Medieval Fantasies Company is honoured to present

The 7th Annual
Green Hill Medieval Faire

To be held at the beautiful Green Hill Park, in Roanoke County near Salem, VA.

September 27-28, 2008

Saturday: 10am to 6pm, Masquerade Ball - 7pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm

 

Gather Ye Lords and Ladies Fair, Come with me to the Medieval Faire!! 

Framed by the forested Green Hills the field is strewn with tents both brilliant white and vibrant hues. The aromas of roasting foods rise through the air along with the sounds of laughter and music that abound upon the field.  Brave Knights strive to earn Ladies hearts by deeds of arms and with the shiny treasures found on Merchants Row.  Games to entrance and enthrall the young and the young at heart are here by the Stage where Musicians and Performers entertain the on looking crowd. 

Join us for a day filled with mirth and an evening filled with magic at the Masquerade Ball. Dress in your finest garb as you walk with Nobles, Ladies and Knights about the grounds beginning Saturday morning at 10 am and ending with the final dance of the Ball that evening. Return Sunday Morning and join in the Nobles Parade at 10 am then feast and make merry until the Faires conclusion at 5pm. 

 

 

Admission $ 5.00 per person    Under 5 free

Weapons not permitted.   No alcohol or coolers allowed. No Pets allowed



Now seeking Performers, Merchants and Living History Groups as well as
Staff (Games, Volunteer, Knight, Peddler) for the 2008 season.

Performer Application Merchant Application

Living History Group Application

Staff/Volunteer Applicaton

Please contact Medieval Fantasies Company for more information.


Printable Poster

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2008 Featured Merchants


Camelot Moon
Gifts and Collectibles For Your Castle and Kingdom

Magickal Things
At Magickal Things you will find storybook style fantasy and expressionist abstract style art.


Unexpected Surprises
Medieval Furniture, drinking vessels, divination tools and wooden armory.


Steele Dragons
Swords, Pirate Games and Sword demonstrations.
"We reject your reality and substitute it with our own"


Bavarian Nut Roasters
Cinnamon Roasted Nuts
(Almonds Cashews and Pecans)

The Store
Renaissance Clothes, knives, and leather work.

Hammers by Weylandsdottir
Thor's Hammers, Valknuts, Rune Pendants and more.

Kas's Kreation
9-11th century Scandinavian clothing

Ivy Rune
 

Joyce Lavene
Author of Renaissance Faire Themed Mystery Books
 

Faerieworks
Handcrafted Unique Gifts & Wares


Shirts Unlimited

Custom Screen Printing and Embroidery

 
Medieval Fantasies Company
Gyfte Shoppe
 

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2008 Featured Performers

Madam Zuza

Hither, Dither & Yon

Steele Dragons

Walk the Plank with Content
       

 

Warpipe

H.M.Hounds
Grey Hound Rescue

Roanoke Sword Guild

 
       

 Parodi's Academy of Medieval Martial Arts
Demonstrations of medieval equestrian games and horse archery. 

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2008 Living History
 

 

The Duchy of Cashel
Adrian Empire

 

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2008 Activities

 


Trebuchet!!!!
 


Human Chess
Show your Valour upon the Field of Honour in a game of chess where the pieces are people.

Medieval Cruise Lines
Come Sail the Sunny Seas


 


Maypole

Dance yourself dizzy winding colorful ribbons about the pole.


Knighting Ceremony

Limited to 25 children per day

Archery Contest
Free to Patrons

The Muffin Man

 

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2008 Games
 

Ratapult Boar Hunt Unicorn Ring Toss Pole Jousting Sheep Toss

Dragon Droppings

William DuTell Archery Axe Throw

 

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Saturday, September 27, 2008 ONLY

 

2008 Highland Games at Green Hill Park

New in 2008 will be the addition of a Highland Games athletic competition.
On Saturday only you can witness incredible feats of strength and endurance by some of the best athletes around.
A total of 32 athletes will compete in seven different categories.
 

