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Home or favorite faire The Acadiana Medieval Faire Be escorted back through time and history to the Romantic age of Geoffrey Chaucer at the Third annual Acadiana Medieval Faire in 2008. The Acadiana Medieval faire is a recreation of a Medieval spring market faire similar to those found during the late Gothic period of continental Europe. Historically these faires were seasonal and most towns had at least two a year. The spring faire season also marked the beginning of the pilgrimage season. On your visit to the Acadiana Medieval Faire your will encounter lively characters from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales on their journey to the shrine of St. Thomas a Becket. Explore their tales as you shop in a unique Medieval-style market place, listen to authentic early music, watch a show from the Middle Ages, or indulge in the spicy food that is the trade mark of Cajun Country. The third annual Acadiana Medieval Faire will be held March 29 - April 1, 2008 in Grand Coteau, LA, just outside Lafayette.

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ACADIANA MEDIEVAL FAIRE APRIL UPDATE

Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 01:12 AM [General]

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS AND CREW

FEAST TO HELP FUND NEW FRONT GATE

DATES FOR 2008

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT 2007

At this time I would like to thank all of our volunteers and crew that helped make 2007 a wonderful experience for all our guests. In spite of the rain our volunteers and professional entertainers provided a wonderful time for all. I would like to take this time to share some of the comments that we have received:

"...the Acadiana Medieval Faire, located in Arnaudville, proved entertaining for the people who attended and rewarding for those who participated.... The Friar, a character from the living "Canterbury Tales," blessed people as they walked in. "In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. May Saint Dasani and Saint Aquafina watch over you," said the Friar. Also, the Wife of Bath, another of Chaucer's "Canterbury" characters, made her way around the grounds. The character in "The Canterbury Tales" is known for her tendency to get married again and again, six times by her tale's end. She roamed around flirtatiously, proposing to anyone who vaguely resembled a man. As people waited outside the fair, she was chastised by her friends for attempting to "rob the cradle" by proposing to a baby in a stroller...." Robert Gattle: The Vermilion

...."We really enjoyed it," said Bill Long of Leesville. "Everyone is in character. The food was really good. They even have root beer made on site. "We're definitely coming back next year," he said... "There were lots of kinds of swords," Dielenschneider said. "And entertainment and food." "I hadn't been to one of these in years and thought she (Kassie) would enjoy it, which she did," Dielenschneider's mother, Beverly said. "We'll be back next year."..." Jacqueline Cochran: The Opelousas Daily World

FEAST TO HELP FUND CONSTRUCTION OF FRONT GATE

On Saturday May 19 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM the Acadiana Medieval Faire will be hosting a fundraiser to help build a new permanent front gate. The "Fool's Feast" will feature live entertainment by members of the Acadiana Medieval Faire Cast and local early musician, Patrick Brown. Feast ticket prices are $35.00 per person or $50.00 per couple. The feast will be held at the Woodmen of the World hall in Carencro, LA. Costumes are welcome and encouraged at this special event. The Acadiana Medieval Faire is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c) (3) public Charity. Tickets can be purchased by calling (866) - 865 -0433 or online though our website at: http://www.acadianafaire.org/tickets.htm

DATES FOR 2008 ANNOUNCED

The Acadiana Medieval Faire is pleased to announce the dates for its third season. The Acadiana Medieval Faire will be open to the general public on Saturday March 29 and Sunday March 30, 2008 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM. We will also be hosting our two special School Pilgrimage Days on Monday March 31 and Tuesday April 1, 2008 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM.