Medieval Fair brings French Renaissance to Sarasota
Horseman lounging on his horse at the jousting tournament.

Medieval Fair brings French Renaissance to Sarasota

All photos courtesy of Claire Newberg Circus performer Ichabod Wainwright has been practicing on the Wheel of Death for nearly eight years.Wainwright walking on top of the Wheel of Death.Horseman lounging on his horse at the jousting tournament.Horseman in action at the jousting tournament. As…

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Annual medieval fair returns to the Sarasota Fairgrounds
Performers dressed in medieval costumes.

Annual medieval fair returns to the Sarasota Fairgrounds

With its warm climate and thriving opera scene, it is no surprise that Sarasota remains a popular destination for snowbirds, in search of a place with no winter coats or income taxes. Each November, though, the city also becomes a destination for those in search…

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Sarasota Medieval Fair

SUBMITTED BY SARA MINEO Dust swirled around the two crowned men standing in the center of the battlefield, their swords raised. It is the year 1314, and the King of the Scots Robert the Bruce, has led his army in the first battle of Scottish…

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Medieval Fair expected to have largest turnout

With a turnout of 62,000 people and 116 vendors at last year’s event, the Sarasota Medieval Fair organizers were under a lot of pressure not only to maintain the attendance for the 2014 festival, but to exceed it. The fair held its opening weekend on…

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