Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

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The Alachua County Fairgrounds is transformed into a bustling medieval marketplace for the 26th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. Come be swept away by medieval magic as troupes of actors, street performers and musicians journey back to the days of yore on January 28-29 & February 3-5, 2012. Revel in the sights and sounds of one of North Central Florida’s premier events.

knight Join the crowd and cheer for your favorite contender as mounted knight’s joust in full plate armor on the tournament field. Applaud street performers who dance, juggle and jest for your amusement. Listen to minstrels playing period music and enjoy continuous live entertainment on eight stages. Browse through the bustling medieval marketplace for that perfect gift or trinket.

Watch and enjoy as Eleanor of Aquitaine matches wits with her Husband Henry II in a strategic living chess match, or test your own skills in games of chance, strength and skill. Watch and learn as more than 160 artisans demonstrate their skills in blacksmithing, weaving, leatherworking, woodcarving, pottery and much more. Indulge in a feast fit for a king in our food court, where you can find sweet potato fries, bloomin onions and our famous giant turkey legs.

The Faire is the perfect place to bring even the youngest members of the kingdom. Children delight in visiting the royal pavilion, where they will become lords and ladies of the court of Hoggetowne. Indulge not only your children, but also yourself with rides on a camel, pony or even an elephant. Human-powered push rides further add to the authentic medieval fun.

Faire hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Admission is $14 for adults, $7 for children ages 5-17 and free for children under 5. On Friday, February 3rd tickets are half price.

Meet this year’s Hoggetowne Characters at the Thieves’ Guilde’s Website, the Greenwood Morris Dancers and the Maypole, Birds of Prey, Society for Creative Anachronism, and the jousters.

On the Living Chess Board
"The True King": King Henry refuses to recognize either of Queen Eleanor's sons as legitimate heirs to his throne. Eleanor's battles with Henry have led him to distrust her. So she has offered a chance to parlay in neutral territory. The King of Hoggetowne has offered his lands as an opportunity to settle their differences. Henry has decided that he will accept the winner of a chess match between the two sons as the rightful heir to his throne. But to prove their true leadership they must round up civilians to take the field and not just trained soldiers. Through a battle of wits and steel, the brothers compete in a game of chess with human players that include seasoned warriors, various townsfolk and an odd band of misplaced Vikings.

Pets are not allowed inside the Faire.

There will be no wheelchairs available for rental.

There will only be a front gate this year. Shuttle buses will be provided from off site parking. If you arrive at 10am when the gates open then all the entertainers will be up front to meet and greet you and parking will be available at the front gate.

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Save time at the gate by purchasing online and enjoy the Faire! Tickets include a convenience fee and are non-refundable

Faire Hours:
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28-29
& Feb. 4-5, 2012 from 10-6
Friday, February 3 from 9:30-3

Admission:
$14 for adults — $7 for ages 5-17
Friday admission is half price and
discounted prices for school groups.
No credit cards accepted for admission.

Advance ticket sales at local Gator Domino's Pizza locations.

Location:
Alachua County Fairgrounds
2900 NE 39th Ave, 32609
Next to the Gainesville Regional Airport on SR 222

Directions:
From I-75 northern most Gainesville exit - Exit 390. Head East, follow signs to Gainesville Regional Airport. The fairgrounds are located on the left, right before the airport.

Contact Information:
City of Gainesville
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
Sta. 30, PO Box 490
Gainesville, FL32627
Phone: (352) 393-8536
Fax: (352) 334-2249
piperlr@cityofgainesville.org

Produced By:
The City of Gainesville
Division of Cultural Affairs
Linda Piper, Events Coordinator