Medieval Fair of Norman, Coming April 5-7, 2013

- FREE -
Medieval Fair
Lecture Series


Fair Hours: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm



Journey to an age of kings, queens and knights in shining armor as the kingdom comes alive at the Medieval Fair.

Experience the Middle Ages with food fit for a king, games and a vast array of entertainment for all ages. Merriment abounds with jugglers, minstrels, dancing, human chess games and knights jousting on horseback. Ride ponies or llamas on the King’s Carousel, board a camel or war horse, test your skills at star throwing or archery.  Feast on a smoked turkey leg, roasted corn or handcrafted root beer.  Learn about the Middle Ages with educational exhibits and craft demonstrations.

Seven Stages with continuous performances!

2013 Entertainment Schedule!

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Order of Merriment

10:00 Opening Ceremony at Royal Pavilion

11:30 Jousting Tournament by  New Riders of the Golden Age

12:00 Royal Parade (begins at SCA)

 1:00 Human Chess Game at Camelot Stage

 1:45 Costume Contest at Camelot Stage

 3:15 Jousting Tournament by New Riders of the Golden Age

 4:30 Knighting Ceremony at Royal Pavilion

 4:45 Human Chess Game at Camelot Stage

 5:30 Equestrian Tests of Skill at Jousting Field

 6:15 Last Huzzah at Gryphon Stage

 

Gryphon Stage

Barely Balanced 10:00, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45

Brizeus 10:45, 1:00, 3:15, 5:30  (Friday 10:45 and 1:00 are Educational Shows!)

Black Oak Shillelagh 11:30, 1:45, 4:00

Last Huzzah hosted by Black Oak Shillelagh 6:15

 

Royal Pavilion

Opening Court 10:00

Knighting Ceremony 4:30

And various entertainments and knightings throughout the day

Troubadour Stage

Emerald Flame 10:45, 1:45, 4:45

Arabesque 11:30, 2:30

Merry Sisters 12:15, 3:15, 6:15

Music in the Middle Ages Educational Presentation 1:00 Friday Only

Rose Rock Consort 10:00, 1:00, 4:00 Saturday Only

Baron Uriah Wolfstar 1:00 Sunday, 5:30 all three days

Unicorn Stage

Four Part Disharmony 10:00, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45

Harmless T. Jesterson 10:45, 1:00, 3:15, 5:30

Tullamore 11:30, 1:45, 4:00, 6:15 (No 6:15 show on Sunday)

 

Camelot Stage

The Bilge Pumps 10:00, 12:15, 4:00, 6:15

Royal Gauntlet Birds of Prey 10:45, 3:15, 5:30

Baron Uriah Wolfstar 11:30 (Extra Friday Show at 1:45)

Human Chess Game by AOA. 1:00, 4:45

Costume Contest 1:45 – Saturday & Sunday Only

                  (Registration begins at 1:15)

The Talents of the Royal Court 2:30

 

Jousting Field

AOA Song & Dance Show 10:30, 1:45

Children’s Show Jumping 11:00, 2:30

Jousting Tournament 11:30, 3:15

Chivalry Class by Jousters 12:15 Friday Only

Equestrian Tests of Skill 5:30

 

Merlin’s Stage

Friday

Jester Rejects 10:00, 12:00, 1:30 3:00

Redlands Rogues 10:30, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30

Fairy Tales & Hay Bales 11:00, 1:00, 2:30, 5:00

 

Saturday

Jester Rejects 10:00, 12:00, 4:30

Redlands Rogues 10:30, 12:30, 4:00, 5:30

Fairy Tales & Hay Bales 11:00, 2:00, 5:00

Students of Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts 11:30, 3:30, 6:00

Hill Irish Dancers 1:00   

OK Academy of Irish Dance 2:30

 

Sunday

Jester Rejects 10:00, 12:00, 1:30, 3:00

Redlands Rogues 10:30, 11:30,  2:00, 5:30

Fairy Tales & Hay Bales 11:00, 1:00, 2:30, 5:00

Students of Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts 12:30, 3:30, 6:00

McTeggart Irish Dancers 4:00

 

 

Maypole Stage

Friday

A Mirage Dance Company 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30

St. Gregory’s University 11:00, 3:00

Maypole Dance 12:15

Fugli 1:30

Baron Uriah Wolfstar 4:00

 

