Dixie Fellowship will be held April 27th-29th at Ann Spring Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC. That weekend will be one of the highlights of the year for our lodge as we join together with our brothers from Southern Region Area 5 for fellowship that will be jammed packed with events: the Quest for the Golden Arrow, Ceremonial, Dance, and Sing competitions.
The theme this year is “Those Who Chose You Need You” to encourage Arrowmen in SR5 to remember our rich heritage while focusing on our bright future The goal is for each Arrowman to create his or her own legacy.
Here’s some info that will help you in planning for your trip to Dixie:
Camping at Dixie
We will be assigned a campsite prior to arrival. We will update this post when we learn where our campsite will be located. Restroom facilities will be available throughout camp. Shower facilities will NOT BE available.
Dining at Dixie
All meals will be prepared at the camp’s Dining Hall. We will dine in the designated areas in and around the Dining Hall.
In keeping with the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace ethic, they are making a conscious effort to make Dixie Fellowship a “green” event, reducing the use of styrofoam and other difficult to recycle materials. Each delegate will be provided with a plastic mug/cup in their “ditty bag.” This bottle will be your meal ticket and should be used for beverages.
Parking
There will be very limited parking available. Please carpool as much as possible in order to conserve space. Its been requested that each lodge plan to bring no more than one vehicle for every four delegates.
Upon arrival at camp, each delegation will offload their gear at a designated area. The campsites will be a reasonable distance from parking so you may want to just backpack in from there.
Communications
Anne Springs Close Greenway has very good cell reception throughout most of the property for most major carriers.
Quest Events
- Chariot Race
- Fire Building
- Knot-Tying Relay
- Tent Pitching
- Archery
- Arrow/Softball
- Cross Country Run
Dixie Grand Fair
The Grand Fair will be held at 10:30 p.m. on Friday night following the opening show and judges meetings. At the Grand Fair, you’ll be able to experience a multitude of exciting activities while meeting Arrowmen from all over. These activities will include patch trading, a delicious cracker barrel, lodge booths, booths for OA High Adventure, NLS/DYLC, NOAC 2018, and a lodge chief pie–eating contest.
Schedule
Friday
3:00-8:30 Check in – Adventure Center Front Porch
5:00-8:00 Dixie Expo – Along road in camp
6:00-8:00 Key Three Dinner/Council of Chiefs – TBA
8:30 Opening Show – Council Ring
Judges Meeting (following show)
10:30 Grand Fair –Parade Field & surrounding areas
Cracker Barrel – Field Trial Barn
Patch Trading – Dinning Tent
11:00 Taps
Saturday
7:00 – Reveille
7:15-8:30 Breakfast (Ceremonialists, Trainers & Judges eat first) – Field Trial Barn
8:30 Assembly – Council Ring
8:45-12:00 Pre-Ordeal Competition – Amphitheater
8:45-12:00 Brotherhood Competition – Adventure CenterAmphitheaterAmphitheater
9:00-9:45 Training Session One – TBA
10:00-10:45 Training Session Two – TBA
11:00-11:45 Training Session Three – TBA
12:00-12:30 Tug-O-War weigh-in – Adventure Center
12:00-1:15 Lunch – Dining Tent (Dancers, Singers & Judges eat first) – Field Trial Barn
1:30 Assembly – Parade Field
1:40-2:00 Egg Toss – Field Trial Barn
2:00-2:30 Cross Country Run – Adventure Center
2:00-6:00 Quest Events – various locations
2:00-6:00 American Indian Affairs – Adventure Center Dance Arbor
6:15-7:30 Dinner Group – Field Trial Barn
7:45-10:00 Elections/Group Dance – Amphitheater
10:15 Cracker Barrel – Field Trial Barn
10:15-12:00 Patch Trading – Dinning Tent
10:30-12:00 American Indian Events Pow Wow – Dance Arbor
11:00 Taps
Sunday
6:30 Vigil Rededication – Amphitheater
7:00 Reveille
7:15-8:15 Breakfast Group – Field Trial Barn
7:30 Council of Chiefs – Adventure Center
9:00 Chapel/Awards Ceremony – Amphitheater
MENU
Friday Cracker Barrel
TBA
Saturday Breakfast
Ham or Sausage Biscuits
Orange Juice Milk
Coffee
Saturday Lunch
Sub Sandwiches
Chips
Cookie
Bug Juice
Coffee
Saturday Dinner
Pulled pork
Beans
Potato Salad
Roll
Dessert
Iced Tea
Bug Juice
Coffee
Saturday Cracker Barrel
TBA
Sunday Breakfast
Ham or Sausage Biscuits
Assorted Cold Cereal
Orange Juice
Coffee