Celebrating 34 Years!

In the fall of the year Anno Societas XXIV (also known as 1989), a group of people in the Barony of Stonemarche decided to hold an event in January, make it all about shopping and give it a Viking theme.  Now it has been said that wiser individuals questioned whether it was a good idea to try and hold an event in the North in the middle of Winter, but the populace of Stonemarche was undeterred.  With the blessing of then Baron Harold and Baroness Megan, the first A Market Day at Birka was held with great success.

A Market Day at Birka is one of the largest events in the SCA, averaging 1,500 – 2,000 attendees for the last several years.  The Event is spoken of throughout the Knowne World for the quality and quantity of its Merchants, being called “Little Pennsic” by many.  Gentles come great distances to participate in Tournaments both Heavy List and Fencing, order meetings, or attend one of the legendary Courts, which can run for hours.  

The event will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Manchester, NH