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Calling all those with an interest in things Medieval: come in your best Medieval costume, in regular clothes, or something in between, but do come to the Medieval Faire at the Governor’s Lawn, Hamilton Gardens.

  • Sunday 8 March, 2026
  • 10am-2pm
  • Best parking Gate 2 off Cobham Drive
  • Entry by Koha (all proceeds towards the Baroque Garden)

Maypole dancing, combat arena - complete with armoured knights, hobby-horse jousting, All Fired Up Armouries, Nerina's Creations, Korkers Leatherwork, archery, fire a ballista, sausage sizzle, coffee, ice-cream, tug-o-war.

Not only that, but this year we bring in the Great Pumpkin Festival as another aspect of what we do. Enter your weirdest-looking, best decorated, or fastest pumpkin/squash/gourd (home grown or purchased) in the competitions.

All knights, Ladies, Lords, thralls, serfs, craftsmen, apprentices, freemen, monks, nuns, priests, adventurers, pumpkin aficionados, and the general public welcome.

Cash and eftpos available.

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Looking across the garden beds towards the fountain in the Italian Renaissance Garden at Hamilton Gardens

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