Sarasota Medieval Fair

About the Event

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 5: Saint Nicholas Celebration Weekend

Bring your childish wonder and your Christmas list so that St. Nicholas knows what to bring in just a few short weeks. Kick off your seasonal celebrations with all the villagers of Mallaranny. It's your last chance to purchase some pretty presents, and to enjoy the festivities and frivolity of the 20th Season of the Sarasota Medieval Fair! Take part in the ancient tradition of Small Business Saturday and see what the vendors of our Artisan Marketplace have on display. Meet Saint Nicholas in the Children’s Realm!

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

Holiday Costume Contest - Wear your favorite holiday costume from the stories and legends of the medieval era!

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
Blue Skye Pipes and Drums: 11:30, 1:00v3:30
Pub Crawl - Meeting Location: 12:00, 2:00

Mordred's Heart Tavern:

Mallaranny Jam Band: 1:30, 4:30
Fiddle and Fret PG-13: 3:30
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: Storytelling Competition (Nov. 30)
1:00 p.m: Holiday Costume Contest (Dec. 1)

Tournament Field:

11:00 a.m: Hunting Games by New Riders of the Golden Age
1:00 p.m: Full Contact Jousting by 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
Ses Carny's Double Edged Danger PG-13: 11:15, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00

Grove Meadows Stage:

The Living Fountain: 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30

Tower Stage:

Acrobellum: 10:30, 12:00, 2:00, 3:30
Les S. Moore: 11:15, 1:15, 2:45, 4:15

Harborside Stage:

The Langer's Ball: 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30
The Unquiet Grave: 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
Shake, Rattle and Rogue: 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00

Old Mill Stage:

Damh and Dove: 11:45, 3:45
Crazy Boy Coy: 10:15, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15
Lynx's Sword Swallowing Show: 11:00, 1:00, 2:30, 4:15

Children's Realm:

Celebrate the coming Holiday season, with a visit by Father Christmas!
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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