There are lots of great medieval fairs and historical re-enactment displays in Australia every month (also known as Renaissance Fairs or Ren Fairs). We offer a central directory to find your local medieval fair or renaissance fair. If we’ve missed your favourite medieval re-enactment event, please email us on sales@mainlymedieval.com to let us know! We are always looking for news and reviews from your medieval travels, too.
All of these events have a medieval theme or large medieval presence, and are open to the public. There are also many wonderful private events around Australia where specific medieval groups gather. If you’re interested in private re-enactment events, we suggest visiting your local medieval fair to meet some re-enactors and then go from there.
Events that we will be bringing our shop along to sell our amazing medieval reproductions and other goods at are marked with w/Mainly Medieval. Please note that we do not organise any medieval events.
2025 Season
2 March – Tarago Show and Medieval Faire (NSW) – w/ Mainly Medieval
Tarago Show and Medieval Faire
With all the new and old show favourites including horse archery, Medieval displays, stunning arts, crafts and produce in the Pavillion, main arena full of great entertainment and competitions, live music, the Baa-Baa Bar and BBQ, wonderful vendors and free kids entertainment, there truly is something for everyone!
And 2025 will also make history, with the first solid lance joust tournament in Australia since 2019! Make sure you’re part of the action!
(Tarago, NSW)
29-30 March – The Smashes – Australia vs England Joust (Vic)
The Smashes – Australia vs England at Kryal Castle
In the grand tradition of England vs. Australia sporting clashes, the ultimate test of chivalry and skill returns, on horseback! Witness history in the making as Kryal Castle hosts the third and deciding tournament of ‘The Smashes’, a fierce yet friendly jousting battle between the great sporting nations of Australia and England.
(Ballarat, Victoria)
https://www.kryalcastle.com.au/pages/smashes-2025-australia-vs-england-jousting-tournament
5-6 April – Fantasy Medieval Fair (SA)
Fantasy Medieval Fair
Mount Gambier’s Fantasy Medieval Fair will return in 2025 on April 5 and 6 at the Showgrounds. We aim to make this fair a staple of the South Australian medieval calendar on the third weekend in April each year, with two days of fair and a medieval feast!
(Mount Gambier, SA)
3-4 May – SA Medieval Fair (SA)
SA Medieval Fair
Hear ye… Hear ye… by Order of the Crown…
All ye fine fair folk are welcome to gain entry to crown land for South Australia’s original, largest and most popular Medieval Fair..
(Paracombe, SA)
https://www.facebook.com/MedievalSA/
3-4 May – Medieval and Rare Trades Festival (SA)
Medieval and Rare Trades Festival
The Medieval and Rare Trades Festival returns to Gumeracha next May for a packed weekend of medieval fun in the Adelaide Hills.
(Gumeracha, SA)
https://www.medievalandraretradesfestival.org/
3rd May – Boddington Medieval Fayre and Feast (WA)
Boddington Medieval Fayre
2025 Medieval Themed Fayre and Feast.
Re-enactments, role-play and arena battles as well as traditional craftsmen and women. A Family Day Out!
(Boddington WA)
https://www.boddington.wa.gov.au/events/2025-medieval-fayre-and-feast/475
18th May -Guildford Medieval Fair (WA)
Guildford Medieval Fayre
Stop by the Guildford Town this Sunday, May 18th for the Guildford Medieval Fayre, hosted by Stirling Square Market.
Attendees can expect a diverse array of attractions, including artisanal and gourmet food stalls, medieval-themed merchants, medieval combat demonstrations, live music and dance performances, and plenty of kids activities.
(Guildford, WA)
https://www.facebook.com/events/meadow-st-guildford-wa-6055-australia/guildford-medieval-fayre/4026907424197825/
24 May – Berry Celtic Festival (NSW)
Berry Celtic Festival
Knights, all the bands, all the Clans, medieval villagers, singing and dancing at the Berry Celtic Festival 2024. A day full of entertainment.
(Berry, NSW)
https://www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival
7 June – Sussex Inlet Viking Festival (NSW)
Sussex Inlet Viking Festival
A Celebration of our Scandinavian Heritage
(Sussex Inlet, NSW)
https://vikingfestival.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/vikingfestivalsussex
5-6 July – Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair (NSW)
Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair
Escape for the weekend into a world of history and fantasy!
(Richmond, NSW )
http://winterfest.com.au/
11-13 July – Abbey Medieval Festival (QLD) – w/ Mainly Medieval
Abbey Medieval Festival
Mainly Medieval will be present, as usual, at this fantastic event.
