Is Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Maryland being invaded?

It was a picture perfect January day in Central Maryland, so we headed to Centennial Park in Ellicott City for some 2 wheel practice- mostly stopping, starting and handling hills, all of which went very well. 

As we pulled into the busy parking lot by Pavilion D, there was obviously an event taking place that was a little different to the norm. All around us were people dressed in what we thought was Medieval attire at first, but after a closer look there was no defined historic period. A wide range of eras from the 1300's to the 1500's with a few Spartans and Romans for good measure were being represented. Apparently there were also fantasy warriors in the midst too. I swear I saw an Elvis impersonator as well.

This was the meeting of  Darkon Wargaming Club.

Darkon is a full-contact medieval fantasy wargaming group, active in the Baltimore/Washington area since 1985. Every other Sunday, between 150 and 300 members gather in costume and armor to fight unchoreographed mock battles with padded weaponry.




There was quite a crowd of participants who all seemed to be enjoying the battle at Centennial Park in Ellicott City today. There are strict game rules and requirements to keep the fun safe- a 303 page rule book to be precise. This may not be everyones "Cup of Tea", but it looked very interesting and it was colorful. Many had padded swords, battle axes, lances and bows and arrows that were being waved around and making contact with various body parts. The bouts lasted only minutes and everyone seemed to be having a lot of fun. It was interesting to watch too. As well as the high energy adrenalin of the combat, they also have camp-outs and feasts. All held with the members in 'character', wearing either their period or fantasy regalia. So it is a social group too! Although, the president freely admitted to being a 'nerd', he was keen to point out that they don't all live in their mother's basement. A large majority are professionals that enjoy the escape.

Here is their full 2012 schedule.

Is Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Maryland being invaded?

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1 Comments on Is Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Maryland being invaded?

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2012
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My son used to be really into this in California years ago. Interesting. 
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