As people ask us questions about KWDS III, we will add to this list of frequently-asked questions. So far, we've been asked:

• I'm new to the SCA. What do I do?

• What should I bring to the event?
  
  • Garb for each day, clean indoor shoes, sturdy outdoor shoes, and a water bottle are all highly recommended. Money for food and transportation is a very good idea. More detailed suggestions here.

• Do I have to wear garb?
  
  • The short answer is yes, this is an SCA event, wear your garb. Even to the classes during the day.
  • Outside Experts (non-SCA dance historians and other special invitees) are our honored guests and will not be required to wear costume. Some may choose to wear garb anyway, but it's not required. They are the only exception allowed Friday June 8 through Monday June 11.
  • People attending only on Tuesday June 12 who don't normally attend SCA events can wear modern clothes. (This applies to Tuesday only, and is meant for members of the general public only. People in the SCA should wear their garb.)
  • If you're a newcomer to the SCA and are thinking about attending KWDS III as your first event, you should contact Lady Godith for help with the clothing issue. Wearing the "funny clothes" is one of the most fundamental requirements for participating in an SCA event.
  • Laundromats are available in the area of the event, if you're worried about wearing the same thing for several days. You might like to wear simpler garb during the daytime for attending classes, and save your fresher, fancier stuff for the evening balls. People staying in the dorm will have access to coin-operated washing machines in the dorm.

• Do I have to wear garb to classes?
  
  • Yes, unless you're an outside expert specially invited to teach at KWDS who doesn't normally attend SCA events. (See above.)

• Do I have to wear garb on Tuesday June 12?
  
  • Yes, unless you're an honored guest outside expert.
  • The exception is non-SCA people: members of the general public coming only for Tuesday may wear modern clothes.
  • SCA members/newcomers are expected to wear garb every day of KWDS III, including Tuesday.

• What the heck is happening Tuesday June 12?
  
  • Tuesday June 12 is the final day of KWDS III. There will be the usual day class periods, closed by a Caroso-style Ball held during the final class period 4pm to 5:30pm. The event closes at 5:30pm.
  • Tuesday is also a Boston Early Music Festival (BEMF) Concurrent Event, called For the Love of Dance, and is open to the public. Members of the public coming just for this one day are not required to wear garb. See the web page directed at the public for more information. Tuesday's classes and Caroso-style Ball will be open to any member of the general public willing to spend the $10. The activities this day will still be part of the SCA event, but they are also a Concurrent Event of the Boston Early Music Festival (BEMF). It will be something like a "demo".
  • KWDS III attendees are expected to remain in garb throughout the day on Tuesday, the same as the rest of the event. (See above.)
  • Members of the public will not be required to wear garb.

• Will there be merchants?
  Yes, contact the merchant liason for more information.

• How can I help at the event?

Send reports of bugs and errors to adele@carolingia.org.

Last updated May 15, 2001