Paladin Music & Entertainment, Inc.
Presents
a Chris Lance Production

2008 NJ Family Medieval and Fantasy Festival

Saturday, June 7, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008


St. Mark's Concert Field * 59 Spring Lane * Long Valley, NJ * 07853

Portion of the Festival's Proceeds Go To St. Mark's Church Fundraising Committee

Over $10,000.000 in Festival Tickets were Donated!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FESTIVAL

2008 NJ Medieval Festival = A Success! Phew! It was a hot one but we built it ~ and they came! Hundreds of patrons participated. Those who weren't wearing sunblock and hats took advantage of the coolness of the activities tent. Music by the Crimson Celts, belly dancing by the alluring Christina, costume contests, merchants, pillow jousting and more filled the day. Children enjoyed the Castle bounce house, scavenger hunt and a Medieval Murder Mystery! Phoenix Swords, Adrian Empire, and the Long Valley Fencers Group entertained patrons in the fight arena while arrows flew at the archery range. The Paladin Knight selected the Prince and Princress of the Festival. Producer Chris Lance surprised the merchants with a costume contest in which the winner (UB Dragon Ice Cream) received his merchant site fee back! The Festival can be summed up as a Medieval Party for all!

THIS YEAR'S STORY

Our hero, The Paladin Knight, is once again returning to Marcus Templum to partake in the yearly activities of the Festival. This time, he has been invited to judge the costume contest on Saturday and select the Prince and Princess on Sunday. But The Paladin is arriving for another reason as well. Alazar, the village magician who is as bad at magic as he is with people, has requested a secret meeting with The Paladin Knight. Can you find out why?

HISTORY

The NJ Family Medieval & Fantasy Festivals, started in 2001, are host to the ongoing story of The Paladin Knight, a Medieval Fantasy Hero. It is about courage, loyalty, determination, good versus evil and...well...having fun and enjoying life to the fullest! The Festival is appropriate for all ages. This is a festival that has developed a reputation known for its variety in entertainment and education: jousting, sword fighting troupes, LARP Groups, Roman Demonstrations, fantasy characters, SCA & ARMA, contests and quality theatrical productions. The Festival has also developed a reputation of respecting and appreciating its merchants and paying all hired performers in full.

Many thanks again to the Merchants, Performers, Patrons and Fans alike who came out.

CONTESTS

Medieval Murder Mystery

Medieval Scavenger Hunt

Dragon Eye Contest

Participating Vendors
We are excited to announce in alphabetical order, our list of merchants:

Charles Mallett - Turned Wood: Wands, Fishknockers, Bowls, and more!
Close to My Heart - Original and Custom Scrapbooking.*
Daemetheria, LLC - New and pre-owned Renaissance garb, and accessories, flags, assorted pirate novelties, jewelry, crystals, leather and more!
Faerie Tales - Handcrafted jewelry & accessories and handmade fragrance.
Fairy Lore and More - Wands, bath salt, fairy homes, jewelry, dragon eggs and more!
Pat's Creations - Handmade candles.*
Psychic Consultations by Michele Ranko - Psychic readings, Tarot Cards, etc.
Rabbit In My Hat - Quality Magic and more!*
Silvermane - Roman to Renaissance! Swords, daggers, clothing, leatherwork, and more!*
Starseed Charms - Handcrafted gemstone jewelry, rocks, crystals, custom work on the spot!
T&E Designs - Handpainted Crafts.
Timeless Stone By Design - Handcrafted Marble and Granite Clocks
Trinity Incense - A plethora of incense and more at affordable prices!*
Trish Reynolds - Fantasy and Science Fiction Author.
UB Dragon - Ice Cream! **
Utilikilts - Only real men wear kilts! Utilikilts, belts, t-shirts, socks and boots!

* Winners of our Merchant Contest #1
** Winner of Merchant Costume Contest

Donations

Lynn Hardy, Fantasy Author of "Prophecy of the Flame: Love's Dawning" has donated several of her books as prizes for some of the contests! Thanks Lynn!

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The NJ Family Medieval and Fantasy Festival is a production of Paladin Music & Entertainment, Inc. Copyright 1999-2008. All rights reserved.
Festival terms and conditions subject to change without notice.