
Medieval
Fantasies Company is honoured to present
The 9th Annual
Green Hill Medieval Faire
and Highland Games
To be
held at the beautiful Green Hill Park,
in Roanoke County near Salem, VA.
September 25-26, 2010
Saturday 10am - 6pm Masquerade Ball
5pm-6pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
Open Rain or Shine!
| Merchants | Performers | Living History | Activities | Highland Games | Masquerade Ball | Faire Map | Schedule of Events | Weddings | Faire Souvenirs |

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 Grand Parade at 12 noon then feast and make merry until the Faires conclusion at 5pm.


Admission $ 5.00 per person Under 5 free
Period Weapons permitted, must be Peacebound.
No
alcohol, coolers or pets allowed.
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Now seeking
Clans, Cast, Performers, Merchants and Living History Groups as well as
Staff (Games, Volunteer, Knights) for the 2010 season, especially those with
Scottish or Highland themed merchandise, costuming or performances.
For detailed information, guidelines and specification please see the MFC Handbook.
| Merchant Application |
Clan Registration Form |
Period Tents/Pavilions available for Event
Rental
Contact
damedagrny@medievalfantasiesco.com
for more information.
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1 - 16x16 Medieval Pavilion Water Proof Canvas Shelter, 7’ height Pavilion will be setup and ready for your use upon arrival. $150 each per weekend |
2 -
8'x12'
Medieval Pavilions Water Proof Canvas Shelter 7’ front slopes to 6’ back Pavilion will be setup and ready for your use upon arrival. $50 each per weekend |
1 -
12'x12' Medieval Pavilion |
1 - 7'x8' Wedge Water Proof Canvas Shelter 7’ height, 7'x8' interior with bell back Pavilion will be setup and ready for your use upon arrival. $75 per weekend |
Please contact Medieval Fantasies Company for more information.
Green Hill Medieval & Highland Games
Faire 2010 Printable Poster
Medieval Fantasies Company
3782 Churchville
Ave
Churchville, VA 24421
540-337-6324
sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com
ladydawn@medievalfantasiesco.com
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Let us make your Wedding Fantasies come true, have your Wedding at Faire! Limited only by your imagination. |
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![]() Magickal Things At Magickal Things you will find storybook style fantasy and expressionist abstract style art. |
![]() Faerieworks Handcrafted Unique Gifts & Wares |
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The Muffin Man
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Roanoke Sword Guild |
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Limited to 25 children per day |
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Archery Contest Bows and Arrows Provided Free to Patrons |
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![]() Wing Workshop For a mere $ 3.00 a person create your very own Fairy or Dragon Wings |
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2010 Games
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| Ratapult | Boar Hunt | Unicorn Ring Toss | Pole Jousting | Sheep Toss |
Knife, Axe, Spear Throw |
Archery | Axe Throw |
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2010 Highland Games at Green Hill Park
Highland Games Athletic Competition shall be held each
day of Faire!
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.
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| Caber Toss | 22 lb Scottish Hammer Throw | Open Stone Put |
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| 28lb and 56lb Weight Throw | 56 lb Weight for Height | Sheaf Toss |
Register by emailing our Athletic Director
Billy Shrader at washrader@hotmail.com
Fields will be limited to a total of 32
athletes...16 in Class A and 16 in Class B.
Class A & B to compete on Saturday September 26th 2009
Masters & Novice to compete on Sunday September 27th 2009
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| 10 a.m. | Stone Put | Sheaf Toss |
| 56lb. Weight for Distance | 56lb. Weight for Height | |
| 28lb. Weight for Distance | Stone Put | |
| 22lb. Hammer Throw | ||
| 12 noon | LUNCH | |
| 12:30 p.m. | LUNCH | |
| Caber Toss | 56lb. Weight for Distance | |
| Sheaf Toss | 28lb. Weight for Distance | |
| 56lb. Weight for Height | Caber Toss | |
| 22lb. Hammer Throw |
The
Highland Challenge
The Highland Challenge is a new component of the Highland Games and will be held on Sunday September 27. This competition is a hybrid between a strongman competition and Highland Games competition. It will consist of at least 4 events, and possibly a fifth.
The 1st event will be a challenge caber which will be at least 50lbs heavier than most games use in competition. The competitors will get 3 attempts to get their best score.
The 2nd event is a Replica Dinnie Stone Hold. The stone is over 400lbs and has a ring handle set into the top, the athletes will get one attempt to lift and hold the stone with both hands for as long as possible.
The 3rd event will be a headstone carry, athletes will lift the stone from a barrel and cradle it in their arms and carry it for as far as they can in 90 second. The stone will weigh 222lbs and is a former headstone cut down for athletic competition.
The 4th event will be a replica of the Unspunnen stone toss, adapted from the Unspunnen festival held in Switzerland every 7 years. The stone will weigh at least 130lbs, possibly 180lbs and the athletes will have to lift it from the ground to chest height and run up to the foot board and throw it as far as they can without stepping over the foot board. They will get 3 attempts to make their best mark.
