All activities, programs and events are subject to change without notice.

Entertainment and Activities Summary
2009 NJ Family Medieval & Fantasy Festival
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
12noon - 6 pm

Festival Program of Scheduled and Ongoing Events

Music and Magic

The Renaissance Players
(Saturday and Sunday)

The Renaissance Players, aka The Bawdy Buccaneers, are a fun and talented musical group! They have performed the New England Festival circuit entertaining hundreds with their melodic and whimsical songs. We are proud to be hosting The Renaissance Players at the NJ Medieval Festival where they'll be premiering songs from their recent CD and mingling in the crowds inbetween sets!

 

 

The Wizard!
(Saturday and Sunday)

Mark A.S. Dolson, aka The Wizard, will thrill and mesmorize children and adults alike with his magic! Two scheduled magic shows are planned! Mark has been credited to many past projects as a Magician, Clown, Entertainer, Actor, Special Effects Creator, Costume Maker, Graphic Designer, and Prop Builder. He has done events for dozens of major corporations such as Radio Disney, Six Flags, Papermill Playhouse, Caesars, IBM, Mercedes Benz, Canon, Goddard School, Kiddie Academy, Tudor Time, NYU, Columbia University and many others and hundreds of private parties. His company, Wings of Magic is your first - and last stop for laughter, fun and magic!

Other Entertainment in the Realm

The Paladin Knight
(Sunday afternoon only. Judge for the Prince and Princess Costume Contest)

The Paladin Knight is no stranger to the entertainment world. Some people who have seen The Paladin have have laughed at him, feared him and misunderstood him. But most admire him. Those who know his ever unravelling story realize this is a guy with good intentions. His motto, "Good Always Wins Over Evil - but Not Without a Sacrifice!" is his testimony as a Medieval Super Hero. His message is simple:

"There is a Hero in every one of us, waiting for the time when we are forced to make a choice between good and evil, ready to emerge and fight for what is right - because Heroes have the courage to do what is right. My goal is to change people's lives for the better, to help the helpless, and to give hope to people when there is none."

The Paladin Knight has done that through numerous donations of time and money to organizations including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Hyacinth Foundation, The Valerie Fund and A Woman's Place (Doylestown, PA). Heads turned as our Knight marched 5 miles in full armor in 80 degree weather with other supporters during the NJ Aids Walk fundraising event. He has been welcomed to and seen at the St. Greg's Medieval Festival, Danbury, CT; the Lions Club Faire, Grafton, MA; the Lions Club Faire, Lakewood, NJ, the CT Renaissance Festival and his home faire the NJ Family Medieval and Fantasy Festival in Long Valley, NJ.

He can be seen on the NFL Films DVD Trailer for Superbowl XXXVI ~ representing the New England Patriots ~ and has been on MTV's Damage Control reality show.

Having been around for 1500 years, our Knight has a few talents up his sleeve. See him perform at the Sussex Community College Performing Arts Center, Newton, NJ in his premier theatrical musical: The Paladin Knight Chronicles! scheduled for Spring 2010.

Our Medieval Hero will be taking time out of his busy schedule of fighting evil to come and judge the Costume Contest and select the Prince and Princess of the Festival. He'll be available for photo opportunities and autographs. But don't ask him any questions ~ he can't speak! (Find out why at www.ThePaladin.com)

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) ~ The Barony of Settmour Swamp
(Saturday and Sunday)

The Barony of Settmour Swamp, within The East Kingdom, is a local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA), a not-for-profit educational organization which studies the Middle Ages by recreating the pastimes and crafts of the period. International in scope, our activities include tournaments, festivals, classes, feasts, and all manner of arts and sciences you would find in the culture of pre-1600s western Europe. We are please the Barony has volunteered archers, fighters and fencers to provide educational demos throughout the day.

 

The Adrian Empire
(Saturday and Sunday)

We are happy to welcome back for the second year in a row, The Adrian Empire, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the study and recreation of Western European culture between the years 1066 and 1603. Their members work to recreate the arts and skills of this era. They also include other cultures that commonly interacted with the Western Europeans during this time frame. This exciting development means there is now even more rich history, culture, and tradition to explore!

The Duchy of Cambridge incorporates the Northeastern lands of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Vermont, with events held on the third weekend of every month. Please visit their Yahoo Group for the latest information about our upcoming events. Cambridge Yahoo group.

