Sarasota Medieval Fair

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Arts & CultureSarasota
Dates7 November–6 December 2026Confirmed listing
Duration30 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe fair's centerpiece is full-contact
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Sarasota Medieval Fair in Sarasota

The Sarasota Medieval Fair is an annual Renaissance-style festival held on weekends from early November through early December at Mallaranny Farms in Myakka City, Florida, near Sarasota. Marking its 21st anniversary in 2026, it recreates a medieval marketplace with full-contact jousting, staged combat shows, and more than 140 artisan shops across fourteen performance stages.

Its costumed village, jousting, and themed weekends give it strong guidebook identity.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The fair's centerpiece is full-contact jousting on horseback alongside staged human combat chess matches, performed across fourteen different stages spread through its permanent Mallaranny Farms grounds

02

The mystery stays covered

Each of its five weekends carries its own themed programming, layering variety onto the fair's core medieval marketplace format across the roughly month-long run

03

The city starts moving

With more than 140 artisan vendors selling handmade goods, the fair also functions as a large-scale craft marketplace timed to lead into the December holiday shopping season, alongside added-cost experiences like mead tastings, a bards' brunch, and themed feasts

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fair continues the American Renaissance-faire tradition of recreating a medieval European marketplace and tournament setting

Water and renewal

Living ritual

now marking two decades of operation and having relocated to its permanent Mallaranny Farms home in Myakka City as it grew

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

7 November–6 December 2026

Getting around

Driving is typical.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing suited to Central Florida's cooler November-December weather, with comfortable closed-toe shoes for the fairgrounds; costumed or Renaissance-style attire is common...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Sarasota

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map27.32 N, 82.26 WOpen in Google Maps

Sarasota, FL

TransportDriving is typical.
Stay areaSarasota

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Sarasota via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Sarasota, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor clothing suited to Central Florida's cooler November-December weather, with comfortable closed-toe shoes for the fairgrounds; costumed or Renaissance-style attire is common and welcomed among attendees, and the event runs rain or shine.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sarasota Medieval Fair?

Sarasota Medieval Fair is listed for 7 November–6 December 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sarasota Medieval Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Sarasota, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

30 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Sarasota, FL

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLsarasotamedievalfair.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates7 November–6 December 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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