Our Community
Partners
We are proud to work with many partners in our community to bring you this wonderful family-friendly event. Some community partners have included:
- Revels North
- Thetford Elementary School
- Thetford Academy
- First Congregational Church in Thetford
- Wicked Awesome BBQ
The Open Fields Medieval Festival was featured as a "Pick for Kids" by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce in the Summer/Fall 2013 Vermont Vacation Guide.
The Open Fields Medieval Festival returns in 2024!
Open Fields will again to hold its Medieval Festival on the Thetford Green from 11 am to 4 pm. During this annual 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.
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.
The Medieval Festival is a RAIN or SHINE event.
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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. |
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CostumesCelebrate the age in costume! Costume accessories are available to purchase at the festival, or wear your own. |
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FeastingEnjoy signature Festival foods or discover something new at one of our food booths, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. |
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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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AnimalsPast years have included chickens, a Highland pony, and baby goats! |
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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.
