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The time has come—war is upon us! Join us for a momentous weekend hosted by the Colony of Tarragona, where valor meets celebration. Experience a thrilling mix of combat, arts, and revelry as we stand alongside Senators Ajax and Fabia, welcoming Emperor Titus and his esteemed consort, Haruka. Prepare for an unforgettable event!
Come to an event of a lifetime, Testudo Bellum! Where swords collide, shields clash, and the audience roars! Melee styles of all sorts are offered including Light & Heavy Fighting, as well as our Light & Heavy Steel. This overnight camping event is one you don’t want to miss.
DATES: March 7-9th, 2025
ENTRY: Members Weekend: $25 Members Day Pass: $10 Non-members Weekend: $25 Non-members Day Pass: $10 PARKING: $7 per day to the park
ADDRESS: 13601 Ironbark Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, United States
DIRECTIONS: From the South: Take your favorite route to I5 North, Proceed on I5N. Take exit 244 for CA-119/Taft Highway, Turn Left. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto S Enos Ln. S Enos Ln turns slightly right and becomes Ironbark Rd, Turn left, Destination will be on the right From the North: Take your favorite route to I5 South, Proceed on I5S. Take exit 244 for CA-119/Taft Highway, Turn Right. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto S Enos Ln. S Enos Ln turns slightly right and becomes Ironbark Rd, Turn left, Destination will be on the right
SCHEDULE TBD - Tentative Schedule: Friday, March 7th Gate opens: 12:00pm Saturday, March 8th Heavy Steel: 10:00am Monday, March 10th Site closes: 12:00pm LIGHT FIGHTING Saturday 8th: 3:00pm - Melees Dusk - Twilight Tournament See full scenario list and details on our website. LIGHT STEEL Saturday 8th: 11:00am - 2v2 Buddy Tournament Melees to follow tournament Sunday 9th: 11:00am - Melees See full scenario list and details on our website.
HEAVY STEEL: Saturday 8th: 10:00am - Melees and Duels begin All Buhurt International Rules Categories - Melee 5v5, Sword and Buckler, Longsword, Sword and Shield, and Pole Axe. Men's and Women's
Sign up below.
VENDORS: We will have vendors on site. If you would like to sign up as a vendor, please reach out to Godiva Loveday to get signed up at cos.merchants.coordinator@gmail.com
CLASSES: Want to teach a class? Contact Nevara at Lindsaygarcia24@yahoo.com
ORGANIZERS: Contact Fabia Varia (Toni Cole) if you have any questions regarding this event.
Testudo Bellum 2025 Presents Buhurt International
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Come to an event of a lifetime, Testudo Bellum! Where swords collide, shields clash, and the audience roars! Melee styles of all sorts are offered including Light & Heavy Fighting, as well as our Light & Heavy Steel. This overnight camping event is one you don’t want to miss.
** Additionally all Buhurt International Fighters need to register for the event separately **
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