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Human Combat Chess - Unique to this year!
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Chess Field |
An action packed performance using live actors as chess pieces. This years scenario is: Viking Siege of Paris 845AD! Only one side will prevail, choose your side wisely! PG-13
Washing Well Wenches
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Market Stage |
Who would think women washing clothes could be hilarious? These outrageous wenches will wash away your blues while they wring laughs from the entire audience. If you are in the front row, watch out! Rated PG-13
St. Nikolaus Celebration
| When: | Nov. 28-29 |
| Where: | Children's Realm Stage |
The festivities conclude as thoughts turn to Christmas on our last two weekends! Visit Father Christmas in our Kid's Realm! Our young guests may just receive a free gift from St. Nick! Family Friendly!
Black Murrey Band - New!
| When: | Nov. 14-15 |
| Where: | TBA |
Black Murray is a high-energy acoustic quartet playing a mix of traditional and reinterpreted Irish songs and fiddle tunes, classic contemporary songs, and originals. Family Friendly!
Children's Realm
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Children's Realm Stage |
Come enjoy the free activities and performances planned for the children of the realm. Children can do all kinds of activities continuously throughout the day. Plus, there will be an assortment of performances put on by the cast of the Sarasota Medieval Fair. They are sure to entertain & maybe even educate our young Guests on the history of the past. Family Friendly!
New Riders of the Golden Age
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Tournament Field |
New Riders has been jousting since 1982. The use of Belgian, Percheron, Shire, and Clydesdale horses and full suits of period-designed tilting armor differentiates the New Riders of the Golden Age from groups and organizations presenting staged theatrical medieval jousts. The use of period equipment allows the New Riders to engage in an authentic full contact joust, and the great horses add an unmatchable sense of power and presence to the joust. Family Friendly!
Chaste Treasures - New!
| When: | Nov. 7-8, Nov. 14-15 |
| Where: | TBA |
Chaste Treasure brings tight harmonies, sassy songs, folk favorites, drinking tunes, and hilarious modern parodies to the stage. With quick-witted banter and a delightfully “questionable” approach to being chaste, no two performances are ever the same! Rated PG-13
Samkoma
| When: | Nov. 21-22 |
| Where: | TBA |
A high energy theatrical performance group combining dramatic movement, sound, music, martial arts and fire in their stage presentations. Experience the powerful sound of Taiko drums as they roar thunderously in this exciting performance you don’t want to miss! Family Friendly!
Celtic Mayhem - New!
| When: | Nov. 7-8 |
| Where: | TBA |
With a soul fueled by rhythm and a heart tuned to melody, Celtic Mayhem is a passionate group dedicated to the power of music to uplift, inspire, and unite people from all walks of life. They thrive on the electric connection between artist and audience. Rated PG-13
Choose your own Air-venture - New!
| When: | Nov. 7-8, Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-22 |
| Where: | Grove Meadows Stage |
What happens when the audience helps design the show in real time? In Choose Your Own Air-Venture, aerialist Kaitlin Chin turn spectators into collaborators by having them select each move, creating a one-of-a-kind silks performance from the ground up! Family Friendly!
Dragons Head Productions
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Viking Encampment |
Visit the Viking Caravan's encampment. These Northmen (and women) have traveled the known world and offer a unique view into the daily lives of Norse textile traders. Come learn from the warriors about Viking combat and the wool workers about cloth production. See the games and pastimes of the Vikings. Family Friendly!
Acrobellum
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | TBA |
We all need a little more color in our lives and Acrobellum is a colorful comedy acrobat show that emphasizes inclusivity and strength in diversity. It is filled with people stacking and hilarious hijinks. Come Flip, turn, tumble, bend and stack with all the Acrobelles and Acrobubs, as they warm your hearts and bring a smile to your face. Family Friendly!
Damh and Dove
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | TBA |
Mixing the power of the bagpipes with the heart pounding beat of the drums, this family friendly experience of music will take you on a journey to the fields of Athernry. This musical display is truly the reflection of a passion and love of the oldest art forms in the world. Family Friendly!
The Double-Edged Daredevils
| When: | Nov. 7-8, Nov. 14-15 |
| Where: | TBA |
Based out of Boston, MA, The Ses Carny's Double-Edged Daredevils have been creating memories since 2000, with their unique brand of comedy, thrills, and daring stunts. Live the experience through all of the comedy, fire eating, human target knife throwing! Once seen, never forgotten. Rated PG-13.
Simon Lattaire, Village Tinsmith
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Children's Realm |
Visit Simon Lattaire, Village Tinsmith, in the Children's Realm where he will 'smith' you a memory of your day at the Festival. His creations are your keepsakes. Family Friendly!
Aaron Bonk - Fire Whips & Swords
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | TBA |
Aaron Bonk is a 3-time International Performance Champion, 5-time Guinness World Record setting whip artist, and unique entertainer with a twisted sense of humor who risks his life to make you laugh. With stupefying acts of juggling, whip cracking, danger and craziness, he will amuse and amaze the whole family with his world renown stunt show spectacular. Machetes, whips, swords and fire--the hottest show in all the ‘Shire! Family Friendly!
