Upcoming Events at Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
Sat Jan 27, 10:00 AM - Sun Feb 4, 6:00 PM
3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Community: Gainesville
Description
Historic Days and Medieval Knights Experience a world of medieval magic, where jousting knights, dancing gypsies and historic heroes mingle with visitors at the 32nd Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. For two consecutive weekends, on Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 2
Event Details
Historic Days and Medieval Knights
Experience a world of medieval magic, where jousting knights, dancing gypsies and historic heroes mingle with visitors at the 32nd Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. For two consecutive weekends, on Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Feb. 2 through Sunday, Feb. 4, the Alachua County Fairgrounds transforms into a medieval marketplace filled with hundreds of artisans and entertainers. Friday, Feb. 2 is “Family Friday,” which features reduced-price ticket sales for all guests.
Fairgoers do not just visit to immerse themselves in the medieval atmosphere, they come to see more than 160 talented artisans, who travel from across the country to display and sell their traditional wares. Visitors can find one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, stone and wood carvings, blacksmithing and weaving. They can also shop for medieval clothing, hand-blown glassware and leather goods.
After stopping by the artisans’ booths, fairgoers can get their hair braided, glimpse into the future at a fortune teller’s booth or make their own snowcone on the human hamster wheel. The winding pathways of Hoggetowne overflow with troupes of actors, musicians and street performers. Crowds cheer for armored knights as they joust on the Tournament Field, while nine stages of continuous entertainment feature majestic performances of full flight falconry, aerial acrobatics and unbelievable magic acts. In conjunction with this year’s theme of “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” the Living Chessboard will host an exciting stage combat show as Robin Hood, Maid Marian and the Merry Men stand against Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Watching these battles is enough to make any guest hungry. At the food court, visitors enjoy a feast fit for a king. Tasty blooming onions, fresh-baked pastries, sweet potato fries, giant turkey legs, homemade ice cream and succulent ribs are just some of the foods available for famished lords and ladies.
The Faire also offers entertainment for children. They can embark on an adventure to the royal pavilion, where they will become lords and ladies of the court of Hoggetowne, or they can enjoy camel, warhorse and pony rides. Thrilling, human-powered push rides also draw crow
Experience a world of medieval magic, where jousting knights, dancing gypsies and historic heroes mingle with visitors at the 32nd Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. For two consecutive weekends, on Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Feb. 2 through Sunday, Feb. 4, the Alachua County Fairgrounds transforms into a medieval marketplace filled with hundreds of artisans and entertainers. Friday, Feb. 2 is “Family Friday,” which features reduced-price ticket sales for all guests.
Fairgoers do not just visit to immerse themselves in the medieval atmosphere, they come to see more than 160 talented artisans, who travel from across the country to display and sell their traditional wares. Visitors can find one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, stone and wood carvings, blacksmithing and weaving. They can also shop for medieval clothing, hand-blown glassware and leather goods.
After stopping by the artisans’ booths, fairgoers can get their hair braided, glimpse into the future at a fortune teller’s booth or make their own snowcone on the human hamster wheel. The winding pathways of Hoggetowne overflow with troupes of actors, musicians and street performers. Crowds cheer for armored knights as they joust on the Tournament Field, while nine stages of continuous entertainment feature majestic performances of full flight falconry, aerial acrobatics and unbelievable magic acts. In conjunction with this year’s theme of “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” the Living Chessboard will host an exciting stage combat show as Robin Hood, Maid Marian and the Merry Men stand against Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Watching these battles is enough to make any guest hungry. At the food court, visitors enjoy a feast fit for a king. Tasty blooming onions, fresh-baked pastries, sweet potato fries, giant turkey legs, homemade ice cream and succulent ribs are just some of the foods available for famished lords and ladies.
The Faire also offers entertainment for children. They can embark on an adventure to the royal pavilion, where they will become lords and ladies of the court of Hoggetowne, or they can enjoy camel, warhorse and pony rides. Thrilling, human-powered push rides also draw crow
