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==History==

WealdLake noted there were no longer events where the fine arts of brewing (beer and ale production) and vinting (wine production) were celebrated in the [[SCA]] [[Middle Kingdom]]. (When? Date?) The members determined that the best activities that go with the consumption of said beverages are football and the consumption of 'tailgate' food. As there is a version of medieval football called Soule... why not have two teams that compete. [[Northwoods]] could field a team and the [[canton]] believed this celebration should be shared with their friends in the neighboring [[barony]] of [[Cynnabar]], who could field the opposing team. 

(NOTE: WealdLake is approximately halfway between the founding location of [[Northwoods]] the City of the Singing Lance [Lansing] and the founding location of the Barony of Cynnabar [Ann Arbor]. Both baronies have large universities located in those cities that have football teams with long standing friendly rivalries. The [[Cynnabar]] university coincidentally has a fight song entitled "Hail to the Victors".]

In recent years, the event has been held simultaneously with the [[Tyger Hunt]] event.

==Purpose==

To provide an event where good friends can meet. The activities include the game of Soule, half-time shows, rapier tournaments, archery tournaments, A&S competitions for heraldry, brewing, vinting, tailgate dinner presentation, and of course the tailgate feast!

==Hosting Group==

Ale to the Victors is hosted annually by WealdLake, a [[canton]] of [[Northwoods]].

==External Links==
Event web site: [http://www.wealdlake.orgale/ale_to_the_victors.html http://www.wealdlake.orgale/ale_to_the_victors.html]

[[Category: Events]]