Themed Weekends
Oktoberfest | October 12th & 13th |
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Raise a tankard as we open the festival in true Oktoberfest style. Journey to Bavaria and the Black Forest as the air echoes with traditional German music and dancing. Dance a polka, feast on Bratwurst and sauerkraut, quench your thirst with a stein of beer and join in the fun by... |
1001 Dreams | October 19th & 20th |
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Magical fantasies come to life as wizards, elves and faeries enchant the streets of New Market Village spreading joy throughout the shire. Become part of the enchanting celebrations by participating in the Fantasy Scavenger Hunt, show off your magical finery in the Fantasy Costume Contest... |
All Hallows Eve | October 26th & 27th |
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Ghouls, goblins and spooks abound as all things creepy emerge from the mists to pay homage to our Queen on Halloween. All will delight in His Majesty’s Annually Decreed Tricks or Treats outing. Admire the carved Jack-o’-lanterns that glitter in the moonlight, bedecking... |
Pirate Adventure | November 2nd & 3rd |
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Set sail for a swashbuckling weekend as the crew of the Pride of Bedlam invade the shire with their piratical shenanigans. Visit the Pirates’ Cove for the finest in treasure and booty, quench yer thirst and sing songs of the sea at the Sea Devil Tavern, and try yer luck by entering... |
Roman Bacchanal | November 9th & 10th |
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Friends, Romans, Countryman. Toga! Toga! Toga! Join the Italian Court in an extravagant Roman Bacchanal. When in Rome, do as the Romans: seek wisdom from the oracle of Delphi, toss a Bocce Ball, enjoy a Pasta Eating Contest and show off your Centurion physique or Venus-like... |
Barbarian Invasion | November 16th & 17th |
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Uggh! You! Weakling! Join in the barbarian invasion! The Barbarian King, and his band of barbarian buddies try to prove themselves civilized citizens of the realm. Compete in rowdy contests of barbaric fashion: Worst Dressed Barbarian, Barbarian Battle Cry,... |
Highland Fling | November 23rd & 24th |
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The Queen of Scotland beckons all of ye to throw on your best kilt and join the fun. Imbibe in one of the many ales or indulge in a Scotch egg, enjoy the energetic pipes and drums of Tartanic for a rocking highland good time, and Lads and Lasses should put their best knees forward and... |
Celtic Christmas|November 29th, 30th & December 1st |
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The festivities concludes as thoughts turn to Christmas and the gates open for a three day weekend following the Thanksgiving Holiday. Shoppes shine with Christmas décor and the sounds of the season are heard throughout the village. Join in the festivities with a yuletide... |