(Caboolture, QLD)
https://abbeymedievalfestival.com/
16 August – Petersham Bowling Club (NSW) – w/ Mainly Medieval
Fine folk of Petersham county and surrounds are invited to partake in a day of tourney and feasting, of trade and treating with your neighbours. Medieval battles & madrigal singing, blacksmithing displays, leather works and demonstrations & more.
Traditional garb is encouraged with best dressed prizes for young and old.
Mead on tap and delicious fire roasted meats.
23-24 August – Ballingup Medieval Carnivale (WA)
Balingup Medieval Carnivale
(Balingup, WA)
http://www.balingupmedievalcarnivale.com.au/
30-31 August – Blacktown City Medieval Fayre (NSW)
Good morrow my Lords and Ladies, it is with great pleasure to proclaim a save the date for this years Blacktown City Medieval Fayre. Please join us at Nurragingy Reserve for a weekend of combat, tournaments and merriment
(Blacktown – Sydney, NSW)
https://www.facebook.com/BlacktownCityMedievalFayre/
https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/festival/Whats-on/Blacktown-City-Medieval-Fayre
30-31 August – Newcastle Medieval Faire (NSW)
Newcastle Medieval Fair
(Newcastle, NSW)
https://www.facebook.com/p/Newcastle-Medieval-Festival-61551561646847
27-28 September – Queanbeyan Medieval Faire (NSW) – w/ Mainly Medieval
Queanbeyan Medieval Fair
(Queanbeyan, NSW)
The Queanbeyan Medieval Fair is a action packed and family friendly medieval weekend
28 September- York Medieval Fayre (WA)
York Medieval Fayre
A fund raising event hosted by The York Friendship Club Inc.
Non stop entertainment and stalls.
22-23 November – Victorian Medieval Festival (Vic) – w/ Mainly Medieval
Victorian Medieval Festival
(Ballarat, Vic)
Step back in time and join us for the Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle! A historical adventure for the whole family, watch Knights jousting on their trusty steeds in the thrilling Victorian Jousting Tournament and sword battle in the Medieval Combat Tournament! ⚔️ Walk through the Reenactors Village and be enthralled by the Birds of Prey on the arena. Enjoy delicious food, learn about Medieval life, view live performances, + much more!
Dates TBA – Hopefully Returning 2025
August – Barossa Medieval Faire (SA)
Barossa Medieval Faire
The Barossa Medieval Fair is an annual Medieval festival that takes place in the beautiful Barossa Valley.
This event is family and dog friendly with an emphasis on taking patrons back to medieval times and enjoying the sights, sounds and atmosphere.
(Lyndoch – SA)
https://www.facebook.com/BarossaMedievalFair
September – History Alive (QLD)
History Alive
(Caboolture, QLD)
History Alive is a great event for the whole family to experience 2 days of thrilling jousts, live music, festive dance, and intriguing displays. Immerse yourself in the histories and cultures of Roman, Viking, Medieval, Napoleonic, Colonial, Victorian and Modern Eras, and witness spectacular battle re-enactments of Crusader Knights, Napoleonic Cavalry, and combatants from WWI.
There are stunning encampments to explore and interesting workshops to attend.
Dates TBA – Hopefully Returning 2026
Returning 2026
– Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival(QLD)
Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival
PART HISTORICAL MEDIEVAL FAIRE, PART D&D QUEST… WE ARE BRINGING THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS TO TOWNSVILLE IN 2024.
(Townsville, QLD)
https://www.townsvillepopfest.com/townsvillefestivals
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Hi,
Around three years ago I was talking with a knight from Nelligen (close to Batemans Bay, on the road to Canberra), Eurobodalla – South Coast NSW. Unfortunately I have forgotten his name, maybe Sir Bradley?!?! He looked like a classical knight in his suit of armour on the web based materials he referred me too. He said that he could provide medieval events for people of all abilities on his property and that he is experienced working with people with disabilities. I am now working in disability services for Eurobodalla Shire Council and would like to find out more about attending and participating in Medieval events. I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward on local contact information to me.
Greetings Ann!
You are almost certainly looking for the great Darrell Bossley of Black Flat Friesians. I would contact the Bossleys via their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Black-Flat-Friesians-1535399779857793/
That would be sir darrel and Lady Lisa, Blackflat friesians and warlanders, awesome people, highly recommend
Great calendar, thank you. Any news on the Jousting Championships for 2020? Will it be at Lardner Park again?
No news has yet reached us. We’ll certainly keep you up to date on future locations of the World Jousting Championships or medieval fairs in Gippsland. Lardner Park is a spectacular venue!
