Sarasota Medieval Fair

This Year's 20th Anniversary Scenario - Tournament of the Ages!

Celebrate with us on our 20th year as Merlin and Morgan le Fay travel through time to face off and settle the score. Along with some new, never before seen faces, they will call upon the greatest heroes and villains who have performed at our festival over our past 20 years to stand by their sides in battle - who will you offer your allegiance to…good or evil? At the end of the day there can only be one victor…so choose wisely.

Schedule of Events:

Themed Weekend!

In celebration of this year’s 20th anniversary scenario, Tournament of the Ages, we are excited to announce uniquely themed weekends, celebrating the historical legends of the medieval era!

Weekend 2: Heroes and Villains Weekend

Whether you are a Merlin or a Mordred, a Knight in Shining Armor or part of a Plundering Hoard, come dressed as your favorite hero or villain. Be historical or be hysterical. Either way, join in the fun!

Costume and other Contests unique to this weekend: (held daily at 1:00pm at the Chess Field)

Concert Chronicle - In the middle ages, all music was live! Tell us the best story you have about a concert or any time you heard music performed in person. You might find inspiration for this story walking around the fair!

Castle Entrance:

9:45 a.m: Opening Gate Show
5:30 p.m: Closing Farewell

Castle Stage:

Damh and Dove: 10:15, 2:15
Aaron Bonk - Fire, Whips, and Swords: 10:45, 12:15, 2:45, 4:15
Ronin Taiko: 11:30, 1:00, 3:30
Pub Crawl - Meeting Location: 12:00, 2:00

Mordred's Heart Tavern:

Mallaranny Jam Band: 1:30, 4:30
Pub Sing Led by The Langer's Ball and Damh and Dove: 5:00

Chess Match Field:

Knightwings Birds of Prey: 12:15, 1:30, 2:45
Children's Knighting Ceremony: 2:15

Human Combat Chess:
Tournament of the Ages
11:30 a.m: Act I - PG-13
3:45 p.m: Act II - PG-13

Special Events - Unique each day!
Free Contests Daily! Win Prizes!

1:00 p.m: Throwing Things Competition (Nov. 9)
1:00 p.m: Heros and Villains Costume Contest (Nov. 10)
1:00 p.m: Concert Chronicle (Nov. 11)

Tournament Field:

11:00 a.m: Hunting Games by New Riders of the Golden Age
1:00 p.m: Full Contact Jousting by New Riders of the Golden Age
3:00 p.m: Full Contact Combat Tournament w/ Blunt Force Drama

Festival Parade:
12:45 p.m: Parade

Market Stage:

Washing Well Wenches PG-13: 12:00, 1:45, 3:15

Grove Meadows Stage:

Cast in Bronze: 10:45, 12:45, 2:45

Tower Stage:

Acrobellum: 10:30, 12:00, 2:00, 3:30
Hob the Troll: 11:15, 1:15, 2:45, 4:15

Harborside Stage:

The Langer's Ball: 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30
Opa!: 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
Kris Colt the Black Rose: 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00

Old Mill Stage:

Damh and Dove: 11:45, 3:45
Jim Mackenzie - Comedian with Mad Skills: 11:00, 1:00, 2:30, 4:15
The Martika Show: 10:15, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15

Children's Realm:

Free crafts and shows continuously throughout the day! Featuring The Village Tinsmith.

Viking Encampment:
Demonstrations of Viking Age Life Skills

12:00 p.m: Natural Textile Dyes
1:00 p.m: From Wool to Woven Textiles
2:30 p.m: Drop Spindle Spinning
3:00 p.m: Viking Age Weapons and Combat
3:30 p.m: Viking Tales
4:30 p.m: Mead Making Demo/Discussion

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