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Medieval Fair Need a break from the 21st century? Come to the annual Medieval Fair! Discover what it was like to live during the Middle Ages in the wooded setting of Caponi Art Park. Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism's Barony of Nordskogen chapter bring you the Middle Ages as they should have been: without the strife and pestilence! Authentic pavilions will be on display for the afternoon in a Medieval Village as SCA members in period dress present educational demonstrations and activities to the public, which will include rapier and armored combat, music, weaponry and armorers, storytelling Bards, jugglers, cooking, period games, heraldry, glass bead making, and other arts and skills. Families can also look forward to a lace making demonstration, spinning, fire starting, crossbows, a book display and childrens coloring activity. A siege engine (a type of catapult) and wool-dyeing demos have been added this year. After visiting the Medieval Fair, be sure to tour the rest of the park including the Sculpture Garden and Theater in the Woods. Admission to this program is free, with a $4 per person suggested donation. Event will go on rain or shine, except in the case of severe weather or heavy rain. Location: The Medieval Fair takes place in the Exhibition area. In addition to our main parking lot, parking will also be available at the Lexington-Diffley Athletic fields. Banners and signs will be posted. Walking from the athletic fields lot is more scenic and includes unpaved, hilly trails. Food: Local Boy Scout Troop 293 from Apple Valley will provide food at the event as a fundraiser for their group. They will have pulled turkey sandwiches with chips and a pickle, coffee, pop and water for sale. |
