Ever wish you had lived during medieval times — minus feudal oppression, torture and the plague, of course — when knights and princesses cavorted in castles?
Do you like Game of Thrones, The Tudors, the Vikings and Robin Hood?
Then check out the Ursulmas Medieval Fair, Jan. 28-29, at the fairgrounds in Monroe.
A fun day for families, this event is offered by the Everett-based Barony of Aquaterra, the Snohomish County branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism, an international living history club.
“Please do,” said the baronial warlord of the games, His Lordship Gideon Hrafensfuri (also known as Jim Meyers of Everett). “This is our annual event that the public can come see. It’s all educational and really fun.”
Learn about the fighting styles of those knights in shining armor, as well as the arts and sciences of the Middle Ages.
Witness the pageantry and feats of courage and chivalry in tournament fighting. Observe the style and prowess of rapier fighters, and see skilled archers shoot bows and arrows.
Visit with merchants who carry items every lord and lady might have needed to live comfortably. Learn about and play games from various cultures across these early times, and have your kids participate in the many children’s activities.
Have a look at early period textile skills, and learn how to create beautiful colors and fine threads from local plants and animals. See fine handmade goods. Learn about wood carving, metal forging and smelting, soap and candle making, and other activities of life in the Middle Ages.
If you go
Ursulmas Medieval Fair
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 28 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 29 on the grounds of The Evergreen State Fairgrounds, just off U.S. 2 in Monroe.
Single-day admission is $18 general, $15 for seniors and military, and free for age 17 and younger with a paid adult admission.
More information is at www.aquaterra.antir.sca.org.
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