Category:Bericsaba Market

On the first weekend of Olaesta, the harbor market of Ornath, closed for much of the year, throws open its gates for a highly anticipated annual event. Farmers, poulterers, shepherds, and artisans from across the island descend upon the bustling square, eager to hawk their wares, test their skills, and stake their claim in the island's most prestigious culinary and craft competitions. For one weekend, the market is a whirlwind of voices calling out their goods, the scent of grilled fish and sweet preserves thick in the air, and the clatter of craftsmen setting up displays of finely woven textiles, carved driftwood trinkets, and freshly fired pottery.

While trade thrives, it is the competitions that draw the largest crowds, each category a test of skill and island tradition. Culinary rivalries play out over the best island preserves, where jams, marmalades, and chutneys are judged not just on flavor but on their richness, balance, and longevity. Fish dishes range from simple grilled fare with crisp citrus glazes to elaborate spiced roasts, each entry an attempt to prove its maker knows the sea best. Breadmakers, too, bring their finest, whether soft, pillowy loaves or dense, nutty rounds meant to last through long journeys. The cucumber dip contest is perhaps the most cutthroat of all; what began as a humble side dish has become a matter of pride, with families guarding their ingredient blends as closely as a jeweler guards gemstones. Even shepherds take part in the fray, presenting their finest cheeses and strongest poultry stock, with judges weighing the plumpness of partridges and rock pigeons and the depth of flavor in each sample.

Though prestige is the greatest prize, the market is just as much a place of mischief and gossip. Rivals keep a sharp eye on one another, some going so far as to send spies to hover near cooking stalls, listening for whispered recipes or watching for the subtle addition of a hidden ingredient. It is not uncommon for a particularly good preserve or an especially inventive dish to mysteriously reappear in another vendor's hands the following year, leading to playful accusations - or the occasional grudge that lasts well beyond the festival. By sunset on the final day, champions are crowned, bets are settled, and old rivalries either find resolution or new fuel. As the market shutters its doors once more, the island hums with the afterglow of competition, each participant already planning for the next year’s battle.

Run Dates

Current

The 2025 Bericsaba Market runs Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 9pm - Midnight, Sunday, April 6th, 2025 and takes place in Sleeping Drake Harbor on the Isle of Ornath. It is hosted by the Order of Lumnasi Viragos.

For announcements and saved posts, see the 2025 saved posts.

Previous

Activities

Current Event Schedule

Event	Date	Time	Location	Description
Tour of Sleeping Drake Harbor	4/4/2025	TBA	Docks of Sleeping Drake Harbor	Enjoy a tour of the Sleeping Drake Harbor from a local of the Ornath Tourism Council
Tour of Sleeping Drake Harbor	4/5/2025	TBA	Docks of Sleeping Drake Harbor	Enjoy a tour of the Sleeping Drake Harbor from a local of the Ornath Tourism Council
Tour of Sleeping Drake Harbor	4/6/2025	TBA	Docks of Sleeping Drake Harbor	Enjoy a tour of the Sleeping Drake Harbor from a local of the Ornath Tourism Council
Closing Ceremonies	4/6/2025	3pm EDT	Southern Courtyard of Bericsaba Market	As the festival winds down, come see the winners of this year's contests.

Current Raffle Schedule

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Prime

Date	Time	Location	Description

Full Shop Listings by Run

• 2025 shop listing - Current shop listing

See Also

• Ornathian Holidays