Renaissance Fair
Medieval Festival Opens at Sands Point Preserve on September 8-9, 15-16
Come September, the Sands Point Preserve great lawn and baronial Castlegould and Hempstead House provide the perfect backdrop for the annual Medieval Festival.
The popular weekend event, which features knights in shining armor, medieval archers and kings and queens, takes place this year on September 8-9 and 15-16, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi.
Each day, the colorful festival begins with a procession of the royal court to the viewing stands, followed by battles among knights in shining armor armed with swords, maces and battle axes. Visitors can also thrill to the sight of knights on horseback jousting on the lawn behind Hempstead House and enjoy exhibitions of archery skill by medieval bowmen (members of the public are also invited to try their hand at this ancient sport).
At the close of each day, there is a “storming of Castlegould” to free the captured queen, followed by a meeting of the Royal Court to determine the fate of the queen’s kidnappers.
Throughout the day, the historic atmosphere is enhanced with period entertainment, including instrumentalists, madrigal singers, a dance troupe and a traditional Maypole dance, as well as a medieval-style puppet show performed by noted puppeteer Fred Greenspan.
Other activities include a fashion show featuring the ornate costumes of lords and ladies, craftspeople demonstrating a variety of fine skills, and games for children and adults.
During the Medieval Festival, all visitors to the Sands Point Preserve pay the Festival admission of $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 4 to14 (those under 4 are free with a parent). The Falaise mansion and Hempstead House will be closed during Festival weekends.
www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Parks/WhereToGo/preserves...
Renaissance Fair
Medieval Festival Opens at Sands Point Preserve on September 8-9, 15-16
Come September, the Sands Point Preserve great lawn and baronial Castlegould and Hempstead House provide the perfect backdrop for the annual Medieval Festival.
The popular weekend event, which features knights in shining armor, medieval archers and kings and queens, takes place this year on September 8-9 and 15-16, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi.
Each day, the colorful festival begins with a procession of the royal court to the viewing stands, followed by battles among knights in shining armor armed with swords, maces and battle axes. Visitors can also thrill to the sight of knights on horseback jousting on the lawn behind Hempstead House and enjoy exhibitions of archery skill by medieval bowmen (members of the public are also invited to try their hand at this ancient sport).
At the close of each day, there is a “storming of Castlegould” to free the captured queen, followed by a meeting of the Royal Court to determine the fate of the queen’s kidnappers.
Throughout the day, the historic atmosphere is enhanced with period entertainment, including instrumentalists, madrigal singers, a dance troupe and a traditional Maypole dance, as well as a medieval-style puppet show performed by noted puppeteer Fred Greenspan.
Other activities include a fashion show featuring the ornate costumes of lords and ladies, craftspeople demonstrating a variety of fine skills, and games for children and adults.
During the Medieval Festival, all visitors to the Sands Point Preserve pay the Festival admission of $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 4 to14 (those under 4 are free with a parent). The Falaise mansion and Hempstead House will be closed during Festival weekends.
www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Parks/WhereToGo/preserves...