Queanbeyan Medieval Festival

About

Join in the fun, carnival-like atmosphere of the Queanbeyan Medieval Festival 🎪

as the annual family-friendly medieval weekend returns to the showgrounds for another year this September for a cavalcade of excitement for all. Enjoy fearless knights on horseback 🐎

in the Jousting arena, re-enactment encampments showcasing real living history 🏰, cannon fire

and heroic swordplay demonstrations

in the main arena. A variety of delicious food 🍗

and merchant stalls 🛍️, along with a wide range of fun for the whole family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, will be on offer to delight your every indulgence. We encourage everyone to dress up for the occasion 👑🧙‍♂️while not compulsory, it’s a lot of fun for all the family! We love seeing the creative outfits our visitors come up with and want everyone to have as much fun as possible and be part of the festival magic ✨. Disabled parking

is available via the Glebe Avenue entry as part of off-the-road parking.

Highlights

• Experience the thrilling BUHURT tournament featuring fierce medieval combat!
• Step into the past with Living History displays and artisan villages bringing the Middle Ages to life
• Visit the market and food stalls for medieval-inspired delights and tasty treats
• Watch the midday cannon fire at the heart of the festival, adding excitement and spectacle
• Enjoy a family-friendly day with fun activities for all ages, from LARPing to medieval combat

General Info

• Date: 26, 27 September
• Duration: Gates open at 10am both days