Sarasota Medieval Fair returns to the Woods of Mallaranny in Myakka City, Florida, on Saturdays and Sundays from November 7 through December 6, 2026. Its 22nd annual celebration features jousting, human combat chess, music, comedy, and an artisan marketplace. This year’s historical storyline centers on Vikings vs. French at the Siege of Paris in 845 AD.

📅 Dates and Opening Hours

The fair runs for ten days across five weekends: November 7–8, 14–15, 21–22, 28–29, and December 5–6.

• 9:00 AM: Parking lots open.
• 9:30 AM: Ticket booth opens.
• 9:45 AM: Opening Gate Ceremony.
• 5:30 PM: Fair closes.

The event operates rain or shine.