A possible 5th event will be a farmer's walk where the athletes will have to lift two separate weighted cylinders’ and carry them as far as they can within 90 seconds.
Sponsored by

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2010
Masquerade
Ball
Learn a variety of
dances from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
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Green Hill Medieval Faire Saturday, September 25, 2010 5 - 6 pm
Selection of Lord and Lady of the Dance Gathering of Participants Processional Presentation of Guests and Gifts The Fyne Arte of Reverence by Lady Julie Branle The Moresca Gypsy Aerlynne Cherish the Ladies Going to Jerusalem with Maugorn the Stray Belly Dancing by Zaynaab Farandole Twirly Reel Costume Contest |
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Medieval Fantasies Company - Office 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Games 15. Camelot Moon 16. Children's Courtyard 17. 18. Highland Games Registration 19. Clans Tentage 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. The Roanoke Sword Guilde 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.
40. Portrait Sketches by David |
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Festival opens at 10am Saturday & Sunday
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Green Hill Stage |
Tavern Stage |
Battle Arena |
Tilt Yard |
Highland Games Arena |
Fair Grounds |
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 |
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10 am |
Hither Dither & Yon
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Maugorn the Stray |
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Opening of Highland Games |
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10:30 |
Gypsy Aerlynne |
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Her Majesty's Heralds History of Trumpeters |
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Highland Games continue throughout the day
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11 am |
Crimson Gypsy |
Lady Julie |
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Pony Tales, Equestrian Antics |
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11:30 |
Lady Gretchen -Bard of the Stagg |
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Story Telling |
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12 n |
Grand Parade |
Maugorn the Stray |
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12:30 |
Dunham Harp |
Crimson Gypsy |
Sir Goffery |
Her Majesty's Hounds |
Lytle Jousters |
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1 pm |
Round Hill Recorder Consort
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Gypsy Aerlynne |
Roanoke Sword Guild |
Medieval Manners |
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1:30 |
Hither Dither & Yon
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The Muffin Man |
Her Majesty's Heralds |
Juggling |
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2 pm |
Virginia Highlands Pipes & Drums |
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Medieval Mural Tapestry |
Maypole Dance with Maugorn the Stray |
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2:30 |
Lady Gretchen -Bard of the Stagg |
Sir Goffery |
Pony Tales, Equestrian Antics |
Maugorn the Stray |
Human Chess Where Patrons are the Pieces |
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3 pm |
Round Hill Recorder Consort |
Lady Julie |
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Wing Making |
Archery Contest Free to Patrons |
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3:30 |
Hither Dither & Yon
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Maugorn the Stray |
All's Fair in Love and War |
Crimson Gypsy |
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4 pm |
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Gypsy Aerlynne |
Roanoke Sword Guild |
Her Majesty's Hounds |
Mask Making |
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4:30 |
Dunham Harp |
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Maypole Dance with Maugorn the Stray |
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5 pm |
Masquerade Ball |
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10 am |
Hither Dither & Yon
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Maugorn the Stray |
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Opening of Highland Games |
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10:30 |
Gypsy Aerlynne |
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Her Majesty's Heralds History of Trumpeters |
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Highland Games continue throughout the day
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11 am |
Dunham Harp |
Lady Julie |
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Pony Tales, Equestrian Antics |
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11:30 |
Lady Gretchen -Bard of the Stagg |
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Story Telling
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Grand Parade |
Maugorn the Stray |
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Dunham Harp |
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Sir Goffery |
Her Majesty's Hounds |
Lytle Jousters |
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Gypsy Aerlynne |
Roanoke Sword Guild |
Medieval Manners |
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1:30 |
Hither Dither & Yon
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The Muffin Man |
Her Majesty's Heralds |
Juggling |
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2 pm |
Virginia Highlands Pipes & Drums |
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Medieval Mural Tapestry |
Maypole Dance with Maugorn the Stray |
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2:30 |
Lady Gretchen -Bard of the Stagg |
Sir Goffery |
Pony Tales, Equestrian Antics |
Maugorn the Stray |
Human Chess Where Patrons are the Pieces |
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3 pm |
Gypsy Aerlynne |
Lady Julie |
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Wing Making |
Archery Contest Free to Patrons |
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3:30 |
Hither Dither & Yon
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Maugorn the Stray |
All's Fair in Love and War |
Dunham Harp |
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Gypsy Aerlynne |
Roanoke Sword Guild |
Her Majesty's Hounds |
Mask Making |
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4:30 |
Dunham Harp |
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Maypole Dance with Maugorn the Stray |
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Faire Closes at 5pm |
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Festival Closes at 6pm on Saturday, 5pm on Sunday
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Directions
Roanoke County's Green Hill Park
2501 Parkside Drive
Salem, VA
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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Accommodations
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Quality Inn |
La Quinta |
Hampton Inn |
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Event Sponsors
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Green Hill Medieval Faire and Highland Games Souvenirs
T Shirts
Heavyweight 6.1-ounce, 100% cotton. Natural Color with Forest Green
Imprint.
