There is generally a site fee for attending the event, and those wishing to attend the feast are charged a nominal fee. The Barony generally holds business meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the Illini Union. They begin at 7 pm and will often include an activity such as dancing or a lecture by a local artisan. Other meetings may be held at such times and places as will be announced on uiuc.org.medieval and elsewhere. The Barony conducts combat practice every Monday beginning at 6 pm in the Armory on the UI campus.
New combatants are always welcome, and some loaner armor is available for new combatants.
Other guild meetings and activities are held at various times. It contains information on upcoming events, notices from officers and other items of interest. In a group such as the society, communication is not only desirable but necessary for the continued growth and well-being of the Society and its various local branches. Membership in the Society also enhances the status of the local group. Costume implies that the clothing is artificial or superficial, which medieval clothing is not.