The pleasure of your company is requested at a fancy dress luncheon to be given by Mrs. Astor at the Cameron-Stanford House on the afternoon of the 20th of May, 2023 at 2 o'clock. Come in your most splendid ancient, medieval, and modern Victorian fancy dress costumes or your finest bustle gown to impress Mr. Ward McAllister. Join us for…
Join us for a picnic worthy of ancient Gods and Goddesses! Bring your own food for this outdoor picnic among the beautiful lush grounds of Sanborn County Park. Drink refreshments and light snacks (grapes) will be provided by the Guild. Irish dancers from JACKIE FLYNN IRISH DANCE ACADEMY & STUDIO will perform intermittently throughout the event. The event is all…
Ahoy mateys! Whether you choose to do your plundering on the high seas or in high orbit, all buccaneers, scallywags, and salty dogs are invited to attend this rowdy gathering upon the ocean shore. If you aim to misbehave, this is a place to point your bow, raise your sails, and set off for some pirate adventures! With pirate high…
Welcome fellow adventurers! Have you been there and managed to come back again? Have you encountered untold dangers and incredible perils? Have you met with fantastic beasts, previously undefeated warriors, and sublime civilizations? Come share your epic hero's journey with others who have lived to tell the tale. If your party is looking for their next adventure, a chance to…
Join us at the Sequoia Lodge in Oakland for an evening of Global Rennaisance! Embrace the spirit of reawakening and rebirth, no matter the era or culture. Venture beyond the ordinary as we delve into the Renaissance, a term that transcends centuries, continents, and artistic movements. We welcome all Renaissances to converge in a magnificent celebration. Delight in the essence…
Once again it's time for our annual Open House. This year's Open House will be similar to the last couple of years in that we will be virtual. What is the Open House? The GBACG Open House is an opportunity for members and those interested to hear about the past year of our guild, plans moving forward, and any organizational changes…
Join us for a Medieval Romance picnic on the seashore, surrounded by the beautiful nature of the North Bay! Medieval Meme Competition Get ready for the event with your favorite medieval meme! We will have a competition for the most faithful and hilarious recreation, through costuming or any other means available to you. The best recreation will earn a prize!…
Leave the frivolities of the court and lounge with friends in nature, enjoying the slow life during this relaxed picnic in the garden! BRING A GAME, TEACH A GAME While lounging around in the garden, join us in some historical games. If you have a favorite classic children's game or fun pastime for everyone, bring it along and teach your…
Join the great Lady-Geologists of the early Victorian era to do some digging and nature watching! Listen to a Historical and Scientific Lecture by Mary Anning Herself Miss Mary Anning would like to share her latest discoveries with you. Come hear about what it's like to be a working woman combing the cliffs and beaches of Lyme Regis to find…
Join us and watch The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog at the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum. The film was Hitchcock's first thriller and established his reputation as a director. Its plot concerns the hunt for a Jack the Ripper-like serial killer in London. We hope you enjoy our choice, here is more information about this groundbreaking film.…
Join us at Camron-Stanford House to celebrate everyone's favorite - Barbie (and Ken, of course)! Think of how you would spend your own Barbie Dream Party and make it a reality! Relax in the garden or tour the house decked out in all pink, enjoy a smorgasbord of pink and sparkly desserts, take a picture in the Barbie Box, or walk the…
Gather in outer space with beings from distant galaxies, from a long time ago, far reaching future, or other timey wimey travelers! Join us for an afternoon studded with stars, enjoy a sit-down buffet luncheon, and make a toast to the vast sky above! COSTUME Anything sci-fi or space related goes! Dress as your favorite galaxy-travelling hero, a smooth-talking robot,…
Once again it's time for our annual Open House. This year's Open House will be similar to the last couple of years in that we will be virtual. What is the Open House? The GBACG Open House is an opportunity for members and those interested to hear about the past year of our guild, plans moving forward, and any organizational changes…
Join us for a delightful picnic and celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Enjoy the sea breeze, classic lawn games, and readings from Austen’s works. Light refreshment will be served. Dress: 1790s-1820s - Regency/Napoleonic/Empire, Jane Austen, Bridgerton, Miss Austen Recommendations for Regency/Napoleonic/Empire costuming: Books/Patterns: Laughing Moon Black Snail Patterns Regency 1790-1820’s Women’s Dresses and Spencers Black Snail Patterns 1700-1820’s Menswear Past Patterns…
Join the renowned detectives from real and fictional universes as we all attempt to solve a mysterious murder! The first detective to unravel the clues hidden around the grounds and pinpoint the culprit will receive the coveted Sleuth of the Summer award and perpetual bragging rights! Dress: Your favorite detective from history, fiction, or movies/comics/anime
Celebrate 175 years of California statehood with a breezy train ride through the redwoods aboard an authentically preserved train! Roaring Camp's steam engines are among the oldest and most authentically preserved narrow-gauge steam engines providing regularly scheduled passenger service in America. Start your visit with a delicious barbecue picnic lunch. Afterwards, travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a…
Celebrate the fall season with your fellow witches, wizards, and other magical folk at the Wandering Tavern! Enter a whimsical tavern and enjoy a delicious buffet luncheon while listening to a bard perform to a room full of magical folk. Have a drink at the private bar, and catch up with the tavern rumors. Come as your favorite magic-user from…
Once again it's time for our annual Open House. This year's Open House will be similar to the last couple of years in that we will be virtual. What is the Open House? The GBACG Open House is an opportunity for members and those interested to hear about the past year of our guild, plans moving forward, and any organizational changes…
Many famous paintings and prints showing charming winter scenes of ice skaters are a perfect inspiration for our March skating party at Palo Alto’s charming outdoor rink, the Winter Lodge. Come in simple daytime attire that you can comfortably skate in from any time period. Historical sportswear and winter-inspired outfits are perfect for this event. Due to risks of falling…
Join us for a delightful picnic and frolic as a flower fairy. Enjoy the presence of a fairy guide who will delight us with some oversized soap bubbles! Light refreshment will be served. Please bring your picnic lunch if you so desire! COSTUME: Any fairy and fairy-adjacent costuming welcome. Some inspiration can be found here: Cicely Mary Barker was famous…