A regular fixture of the Stormhold calendar, Monthly Bash is a day filled with medieval fun of all sorts. Comprising of heavy and rapier tournaments, and members of the populace pursuing their own interests – singing, sewing, dancing and much more. Some months may have a particular theme or special activity, and there’s always something going on. This is a garbed event, and loaner gear is generally available. If you need to borrow gear, please contact the Hospitaller.

Bring a picnic, some craft projects, your armour… Whatever you want! Just be sure to bring yourself. Bookings are not required.

Water and toilets available on site.

6th September- A Fresh Start

Spring has sprung and the grass has riz, so come along and join us for a picnic lunch, armoured and fencing tournaments, and some outdoor games.

Spring is a time for renewal, but also a great time to clean out the clutter, so the arts and sciences competition will be Unfinished Objects (AKA “UFOs”). Finish off that project that’s been waiting to get done and bring it along! Or maybe you’re new and you have a brand new skill you want to demonstrate! Newcomers are more than welcome to enter something brand new to them.

Armoured tournament will be a round robin tournament around the May Pole! Not quite a barrier fight, but there may be a pell in the middle of the field…

Fencing will also be a round robin tournament! Fighters will require an appropriate spring themed off-hand defence item. A freshly cut bough? A pitcher of cider ready to drink? A bowl of spring fruits? You decide!

Bring along your picnic games and we’ll see you there!

Dates	Held on the first Sunday of the month. 6th September 2026
Timetable:	10.00am Setup 11.00am Opening Court 11.30 Armour inspection 11.30 Arts and Sciences Competition (if held) 12.00 Rapier Tournament 12.00 Picnic Potluck Lunch 1.30 Armoured Combat Tournament 3pm Closing Court 3.30 Pack down
Location	Darling Gardens, South Terrace, Clifton Hill, Victoria. Melway map 44 D2.
Bring	It depends what you want to do – projects to work on, armour/protective gear if you wish to fight, and a picnic lunch is always pleasant.
Cost	Members: Free (donation appreciated). Non-Members: Non-members must pay Event Insurance, $10 per adult and $5 per minor. EFTPOS preferred.
Bookings	Bookings are not required.
Note	We are following the Lochac SCA COVID-19 Response Plan. Participants are reminded that if they are unwell or showing cold or flu-like symptoms, they must not attend.As this event is in the state of Victoria, please remember that anyone carrying or using any kind of sword in the state – including visitors – must carry proof that they completed the Victorian weapons exemption application process with the SCA Ltd Registrar – see https://sca.org.au/victorian-weapons-legislation/ for detailed information.
Event Steward	August- Angus Galloway

Image source: Gorleston Psalter, England (Suffolk), 1310-1324, Add MS 49622, f. 210v, held by the British Library.