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Fergus Medieval Faire
July 25th 2026
11:00am to 5:00pm
in downtown Fergus, Ontario
Join us for a family-oriented day of medieval fun & merriment. Featuring knights and ladies, vikings, battles, magicians and wizards, monks, birds of prey, musicians, archery practice, fight the knight (for kids) and more! Admission is free.
Let's get medieval!
2026 Sponsors
2026 Royal Court Schedule shall arrive anon!
2025 Royal Court Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | Opening Ceremony Royal Welcome to the Realm: Let all gathered come forth and receive the King and Queen’s blessing Royal Procession & Pageantry Enter thy noble King and his Queen in splendor Royal Proclamation: “Let the Games Begin!” Costume Contest Details Announcement by Lady Jane |
| 11:30 | Dance & Heart: Dance Fables Performance at the Fergus Grand Theatre |
| 11:40 | Blades of Glory: Live Falconry Show Behold the majesty of falcons in flight! |
| 12:10 | Gassyendietha the Dragon A tale of fire and flight — beware the skies! |
| 12:15 | Academy of Medieval Martial Arts Weapons demonstration from the brave and bold |
| 12:40 | Society for Creative Anachronism A live performance of noble medieval dances |
| 1:00 | Musical Interlude Let the melodies of the realm soothe thy soul as minstrels play |
| 1:30 | Gassyendietha Returns An encore as the dragon soars once more! |
| 1:40 | Blades of Glory: Live Falconry Show A second chance to witness the falcons' breathtaking flight |
| 2:15 | Academy of Medieval Martial Arts Another stirring demonstration of chivalry, skill, and martial might |
| 2:45 | Society for Creative Anachronism A final flourish of courtly grace as noble dancers take the stage once more |
| 3:15 | Musical Interlude |
| 3:30 | Sigtryggring Vikings: Live Battle A fierce combat from the northern raiders |
| 4:00 | Sigtryggring Vikings: Halflings’ Challenge The mighty Vikings face the cunning halflings! |
| 4:15 | Musical Interlude |
| 4:30 | Closing Ceremony: Farewell to the King The Crown bids farewell to all noble guests with blessings Costume Contest Lady Jane returns to honour the finest garb in all the land |
| 5:00 | Festivities Endeth May your goblets be full and your hearts merry. Long live the Fergus Medieval Faire! |
2026 Parking Map shall arrive anon!
2025 Parking Map
There are two shuttle bus routes.
On the day of the Faire, The Fergus Medieval Faire shuttle runs continuously from 11:00 to 5:00 between the A. O. Smith parking lot and the north side of the Faire.The Elora and Fergus Downtown Shuttle runs on its regular schedule between Elora and the Fergus Marketplace near the Faire.Parking and shuttles are free.
The Elora and Fergus Downtown Shuttle operates on Saturdays amd Sundays throughout the summer.
2026 Wayfinder Map
Shrek comes to Fergus!
| MERCHANTS |
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| Coming soon! |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed?
Many have asked if dogs are permitted. Although not recommended - dogs are permitted on the grounds, but must be on a short leash and firmly controlled at all times.
Owners are expected to clean up after their dogs. Bring your own doggie bags. Failure to clean up after your pet could result in you and your dog being asked to leave.If a pet becomes disruptive (barking, lunging, etc.), you and your dog may be asked to leave.The Faire is in a crowded outdoor downtown setting with lots of sights, sounds, smells (kids, food tents, performers). Some dogs may get overstimulated.Pet Valu Fergus is providing an on-site pet care station where dogs can get a drink and rest in a shady area. This is not a dog sitting area however.. (located on Menzies Lane near Templin Gardens.)Tips
Bring a “Do Not Pet” vest if you want to signal that your dog is working or just wants space .Carry water and collapsible bowls; free water station is located at the Monks tent in front of the Fergus Theatre.Dogs are not permitted in the Falconry Area - Knights Keep & Armory.Watch for other dogs—some can be reactive in crowded noisy surroundings.Check with your insurance company to make sure that you and your pet are covered in the event of an incident.
FRAUD ALERT – Fergus Medieval Faire Vendor Scam
We have been made aware that fraudulent vendor application emails are currently being circulated claiming to represent the Fergus Medieval Faire.A fraudulent email currently being circulated invites vendors to apply through a Google Forms link and falsely claims to be accepting applications for the 2026 Fergus Medieval Faire.Please be advised:
The Fergus Medieval Faire does NOT use Google Forms for vendor applications.
The Fergus Medieval Faire does NOT conduct official business through Gmail accounts.Any email from [email protected] is NOT affiliated with the Fergus Medieval Faire.If you receive this email:
Do not submit any personal or business information.
Do not send payment.
Delete the message and report it as spam/phishing.Official vendor information and application details will only be provided through the Fergus Medieval Faire's official channels.BE ADVISED. VENDOR APPLICATIONS TO THE 2026 FERGUS MEDIEVAL FAIRE CLOSED IN APRIL.Please share this warning with fellow artisans, vendors, performers, and community members to help prevent others from being affected by this scam.
Thank you for your vigilance and support