28 replies to this topic

[Serpentia]

Who is going and on what day, and what will you be wearing?

Having never been to the Medieval Fair before and thinking of taking a look, I thought it would be handy to know who's going and what types of costumes they will be wearing.

[Merrick]

Just some details...
Gumeracha Medieval Fair
Federation Park, Main Rd, Gumeracha
10am-5pm Saturday May 1
10am-4pm Sunday May 2

http://www.medievalsa.org/

Each year the ACG normally has a tent display. I should be attending on the Sunday, but to costume if any I haven't a clue as yet.

[Serpentia]

Thanks kindly for the details Merrick.

I may be able to get Dad come along in costume too as an English Longbowman as he knows some of the archers who go. As for myself, I don't know at this stage and was hoping to avoid the obvious options.

[Aribella]

We're going on the Saturday (can't go Sunday). Would love to have you join us!

[Serpentia]

Thanks Aribella, but I'm not sure what day I'm going yet. I'll need to confirm if Dad is coming or not.

As far as costuming, I'm still tossing up whether to go as a longbow archer (dressed as a man), or a Saracen woman (imagined style), or as an English Noblewoman. There is only a few weeks, so I will have to get a 'wriggle on', I may be making costumes for two.

[Serpentia]

Another question...Is there a weapons policy for the fair, including spectators who come in costuming? There are some roles/costumes that need to have a weapon and aren't the same without Eg a knight and his sword.

Edited by Serpentia, 10 April 2010 - 01:04 PM.

[Serpentia]

Ok I think I can answer myself partially, I found this on their website (see Merrick's link above - post #2), as part of a PDF Terms and Conditions download for re-enactors...

"4. All weapons and/or dangerous articles need to be held and kept in a safe and secure manner. (No Dangerous Articles or Prohibited Weapons, as defined in the Summary Offences Regulation 2000, under the Summary Offences Act 1953 as amended, may be sold)"

This is for re-enactors such as ACG. I am assuming then, that most of the public don't come dressed up or not so into it (like us) that this would not apply.

[papa_travaal]

Ok I think I can answer myself partially, I found this on their website (see Merrick's link above - post #2), as part of a PDF Terms and Conditions download for re-enactors...

"4. All weapons and/or dangerous articles need to be held and kept in a safe and secure manner. (No Dangerous Articles or Prohibited Weapons, as defined in the Summary Offences Regulation 2000, under the Summary Offences Act 1953 as amended, may be sold)"

This is for re-enactors such as ACG. I am assuming then, that most of the public don't come dressed up or not so into it (like us) that this would not apply.

As long as you are not waiving a sword around outside the designated combat area and any knifes you are carrying are obviously costume accessories you should not have a problem. As far as I am aware Esford will be there selling swords and Armour. Being a Collector also helps.

[papa_travaal]

Who is organising us there this year? - I will be on holidays so i can setup on the Friday - I can only help out on the stall on 1 day but I will be there on the other day wandering around with Kylie.

[Toddi]

I'm going Saturday to help on the ACG stall, erm ... wearing something by papa_travaal

[aremaous]

I am intending to be there both days.

[Silver Moonblaze]

I can't go Saturday, but will be there from about lunch time on Sunday, probably.

[Serpentia]

Ok, I've decided that I'm going as a longbow archer and am now putting that together. I'm aiming for as authentic as I can with the time and budget I have. I have much of the archery equipment and am moving onto the actual costume.

As papa-travaal asked earlier, I'd like to know too, does anyone know who's organizing the stall?

And at this stage, it looks like I'll probably be going Saturday. I've never been before and am eager to get a good look around and meet more guild members at the stall.

Edited by Serpentia, 14 April 2010 - 10:53 PM.

[El Presidente]

Sorry guys, I've not been on-line lately - yes it's all organised. I sent the form in a while back but hadn't had any confirmation so I rang Michel and we're definitely there.

For those that haven't been before, we have a 3m x 4m sunshade that we set up with a couple of dummies in costume outside and inside are some examples of accessories and information on medieval costume, and of course, info on the Guild itself.

I'll be there all weekend. So if I've read the posts above correctly we will also have:
Saturday
Serpentia (and her father?)
Aremaous
Aribella (+ David)
Toddi

Sunday
Aremaous
Silver Moonblaze
Merrick
Jeff?

If you're attending the Fair do pop in and say hello - even if you're not in costume We love to put faces to name on the forum here.

[Serpentia]

Thanks for replying El Presidente. At this stage, I'm not sure if Dad will be there or not, but I will definitely. I'm looking forward to meeting you and some of the others that I missed at the SA get-together.

Did you want me to 'man' the display for a short time? I'm a new member so I don't know what I could share (except my costume of course) and may feel out of my depth. I also would like to do lots of looking around as I never been to one of these before...I reckon I'll be like kid in a candy store!! ;-)

Edited by Serpentia, 18 April 2010 - 10:51 PM.

[yoyoydyne]

Catherine has asked me to post the following. Would it be possible to engage a kind individual to bum a lift to the fair on sunday? Ye wouldst earn thy gratitude if such an offer could be arranged.

Or words to that effect.
Thanks

[Serpentia]

Where do we park? Do we park in the public area (on the oval), or do we park over the other side (for merchants, re-enactors & entertainers)? Do we have to show ACG ID? (My card is yet to come).

[Toddi]

From the Medieval Fair website:
Parking arrangements:

Public parking will be available around the oval, through gate 3 and is organised by the Gumeracha football club.

Parking fees: $5 per car.

For public parking enquiries, contact Neville Gilbert on 8389 1654

[aremaous]

I think Aryana is intending to attend both days aswell.

[Toddi]

I'm thinking of going on Sunday for half a day now too! Quite looking forward to it!!