Nanango Medieval Fayre
Graham and Emma Law travelled from Rockhampton to take part in the Viking-themed weekend

June 23, 2014

Nanango’s CWA Hall in Fitzroy Street played host to a Viking-themed medieval day on Saturday.

There was also a field camp on Sunday for hardy Vikings who wanted to make a full weekend of it, 4km out of town at Kurrajong Street.

Enthusiasts dressed in armour for jousting and swordplay, or medieval clothing for more leisurely pursuits like book-binding, archery or feasting.

The weekend’s event was organised by the Household of Merewyke, a medieval re-enactment group which has branches all over Australia, as a warm-up to the Winds Of Change Art Gallery’s Medieval Fayre in August.

Last year the gallery’s inaugural Medieval Fun Day proved to be one of the region’s unexpected hit events.

Now the gallery plans to hold its second one on August 23, complete with an evening Medieval Banquet.

Tickets for the 100-seat banquet are expected to become available shortly – and you can put your name on a waiting list by phoning Sandy on 0423-830-224.

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[Photos: Clive Lowe Photography]

Nanango Medieval Fayre
Chloe Black, Julia Shaw, Nazrin Black and Sandy Towell had fun taking part in a medieval book binding workshop

Nanango Medieval Fayre
Katherine Doughty was in charge of the gate-keeper’s entry box

Nanango Medieval Fayre
Finnr Magnusson tried his hand at repairing medieval head gear
Nanango Medieval Fayre
Brian Zibell took time out to practice his swordsmanship

Nanango Medieval Fayre
Katie Healen from Kingaroy had fun at the medieval weekend

Nanango Medieval Fayre
Jousting and armoured contests were a popular activity for some guests
Nanango Medieval Fayre
Amanda Schiffke and Matthew Tweedale came from Brisbane to take part

 

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