Whitsuntide: A Medieval Faire

Hark! Draw thy gaze to these words of old, for here lies the tale of the sacred season:

High Feast of Whitsuntide

Know ye that Whitsuntide is a most holy tide of the Christian faith, wherein we honor the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of the Christ? As the Holy Scriptures do attest, this miracle didst occur fifty days following the glorious Resurrection of Easter-tide. It is the season of Pentecost, and the days that follow—the Mondays and Tuesdays of Whit—are kept with equal devotion and joy.

But mark me, 'tis not a time for solemn prayer alone! It serves as a right proper excuse to welcome the Summer Months with a glad heart. During Whitsuntide, the lords and ladies of the manor would serve the servants while towns would choose the “Lord and Lady of the Ale” to preside over the festivities.

FOOD

• Day Board

• Dinner/Feast

Feastocrat: Baroness Brooke Oroze

ACTIVITIES

Games and activities are being planned to include both combat and non-combat events, so that all may participate.

The day’s winners might not be the best at martial arts but may be among those who excel at mental pursuits. The Prize is to determine who will be bestowed "Lord and Lady of the Ale!"

·         Heavy weapons fighting

·         Archery

·         Axe Throwing

·         Bread Throwing

·         Cheese rolling

·         Gurning (Face Contorting)

·         Scavenger Hunt

·         Hobby horse joust

·         Board games

·         Culminating in a Whitsun Walk before the feast to Display New Finery

– white ensembles are a plus.

Site opens at 11:00 a.m.

Informal list opens at 12:00 noon

Event Start: 1:00 p.m.

Event End: 7:00 p.m.