Our Community
Partners
We are proud to be working with many partners in our community to bring you this wonderful family-friendly event. Some community partners include:
- Thetford Rec Dept
- Bold Paths Adventure Travel
- Shire of Panther Vale, a branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism
- Cedar Circle Farm
- Revels North
- Upper Valley Aquatic Center
- Stave Puzzles
- Long Wind Farm
- United Rentals
The Open Fields Medieval Festival is featured as a "Pick for Kids" by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce in the Summer/Fall 2013 Vermont Vacation Guide.
One more day until the Middle Ages come to Thetford!! The Medieval Festival is a rain or shine event. We have several large tents and many smaller ones, and most of our activities take place under tents, including the No Strings Marionette show. See you tomorrow!!
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On Saturday, May 25, 2013, Open Fields will hold its Medieval Festival on the Thetford Green from 11 am to 3 pm. During this family-friendly festival, the Green comes alive with the sights and sounds of a Medieval village. A King & Queen, knights and ladies, peasants, craftsmen, shepherds, and farmers gather to celebrate the age via music, dance, games of skill and chance, food, parades, storytelling, Benny the Dragon, and feats of juggling and acrobatics. Costumes are encouraged.
The 2013 Open Fields Medieval Festival will feature the talents of the No Strings Marionette Company performing their newest production, The Hobbit. Their production is based on the beloved fantasy adventure of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Our Medieval Festival is family-focused, with an emphasis on children ages 3 to 12, and is a wonderful community event. It is also a “green” event – in the past, our full day festival has generated only one bag of trash.
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Fun for KidsThe Festival caters to families with children of all ages and features fun, hands-on activities and entertainment. |
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EntertainmentAll manners of lively entertainment fill the Green, including the No Strings Marionette Company performing The Hobbit. |
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CostumesCelebrate the age in costume! Costumes and accessories are available to purchase or rent at the festival or wear your own. |
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FeastingEnjoy signature Festival foods or discover something yummy at one of our food booths, including selections for vegetarians. |
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Artist MarketSee demonstrations of traditional crafts by local artists and buy souvenirs of your journey to the Middle Ages. |
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Artists' Market Featured Artisan: Artesano - Mead Made in Vermont
Located in beautiful Groton, Vermont, Artesano produces high quality,hand crafted meads from local Vermont honey and fruit. Small batch sizes and attention to detail transform one of nature’s sweetest gifts to a fine wine that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Come see Artesano in our Artist's market where they will be selling local honey, talking about beekeeping, and showing visitors how bees live and work in their observation bee hive. www.artesanomead.com
Our Generous Sponsors
Our Vermont Medieval Festival wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you! For a full list of sponsors and for more information on sponsorship, please visit our Sponsors page.
