11/14/21—A member of New Riders of the Golden Age performs War Games at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday.
Tiffany Tompkins
ttompkins@bradenton.com
The 17th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair is underway at its new home in the “Woods of Mallaranny,” a 47-acre festival grounds in Myakka City.
Those who attend 2021’s fair will find dozens of ways to immerse in Middle Ages merriment, including many carryovers from the event’s old Sarasota location.
Sights and sounds to enjoy on each day of the fair include jousting, “human combat chess,” comedy acts, live period music, daredevils, acrobats and historical presentations.
Other attractions include rides and games, face painting and an artisan marketplace. The family-friendly event also offers activities for kids daily.
In Sarasota Medieval Fair tradition, each year’s festival has a grand theme. This go round, the event centers on an epic historical conflict: the Battle of Falkirk.
11/14/21—Members of the Acrobellum troupe perform at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
The 1298 A.D. battle pit Scottish independence-seekers, including William Wallace of “Braveheart” fame, against King Edward I’s invading English army.
Fairgoers can witness reenactments of the battle throughout the day.
11/14/21—Ichabod Wainwright performs on the Wheel of Death at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Visitors can also participate in themed weekends at the fair with special costume and storytelling contests. On Nov. 20-21, the fair will celebrate storytelling with a “Tapestry of Tales” themed weekend; the final weekend of the fair, Nov. 27-28, will feature a “Papa Noël” holiday celebration.
11/14/21—Visitors dressed the part to attend the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Food vendors at this year’s fair are offering a wide array of indulgent eats, including turkey legs, fried pickles, rolls, pies and pastries, pretzels, pizza, hamburgers and Philly cheese steaks. Beer, wine and mead are available for drinking-age revelers.
11/14/21—Rasha the camel waits as visitors climb onto his back for a ride at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
There are two November weekends left to enjoy the fair.
Details: 9:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 20, 21, 27 and 28. 29847 S.R. 70 E., Myakka City. Ages 5-10: $9.95. Students, seniors and military with I.D.: $18.95. Adults: $21.95. Multi-day passes available.
11/14/21—Josh Thompson covers his eyes as the Celtic Legacy performs at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
11/14/21—A young audience member gets caught up in the per11/14/21—A young audience member gets caught up in the performance of Acrobellum at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday.formance of Acrobellum at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
11/14/21—Members of the Acrobellum troupe perform at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
11/14/21—Kasen Starnes gets a kiss from his mother, Erin at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
11/14/21—A member of New Riders of the Golden Age performs War Games at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
11/14/21—Althea Tew, dressed as a fairy, poses with some visitors at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
11/14/21—A young viking watches the Acrobellum performance at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
11/14/21—A young boy watches Acrobellum perform at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
11/14/21—A young audience member watches Ichabod Wainwright perform on the Wheel of Death the at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
11/14/21—A member of New Riders of the Golden Age performs War Games at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
11/14/21—Nicholas Morales, 6, plays with tiny pigs at the Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka Sunday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Ryan Ballogg is a local news and environment reporter and features writer at the Bradenton Herald. His work has received awards from the Florida Society of News Editors and the Florida Press Club. Ryan is a Florida native and graduate of USF St. Petersburg.Support my work with a digital subscription
