See artists demonstrate their talents in jewelry making, coin minting, painting, glass blowing and more. See real life re-enactments of life in the 16th century with the, Anger of the Mistress Trebuchet launching, Pirates encampment, Glassblowing, Blacksmithing at Dwarvesong, Rapier demonstrations at MacClaine Militarire Ecole, live steel fights from the History of Chivlary, Medieval games at Le Chateau de Mirth and more.
HANSEATIC LEAGUE
We portray a merchant caravan hailing from Bergen Norway, carrying our stock-fish and wares to local fairs within the time period of the 1100's through the 1500's. Our mainstay is the unique diversity of the merchant caravan; this allows our members to create and develop characters from almost anywhere in the world.
The Encampment is set up for Patron to enter and browse. We portray the headquarters area of a Merchant Caravan with Craft's and Kitchens sleeping quarter dining and crafting area's. We are set up as a living Museum! Our Tent's are open to display living conditions on the road.
Daily ongoing demonstrations of renaissance cooking ,crafting including our, Very own Sword swallower who performs several times during the faire day!
John Carlsen - Coordinator
PALADIN SOCIETY
This special interest club from South Plantation High School caters to students who are interested in the Renaissance Era. This club allows students to participate in the whole spectrum of period life; from costume and armour-making to dancing and cooking. The Paladin Society is also home to Sir Elrick - herbalist and apothecary.
Nick Duarte and Rick Friedman, Directors
LE CHATEAU DE MIRTH - GAMING (Deerfield Beach)
Play dozens of board games ranging from 500-5000 years old. Great fun for young and old alike! There is no charge to play the games. The encampment also features numerous craftspeople from Woodworkers to Leatherworkers, an Herbalist and more.
Bob Wright - Game Master
ANGER OF THE MISTRESS - TREBOUCHET
Come witness an amazing demonstration of a medieval trebouchet. A catapult used to smash castle walls or throw projectiles over them. There are demonstrations throughout the day. Encampment members are on hand to answer your questions about this unique weaponry.
Joe Zurawski - Coordinator
TUATHA DE DONNAN (Deerfield Beach)
Come and enjoy a variety of period craft activities demonstrated in this encampment. This local historical reenactment group demonstrates daily activities which would have been part of medieval life. Wander through the garden or see what is cooking at the fire pit. Join us for a “day in the life” of the average townsperson of the time.
Christina Moeller, coordinator
HISTORY OF CHIVALRY - LIVE STEEL FIGHTING (Deerfield Beach)
Gallant Knights, Fair Maidens, Feasting & Fighting. Join the History of Chivalry and experience the excitement of yesteryear! Live Steel Fighting shows daily. See fully amoured knights go to battle for their honor. Talk with the knights and even try on some of their armour after a fight!
MACLAINE MILITAIRIE ECOLE (Deerfield Beach)
The Maclaine Militairie Ecole (spelling is intentional) is an attempted recreation of what could have been a typical fencing school in Britain during the early Renaissance. A traveling swordmaster with entourage and equipment would set up in the vicinity of a fair for the purpose of obtaining a new student base. It was also common that such a school would follow King and Court in their travels so as not to interrupt training already in progress.
John Bandy - Coordinator
EAST COAST PRIVATEERS
Capturethe Romance of The Golden Age of Piracy. Prepare to be swept away to another time & place as you arrrr entertained by the East Coast Privateers! Stand Fast...take a deep breath & ready yourself to Laugh, Sing, & Re-enact. The East Coast Privateer Performances include the skills of...
Dwarvesong has some of the finest artisans in the village. Besides their beautiful wares, the camp is alive with excitement and activity. Throughout the day, you will find the Dwarvesong blacksmiths hammering away. A craft dating back to ancient times, blacksmith's were essential to every village. Using their skills to hand forge any number of items made of iron (the black metal) from nails and tools to weapons and armour. Along with the blacksmiths, you can see the skill of fire creation with the "Igniting Fire with Flint & Steel" demonstration. For those with a flair for the elegant visit the "Period Illuminations" demonstration. Witness the medieval art of illumination, an art using crushed semi precious stones and naturally occurring minerals. Illumination was used in the period to create works of art such as "The Book of Kells". And as if that was not enough, period cooking can be seen taking place at the Dwarvesong Blacksmith camp from butter making to open fire cooking.
ADRIAN EMPIRE (Miami)
The Adrian Empire is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the study and recreation of Western European culture between the years 1066 and 1603. Our members work to recreate the arts and skills of this era. We 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!
