Medieval Themed Village Fete

Swozza

Does anybody have any ideas for a medieval themed fete? Eg; stalls/games, the procession, a main event, craft area, etc?
Thank you for your time!!

WolfSong2000

What a fantastic idea! . Have found the following links for you...may be of some use, I don't know...


http://www.discoveringmedieval.co.uk/Fetes&Fayres.htm

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/8216652.Village_travels_back_to_medieval_times_for_fete/

I studied medieval history at uni, but my focus was on a slightly different area (predominantly law and death...very cheery. lol).

If I were you, I'd see if there are any local groups that specialise in medieval reconstructions/crafts. Also try and get some literature on medieval society - probably something aimed at kids as it'll be quick and simple to skim through, and see if it mentions anything about medieval games/customs, etc, that could be incorporated into the fete.

vixki

I do a British themed fete every year for my charity, I guess that has some things you could say are medieval in it (in a way)... homemade lemonade, ginger beer, etc. Do a raffle/tombola with books, funny hats, plastic sheilds, toys, DVDs etc.

Research medieval food and see what you can do regards to that, food always goes down well

Depending on what exact sort of fete you have you may have to stray a little from the medieval theme, if it's a village fete you need to have cakes, teas and coffees etc because otherwise people will start getting bored.
Also see if you can get an inflatables company to come - I manage to get one to come for free (they get the profits they make,and give me 20%) - parents can give the kids a fiver and send them off, and then they spend more time browsing. I dunno what sort of inflatables you can get but I imagine all sorts, we had a gladiator one or something like that! I'm sure you can get a jousting one?