Shreveport's free Medieval Faire, sword fighting, craft and more
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Calling Lords, Ladies, young squires and noble maidens, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council calls upon thy neighbors to join their free event filled with sword fighting, craft and more.
The Shire of Ardanroe will host a grand Medieval Art Faire on Saturday, May 31st with faire action and craft.
There will be a mere spectacle for thine eyes with action craft thine own heraldry, calligraphy, knights in swordplay demonstrations.
The Shire of Ardanroe, a local chapter of the Society of Creative Anachronism, invites all residents to live a medieval life at the Caddo Common Park, 869 Texas Avenue, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
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Their chapter is located in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann, according to the Shire of Ardanroe's (SoA) social media page.
Their admin, Mike Dudley, says they are looking for people to display their medieval collection.
Calligraphy tent: framed scrolls, personal calligraphy projects, tools
Wax tent: examples of real or mock wax seals
Heraldry tent: cups, boxes, favors, or anything else with your heraldry on it
Leather tent: stamped or tooled leather projects
Fighter tent: water, snacks,
Display tent: anything else! Garb, art, pictures, feast gear, …
According to SoA, they have been practicing their swordsmanship since early May.
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