Caber Toss 22 lb Scottish Hammer Throw Open Stone Put
28lb and 56lb Weight Throw 56 lb Weight for Height Sheaf Toss

Registration for Highland Games begins July 1, 2008. Date of games is Saturday September 27, 2008.
Register by emailing our Athletic Director Billy Shrader at washrader@hotmail.com No registrations will be accepted before the July 1 date.
Fields will be limited to a total of 32 athletes...16 in Class A and 16 in Class B. Sponsored by

 


 

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2008 Masquerade Ball
Learn a variety of dances from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
 

Dance Instructions Refined Art of Hand Kissing Costume Contest
Free to Patrons
Wooing Contest
Win fair lady's heart with prose and a rose
Musical Chairs
Take a knee where the gentlemen are the chairs

 

Green Hill Medieval Faire

Saturday, September 27, 2008

7pm - until

 

Selection of Lord and Lady of the Dance

Gathering and Distribution of Masks

Processional

Presentation of Guests and Gifts

Cherish the Ladies

Costume Contest

Branle

Refined Art of Hand Kissing

Main a Main, Couer a Couer

Wooing Contest

Going to Jerusalem

Farandole

Reel

 

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Sunday, September 28, 2008 ONLY

 

Medieval Mash

Catapult, Trebuchet, Mangonel, Scorpion, Ballista and Onager Siege Weapons
of all sizes are invited to compete in a Medieval Show of Strength and Accuracy!

This is a free fun competition for Siege Engineers new to the sport as well as those more experienced. Divisions for all sizes and types, all Weapons must be constructed from traditional designs and traditional materials.

 

 

Contact Sir Blackwolf for more information

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2008 Faire Map

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2008 Schedule of Events

Festival opens at 10am Saturday & Sunday

 

 

Green Hill Stage

Battle Arena

Fair Grounds

Saturday, September 27, 2008

10 am

Royal Parade

 

 

10:30

Knighting Ceremony

Her Majesty's Hounds

 

11 am

 

Parodi's

 

11:30

Hither Dither & Yon

Steele Dragons

 

12 n

Warpipe

Roanoke Sword Guild

 

12:30

Trebuchet!!!!

 

1 pm

Madame Zuza

The Adrian Empire

 

1:30

The Muffin Man

 

2 pm

 

Parodi's

Maypole Dance

2:30

 

Steele Dragons

Human Chess

3 pm

Warpipe

Medieval Mash Practice

 

3:30

Archery Contest

4 pm

Hither Dither & Yon

Parodi's

 

4:30

Medieval Cruise Lines

Roanoke Sword Guild

 

5 pm

Madame Zuza

Her Majesty's Hounds

 

5:30

 

The Adrian Empire

 

6 pm

 

 

6:30

 

 

 

7 pm

Masquerade Ball

 

 

Sunday, September 28, 2008

10 am

Royal Parade

 

 

10:30

 

Her Majesty's Hounds

 

11 am

Knighting Ceremony

Steele Dragons

 

11:30

Madame Zuza

Parodi's

 

12 n

 

Trebuchet!!!!

 

12:30

Hither Dither & Yon

The Adrian Empire

 

1 pm

 

Medieval Mash Competition

 

1:30

 

 

2 pm

 

Roanoke Sword Guild

Maypole Dance

2:30

 

Steele Dragons

Human Chess

3 pm

Madame Zuza

Parodi's

 

3:30

Medieval Cruise Lines

Roanoke Sword Guild

Archery Contest

4 pm

Hither Dither & Yon

Her Majesty's Hounds

 

4:30

The Muffin Man

The Adrian Empire

 

5 pm

 

 

Festival Closes at 6pm on Saturday, 5pm on Sunday

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Directions

Make your best way to I-81, exit at MM 137 toward VA-619 / SALEM
Turn South onto VA-112 S / WILDWOOD RD
Turn RIGHT onto US-11 / US-460 / W MAIN ST
Turn LEFT onto DIUGUIDS LN
DIUGUIDS LN becomes HARBORWOOD RD
Turn RIGHT onto PARKSIDE RD

 Map of 2501 Parkside Rd Salem, VA 24153, US

 

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Event Sponsors

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Images from the 2007 Faire