Oct20
Harvest Thanks · 20 October 2026 · 12.00
The eel smokers on the Ostra quays
The eel is smoked on the quays from noon, and the first of the season is served at the long tables with dumplings.
Tickets for the national calendar
Passes and seats for the observances of the year, from the next date. Most are free; a pass is still needed, so that the stewards know how many to expect.
Dec21
Midwinter · 21 December 2026 · 16.30
Lanterns on the walls of Grauburg Fortress
A lantern is lit on the walls at dusk for each of the Marsh Regiments, and kept alight until morning.
Jan1
Day of Continuity · 1 January 2027 · 10.00
Open day at Chronology House
The offices of the Ministry of Chronology are open. Visitors are shown the licensing hall and the register of almanacs. The sealed archive is not shown.
Mar3
Declaration Day · 3 March 2027 · 11.30
The reading of the dispatch
The dispatch of 1811 is read aloud in the Assembly Hall. The flags are at half mast until noon, then full.
Apr12
Founding Day · 12 April 2027 · 10.00
The Compact, shown open
The Compact of Vellmar is taken from its case in Room 1 of the National Museum and shown open for one day.
Jun19
Victory Day · 19 June 2027 · 10.00
The Victory Day parade
The parade ends at Victory Square, where the year's casualty roll is read. Fireworks over the Ostra at eleven.
Up to six places a booking. Seats are allocated by the stewards and printed on the pass. Payment, where there is a charge, is made at any post office against the reference. Your passes.