2024 Shows:
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New Riders of the Golden Age
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Tournament Field |
New Riders has been jousting since 1982. The use of Belgian, Percheron, Shire, and Clydesdale horses and full suits of period-designed tilting armor differentiates the New Riders of the Golden Age from groups and organizations presenting staged theatrical medieval jousts. The use of period equipment allows the New Riders to engage in an authentic full contact joust, and the great horses add an unmatchable sense of power and presence to the joust. Family Friendly!
Human Combat Chess - Unique to this year's 2024 scenario: Tournament of the Ages
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Chess Field |
An action packed performance using live actors as chess pieces. This years scenario is: Tournament of the Ages! Only one side will prevail, choose your side wisely! PG-13
Cast in Bronze - NEW
| When: | Nov. 2-3, Nov. 9, 10 & 11, Nov. 16-17, Nov. 23-24 |
| Where: | Grove Meadows Stage |
Performing unique arrangements of epic themes, Cast in Bronze is a musical performance like no other in the world. Four tons of bronze bells fill the area with majestic sound. Family Friendly!
Washing Well Wenches
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Market Stage |
Who would think women washing clothes could be hilarious? These outrageous wenches will wash away your blues while they wring laughs from the entire audience. If you are in the front row, watch out! Rated PG-13
The Martika Show - NEW
| When: | Nov. 9, 10 & 11 |
| Where: | Old Mill Stage |
Martika graces the audience with her witty humor and playful charm. Don't let this fool you...Martika takes the audience on a journey through some of her death defying adventures. Martika entertains with barbed wire hula hooping, human cutting board, swallowing swords and more. Martika is also known for incorporating informative and uplifting messages into her performances. No matter how terrifying a goal may be, it is achievable. She will make the audience laugh and leave them asking. How did she do that!? I want to see more! Family Friendly!
Knightwings Birds of Prey
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Chess Field |
Knightwings Birds of Prey is a traveling bird of prey program educating and entertaining thousands of patrons about the noble and ancient sport of Falconry. We have performed all over the US, most of the year for 25 years. Family Friendly!
Ronin Taiko
| When: | Nov. 9, 10 & 11, Nov. 16-17, Nov. 23-24 |
| Where: | Castle Stage |
A high energy theatrical performance group combining dramatic movement, sound, music, martial arts and fire in their stage presentations. Experience the powerful sound of Taiko drums as they roar thunderously in this exciting performance you don’t want to miss! Family Friendly!
Damh and Dove
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Old Mill Stage, Castle Stage |
Mixing the power of the bagpipes with the heart pounding beat of the drums, this family friendly experience of music will take you on a journey to the fields of Athernry. This musical display is truly the reflection of a passion and love of the oldest art forms in the world. Family Friendly!
Aaron Bonk - Fire Whips & Swords
| When: | Nov. 9, 10 & 11, Nov. 16-17, Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 |
| Where: | Castle Stage |
Aaron Bonk is a 3-time International Performance Champion, 5-time Guinness World Record setting whip artist, and unique entertainer with a twisted sense of humor who risks his life to make you laugh. With stupefying acts of juggling, whip cracking, danger and craziness, he will amuse and amaze the whole family with his world renown stunt show spectacular. Machetes, whips, swords and fire--the hottest show in all the ‘Shire! Family Friendly!
Ship Shape: Shanties and Shenanigans!
| When: | Nov. 16-17 |
| Where: | Harborside Stage - NEW |
Shiver me timbers, it’s Ship Shape! Join us for a music and comedy show complete with side-splitting piratical jests and harmonies so tight that they’ll make any landlubber a she shanties fanatic! Let this cook, swabber, and surgeon entertain you while they try to find their land legs – which might have gone down with the ship – and let the mayhem commence! Join Frankie, Swiss, and Mack for a shipload of fun! Family Friendly!
