#20 – 7th Street East, Brooks Alberta.įor more information about the event check out the official Brooks Medieval Faire webpage here. The Brooks Medieval Faire is held at Ye Olde Rodeo Grounds in Brooks Alberta. Always one for adventure, I thought I would take in the Oxford Renaissance Festival to see what all the fanfare was about. Seniors and teens $15, Children 6 to 12 years-old $5. Seniors and teens $10, Children 6 to 12 years-old $5. New this year is a beer tent offering craft beer from Calgary’s Village Brewery.ĭay Pass: Adults $15. Get your tickets today as this is expected to sell out quickly. Saturday “big” Feast - August 11 from 6 – 8 pm. Watch the official site for the schedule of competitions and shows here.įriday “light” Feast - August 10 from 7 – 9 pm is the Meet and Greet Feast, an opportunity to hob-nob with knights, jousters and other re-enactors in an informal environment. The Artisan Marketplace has food and crafts and everything a medieval (or modern) family could want. A petting zoo, fun, crafts and games will amuse them for hours. The Kids Kingdom will be a hit with the princesses and princes in your clan. Get a preview of the Brooks Medieval Faire here It’s a rough knock em down real event that get the crowd on their feet. Rigged in full armour atop beautiful steeds they charge at each other and take aim to knock each other down. This troupe of tough guys put on a show/competition that will amaze you. You won’t want to miss the jousting display by The Knights of Valour. New this year, try out axe throwing and learn how to throw your weapon like a barbarian! (not to the bitter end of course…this is 20!). There will be lots of clashing of the clans going on with knights in armour engaging in real battles. It’s like MMA but using ancient weapons like longswords, sword & shields and daggers.Īll weekend long performers and re-enactors bring the medieval times to life with a 14th century tent encampment. Teams of Medieval armoured competitors from all over Western Canada come for the weekend to compete in the historical European Martial arts competition. And of course…a king and queen with their glittering court! The Brooks Medieval Faire started as a fund raiser in 2003 for the local library but has grown into a massive event of clashing swords, armoured combats and real jousting on yes, real horses! Nearly 5 acres of action, three stages of entertainment, food, fine spirits, and dances.
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