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Celebrate the Sarasota Medieval Fair's 20th Anniversary!

Weekends November 2 through December 1 plus Veterans Day, November 11

October 16, 2024

Welcome one and all to weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, & pure family fun at the Sarasota Medieval Fair! 

We are so proud to announce the triumphant return of the renowned 20th Annual Sarasota Medieval Fair!  The fair will be held Nov. 2 thru Dec. 1, 2024, weekends and Veterans Monday, Nov. 11 at our beautiful new home, the Woods of Mallaranny!  Our new home, the Woods of Mallaranny, offers 47-acres of stunning natural surroundings that will bring the fair to life. 

We can already hear the sounds of the fair: the shouts of “throw wide the gates!”, laughter at our Children’s Realm, cheers during the equestrian tournaments, and the music from wandering troubadours.  And who could forget the aroma of turkey legs and kettle corn in the air?

The festival as more than just an event. The Sarasota Medieval Fair brings together local artisans, performers, and vendors, and serves as a fundraiser to multiple non-profit organizations. It’s a creative forum for learning about the history of the Medieval era through a wide range of family friendly activities, and an occasion through which our community has made lasting friendships and lifelong memories. A huge thank you to all our participants and guests who have supported us over the years to help us make this dream come alive!

Join the chronicles of our inaugural adventure at our new location on the Suncoast, as we celebrate the wonder, the grandeur, the friendships, and the merriment of this year’s Sarasota Medieval Fair. Mark your calendars and stay up to date on our Facebook page as we announce all the exciting news surrounding this year’s festival.  Visit our Map & Directions page for directions.  Huzzah!

Festival Highlights

  • Woods of Mallaranny - NEW 47-ACRE HOME!
  • Nov. 2 thru Dec. 1, 2024
  • Weekends and Veterans Monday, Nov. 11
  • 10am to 5:30pm, Rain or Shine!
  • Ticket prices are $24.95 for adults, $21.95 for discounted Senior, Student and Military, $14.95 for children (ages 4 to 10), FREE for children 3 and under.  Purchase your tickets HERE

Visit us each weekend as each weekend features a full new line-up of different nationally renowned acts! Plus, don't miss our returning favorites such as the Washing Well Wenches, the Human Combat Chess Match, and full-armored full-contact jousting tournaments held twice daily!

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. Plus, join in on the fun with this year's unique scenario!

We encourage all to interact with our cast of characters, ask questions, and participate in the grandeur of color, sound, taste, and festivities.  Come one and all to four weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, & pure family fun at the Sarasota Medieval Fair!   


Themed Weekends

  • Weekend 1:  Viking Invasion Weekend - Nov. 2 and 3
  • Weekend 2:  Heroes & Villains Weekend - Nov. 9, 10 and Veterans Day, Monday Nov. 11
  • Weekend 3:  Celtic Weekend - Nov. 16 and 17
  • Weekend 4:  Mystical Realms Weekend - Nov. 23 and 24
  • Weekend 5:  Saint Nicholas Celebration Weekend - Nov. 30 and Dec. 1



CONGRATULATIONS TO EMILY SMITH WHO WON TICKETS TO THIS EVENT!