The Unquiet Grave - NEW
| When: | Nov. 16-17, Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 |
| Where: | Harborside Stage - NEW |
The Unquiet Grave brings to life historic ballads and folklore with reimagined and theatrical performances which transports audiences into a fantasy realm of yore! Songs of love! Songs of woe! Tales of King and ghastly foes! Ballads, fairytales, renaissance, folk, traditional and original music. Elise and Randall weave an entirely unique and eclectic musical experience, leaving you with merriment and wonder! Family Friendly!
Children's Realm
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Children's Realm Stage |
Come enjoy the free activities and performances planned for the children of the realm. Children can do all kinds of activities continuously throughout the day. Plus, there will be an assortment of performances put on by the cast of the Sarasota Medieval Fair. They are sure to entertain & maybe even educate our young Guests on the history of the past. Family Friendly!
The Double-Edged Daredevils
| When: | Nov. 16-17, Nov. 23-24 |
| Where: | Market Stage |
Based out of Boston, MA, The Ses Carny's Double-Edged Daredevils have been creating memories since 2000, with their unique brand of comedy, thrills, and daring stunts. Live the experience through all of the comedy, fire eating, human target knife throwing! Once seen, never forgotten. Rated PG-13.
Shake, Rattle & Rogue - NEW
| When: | Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 |
| Where: | Harborside Stage - NEW |
Traditional with a twist! With Celtic roots, "Shake, Rattle & Rogue" will entertain you with the traditional songs you know and love with some fun surprises in the mix too! Family Friendly!
Manolete Pyro Gyro Show - NEW
| When: | Nov. 2-3 |
| Where: | Castle Stage |
One Weekend Only! A dangerously comedic, and fiery performance! Rated PG-13.
The Langer's Ball
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Harborside Stage - NEW |
The Langer’s Ball, the two-piece Irish Folk-punk band, has been writing, touring and performing for over a decade. Playing their own brand of traditional drinking songs and original material, their sound is harder-hitting and bigger than you’d expect it ever could be. With a thumping beat and a flurry of notes and harmonies, you’ll dash to refill your drink and cheer for more. Family Friendly!
St. Nikolaus Celebration
| When: | Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 |
| Where: | Children's Realm Stage |
The festivities conclude as thoughts turn to Christmas on our last two weekends! Visit Father Christmas in our Kid's Realm! Our young guests may just receive a free gift from St. Nick! Family Friendly!
Jim Mackenzie - Comedian with Mad Skills - NEW
| When: | Nov. 2-3, Nov. 9, 10 & 11, Nov. 16-17 |
| Where: | Old Mill Stage |
Jim has been keeping vaudeville alive since 1985 and continues to add new original routines to the act. Experience in-the-moment comedy and amazing original feats that have become a favorite with audiences around the country! Family Friendly!
OPA! - NEW
| When: | Nov. 2-3, Nov. 9, 10 & 11 |
| Where: | Harborside Stage - NEW |
Opa! performs a variety of ancient and traditional songs as well as some originals on Greek instruments such as the bazouki, frame drum, doumbek, and lyre harp. Elizabeth and Shane are excited to share with you an ancient Greek song which is the oldest surviving musical composition in the world dating back to the first or second century CE. Family Friendly!
Fiddle & Fret - NEW
| When: | Nov. 2-3, Nov. 16-17, Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 |
| Where: | Mordreds Heart Tavern |
Join Fiddle & Fret, the wandering bards, on their debut performance at the Sarasota Medieval Fair! As they roam from tavern to tavern, they share enchanting tales and melodies gathered from every corner of the realm. Rates PG-13.
The Living Fountain - NEW
| When: | Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 |
| Where: | Grove Meadows Stage |
Galiana, The Living Fountain is a unique entertainment experience, where the beauty of nature comes to life with an amazing combination of elegance, music, and subtle choreography. This statue of a beautiful woman transforms herself with magical elegance into a living fountain. Jets of water appear from her fingertips in this beautifully choreographed display. Family Friendly!
