Medieval Faire Day
Be transported back to the Middle Ages at the State Library’s Medieval Faire – a day of free activities to entertain, inspire and delight the whole family!
Time: Sunday 20 April, 10am–4pm
Venue: State Library of Victoria
Bookings: Not required
Inquiries: 03 8664 7016 or bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
10am–4pm
The Middle Ages come alive! (Forecourt)
- Sword fighting and squire school
- Dancing, games, music and song
- Living history: craft and culture demonstrations
- Medieval pavilions and displays
- Wandering minstrels, jesters, troubadours
Illumination and calligraphy demonstrations (Queens Hall)
See how an illuminated manuscript was created!
Boys and girls come out to play! (Experimedia)
- Dress in costume for Your Medieval Portrait
- Make a medieval crown or shield
- Design your own coat-of-arms
- Common court-esy – learn your medieval manners
- It’s a crime – put your head in the stocks for a medieval punishment
Medieval chess tournament (Chess Room)
Learn the rules of medieval chess, then try your luck in the tournament.
10am–5pm
The Medieval Imagination: free exhibition (Keith Murdoch Gallery)
Visit the exhibition and discover the rich beauty of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts.
11–11.30am
Tales for the telling (Experimedia – meet on forecourt)
Watch a grand tale come to life! See the Emperor of Byzantium inspecting his troops, then hear medieval tales from storyteller Jackie Kerrin.
11–11.45am
The curator in conversation (Village Roadshow Theatrette – Entry 3, La Trobe St)
Professor Margaret Manion AO, curator of the The Medieval Imagination, shares the challenges and rewards of mounting this landmark exhibition.
12–12.30pm
Medieval music concert (Queen’s Hall)
The enchanting sounds of the Early Music Consort, performing on medieval instruments.
1.10–1.15pm
Handbells ringing in the dome (La Trobe Reading Room)
A rare and atmospheric performance of handbells under the Library’s famous dome.
1.30–2.15pm
In the company of dragons: Carole Wilkinson (Village Roadshow Theatrette)
The popular author of Dragonkeeper, Dragon Moon and Dragon Companion – an Encyclopedia discusses her work.
2–2.30pm
Medieval music concert (Queen’s Hall)
The enchanting sounds of the Early Music Consort, performing on medieval instruments.
2–2.45pm
Feudal fashions on the field (Forecourt)
Check out the fashions of centuries past, from peasant garb to upper-class finery.
2.30–4.30pm
Dragon-drawing experience (Experimedia)
Capture the mythical essence of dragons on paper. (For teens and young adults.)
Youth literature out loud (Experimedia)
Hear stories set in dragon-infested medieval times. (For teens and young adults.)
3–4pm
Medieval mythbusters (Village Roadshow Theatrette)
From Vikings to the Da Vinci Code – Andy Muirhead, host of the ABC’s The Collectors, and a panel of experts debunk some common medieval misconceptions.
Medieval Faire supporters:
City of Melbourne
AAMI
Thanks to:
Society for Creative Anachronism – Barony of Stormhold
Melbourne Chess Club
New Varangian Guard
Medieval Education
The King’s Horses
Days of Knights
Early Arts Guild of Victoria
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