Get Medieval in downtown Fergus
Downtown Fergus is transformed into a Medieval Village on the last Saturday in July.
The annual Fergus Medieval Faire is a FREE family event suitable for all ages. It is an outdoor interactive day that begins with a Royal Welcome from King Richard and his bride. Medieval re-enactors strolling about and being medieval. A designated kids entertainment area. Strolling musicians. A live falconer show with over 20 Bird of Prey. Axe throwing, Magicians Way, Viking Encampment with Viking Battlement Demonstration. Buskers, Archers, Medieval Merchants, Knights & Ladies.
Spread through out historical downtown Fergus in the Saint Andrews Crossing district & along the Grand River Riverwalk.
Don’t miss the Grand Medieval Feast followed by a Guided Ghost Walk. (Tickets will need to be purchased in advance for these two events).
The merchants of downtown Fergus get Medieval and host activities at their shoppes as well. A Guide & Map is made available at the Royal Welcome Centre in front of the library, downtown.
For site Information stop by the Fergus Medieval Faire info tent.
NEW this year. Parking at A.O. Smith parking lot. 599 Hill Str. W. A free shuttle bus will be provided.
Contact: getmedieval@fergusmedievalfaire.ca
Activities:
Royal Welcome Centre and Street Performance Area in front of Library.
Peddlers Village – 50 vendors including a Roaming Pickle Vendor.
Roaming Wraiths, Orcs and maybe even a hobbit or two.
Fairy Story Telling & Fairy Wishes back of Library.
Dungeons & Dragons Challenge at The Fergus Library.
Roaming Knights in Armour.
Egr Greyguard Knights in Armored Battlements. Full Contact.
Elven Way – Lord of the Rings themed entertainment. DJ Carroll.
Belly Dancing live show.
Enchanters Alley Psychic Event at The Bookery.
Grand Medieval Feast at The Red Door.
Face Painting & Hair Braiding.
Roaming Chanting Monks.
Farm Animals.
Battles & Entertainment.
Rangers of Govannas - Archery at the ForgeX.
Axe Throwing at the ForgeX.
Rangers Rumble (fight the Knight) at the ForgeX.
Arms & Armor Display at The ForgeX & Peddlers Village.
Sigtryggring Vikings of Ontario - Viking Encampment in Templin Gardens.
Live Falconry Show on Provost Lane.
Traditional Textile Artist & Artisan Exhibit.
Live Forge and Iron Works.
Order of the Pheonix - Harry Potter Sorting Hats Game.
Kids games & entertainment.
Water Toss at the Stocks.
Free water at the Theatre.
First Aid & Cooling Station.
Downtown businesses will also provide their own featured events. A town crier will roam about announcing the business events taking place throughout the day.
Food Trucks:
Located on Saint Andrews Street.
Sponsors:
Fergus BIA
Ecclestone Financial Services
The Enchanted Forest
In kind Sponsors include:
Raelyn Hair Salon
ForgeX Training
Fergus Marketplace
Irvineside Farm
A.O. Smith Enterprises Inc.
Organizers:
Debb Greer The Bookery – Celtic Gift Shoppe & Bookstore
Nathalie MacNeil Fountainhead Health Store & Red Door Cafe
Tala Jenkins Events Planner
Mudmen - Live in downtown Fergus
What a way to start the Fergus Medieval Faire weekend than with an open air concert in downtown Fergus on Friday night! Don’t miss out - grab your tickets.
Date: Friday July 21st, 7pm-9pm.
Location: the Pavilion on Provost Lane, downtown Fergus
Tickets: Tickets are $20.00 online at www.fergusmedievalfaire.ca and available for purchase at Eccelstone Financial Services in Fergus, The Bookery and the Red Door Restaurant.
Contact: getmedieval@fergusmedievalfaire.ca
Concert sponsored by Ecclestone Financial Group.
