Culture
Hoggetowne Medieval Fair
January 29, 2011 – February 6, 2011
Alachua County Fairgrounds, Gainesville, FL
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About this festival
King Arthur welcomes you to his round table at the 25th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. Be swept away by medieval magic at the Alachua County Fairgrounds on January 29 and 30 and February 4, 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cheer for jousting knights as they battle for their ladies- honor. Enjoy eight stages of continuous entertainment including gypsy dancing, human chess games and unbelievable magic acts. Wander the streets of Hoggetowne where a medieval marketplace awaits with hundreds of talented artisans demonstrating their authentic medieval wares. Test your strength with old world games, and feast on food fit for a king, including giant turkey legs, sweet potato fries and bloomin- onions. Children can embark on their own adventure by enjoying human-powered push rides and camel, elephant, and pony rides. Admission is $14 for adults and $7 for children ages 5 to 17. Tickets are half-price Friday, February 4. For information, call the City of Gainesville at 352-334-ARTS or visit gvlculturalaffairs.org.