The borders for the Shire of Burgandy are mundanely known as the Northeastern/Central counties in the state of Pennsylvania. Within these borders, you will discover and experience many old traditions of Adria as the viceroy of the Shire, Sir Antoine de Burgandy is one of the Founding Viscounts of the Empire itself. Burgundy Yahoo Group.

Phoenix Swords
(Saturday and Sunday)

Phoenix Swords has been a long time friend of the NJ Family Medieval and Fantasy Festival. Ever since our start in 2001, Phoenix Swords has provided stunning sword play, fantasy costumes, and professional acting. The group has worked with the Festival's producing company, Paladin Music and Entertainment, Inc., in numerous educational demos, television and entertainment projects. Welcome back!

 

 

 

Seventh Kingdom IGE
(Sunday Only)

Welcome to Seventh Kingdom and the world LARP! (Live Action Role Playing)

Immerse yourself in a fantasy environment in Seventh Kingdom IGE (Interactive Gaming Environment). Our guests this year will introduce you to the world of a type of gaming few seldom experience!

 

Seventh Kingdom provides players with a continuous in-game experience, allowing for the character development to be completed largely by the players and their choices. Our full-service inn provides players with included meals and additional snacks, allowing players to get the most out of their time on site. We strive to create modules and situations that utilize the skills of every class and race in the game to promote participation at all times. Players always find someone or something with which to interact, a puzzle to solve, or a random event whenever possible. Come play at any of our sites (all presently located in New Jersey) and explore the site for more information!

Members from Seventh Kingdom will be interacting with patrons all day on Sunday.

Contests, Games and Activities

Many activities and contests are scheduled. Planning your day before you arrive will maximize your fun time!

Archery via Vienna Methodist Church and the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)
(Ongoing Activity)
FREE and Small Fee
The SCA and Pastor Jim will be sharing the archery range throughout the day. Demonstrations will be provided. Pastor Jim Craig of Vienna Methodist Church runs a summer acrhery camp. More info can be found at http://www.gbgm-umc.org/freeunion/ under"Regular Activities". Both organizations are non-profit. They will be charging a small fee to shoot arrows. Please support them. (This is the ONLY Festival activity with a fee that goes to each of these non-profit groups)

Castle Bounce House
(Ongoing Activity)
FREE!

Costume Contest (Adults)
(Saturday ~Time 4:30pm)
Prize awarded for the best adult in costume on Saturday.

Costume Contest: Prince and Princess Contest
(Sunday ~ Time 4:30pm)
Children 12 and under may enter the Prince and Princess of the Festival held on Sunday only. (One male and female winner, but this year all costumed children will walk away with a participation gift so, no one feels left out!)

Dragon-Eyes Contest
(Ongoing Activity)
FREE! This contest was so popular last year that we're running it again, this time with a new size jar! Guess the number of Dragon Eyes in the jar and win a prize! Winner need not be present.
Last year's winner was: Maxine F. of Chester, NJ and came within 30 marbles of the actual count!

Games for the kids!
(ongoing activity. NO game fees!)
Bean Bag Toss, Ring Toss, Throwing Stars (Adults only) and more...

Horse and Wagon Rides
(Ongoing Activity)
Provided by KD Carraige, patrons will enjoy a wagon ride around the grounds of St. Mark's. Fee: $3.00/person.

Pillow Jousting
(scheduled times)
Have fun pounding your opponent with a softly stuffed pillow as you try to knock them off a ground level beam.
Rules:

1. No head shots!
2. No grabbing or holding with free hand.
3. Round stops when contestant's foot touches the ground.
4. Best 2 out of 3 wins.

Races
(Scheduled Activity)
Sack and 3-Legged Races!

Scavenger Hunt
(Ongoing activity)
Find all the items on the list in your Festival Program and win a prize! Winner(s) need not be present.

 

Food and Drink

The Festival is a "dry" event, meaning there is no alcohol sold or brought onto the premises. Please respect our policy.

Brian's Deli
A variety of food and drink to satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst!

Bakery Goodies and more
Baked goods, cookies, breads, hand-held apple pies.

 

NJ Family Medieval and Fantasy Festival Reserves the Right to Make Changes in Programming without Notice.

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