Saturday

A Mirage Dance Company 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30

St. Gregory’s University 11:00, 3:00

Maypole Dance 12:15

Baron Uriah Wolfstar 1:00, 2:00

Longfellow Drum Line 4:00

Mickle Mirth 5:00

 

Sunday

A Mirage Dance Company 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30

St. Gregory’s University 11:00, 3:00

Maypole Dance 12:15

Fugli 1:30

Baron Uriah Wolfstar 4:00

Mickle Mirth 5:00

 

 

Street Performers

Brother Donald, Storyteller – Donald Heller

Fairies (Autumn & Spring) – Angel & Darlene Bryant

Fugli – Jeremy Fowler-Lindemulder

Glasnots, Glass Harmonica – Donal Hinely

King’s Toy – Kevin Hughes

Marco the Foolish Jester - Lisa Hager

Mage Ulysses - Joe Zeman

Marty Show - Martin Hill

Mother Nature – Mariah Menzie

Merfolk – Fox Moon Productions

Mickle Mirth – Timothy Phillips

Pirates of the Silverwolf - Silverwolf Productions

Silverman the Court Jester Statue– Jody Reynolds

Sundragon – Rick Holland

The Tickle Man – Donald Evans

Wexley Wylde, Street Conjuror – Phillip Mosness

 

 

Society for Creative Anachronism

Barony of Namron

 

FRIDAY: 10:30 am - WEAPONS OF THE MIDDLE AGES – Enjoy an overview of some of the various weapons used during the Middle Ages, including Swords and Hammers, Pole Arms, Bows, Hand Gonnes, Siege Engines and Cannons.  Presented by Sheik Abdullah.  This will be a walking tour starting at the SCA Fighters List and visiting various displays throughout The SCA Embassy.

FRIDAY: 12:30 pm – TAKE 2 PINCHES OF POWDERED PEARL AND CALL ME IN THE MORNING – Herbs and other natural ingredients, many quite bizarre and exotic played a key role in curing ills, ails and injuries during the Middle Ages. Enjoy a brief overview of some of these miracle cures.  Presented by Sheik Abdullah in the Far Corner Tavern located within The SCA Embassy.

 

SATURDAY: 11:00 am – BARDIC TALES – Throughout Medieval times colourful performers known as Bards sang songs and told stories often conveying news and current events as they entertained.  Take a break in our Far Corner Tavern while our talented Bards perform for you.

SATURDAY:  2:00 pm - THE BATTLE OF THE CHAMPIONS - Take a well deserved pause from your hectic Fair Day and enjoy a fast paced and exciting Tournament where SCAFighters proudly demonstrate various Medieval Fighting styles.  Come cheer on your favourite Fighter and see if he or she is the last one standing.  Presented on the SCA Embassy List Field.

SATURDAY: 4:00 pm - MALAKI THE MAGICIAN - The Traveler Who Brought Back Mysteries From The East - Malaki has just returned from travels throughout the Far East and brings with him amazing feats and displays of magic.  Presented by Malaki Dracwin in the Far Corner Tavern

 

SUNDAY: 11:00 am – DANCE ACROSS THE WORLD – Start your day with a fun and interactive demonstration of European Court Dancing and fast-tempo Middle Eastern style Dancing.  This performance will be in The Far Corner Tavern.

 

SUNDAY:  2:00 pm - THE BATTLE OF THE CHAMPIONS - Make the highlight of your final day at Fair a fast paced and exciting Tournament where SCAFighters proudly demonstrate various Medieval Fighting styles.  An army of Fighters will begin but at the end only the greatest shall stand as The Champion.  Presented on the SCA Embassy List Field.

SUNDAY: 4:00 pm - MALAKI THE MAGICIAN - The Traveler Who Brought Back Mysteries From The East - Malaki has just returned from travels throughout the Far East and brings with him amazing feats and displays of magic.  Presented by Malaki Dracwin in the Far Corner Tavern.

 

The SCA shall present various entertainment and educational presentations including Fighting, Games, Dancing and Songs for all ages throughout the day.  Please see the Daily Schedule at the entrance to the SCA Embassy.

 

 

Visit the Medieval Fair where the past is present!

 

 

 

 

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