“Sing for the White Cat, sing for the hall, that’s all that we ask of you here!”
Coming October 24, 2026!
Come one, come all, to The Inn of the White Cat, a jolly tavern event hosted by the Shire of Owlsherst! The Inn is haunted by the ghost of a white cat who howls unless she is appeased by music or entertainment! Thus the entire time the Inn is open, tavern-goers are encouraged to sing, make music, or perform stories and poems, to prevent her dreadful, bloodcurdling yowls.
The Shire of Owlsherst promises an entertaining day in the tavern, with music and entertainment, dice and card games, an indoor axe-throwing competition (special axes provided), hearty and simple tavern-style food served all day, and all the fun and camaraderie you could ask for!
Brewers and makers of potables are invited to bring tasty beverages to try, and attendees are welcome to bring their own beer or wine (follow PA liquor laws and drink responsibly). We are seeking brewers to provide a sample of their beverages as well as to sign up to work a shift at the Potables Tasting Barre. Anyone who appears intoxicated will not be provided with additional tasting servings.
Musicians and performers! Contact the Event Steward, Linette de Gallardon (info below) to get on the schedule for a full set of music, or just plan to perform spontaneously when the White Cat howls!
Please note: the tavern atmosphere will mean the hall will be lit by artificial candlelight. Please bring your own **electric** candles to add to the lighting! We’ll have some stickers for labeling at the door, but if you can label them as yours before you arrive, that’ll help us make sure they get back to you. We don’t want to keep any.
Site Opens: TBA
Site Closes: TBA
Site Alcohol Policy
The Lower Allen Township Barn permits consumption of alcohol on site, but only during the time when their appointed security guard is present. The site’s policy limits the security guards to a single shift of 5 hours. Prior to 1:00 p.m., no alcohol may be consumed. Please abide by the site’s alcohol policy so that we may be able to use this site in the future.
Event Location
Lower Allen Community Park Barn
4093-4091 Lower Allen Township Community Park
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Registration Fees
Registration Fees
(all food is included):
Adult Non-Member: TBA
Adult Member: TBA
11-17 y/o: TBA
6-10 y/o: TBA
Family cap at TBA
Reservation deadline TBA
SCHEDULE:
Tentative Schedule:
10:00: Site opens
10:00: Gaming Begins
10:30: Axes Open Throw Begins
1:00-3:00: Axe Tourney (Winner will be announced at 4:00)
1:00-6:00: Tasting Barre Open
Must be 21 yrs of Age…ID required
3:00: Sing-A-Longs
All Day: Performances
5:30: The Tasting Barre will close
6:00: Event ends
6:30: Site Closes
Feast:
All food is included in the site fee. This event will feature a “rolling day-board” series of courses that will be available at various times during the day.
The Menu is TBA
Tavern Games
A selection of dice, cards, boards, and game instructions will be available to while away the day! Some of the games you might take back to your table include:
Poch – a fun card game with three easy stages! https://www.pagat.com/stops/poch.html
Gluckshaus – a dice game of chance! https://rusticadornments.wordpress.com/2017/03/11/gambling-games/
Laugh and Lie Down – another card game https://games.porg.es/games/laugh-and-lie-down/
Axe-throwing Tournament”Indoor Axe Throwing! Special axes will be provided – avoid hitting the White Cat while helping him mischievously knock everything off the shelves!”
Make Checks Payable to: SCA-PA, Inc. Shire of Owlsherst
Contact Information
Event Steward:
Maîtresse Linette de Gallardon
Elizabeth H. Wood
(717) 542-5938
52929@members.eastkingdom.org
Send Reservations to:
This information will be updated once registration opens
Other Contact Information:
Musicians: Maîtresse Linette de Gallardon
Elizabeth H. Wood
(717) 542-5938
52929@members.eastkingdom.org
Brewers Contact: TBA