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WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR
The Brooks Medieval Faire is a fun family oriented festival with a medieval theme that is run annually in Brooks Alberta. This year's faire will take place at 20-7th St East on August 14th 2010 from 10am to 5pm with a Medieval Feast to follow, click here for further information!
Browse our website for more information including entertainment and activities that will be occurring as well as tips on medieval costuming and getting into the faire spirit. Check back often as we add new acts and information.
TIRED OF THIS CENTURY? COME EXPERIENCE ANOTHER ONE!
Watch live jousters try to unhorse each other at the arena, then take a trip through the medieval marketplace and pick up a few unique items, move on to watch a belly dancing performance while snacking on a turkey leg, take your kids over to the children’s festival tent where they can make a craft and learn about the medieval time period, after which head over to the swordsmen and watch their mastery. There is so much to do and see you’ll need to start early. Brooks Medieval Faire is the only faire of its kind in the province of Alberta, so if you have a love of things medieval, you will not want to miss out on this weekend!
NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS: to Sir Gregory of Halkirk on placing 2nd overall at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival International Jousting Tournament 2010!
A little known fact is that Sir Gregory's very first joust was at the Brooks Medieval Faire in 2006. He is looking forward to returning to where it all started for him and putting on a great show in Brooks as an accomplished knight.
PRESS RELEASE: BROOKS, AB July 20, 2010
— On Saturday, August 14 the Brooks Medieval Faire once again opens its gates to lords and ladies from near and afar. Always a fun, family-friendly affair, this year is no exception with activities and entertainment for all ages from 10am to 5pm. Faire goers are encouraged to have fun, embrace the spirit of the festival and dress for the occasion.
In addition to the grand spectacle of fully-armored knights from the Society of Tilt and Lance jousting on horseback, festival goers will betreated to the staged drama of hand-to-hand combat from the Medicine Hat Medieval Society and much more. |
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Located at the Old Rodeo Grounds, a myriad of activities for children are also planned ranging from a petting zoo, bouncy castle, air brush tattoos, crafts tent and much more.
Tickets for the Medieval Faire are available at the gate and online: $5 for children 6-12, $8 for adults, and $20 for families. Visit our website for more information: www.brooksfaire.com
About Brooks Medieval Faire
The Brooks Medieval Faire which began in 2003 has a long term strategy of becoming western Canada’s premiere medieval festival and attracting visitors and participants from across the continent. Originally a local community event hosted by the Brooks Public Library the festival is now a registered non-profit group and is the only medieval festival in Western Canada. 2010 sees the event moving to the Old Rodeo Grounds to support its rising attendance. The organizers seek to continue growing and adding to the 17 organizations and businesses supporting the goal of showcasing and celebrating this region to an ever widening market. Visit our website for more information: www.brooksfaire.com
Medieval Feast
At 6pm on Faire day, guests with “Feast” tickets will be welcomed at the Brooks Leisure Centre and treated to an evening of medieval entertainment, roast pig and drinks served at 6:30pm. Throughout the night, guests are invited to peruse items in the Silent Auction. Tickets for the feast are $30 and are available at The Steaming Cup, For the Love of Fabrics and the Heritage Inn in Brooks. For more information please contact 403-793-4506.
Brooks Medieval Faire Media Contact:
Kathy Ramer: Phone 403-793-4506 Email kathyramer@yahoo.ca
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