WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 33rd ANNIVERSARY since the fair began!
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
Her Majesty invites fair folk from lands near and far to attend the 33rd annual SA MEDIEVAL FAIR - proud recipient 2025 Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award for Active Citizenship.
Each year, the fair welcomes many thousands of Fair Folk to experience one of Australia’s leading Living History events that brings the magic of the medieval ages to life over two action packed days where there is much to see and do for young and old alike.
Bringing together some of the best local and interstate reenactment and living history groups who proudly share their passion and skills in demonstrations of armed combat and swordsmanship, jousting, skill at arms, arming of the knight and the mounted melee.
Horseback and medieval archery, armourer and blacksmithing displays, musicians, dancers, roving performers and entertainers will transport fair folk on a journey into the past where they can discover the magic of the middle ages.
Demonstrations in the Great Hall of Guilds will feature lost trades and ancient crafts from a bygone era preserved by the members of local South Australian Guilds who celebrate the cultural significance and art of skilled manual work that was passed down through generations as time honoured practices.
Merchants, Artisans and Makers of Arts and Crafts will be selling their unique and hand crafted wares and some will demonstrate and share with fair folk the skills of their craft or trade.
Fair Folk who hunger for delicious and tasty treats may choose from one of the Flavours of the Fair Food Vendors with cuisines and dishes from around the world. All dietary and allergy requirements are catered for as well as they provide options that are Vegan and Gluten Free. The Royal Feasting Marquee provides seating and tables where tunes of yesteryear will be played by talented local musicians.
You are also welcome to bring your own picnic food and drinks to enjoy but NO GLASSWARE please!
The Pale Raven Tavern will be serving mulled wine, mead and will feature handcrafted boutique beers as well as local wines for fair folk over 18 years of age who can sit and and enjoy the event’s festival atmosphere while listening or dancing to the lively music provided by the tavern’s band.
Fair folk are encouraged to dress in theme and Costume competitions will be held each day at midday for those who wish to enter. Visit the Queen’s Courtiers in the Royal Information Marquee with a gold coin of the realm for the entry fee to register and for those who are chosen to be best dressed, there are wonderful prizes to be won.
FREE come and try sessions will be held for those who would like to try their hand at Archery or Fencing, Morris Dancing or Belly dancing, blowing bubbles with Serenity the Fairy and Jess the Jesstar will be holding learn to juggle classes.
There will also be training sessions for warriors interested in participating in a Live Action Role Play Battle held at the end of each day. Everything will be provided at no cost but this activity has age specific conditions that apply.
FREE face painting for the youngens of the realm and for those young at heart, a fee of a gold coin of the realm will be asked of thee.
Featuring an abundance of attractions to behold, participate in and discover it truly is an event not to be missed.
So join us with your family or a group of your friends and take a step back in time to where history comes alive!
HUZZAH!
FOR ALL EVENT RELATED ENQUIRIES PLEASE EMAIL THE SAMF EVENT TEAM AT sa.medieval.fair@gmail.com
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HEAVEN COSTUMES:
All fair folk who wish to purchase costumes or accessories from the amazing range available online or instore please quote the exclusive SAMF 2026 discount code SAMEDIEVAL2026
Purchase online or in store
25 Fenden Rd, Salisbury Plains, SA, 5109
Ph - 8258 5141
WWW.HEAVENCOSTUMES.COM.AU
EVENT INFORMATION & FAQs
- ATMS available onsite
- Free Program and Site Map provided on entry
- Free Water bottle refill station
- Public Parking Available $5 per vehicle per day
- Details for all Public car parking locations and shuttle bus services to and from the fair grounds will be posted on our Facebook page and all proceeds raised support the Paracombe ‘Pirates’ Cricket Club
- Disabled parking areas allocated - please display the relevant permit to gain access
- Please contact the event team to arrange parking for any buses or vans for Disabled Groups prior to the event
- SAMF event ‘reserved’ disabled parking permit spaces are available on request - please contact the event team directly via email
SAMF WEAPONS POLICY & RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Swords and daggers (made of steel or metal or that have a sharp edge) are now prohibited items and cannot be bought into the fair. ALL other weapons carried by the public need to be peace bound at all times and will be checked by Event Security at the entry gates to ensure they comply with the current legislation to promote the safety of all fair folk and participants.
- NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE FAIR.
- Bags may be checked on entry to the fair by Event Security.
- Family Friendly Event - Children MUST be supervised at all times
- Dogs are welcome but must be friendly towards other people, children and other dogs. All dogs must be kept on leash at all times. Owners are responsible for their animals at all times and must be cleaned up after.
- Permission must be sought when taking photographs of others attending the event.
TICKET INFORMATION
- All attendees require a valid ticket to gain entry to the Fair. Please print your ticket/s (or show them on your mobile phone) and present them on arrival for scanning by Gate staff.
- Event tickets are non-refundable but are transferable to other people to use
- Family tickets provide entry for 2 Adults and 2 Children (5yrs to 12yrs)
- Children under 5 FREE
- ONE DAY ENTRY TICKETS PROVIDE A SINGLE DAY ENTRY ON EITHER SATURDAY OR SUNDAY.
- TWO DAY ENTRY TICKETS PROVIDE ENTRY (FOR THE SAME ATTENDEE) TO BOTH DAYS OF THE FAIR.
- DETAILS FOR ALL CONCESSION TICKET PURCHASES - online pre event or at the entry gates
PLEASE NOTE - ALL Concession tickets purchased online will require the ticket holder to show a VALID concession card on arrival at the event with your entry ticket.
All fair folk who wish to purchase tickets at the entry gates must show a valid concession card to gate staff to be eligible for the concessional priced tickets
VALID CONCESSIONAL CARDS THAT CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE TICKETS EITHER ONLINE OR AT THE ENTRY GATES.
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Health Care Card
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
- SA Government Seniors Card
- Student ID Card
- DVA Veteran Gold Card, and DVA White Card.
PLEASE NOTE - THE NATIONAL SENIORS CARD DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR A CONCESSION TICKET.
COMPANION CARD INFORMATION
- Patrons with an official Companion Card, accompanied with a Carer, pay Concession prices for tickets online or at the entry gates and their Carer receives a free general admission pass.
- Companion Card to be presented at the gate for online and entry gate ticket purchases.
Group bookings welcome please contact the event team for details.
- Must be 10 persons or more to qualify for group discounts
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