Children's Knighting Ceremony
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Chess Field |
Children can receive the highest badge of honor by being knighted by the Royal Court! Free and held daily at the Human Chess Field. Family Friendly!
Jim Mackenzie - Comedian with Mad Skills
| When: | Nov. 21-22, Nov. 28-29 |
| Where: | TBA |
Jim has been keeping vaudeville alive since 1985 and continues to add new original routines to the act. Experience in-the-moment comedy and amazing original feats that have become a favorite with audiences around the country! Family Friendly!
Tampa Swamp Knights - New!
| When: | |
| Where: | Grove Meadows Stage |
Ever watch MMA; now put the fighters in full armor and that is the sport called Buhurt. Demonstrated by the Tampa swamp Knights of the Florida Armored Combat Club. Rated PG-13
Les S. Moore
| When: | Nov. 21-22, Nov. 28-29 |
| Where: | TBA |
Reformed “Asset Acquisition and Redistribution Specialist,”© Les S. Moore exposes the insider tricks pickpockets use to steal your things, without you even knowing. Combining vaudevillian style and roguish panache, Les teaches the audience how to avoid getting their pockets picked (by everyone but himself). For laughter and amazement, Les S. Moore! Family Friendly!
Bella the Bard - New!
| When: | Nov. 21-22, Nov. 28-29 |
| Where: | TBA |
Bonnie & Beguiling, Barmy & Bumbling, Boisterous & Belligerent but never ever boring! Bella the Bard! Family Friendly!
Manolete Pyro Gyro Show
| When: | Nov. 21-22, Nov. 28-29 |
| Where: | TBA |
A dangerously comedic, and fiery performance! Rated PG-13.
Crazy Boy Coy
| When: | |
| Where: | TBA |
Crazy Boy Coy is a one-man comedic fire circus based out of the Midwest. He brings world class stunts, audience interaction and the gift of gab all packed into 160 cm! Bring your friends, bring your kids, bring your enemies, You and your family won't want to miss this amazing performance! Family Friendly!
Fiddle & Fret
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | TBA |
Join Fiddle & Fret, the wandering bards, on their debut performance at the Sarasota Medieval Fair! As they roam from tavern to tavern, they share enchanting tales and melodies gathered from every corner of the realm. Rates PG-13.
Ryn: Robin of The Sun
| When: | Nov. 28-29 |
| Where: | Grove Meadows Stage |
Meet Ryn! Nicknamed "Robin of the Sun", she takes to the skies with strength, grace, and elegance on the silks. Come see her fly as she also gives a little insight on what it takes to be resilient both in the air and in life, no matter how exhausting! Family friendly!
Heros Wanted Trunk Show
| When: | Nov. 7-8, Nov. 14-15 |
| Where: | TBA |
Heroes Wanted! is an interactive D&D themed quest where we recruit adventurers from the audience. Have you always longed for adventure? Are you a mighty warrior, a mysterious wizard, a clever rogue, or a rousing bard? Then join the party of Heroes Wanted! and join the quest for the the Duke of Earl’s favorite breakfast, owlbear eggs. Do you have what it takes to prove yourself and completed the quest? Escobar the Amazing and one of his loyal assistants guide our adventurers, with a little help from our audience. Join us for a little danger, a little music, and a lot of fun! Family Friendly!
Dora Viellette - New!
| When: | Nov. 7-8, Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-22 |
| Where: | TBA |
Dora Viellette will take you on a musical journey through time. Armed with her trusty hurdy gurdy, and plenty of her favorite facts about Medieval and Renaissance music, her show will captivate you, make you laugh, and leave you wanting to hear more. Family Friendly!
Reidiculous Whip Cracker/Juggler
| When: | Nov. 28-29 |
| Where: | TBA |
“Reidiculous” is constantly changing and evolving, Reid has developed a way to capture an audience with his comedic timing and unique stunts such as juggling three bull whips while simultaneously cracking them and world record speed whip cracking while balancing on a rolla bolla. Family Friendly!
Black Velvet Band
| When: | |
| Where: | TBA |
This ragtag group of some of the most entertaining Irishmen (and woman!) the world has ever seen. Mischief-makers and ne'er-do-wells, celebrating celtic music and mirth. Rated PG-13 .
Tenacious DnD
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | TBA |
Randal Piper is back to share a glimpse into the musical mind of chaos! Join him in crafting never-before heard critical hits as he takes you on a unique, interactive and improvised musical adventure. Come rock and roll with advantage and leave with some Bardic Inspiration! Family Friendly!
Heart and Hazard - New!
| When: | Nov. 28-29 |
| Where: | TBA |
Heart and Hazard take the audiences on a journey through some of their death-defying stunts, while incorporating uplifting messages. With teamwork and trust, anything is achievable! Family Friendly!
AND MANY MORE!
Plus special appearances each weekend, artisan and crafter demonstrations, interactive lane performances, daily festival parades, contests, AND MUCH MORE!
An important note: The shows listed above do not include every performance that you will encounter at the festival. For a complete daily listing of performances, please refer to the festival program distributed at the front entrance upon your arrival to the festival. Shows, schedules, and stage locations are subject to change without prior notice. Huzzah!