Dragons Head Productions
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Viking Encampment |
Visit the Viking Caravan's encampment. These Northmen (and women) have traveled the known world and offer a unique view into the daily lives of Norse textile traders. Come learn from the warriors about Viking combat and the wool workers about cloth production. See the games and pastimes of the Vikings. Family Friendly!
Hob the Troll - NEW
| When: | Nov. 2-3, Nov. 9, 10 & 11, Nov. 16-17 |
| Where: | Tower Stage |
Hob the Troll has been delighting audiences for years as a kid's show for grown-ups and a grown-up show for kids! This silly little guy is going to sing his heart out for you, and you're going to love it! There are a lot of songs about love, but how many songs are there about finding treasure in your belly button, or monstrous hats? Join him, and enjoy! Family Friendly!
Les S. Moore - NEW
| When: | Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 |
| Where: | Tower Stage |
Reformed “Asset Acquisition and Redistribution Specialist,”© Les S. Moore exposes the insider tricks pickpockets use to steal your things, without you even knowing. Combining vaudevillian style and roguish panache, Les teaches the audience how to avoid getting their pockets picked (by everyone but himself). For laughter and amazement, Les S. Moore! Family Friendly!
Village Tinsmith
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Children's Realm |
Visit the Village Tinsmith in the Children's Realm where he will 'smith' you a memory of your day at the Festival. His creations are your keepsakes. Family Friendly!
Crazy Boy Coy - NEW
| When: | Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 |
| Where: | Old Mill Stage |
Crazy Boy Coy is a one-man comedic fire circus based out of the Midwest. He brings world class stunts, audience interaction and the gift of gab all packed into 160 cm! Bring your friends, bring your kids, bring your enemies, You and your family won't want to miss this amazing performance! Family Friendly!
Acrobellum
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Tower Stage |
We all need a little more color in our lives and Acrobellum is a colorful comedy acrobat show that emphasizes inclusivity and strength in diversity. It is filled with people stacking and hilarious hijinks. Come Flip, turn, tumble, bend and stack with all the Acrobelles and Acrobubs, as they warm your hearts and bring a smile to your face. Family Friendly!
Kris Colt the Black Rose - NEW
| When: | Nov. 2-3, Nov. 9, 10 & 11 |
| Where: | Harborside Stage - NEW |
Celtic singer songwriter Kris Colt reveals her past incarnation from the time of her ancestors in Scotland, Ireland, England, and Wales as the songbird Black Rose. She is a modern bard, with a lyrical singing style who passionately performs songs of both original and ancient origin. Family Friendly!
Blue Skye Pipes & Drums
| When: | Nov. 2-3, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 |
| Where: | Castle Stage |
Blue Skye is delighted to join the Sarasota Medieval Fair again this year. Each of our performances features a range of offerings: from the stirring music of bagpipes and drums to beautiful Celtic tunes featuring the guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass guitar, Irish whistle, bodhran, and rich vocals. This is a show you won’t want to miss! Family Friendly!
Children's Knighting Ceremony
| When: | All Five Weekends! |
| Where: | Chess Field |
Children can receive the highest badge of honor by being knighted by the Royal Court! Free and held daily at the Human Chess Field. Family Friendly!
Lynx's Sword Swallowing Show - NEW
| When: | Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 |
| Where: | Old Mill Stage |
Lynx's Sword Swallowing Show is a unique blend of magic, sword swallowing, and comedy. From death-defying feats of amazement to bewildering moments that just can't be explained, this performance is sure to thrill you. Don't miss out and be part of the fun! Family Friendly!
PLUS MANY MORE!
Plus special appearances each weekend, artisan and crafter demonstrations, interactive lane performances, daily festival parades, contests, AND MUCH MORE!
An important note: The shows listed above do not include every performance that you will encounter at the festival. For a complete daily listing of performances, please refer to the festival program distributed at the front entrance upon your arrival to the festival. Shows, schedules, and stage locations are subject to change without prior notice. Huzzah!