Available in S, M, L, XL, XXL or XXXL
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| Front Left Chest Imprint | Back Imprint 10 x12 |
| Select Your Desired Size |
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![]() The Maille Room Chainmaile Jewelry and Accessories |
![]() The Store Renaissance Clothes, knives, and leather work. Unable to attend |
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![]() Leatherwork by William I strive to bring you the finest in handcrafted leather goods for the reenactor, Renaissance Fair enthusiast or LARPer. All of the products are handmade by me using the best materials available. |
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![]() Aethelred's Iron Mongery |
A Day with out Fairy's is a Day without Sunshine |
![]() Magickal Things At Magickal Things you will find storybook style fantasy and expressionist abstract style art. |
![]() Faerieworks Handcrafted Unique Gifts & Wares |
![]() Ivy Rune Candles, Candle Holders, Incense, Runes, Gifts |
![]() Glastonbury Designs / The Merry Mercer Handcrafted Clothing |
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![]() Fun Times Serving Turkey Legs, Meat Pies, Beggars Stew, Hot Buttered Popcorn, Steamed Hot Dogs, Nachos, Hawaiian Ice, Iced cold Pepsi and Lemonade, Hot Coffee and more! |
![]() Gwydyon's Midnight Creations Mythic Art prints, Artisan Staffs, Scepters, Celtic Jewelry, & Reki Sessions |
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![]() Camelot Moon Gifts and Collectibles For Your Castle and Kingdom |
![]() For My Love Natural wooden birdhouses, stepping stones, pots, plaques and candle holders, candle holders of wrought iron, figurines, candles, oils, incense, medieval chessboards, glassware |
![]() Abbey Creations Handmade period specific and Fantasy furniture and woodcrafts. |
![]() Castle of Dreams Hand made Crafts that spark the Imagination |
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![]() Ashley Ryan Designs Original artwork, from fantasy artist Ashley Ryan, In the form of Originals, Prints, Posters and T-shirts. |
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![]() The Fey Folk - Sweet Treats Homemade Pastries and Preserves |
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The Muffin Man |
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Her Majesty's Hounds Greyhound information and coursing |
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Pony Tales, Equestrian Antics featuring Lord & Lady Boyette, Mistress Rayne and Master Terran Scottish Equestrian Performance |
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Images from the 2008 Green Hill Medieval Faire & Highland Games
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Images from the 2007 Green Hill Medieval Faire
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If it rains this weekend, don't let the wet weather deter you from experiencing the Medieval Faire at Green Hill Park! It rained last year and there were folks there having an excellent time. The photos at left are from last year's event. Below is the release from Roanoke County Parks and Recreation:
Experience the adventure, pageantry, magic and romance of medieval times at Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park. On Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM upon the spacious verge you will find fluttering flags and festive tentage of merchants offering wares from mystical lands and times. Revisit history made reality as the living history exhibitors display life as it was in the Middle Ages. Come witness the Scottish horsemanship and sword fighting which are among the many favorite forms of medieval entertainment. Smell the luscious aroma of roasted meats, tasty breads and delicious treats near the tavern pavilion. Throughout the day, you will witness laughter, music and merriment, colorful dancers, nobles, ladies, knights, and of course the most noble of all creatures the regal greyhounds. Festive tents line the lawn with gifts, garb and wonders galore.
Due to its past popularity the Highland Games are back and have been expanded into a full two days of excitement! You can witness incredible feats of strength and endurance by some of the best athletes around. Athletes of varying skill levels will compete in seven challenging and varied categories. On Saturday beginning at 5 PM a Masquerade Ball will be held at no extra charge, dress for the ball if you so desire and learn the refined art of hand kissing, engage in the wooing contest and learn the dances from days of old charm.
Each day children of all ages are invited to play imaginative games such as Ratapult, Sheep Toss, Dragon Droppings, Unicorn Ring Toss, Boar Hunt, and Pole Jousting. You may also test your prowess at the archery range and ax throw. Take a step back into time, bring the whole family and make a little “history of your own”!
In an effort to entice area families to attend, especially with the
relevance of this period in history to SOL testing admission price has
been kept at only $5 per person with children under 5 being free.
For more details about the Green Hill Medieval Faire visit
www.RoanokeCountyParks.com
or
www.medievalfantasiesco.com or call Roanoke County’s Live Learn &
Play Line
at (540) 387-6455.
Sponsored by Roanoke County Parks, Recreation &Tourism, WROV radio, Virginia Prosthetics and held in cooperation with Medieval Fantasies Company.
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Medieval Fantasies Company
3782 Churchville
Ave
Churchville, VA 24421
540-337-6324
sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com
ladydawn@medievalfantasiesco.com
* Images are for promotional purpose only.
Specific vendors, performers or
arrangement may vary.