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The Sarasota Medieval Fair: LAST WEEKEND, 22nd-23rd!!

Family fun for all ages!

November 20, 2014
Come enjoy the Sarasota Medieval Fair for the last weekend, 22nd-23rd!! Live the majesty and madness of knights, jesters, minstrels, belly dancers, wenches, and sword swingers! Watch the full contact joust and human combat chess tournaments! Ride rides and play games. Feast on turkey legs and hearty ales from the English pubs. Enjoy Celtic music and the new artisan marketplace with over 100 shops, food, and snack booths. Plus, step into the adventure with this year’s theme as the Germans battle the Magyar Chieftains at the Battle of Lechfeld! Each weekend features a full new line-up of different nationally renowned acts. Plus, don't miss our returning favorites such as the musical,Cast in Bronze, the acrobatic act of Wheel of Death and the funny Topsy Turvey!

This is a Family FUN and age appropriate historical event for all ages to enjoy! It will be held at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds Ringlings woods(behind Robart's Arena). Tickets are $16.95 for Adults, $14.95 Students/Seniors (College Students must bring ID, and Seniors 55 and over), and $8.95 for Children 5- 12 years old. Children 4 and under are FREE. There will be a $2.00 Discount for Active Military. Tickets can be purchased online at 
http://www.sarasotamedievalfair.com

Visit the Fair at least twice as each weekend features a full new line-up of different nationally renowned acts such as: Danger Comedy Juggling & Whip Show, Topsy Turvy, The CRAIC Show, Renaissance Man, and many more! Plus, don't miss our returning favorites such as the Washing Well Wenches, Cast in Bronze, the Wheel of Death, and the Human Combat Chess Match! Plus, don't miss the full-contact jousting tournaments held twice daily! 

Our mission is to provide a historically accurate event for all ages. Each year we reenact a different historical battle from the medieval time era providing patrons with a new experience. Once you step through the castle gates you are stepping back into time. All events are listed in our program along with the family rating as to assure parent content rating. 


**Location: 3000 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota. Directions From the North Travel SOUTH on I-75 to the FRUITVILLE RD. WEST via EXIT 210. Go 4.4 miles, Sarasota Fairgrounds will be on your LEFT. Follow signs. From the South Travel NORTH on I-75 to the FRUITVILLE RD. WEST via EXIT 210. Go 4.4 miles, Sarasota Fairgrounds will be on your LEFT. Follow signs.