Step back in time, cheer on royal knights as they joust on horseback and charge head-on at a full gallop with only a lance and shield to defend themselves. Watch a chess game played out with our human chess pieces on the Living Chessboard. Laugh along with our jugglers, magicians and colorful cast of characters. In the marketplace visitors will find more than 150 skilled artisans selling and demonstrating their time-honored arts and crafts of the Middle Ages. Feel the exhilaration of human powered push rides and live animal rides. Prepare to be tempted by the delicacies of the Food Court, where even a King’s appetite can be pleased. For over 20 years, the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire has been one of the most highly anticipated festivals in North Central Florida. Thousands of fairgoers flock to this event each year to be whisked away into an authentic Middle-Age revival.
The Alachua County Fairgrounds of Gainesville celebrates two decades of historic medieval excitement. The 21st Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire once again brings magic and revelry to Florida. Join hundreds of actors, artisans and volunteers for two weekends of merriment January 27-28 and February 2-4, 2007. Revel in the sights and sounds of one of North Central Florida’s premier events. Join the crowd and cheer for your favorite contender as mounted knights joust in full plate armor on the tournament field. Applaud street performers who dance, juggle and jest for your amusement. Listen to minstrels playing period music and enjoy continuous live entertainment on seven stages. Browse through the bustling medieval marketplace for that perfect gift or trinket.
Watch and enjoy as warriors and magicians battle one another in a living chess match, or test your own skills in games of chance, strength and skill. Watch and learn as artisans demonstrate their skills in blacksmithing, weaving, leatherworking, woodcarving, pottery and much more. Indulge in a fare fit for a king in our food court, where you can find sweet potato fries, fresh-squeezed lemonade and our famous giant turkey legs.
The Faire is the perfect place to bring even the youngest members of the kingdom. Children delight in visiting the royal pavilion, where they will become lords and ladies of the court of Hoggetowne. Indulge not only your children, but also yourself with rides on a camel, pony or even an elephant. Human-powered push rides further add to the authentic medieval fun.
Faire hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-17 and free for children under 5. For further information call 352-334-ARTS.
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