Hastings Medieval Festival, 10th annual  (Sunday Aug 31/25)

Blades of Glory is an educational & entertainment company that was created in 1994.Blades of Glory also teaches full contact armoured sword fighting and each fight has 3 judges who score the fight to determine the victor.

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Hastings Medieval Festival 
Sword Fighting Spectacle and a Medieval Fayre

Blades of Glory Medieval Entertainment & Educational Park

The annual celebration of the Sword happens once again in Hastings on Labour Day weekend.Watch the Spectacle of the Sword wielded by different Sword fighting groups from across Ontario and Quebec.Falconers, Musicians, Merchants and Artisans await your presence of this 3 day festival.Hands on activities call you to participate in: Axe Throwing, Rapier Thrusting, Spear Throwing, Archery, and Sword Cutting.Each sword fighting style takes center stage where they showcase their form of medieval combat.Each sword fighting group also has a booth set up where their knowledgeable members can converse with you about History, Armour, and/or Weapons <h3>Limited Tickets - Max 400 per day</h3>100 Tickets are available to purcahse at the GateThe festival goes on whether Rain or Shine. Dog Policy: The Festival is dog friendly, as long as the dog is leashed, controlled and clean up after it. Weapons Policy: No weapons are allowed to be brought in by customers. Each day there are special guests. Here are some of them so far.<h2>Saturday August 30, 2025</h2>Special Guests:<ul><li>Gaasyendietha the Dragon</li><li>Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor</li><li>Mistress Jayne of Crime &amp; Punishment</li><li>Musicians: Ryan MacLeod</li></ul>Sword Fighting Groups<ul><li>Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP</li><li>The Canton of Petrea Thule (SCA)</li><li>Ironwood Sword School (HEMA)</li><li>SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)</li><li>Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)</li><li>Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)</li><li>Scallagrims Medieval Martial Arts Centre (Buhurt)</li><li>Sumo Wrestling - Ronin Judo and Sumo Club</li><li>Legio XXX Ulpia Victrix (Roman)</li><li>Nordheim (Vikings)</li><li>PLUS MORE!</li></ul> <h2>Sunday August 31, 2025</h2><ul><li>Special Guests:</li><li>Gaasyendietha the Dragon</li><li>Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor</li><li>Musicians: Harpist Kim Michele</li></ul> Sword Fighting Groups<ul><li>Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP</li><li>SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)</li><li>Ironwood Sword School (HEMA)</li><li>Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)</li><li>Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)</li><li>Scallagrims Medieval Martial Arts Centre (Buhurt)</li><li>Hitenkai - School of Japanese Martial Arts (Iaido)</li><li>Legio XXX Ulpia Victrix (Roman)</li><li>Nordheim (Vikings)</li><li>PLUS MORE!</li></ul> <h2>Monday September 1, 2025</h2>KNIGHT VS PIRATE DAY!!<ul><li>Pirate vs Knight Battle (show)</li><li>Gaasyendietha the Dragon</li><li>Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor</li><li>Musicians: Chris Devlin</li><li>Capt'n Tor and the Naer Do Well Cads Pirate Invasion</li></ul> Sword Fighting Groups<ul><li>SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)</li><li>Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)</li><li>BOG Pirates</li><li>Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)</li><li>Hitenkai - School of Japanese Martial Arts (Iaido)</li><li>Legio XXX Ulpia Victrix (Roman)</li><li>PLUS MORE!</li></ul> <h2>Merchants and Artisans that will be attending the festival</h2>There are also some amazing Merchants:<ul><li>Apiary &amp; Mill Ltd</li><li>Artisans du monde</li><li>Christoff Creations</li><li>DracCoilz</li><li>Iron Phoenix Armoury</li><li>Knot Today Stitches</li><li>The Lady of the Lathe</li><li>Priestess</li><li>Reliquaria Medieval</li><li>Skull Store &amp; Valkyrie Bone Crafts</li><li>St Pyros Mail</li><li>Trollkarl Armory</li><li>Upper Canada Leather</li><li>The Venator's Hunt</li><li>The Wooden Blacksmith</li></ul> Also some Artisans:<ul><li>Blacksmith</li><li>Chainmail making activity</li></ul> Activities<ul><li>Axe Throwing (adult &amp; child versions)</li><li>Archery (adult &amp; child versions)</li><li>Challenge A Knight (children under 10 years old)</li><li>Rapier Thrusting</li><li>Balloon Head Spear Pop</li><li>Cornhole</li><li>Plus more</li></ul>

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