Svatopluk's Arrow

Location: Trnavský kraj, okres Piešťany, Chtelnica

GPS: N48°34'4'' E17°37'21''

Venue: Chtelnica

Date: 6/16/2018

Event type: gastronomic event, sports event, historic event, event for children, event for youth, TIP

Historical archery group Aquilas from Hlohovec Castle brings their artistry to village of Chtelnica at the foothills of the Little Carpatians. Do not hesitate to come over to the park of lovely manor house to be taken back in time to glorious era of master archers.

At the tournament in honour of Svatopluk the Great, perhaps the most famous ruler of Great Moravia, there will be public archery range and a craftmanship exhibition as well as clout and shooting night competitions. In advance registered participants will be granted access to the evening feast, however only in case they will be dressed in their historical costumes.

PROGRAMME

08:00 - 09:30 registration, equipment check, groups creating 
10:00 – start of the competition
13:00 - 14:00 lunch
16:00 – end of competition
17:00 – announcing the results, decoration of winners
18:00 - 20:00 evening feast in the Castle basement; costumes are mandatory to take part
20:30 - 22:30 night shooting competition

No matter if you join or just watch, the third Saturday of June at the Chtelnica Manor House is the right time to enjoy a good time together. The tent camp for modern and historical tents will be opened in the Castle park on Friday at 6 p.m. to get everything ready for your best experience.

Web: Historical archery group Aquilas