King’s Assessment will be hosted by: Black Diamond
2026-07-11 @10am to 2026-07-11 @ 7pm
Sedalia Center – 1108 Sedalia School Rd, Big Island, VA 24526
Description:
Pennsic approaches!
Warriors, artisans, and revelers alike are called to gather for a weekend of camaraderie and readiness. The fields will ring with the clash of arms during thrilling martial activities, while halls will be alive with displays of skill and creativity in the arts and sciences. On Saturday night, feast with us in true style: Good food, Hearty cheer, and Tales of valor await.
Event Autocrat: Siegfried Van Hamburg ellison.max87@gmail.com
Deputy Autocrat:
Event Marshal in Charge: Aldemere Mac Rafe
Heavy Marshal in Charge:
Rapier Marshal in Charge:
Minister of the Lists: Juliana Grene
A&S coordinator: Laura Graley de la Moore
Archery:
Reservationist: Caiomhe inghean Ui Neill – Rachel.a.musser@alys
Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc, Barony of Black Diamond
Cost Notes: Requests for a refund must be in writing to the registrar within 7 days of the end of the event. Rachel.a.musser@gmail.com
Cost Info:
| $ | Day-Trip | Feast | Camping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, Member Discount Event Registration | 20 | 15 | 0 |
| Adult, Event Registration | 30 | 15 | 0 |
| Youth (8 – 12) | 10 | 15 | 0 |
| Child (0-7) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General Activities
Martial Activities:
King’s Assessment marks our final melee-centered event before the journey to Pennsic! Join us on the battlefield and test your mettle in heavy combat, rapier, siege warfare, and archery. Prepare, compete, and stand ready – this is your chance to sharpen your skills before war!
A&S competition:
#1: Black Diamond Baronial Champion – bring your best and be ready to impress Their Excellencies as they select their Arts and Sciences Champion.
#2: Open display and solar – bring your current projects to work on, or finished projects you want to show off and/or get feedback on, and join us for a few hours of good company and conversation. Comment cards for displayed items are optional, and will be provided by the organizer.
#3: Day-Board competition – Hospitality is a core component of the society that we have created, and nowhere is this more on display than under the pavilions around the list-field. Entrants should prepare a day-board style hospitality table and be prepared for a judging team of 3 to arrive between 11am and 12 noon. Judges will consider both aesthetic and practical aspects of the hospitality offered, and the winner will receive a gift basket sponsored by Dame Juliana Greene. Participants can pick up a special banner at Troll to hang on their pavilion indicating that they wish to participate.
Feast:
Come enjoy a hearty meal of Roman Burgers, Sausage Rolls and Tinue Barbacoa. Sides to include Mac and cheese, parsnip salads, green salads and green beans with bacon.
Merchants: TBA
Site Info
Site Address: Sedalia Centre: 1108 Sedalia School Rd, Big Island, VA 24526
Site Website: https://www.sedaliacenter.org/
Restrictions: Pets are allowed on site but will not be allowed in any building.
Accessibility: This site is composed of grassy field space and gravel.. Buildings (pavilion, flushing restrooms, and barn) are wheelchair accessible.
Directions:
FROM I-64 West (Richmond / DC area):
Take US-29 South for 124 miles to State Rte 671
Turn right onto State Rte 636
Turn left onto State Rte 657
Turn right onto State Rte 652
Turn right onto VA-130 W
Turn left onto US-501 N
Turn right onto VA-122 S
Turn right onto State Rte 638
FROM 29-N:
Take VA-43 exit toward Altavista/Leesville
Turn left onto VA-43N
Turn right onto Bishop Creek Rd
Turn right onto VA-43N
Turn left onto State Hwy 24 W/VA-43N
Turn right onto State Rte 723
Turn left onto State Rte 714
Turn right onto Independence Blvd
Turn Left onto State Rte 638
