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:

November 2 - 3, 2024:

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 1: Viking Invasion Weekend

Grab your drinking horns and fur-lined frocks, it's time to invade the Woods of Mallaranny! All men be mortal, but merriment can ring eternal among friends.

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

November 2: Bold Braids Competition - All braids are welcome in this competition! Hair braids, beard braids, and accessories encouraged!
November 3: Viking Costume Contest - Wear your favorite Vikings costume!

Castle Entrance:

9:45 a.m: Opening Gate Show
5:30 p.m: Closing Farewell

Castle Stage:

Pyro Gyro PG-13: 11:00, 1:00, 2:45, 4:15
Blue Skye Pipes and Drums: 10:15, 12:15, 2:15, 3:45
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 hanger'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: Bold Braids Competition (Nov. 2)
1:00 p.m: Viking Costume Contest (Nov. 3)

Tournament Field:

11:00 a.m: Hunting Games by New Riders of the Golden Age
1:00 p.m: Full Contact Jousting by New-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

Grove Meadows Stage:

Cast in Bronze: 10:45, 12:45, 2:45

Tower Stage:

Acrobellum: 10:30, 11:45, 2:00, 3:30
Hob the Troll: 11:15, 1:15, 2:45, 4:15

Harborside Stage:

The Langer's Ball: 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30
Opa!: 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
Kris Colt the Black Rose: 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00

Old Mill Stage:

Damh and Dove: 10:30, 12:00, 2:00, 3:30
Jim Mackenzie - Comedian with Mad Skills: 11:30, 1:15, 2:45, 4:15

Children's Realm:

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

November 9 - 11, 2024:

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 2: Heroes and Villains Weekend

Whether you are a Merlin or a Mordred, a Knight in Shining Armor or part of a Plundering Hoard, come dressed as your favorite hero or villain. Be historical or be hysterical. Either way, join in the fun!

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

November 9: Throwing Things Competition - Step up and join a side! Heroes and Villains alike are needed to face off in this Bag Toss Battle.
November 10: Heros and Villains Costume Contest - Wear your favorite Heros or Villains costume!
November 11: Concert Chronicle - In the middle ages, all music was live! Tell us the best story you have about a concert or any time you heard music performed in person. You might find inspiration for this story walking around the fair!

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
Ronin Taiko: 11:30, 1:00, 3:30
Pub Crawl - Meeting Location: 12:00, 2:00

Mordred's Heart Tavern:

Mallaranny Jam Band: 1:30, 4:30
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: Throwing Things Competition (Nov. 9)
1:00 p.m: Heros and Villains Costume Contest (Nov. 10)
1:00 p.m: Concert Chronicle (Nov. 11)

Tournament Field:

11:00 a.m: Hunting Games by New Riders of the Golden Age
1:00 p.m: Full Contact Jousting by New 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

Grove Meadows Stage:

Cast in Bronze: 10:45, 12:45, 2:45

Tower Stage:

Acrobellum: 10:30, 12:00, 2:00, 3:30
Hob the Troll: 11:15, 1:15, 2:45, 4:15

Harborside Stage:

The Langer's Ball: 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30
Opa!: 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
Kris Colt the Black Rose: 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00

Old Mill Stage:

Damh and Dove: 11:45, 3:45
Jim Mackenzie - Comedian with Mad Skills: 11:00, 1:00, 2:30, 4:15
The Martika Show: 10:15, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15

Children's Realm:

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

November 16 - 17, 2024:

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 3: Celtic Weekend

'Tis time to don your tartan, and declare your clan and kinship. Come to the Woods of Mallaranny, where the Highlands meet the Lowlands, where the Shenanigans meet the Malarkey and toasts and tall-tales abound!

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

November 16: Best Bagpipe Imitation - Try to sound like a bagpipe in this noisemaking contest.
November 17: Celtic Costume Contest - Wear your favorite tarten highlands costume!

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
Ronin Taiko: 11:30, 1:00, 3:30
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: Best Bagpipe Imitation (Nov. 16)
1:00 p.m: Celtic Costume Contest (Nov. 17)

Tournament Field:

11:00 a.m: Hunting Games by New Riders of the Golden Age
1:00 p.m: Full Contact Jousting by New 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:

Cast in Bronze: 10:45, 12:45, 2:45

Tower Stage:

Acrobellum: 10:30, 12:00, 2:00, 3:30
Hob the Troll: 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
Ship Shape: Shanties and Shenanigans!: 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00

Old Mill Stage:

Damh and Dove: 11:45, 3:45
Jim Mackenzie - Comedian with Mad Skills: 10:15, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15
Lynx's Sword Swallowing Show: 11:00, 1:00, 2:30, 4:15

Children's Realm:

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

November 23 - 24, 2024:

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 4: Mystical Realms Weekend

Are there fairies in your family? Elves in your eves? It's time for fantastical beasts and magical beings to walk amongst us. All garden gnomes and spirited sprites are invited to show themselves in the magical Woods of Mallaranny as the village decor changes to celebrate the holidays!

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

November 23: Best Magic Trick - Perform your most favorite magic trick.
November 24: Mystical Costume Contest - Wear your favorite fantasy 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
Ronin Taiko: 11:30, 1:00, 3:30
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: Best Magic Trick (Nov. 23)
1:00 p.m: Mystical Costumes (Nov. 24)

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 Dang: 11:15, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00

Grove Meadows Stage:

Cast in Bronze: 10:45, 12:45, 2:45

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

November 30 - December 1, 2024:

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)

November 30: Tales of Tradition Storytelling Competition - Tell us a story about a holiday tradition (all holidays welcome!).
December 1: 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

Dates: November 2, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m (Saturdays and Sundays)

Location:

Woods of Mallaranny,
29847 FL-70 East,
Myakka City, FL 34251.

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