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Year 8 Humanities Medieval: Medieval Fair

Medieval Festivals

Festivals in Medieval Europe
In Europe, during Medieval times, there was at least one festival each month.
Medieval Fair
What is a Medieval Fair?
Why is it held?
Where did the take place?
What happened at the fairs?
What was sold at the fairs?
Who went?
What was the entertainment?

Religious Festivals

Medieval Religious Festivals
An abundance of religious festivals occurred throughout the year.

Video

Sarasota's Medieval Fair

A quick glimpse into what a medieval fair would have been like. Click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNJI-DJvm9g

Food

Heston Blumenthal, the well-known chef of our times, cooks up his version of a medieval feast.

21st Century Medieval Fairs

Medieval and Historical-themed events in Europe
Medieval fairs still occur in today's society. Here are a few themed events throughout Europe that still occur.

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