Sands Point Medieval Festival- Long Island NY

08/17/2018

Greetings friends. We appreciate the private messages we have received this summer and our volunteers make every effort to respond in a timely fashion. That said, we do not have any public events scheduled for the remainder of 2018 on Long Island at this time.

Any events that are scheduled will be announced here and on our sister page Kingdom of Acre Festivals.

If you are interested in learning about medieval re-enactment, please feel free to send us a message or visit kingdomofacre.org

06/11/2017

RIVERHEAD MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL, SUNDAY 6/11/17 CANCELED.

See below.

Greetings all! We had such a large crowd at the festival yesterday that the site was overwhelmed, and the town is not permitting us to open again today. THE EVENT IS CANCELED FOR SUNDAY, 6/11.

We sincerely apologize for the disappointment, and have only just received notice of this ourselves, so we are sorry also for the late notice.

We deeply appreciate all of your support and hope that those of you who attended yesterday enjoyed yourself. We understand there were some bumps in the road and are taking all the suggestions we have gotten into consideration moving forward. Please be sure to follow 'Kingdom of Acre Festivals' on Facebook to keep up with news and events.

Once more, our deepest apologies, ***The Riverhead Medieval Festival is canceled for today, Sunday, 6/11/17.***

06/09/2017

Tomorrow is the big day, the opening of the Riverhead Medieval Festival! Here's all the info, for your convenience.

Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, from noon-5pm each day (Facebook shows June 10, but it IS both days). Admission is $10 for adults, $5 kids ages 5-12, and ages 4 and under are free. There is no additional parking fee.

The event will take place at the Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Campground, 3186 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. The festival entrance is at the west gate. Please note that Sound Avenue is significantly north of the Tanger outlets and main street.

The marketplace will feature festival favorites and talented local artisans; shop for handmade soaps, leather goods, jewelry, fiber arts, handcrafted decor, chainmaille accessories and much more! If you get hungry, be sure to visit Old Thyme BBQ or The Big Cheese, and visit Mr. Frostie for some ice cream (the weather is forecast to be beautiful!)

Enjoy a horse show at approximately 1 & 4pm, plus a Maypole dance and medieval fashion show in the afternoon. Throughout the day you will be able to see arts and crafts demonstrations and martial demos (including armored fighting and fencing). Don't miss performances by Tribal Dance Long Island in the marketplace throughout the afternoon!

For children, there will be games and a chance to fight-a-knight (these activities are $2 each), and kids and adults can try their hands at archery at the archery booth where an experienced kingdom archer will guide you ($2 for 5 arrows).

You are welcome to come in costume, but it is by no means a requirement. Want to get involved? Visit the membership booth and learn more about the host organization, Medieval Scenarios and Recreations.

We hope this has answered your questions. Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments.

On behalf of our vendors, performers and volunteers, thank you for your interest in our event. We can't wait to share this exciting weekend with you!

www.facebook.com/events/359726484412822

06/07/2017

Hey Long Island, do you get Newsday at home? Did you notice anything today?

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/long-island-events/go-gothic-at-the-family-friendly-riverhead-medieval-festival-1.13711032

We can't wait to see you at the Riverhead Medieval Festival this weekend, 12-5pm Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11 at the Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Campground in Riverhead! Adult admission $10, kids 5-12 $5, ages 4 and under free.

06/02/2017

The same group that brought you the Sands Point Medieval Festival for 32 years is preparing to bring the middle ages to Suffolk County next weekend. Be sure to follow Kingdom of Acre Festivals for details on the Riverhead Medieval Festival!

05/26/2017

Exactly two weeks from tomorrow, the Riverhead Medieval Festival opens! We're so excited to see you again, Long Island!

Give us a 'like' if a sword is your weapon of choice, or click 'love' if you'd rather be wielding a bow! If you're not sure, join us in 15 days at the Riverhead Medieval Festival to find out!

Full event details here - www.facebook.com/events/359726484412822/

05/23/2017

Wondering what you'll see at the Riverhead Medieval Festival? Here's a sneak peek of the marketplace!

05/21/2017

Don't miss out on your next chance to get medieval on Long Island. Kick off your summer with the Riverhead Medieval Festival!

The pageantry! The history! The shopping!

The Riverhead Medieval Festival marketplace has more talented artisans and intriguing merchants than this collage can contain, so here's a taste of what you'll find. Join us June 10 and 11 to see it all for yourself!

https://www.facebook.com/events/359726484412822/

01/22/2017

Courtesy of Chris Lauterbach, some footage from the 1983 Sands Point Medieval Festival.

https://youtu.be/PBRQ1Xq3bwA

If you're looking for a medieval fix, check this page for a recent post with details on the Riverhead Medieval Festival this coming June!

This was taped on June 18,1983 at Sands Point Preserve, Long Island NY. It includes virtually all duels, melees, and mock combat performed that day. Also inc...

06/02/2016

Just two more days until the Kingdom of Acre sets up camp in Middle Island! Admission is free and the weather is supposed to be beautiful; bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day as our populace demonstrates their skills in armored combat, swordplay, archery and the arts and sciences of the middle ages.

Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 11am-5pm at Estonian House, 20 Middle Island Boulevard, Middle Island.

http://patch.com/…/wanta…/experience-middle-ages-long-island

05/28/2016

Don't forgot, some of your favorite personas from the festival will be doing a public demonstration next Saturday, June 4 at Estonian House in Middle Island.

One week from today, King Nico, Queen Ariana and the Kingdom of Acre will be at Estonian House in Middle Island celebrating a Grand Heraldic Tournament from 11am-5pm. This event is open to the public with free admission - bring the family and a picnic lunch and enjoy the day watching fencing and armored combat; children's games and other activities will be available with a nominal suggested donation.

05/23/2016

Medieval Scenarios and Recreations will be holding a Grand Heraldic Tournament in two short weeks at Estonian House in Middle Island. June 4, 2016 from 11am-5pm, bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the grounds of Estonian House while watching the Kingdom's mightiest warriors do honorable battle. Admission and parking are free; there will be a nominal suggested donation for activities like Fight-A-Knight, archery and children's games.

Estonian House is at 20 Middle Island Boulevard, Middle Island.

Be sure to 'like' Kingdom of Acre Festivals on Facebook to keep up with all MSR's public events!