sciences Activities:  Artisans of all sorts are encouraged to show off their work at our A&S display.  We will be having some competitions.  Details will be posted shortly.

Those who are interested in teaching a class, please let us know so that we can add you to the schedule.   We’d love some more Middle Eastern related classes!

Currently we have the following commitments from these very generous gentles: 

Cost: A generous day board will be available for all of our guests.  Due to this, we request that even day tripers also pre-register to ensure adequate food and drink are purchased for all attendees.  All those who pre-register (on or off board) will be entered into a drawing for a fabulous prize!

Site Amenities and Restrictions: Site is dry; candles are permitted.  No Smoking in the building; allowed in the designated smoking area.  Service animals only please.

Feast: Mistress Kiri has been persuaded to once again present a wonderful variety of intricate and tasty Middle Eastern dishes.  There will also be a mezze (dayboard) of finger foods to keep the dancers going throughout the day.  Please contact Cook@mideast.DunCarraig.net with dietary concerns. Dining at low tables will be available, so please bring pillows to make yourselves comfortable if this is your choice. Traditional seating will also be provided.

Merchants: There is NO merchant fee, but space is very limited. All that is required is a paid pre-reservation and your info. Tables will be provided. Merchant spaces will be reserved on a first come/first served basis.

Children’s Activities:  We hope to have a full day of children's activities.  Awaiting more details on the requirements for hosting them.   There WILL be a teen “crash” area.

Autocrat & Reservations: Lore Bubeck (Laurie Foster), 3184 Calvert Blvd, Lusby, MD 20657. (410)-326-5390. Email: autocrat@mideast.duncarraig.net

Directions:

From the DC Area: Take your best route to the 5 South exit on the southern side of DC Beltway (Exit 7A). Just before the town of Waldorf, 301 will merge with 5. You will need to make a Left turn to stay on 5.  Take MD 5 South to MD 235 South.  Follow MD 235 South for two miles. Mt. Zion is on the left.
From the Baltimore Area: Take your best route to 301 South. Just before the town of Waldorf, make a left turn onto Maryland 5 South. Take MD 5 South to MD 235 South.  Follow MD 235 South for two miles. Mt. Zion is on the left.

From the Virginia Area: Take your best route to 301 North across the Potomac River. You will drive through the town of Waldorf. Just after leaving Waldorf, turn right onto Mattawoman-Beantown Road. Then, make a right onto 5 South. Take MD 5 South to MD 235 South.  Follow MD 235 South for two miles. Mt. Zion is on the left.

From South of the 301 Bridge:  Take your best route to the 301 bridge.  Follow 301 north to 247.  Take 247 to MD 4.  Take MD 4 to MD 235.  Turn left onto 235 (N).  The church is 18 miles north and will be on the right just past the Apple Basket Store.