Hastings Medieval Festival, 11th annual (Monday Sept 7/26)

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

Limited Tickets - Max 400 per day

100 Tickets are available to purcahse at the Gate

The 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.

Saturday September 5, 2026

Special Guests:

• Flaming Sword Duel by Blades of Glory at 7pm!
• Gaasyendietha the Dragon
• Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor
• Plus More TBA soon

Sword Fighting Groups

• Blades of Glory (MACE)
• Canton of Petrea Thule (SCA)
• Ironwood Sword School (HEMA)
• Sumo Wrestling - Ronin Judo & Sumo Club
• SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)
• Scallagrims (Buhurt)
• Sudbury A.C. (Buhurt)
• Nordheim (Vikings)
• PLUS MORE!

Sunday September 6, 2026

Special Guests:

• Flaming Sword Duel by Blades of Glory at 7pm!
• Gaasyendietha the Dragon
• Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor
• Plus More TBA soon

Sword Fighting Groups

• Blades of Glory (MACE)
• Ironwood Sword School (HEMA)
• SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)
• Hitenkai - School of Japanese Martial Arts (Iaido)
• Sumo Wrestling - Ronin Judo & Sumo Club
• Scallagrims (Buhurt)
• Sudbury A.C. (Buhurt)
• Nordheim (Vikings)
• PLUS MORE!

Monday September 7, 2026

KNIGHT VS PIRATE DAY!!

• Capt'n Tor & The Naer-Do-Well Cads Pirate Invasion
• Pirate vs Knight Battle (show)
• Gaasyendietha the Dragon
• Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor
• Plus More TBA soon

Sword Fighting Groups

• Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)
• SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)
• Hitenkai - School of Japanese Martial Arts (Iaido)
• Sudbury A.C. (Buhurt)
• PLUS MORE!

Merchants and Artisans that will be attending the festival There are also some amazing Merchants: Apiary & Mill Ltd Artisans du Monde Author Josephine Winter DracColiz Iron Phoenix Armoury Knot Today Stitches St. Pyros Maille Trollkark Armory Upper Canada Leather

Artisans:

Blacksmith: Douglas Morlock

Activities

• Axe Throwing (adult & child versions)
• Archery (adult & child versions)
• Challenge A Knight (children under 10 years old)
• Rapier Thrusting
• Balloon Head Spear Pop
• Cornhole
• Plus more

Capt'n Tor & The Naer-Do-Well Cads Pirate Invasion is a theatrical maritime pirate music group known for energetic sea shanties, folk tunes, and festival performances across Ontario and beyond.