Sarasota Medieval Fair returns for five weekends of jousting and entertainment
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Knights, performers and artisans are gathering in Myakka City for the Sarasota Medieval Fair, an annual event that combines medieval-themed entertainment with shopping, food and games.The fair is in its 22nd year and takes place at the Woods of Mallaranny, a wooded venue at 29847 State Road 70 E. It runs on Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 7 through Dec. 6, 2026.Suncoast View’s Alyssa Perry visited the fair to take a look at the event and the activities on the grounds.According to organizers, the entertainment includes full-contact jousting tournaments and human combat chess matches. The fair also features musicians and other performers, along with an artisan marketplace, rides and games.Each weekend has a different theme. The Nov. 14-15 weekend is designated Viking Invasion Weekend, followed by Highlands Weekend on Nov. 21-22, Mystical Realms Weekend on Nov. 28-29 and St. Nicholas Weekend on Dec. 5-6.The fair is open from 9:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., rain or shine, a