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

Entertainment and Activities Summary
2008 NJ Family Medieval & Fantasy Festival
Saturday, June 7 *10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, June 8 * 12 pm - 7 pm

Program of Scheduled Events in the Music Tent

TIME	SATURDAY	TIME	SUNDAY
10:00	Tyler Mahler, Soloist	12 noon	Crimson Celts
10:30	Crimson Celts	12:30	Christina Hanna, Belly Dancer
11:00	Christina Hanna, Belly Dancer	1:00	Crimson Celts
12 noon	Crimson Celts	2:00	Special Guest ~ Manantial Music
12:30	Special Guest ~ Manantial Music	3:00	Crimson Celts
1:00	Crimson Celts	3:30	Christina Hanna, Belly Dancer
2:00	Christina Hanna, Belly Dancer	4:00	Crimson Celts
2:30	Poetry Contest	4:30	Prince and Princess Contest
3:00	Crimson Celts	5:00	Crimson Celts
3:30	Adult Costume Contest	5:30	Poetry Contest
4:00	Christina Hanna, Belly Dancer	6:00	Vendor Costume Contest
4:30	Crimson Celts	6:30	Crimson Celts
5:00	Gates Close	7:00	Gates Close

Music

 

The Crimson Celts
Troubadours Extraordinaire!
(Saturday and Sunday)

Behold a happy band of veteran players, musicians, actors and troubadours: The Crimson Celts!

To experience the “Celties” is to step into a time machine and return to a simpler age when gypsies, storytellers, actors, musicians roamed the land spinning their tales and playing their music to entertain for their daily bred. Whether they play at royal court, in the market place, feasts, weddings and hangings their audiences are sure to be thoroughly entertained.

Their performances are passionate and powerful and can have an edge of naughtiness, but one thing you can be sure of is a rollicking good time!

 

Program of Scheduled Contests and Demos in the Game Arena

Below are only timed events. Many games and groups will be giving ongoing presentations throughout the day.

TIME	SATURDAY	TIME	SUNDAY
11:00	Long Valley Fencers Club Demo	12:30	Phoenix Swords Demo
12:00	Phoenix Swords Demo	1 - 5:00	FREE Face Painting!
12:30	3-Legged/Sack Races	1:00	3-Legged/Sack Races
1:00	Long Valley Fencers Club Demo	2:00	Pillow Jousting
2:00	Pillow jousting	3:30	Phoenix Swords Demo
3:00	Long Valley Fencers Club Demo	4:00	Pillow Joust-A-Knight
3:30	Costume Contest Parade to Tent	4:30	Costume Contest Parade to Tent
4:00	Pillow Joust-A-Knight	5:00	3-Legged/Sack Races
4:30	Phoenix Swords Demo

Other Entertainment in the Realm

The Paladin Knight
(Saturday and Sunday afternoon only)

Our Medieval Hero will be taking time out of his busy schedule fighting evil, to come and judge the Costume Contest on Saturday and the select the Prince and Princess on Sunday. 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 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 our 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!

 

 

Long Valley Fencer's Club
(Saturday Only)

"Learn how to fence and have doing it!" is the motto for the Long Valley Fencers Club. Club owner Richard Michniewicz will lead the club on Saturday by providing free demonstrations throughout the day.

The Wandering Poet
(Saturday and Sunday)

 Edmund Baranowski is a peasant who has been traveling the country performing his poetry in bars, coffee houses, and bookstores, fairs, festivals, and on the street, from NY to LA, the Boundary Waters to the Sonoran Desert, the Bay of Fundy to Malory Square.

He has made appearances as the Wandering Poet at National Parks and Renaissance Faires in MN, AZ, CA, WY, CO, NY, NJ, PA, NC, and Canada.

He has 127 original poems prepared for delivery and would tell any of them to anyone who would look a peasant in the eye. He also has five books of poems which he made himself with parchment and yarn. You can find him wandering almost anywhere in the realm bowing to all who pass him by. Why not stop him and ask to hear his wonderful words?

Christina Hanna ~ Belly Dancer
(Saturday and Sunday)

Christina Hanna was introduced to the World of Belly Dance at age sixteen, when her Pakistani friend, Lucia Alghrouz, taught her the tricks of the trade. Except for workshops with the world-renowned Suhaila Salimpour, it surprises most people to hear that she is mainly self-taught by learning and studying other dancers on her own (she blames the her Spanish Blood). Christina has taught dance classes in Landing, New Jersey, and plans to restart six week sessions this coming Fall. You can also catch Christina performing at Rakkasah Fest, the largest Belly Dancing Festival on the East Coast, and in the Jewel of the Nile dance competition this coming October!

 

 

New Empire Knights
(Sunday Only)

We are happy to have the The New Empire Knights back! Last seen at the 2004 NJ Medieval Festival, the group is dedicated to equestrian martial arts including Jousting, Sword fighting, and archery on horse-back. New Empire Productions of Great Meadows, coordinates all presentation and performance activities ranging from simple classroom presentations to all out field demonstrations with armored Knights on Warhorses. The Knights will be available only on Sunday to answer questions, show off their horses and armor, and of course, pose for pictures!

 

 

Trish Reynolds, Fantasy and Science Fiction Author
(Trish has informed me that her books have sold out! and will not have a table. However, she tells me she'll be stopping by one of the days.)

The Trish Reynolds is a prolific fantasy and science fiction author. She wrote for New Moon Rising Magazine for the twelve years it was in print. Trish is also the author of a number of popular novels in the paranormal and fantasy genres. She joins us today to sign her latest book and, as Zyalia, Hogwart's Dragon Mistress, will present a fun talk on "Dragons!"

Contests and Activities

Many activities and contests are scheduled. Planning your day before you arrive will maximize your fun time! More details to follow as we get closer to Gate time.

 

Archery
(Ongoing Activity)
FREE and Small Fee
Archery demonstrations are being provided by the Adrian Empire and the Vienna Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Craig will be at the Festival on Saturday 1-4 and Sunday 1-7. He 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 snall fee to shoot arrows. Please support them. (This is the ONLY Festival activity with a fee!!)

Castle Bounce House
(Ongoing Activity)
FREE!

Costume Contest (Adults) PRIZE!
(Saturday ~Time 3:30pm)
Prize awarded for the best adult in costume on Saturday.

Prince and Princess Contest PRIZE!
(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 PRIZE!
(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!

Face Painting!
(Sunday 1pm-4pm)
FREE! Get your face painted by Ms. Fancy Paints!

Games for the kids!
(ongoing activity. NO game fees!)
Bean Bag Toss, ring toss and more...

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

Medieval Murder Mystery PRIZE!
(ongoing activity)
We never dreamed last year's game would be so popular. This year, The Paladin Knight is meeting his old friend Alazar. Find out how, why and what for. Details and clues will be in the program to get you started!

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.

Medieval Poetry Contest PRIZE!
(scheduled time)
Are you a Poet and didn't know it? Bring you profanity-FREE poem up to the microphone and share your words for a prize! Limited number of readers will be accepted. Sign in at the Performance Tent.

Scavenger Hunt PRIZE!
(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!

Uncle Ben Dragon
Cool off a hot day with some delicious packaged ice cream!

Boy Scout Pack #236
The Scouts are looking for members...and they're doing it with FREE Popcorn!

 

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

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