2027 Dates Announced
Tarago Medieval Faire returns 1–2 May 2027

Tarago Medieval Faire

Jousting, armoured combat, swordfighting, mounted displays, music, food and family-friendly medieval fun.

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Step into a one-day medieval celebration featuring Australia’s only full-contact solid lance jousting team, combat displays, village entertainment and hands-on activities for the whole family.

Experience the Action

A full day of spectacle, skill and living history across the faire grounds.

Jousting display at Tarago Medieval Faire

Jousting

See full-contact solid lance jousting in the main arena.

Armoured combat display at Tarago Medieval Faire

Armoured Combat

Watch live steel combat, historical fighting and championship bouts.

Family activities at Tarago Medieval Faire

Family Activities

Enjoy knights school, costume parades, archery and activities for all ages.

Ready for a medieval day out?

Bring the family, explore the village, cheer from the arena and make a day of it in Tarago.

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Program of Events

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Plan your day across the arenas, tavern stage and family activity areas.

Main Arena & Village Arena

Time Main Arena Village Arena
9:30am Gates Open Gates Open
10:00am Medieval Archery Society
Medieval Long Bow Display		 School of Arms and Armour
Australian Harnischfecten Championships Heat 1
10:30am Children’s Costume Parade (10:45am)
11:00am Solid Lance Joust by Riding With Sticks
Session 1		 School of Arms and Armour
Australian Harnischfecten Championships Heat 2
11:30am Fecktschule St Peter
17th Century Polish Sabre
12 noon Horse Lords
Horse Archery in the Ancient World
12:30pm School of Arms and Armour
Australian Harnischfecten Championships Heat 3
1:00pm Adult’s Costume Parade Austr Hyski
Combat Through the Ages
1:30pm School of Arms and Armour
Australian Harnischfecten Championships Finals
2:00pm Solid Lance Joust by Riding With Sticks
Session 2
3:00pm Presentation of TMF Champions
Including prize draws!
4:00pm Festival Ends

Buhurt Arena, Tavern Stage & Activities

Time Buhurt Arena Tavern Stage Other Activities
9:30am Gates Open Gates Open
10:00am Tavern Opens Knights School Opens
10:30am Historic Medieval Battle
Canberra Burley Griffins		 Historic Dance Delights
11:00am Archery Range Opens
11:30am Swish and Shimmy World Dance
12 noon Historic Medieval Battle
Canberra Burley Griffins		 Banat Amar — Egyptian Music, Dance and Poetry Knights School Closes
1:00pm Historic Dance Delights Knights School Opens
1:30pm Swish and Shimmy World Dance
2:30pm Historic Medieval Battle
Canberra Burley Griffins
3:00pm Banat Amar — Egyptian Music, Dance and Poetry Archery Range Closes
3:30pm Knights School Closes
4:00pm Gates Close Gates Close Gates Close

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