Two Medieval Carnivales - Balingup & York

Two Medieval Carnivales - Balingup & York

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Posted 2018-07-01 by finyfollow
[b]The Balingup Medieval Carnivale[/b] will be on again with all the fun and flair that this event brings! This will be the 22nd time this has been held and it will be on 25th and 26th August, 2018, from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.

There is a huge line-up of entertainment this year and you need to take advantage of this weekend to spend a few days away from home if you live in Perth. Balingup Medieval Carnivale is held in the small town of Balingup and it is indeed the largest, and oldest medieval carnivale in Western Australia!



It is run by a not-for-profit organisation who fund this event mainly through gate takings and stall holder payments. Any surplus from this is used for the benefit of the people of Balingup and it's surrounding. Most of the work is done by volunteers, and at this event, there will be something for everyone.



There will be stalls which sell food, wine, homemade and handcrafted items and also a prize for the best-dressed stall! The entertainment at this carnivale will be medieval re-enactors, jesters, dancers, minstrels, jugglers, theatre people, acrobats, knights, medieval activities and theme characters.

One of the entertainers for this event will be the Jarrah Celts. This band is a collection of Western Australian Celtic musicians based in Roleystone, which is in the Jarrah Forrests of the Perth Hills.

Their music is Celtic Irish or Scottish - both modern and traditional. They sing tunes from the [i]Dubliners, Wolftones, Flogging Molley, Pogues, Mumford & Sons[/i], as well as a few of their own tunes.



These acts will be fun and exciting performances as well as displays of medieval life and themed fun activities to entertain the children.



[b]Costume Hire[/b]
Everyone is encouraged to get into the medieval theme by wearing medieval costumes. If you do not have a costume, they have their own costume hire, however you will need to book these early.

They have over 300 fantastic costumes available for hire at great rates. The hire fee, plus the deposit, covers the whole weekend with proceeds going towards the running of the carnivale and providing material for making new outfits.

Most visitors dress up for the two days of the event. It is a condition for stallholders and entertainers to dress up "medieval". There are both children as well as adults costumes available in a range from lords and ladies, to sorcerers, jesters, monks and of course, gallant knights.

Visitors to the area are able to reserve costumes and pick them up on arrival. A good selection of costumes is still available throughout the weekend so drop into the Costume Hire Room on site.

Costumes need to be returned by 3.00 pm on the Sunday of the carnivale, and for costume hire information, phone Jodie on 0499 915 336.

[b]Program[/b]
The program is huge and some of the things on during this weekend include:
  • Over 100 stalls
  • A variety of food
  • Local wine, cider and beer tastings
  • Grand parade daily at 1.00 pm
  • Entertainment and stage shows for children
  • Live music and dance
  • Blacksmith demonstration
  • Fighting knights live re-enactment
  • Burning the dragon with fire performers, at 6.00 pm on Saturday

  • [b]Friday Night Medieval Feast[/b]
    This event has become part of the folklore of the carnivale. Here, there will be an outrageously glutinous feast the night before the carnivale begins.

    This feast sells out very quickly, however, so you will need to book early. It will be held on Friday 24th August, 2018 at the Balingup Town Hall, from 6.00 pm until 12 midnight.

    For more information or to make a booking, please email: [email protected].

    More information on the carnivale: http://www.balingupmedievalcarnivale.com.au/

    For accommodation and camping: http://www.balingupmedievalcarnivale.com.au/accommodation/4585449972

    There will be an onsite ATM to access cash.

    [b]York Medieval Fayre[/b]
    York WA Medieval Fayre will be held on Sunday 23rd September 2018, at Avon Park.



    There will be knights, maidens, peasants and wenches in The Medieval Village.



    Children will be able to learn the art of swordsmanship and chivalry!



    There will be market stalls, music and entertainment as well as a medieval banquet. This will be held on Saturday 22nd September, at the Old York Mill. It will start at 7 pm till the "witching hour"!

    As there are limited places for this banquet, make your bookings as soon as possible by emailing: [email protected]

    Apart from the knights, jesters, weapon displays and horse archery, there will be Camelot style music from the 1600's and Middle Ages rock from the 1960's.



    The world's oldest DJ, Merlin the Moody, will be there to entertain you, and there will be a parade of anyone in costume on 23rd at 2.00 pm!

    All proceeds from this event will go to the homeless, and entry cost is just $5 for adults and children are free.

    Contacts: Email: [email protected]

    More information about this event: www.yorkmedievalfayre.org.au .

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