HI there, We recently checked the Barossa Medieval Fair and had a great fun filled day. I made a short video of our visit that I thought you may enjoy checking out. All the best to you. kind regards, Adventure Tim https://youtu.be/mAL4JeXf3ak
Looks like QLD needs another one. Somewhere near the Southern border would be great. If that’s not possible, then the extreme Northern border of NSW. Those mountainous areas are cooler than the surrounding areas and so can be planned for Autumn or Spring, unlike the QLD Abbey Medieval Festival which is in Winter. Here’s hoping!
Townsville will have a Medieval Festival next year. 18th August 2023.
(Townsville Medieval & Fantasy Festival)
https://www.facebook.com/townsvillefestivals
Hi, does anyone know anything about the St Ives medieval faire or anything in Sydney area apart from the Blacktown / Doonside one?
Last I heard, St Ives had folded. There’s also Winterfest in the Hawkesbury…not specifically medieval but enough likeminded people around.
The St Ives Medieval Fayre unfortunately doesn’t run anymore, but there are a few smaller events around that are a bit more underground and unannounced!
Hi, I came here to ask the same question. It stopped during Covid and we assumed it would return after things settled down, but it hasn’t. Does anyone have news about the St Ives faire?
Hi, I have been to the Medieval Fair at Blacktown NSW, and it was amazing.
I have since moved to the Mid North Coast and was wondering if there is one being held up here in 2024.
You are missing Gumeracha Medieval and Rare Trades Festival on 3rd and 4th May. (yes it’s the same weekend as Medieval Fair SA in a neighbouring town)
Really wish it would return to St Ives NSW in September. We used to go every year and our group got bigger and bigger each year as we told friends about it. So disappointed it hasn’t come back.
Hi, can anyone help me out please? I’m trying to plan a medieval wedding and finding it difficult to get anywhere. Know of any contacts please?
We held a wedding at our Fantasy Medieval Fair in Mount Gambier last year, and would be open to having a ceremony again. Ours is on April 5 & 6.
Just a heads up, that Kryal Castle WILL be having the Victorian Medieval Festival again this year on Saturday 16th November and Sunday 17th November 2024
Are there any upcoming in December/November in/near Bundaberg central qld?
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2025:
Boddington Medieval Fayre and Feast 3 May 2025 – more details on Shire of Boddington website
Guildford Medieval Fayre 18 May 2025 – more details on the Facebook event page
Balingup Medieval Carnivale 24-24 August 2025 – more details on website
York Medieval Fayre – 28 September 2025 – more details on website
Thanks Zach, will check those out and update the website
cheers
Re: Your 2025 Blacktown Medieval Fayre post.
The dates in the body of the listing are incorrect (as at 18Mar2025). Correct dates are Sat 25 May & Sun 26 May 2025.
See https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/festival/Whats-on/Blacktown-City-Medieval-Fayre
Thanks Lady Kay, we hadn’t noticed that there were dates in the description so had only changed the header.
Fixed now!
Good Afternoon,
I am looking for Medieval events in the Perth Area South of the River.
I am wondering what you have available.
I also support a young man who is very enthusiastic and would love to be involved in all things Medieval.
Thank you
hi Tammy,
the events we know about in WA are the
Boddington Medieval Fayre
2025 Medieval Themed Fayre and Feast.
Re-enactments, role-play and arena battles as well as traditional craftsmen and women. A Family Day Out!
(Boddington WA)
https://www.boddington.wa.gov.au/events/2025-medieval-fayre-and-feast/475
Guildford Medieval Fayre
Stop by the Guildford Town this Sunday, May 18th for the Guildford Medieval Fayre, hosted by Stirling Square Market.
Attendees can expect a diverse array of attractions, including artisanal and gourmet food stalls, medieval-themed merchants, medieval combat demonstrations, live music and dance performances, and plenty of kids activities.
(Guildford, WA)
https://www.facebook.com/events/meadow-st-guildford-wa-6055-australia/guildford-medieval-fayre/4026907424197825/
23-24 August – Ballingup Medieval Carnivale (WA)
Balingup Medieval Carnivale
(Balingup, WA)
http://www.balingupmedievalcarnivale.com.au/
and
28 September- York Medieval Fayre (WA)
York Medieval Fayre
A fund raising event hosted by The York Friendship Club Inc.
Non stop entertainment and stalls.
http://www.yorkmedievalfayre.org.au/
Where exactly in Victoria are these events held? This is something that I am extremely interested in (I never realised these were held outside of the US).
What would be the protocol foe hosting a similar event in my local area (ie would there be the need for registration with your organisation etc)?
Hi Andrew,
Currently the only medieval fairs in VIC are at Kryal Castle in Ballarat VIC. You can see their upcoming events on their website at https://www.kryalcastle.com.au/pages/upcoming-events
If you are interesting in running an event, that’s just down to you, no need to register with us, although always happy to add new events to the calendar as they come up.