Testudo Bellum
Sat, Mar 08
|Buena Vista Park
Champion of Swords is thrilled to host a Buhurt International classic-level event in Bakersfield, California as part of a larger medieval weapon demonstration and learning event!


Time & Location
Mar 08, 2025, 10:00 AM PST
Buena Vista Park, 13601 Ironbark Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
About the event
Witness Steel & Skill at Testudo Bellum!
Join us in Bakersfield, CA at Buena Vista Park for Testudo Bellum, a weekend-long medieval festival (March 8-9) hosted by Champions of Swords! On Saturday, March 8th, starting at 10 AM, experience the clash of armor with a BI classic-level melee and duel tournament. Enjoy other combat categories throughout the day.
Lunch will be available for a $10 suggested donation (12 PM) to support Champions of Swords (CoS), a non-profit dedicated to historical recreation and education. Learn more about the festival and other tournaments at https://championsofswords.org/testsudo-bellum.
A $7 daily parking fee (payable in advance at the park) applies. Support CoS further by participating in our live and silent auctions! Your contributions help keep our mission of historical education and medieval combat arts alive.
Purchase tickets for this event here.
Reminder: All competitors must register at Buhurt International's website.