Where legendsare forgedand kingdoms rise.
Eight hours of combat trials, ancient crafts, market stalls, and folk dancing — fourteen authored activities across the open field, from morning processions to the dusk drum circle.
One field, walked end to end.
Six grounds, laid out across one open field. The map names every bell, every marshal, every track.
Saturday 8 August 2026 · Open field
From the gates to the drum.
Marked hours first, then the attractions that run all day from gates open to close. Show up for what pulls you — the day rewards the curious.
- 10:00Castle gates open
- 10:00Archery opens
- 10:00Potion-making classes start
- 10:00Axe throwing opens
- 10:00Dread Knight Adventure opens
- 10:00Scavenger hunt opens
- 11:00King and Queen arrive
- 11:00Pony rides open
- 11:00Meet a unicorn
- 11:00Q the Music — main stage
- 11:15Buhurt demonstration
- 12:00Royal horse parade
- 12:30Pie-eating contest
- 13:00Learn medieval dancing — main stage
- 14:15Falconry display
- 15:00Costume contest — main stage
- 15:30Q the Music — main stage
- DuskDrumming circle
- 18:00Castle gates close
- All dayMarket Place
- All dayMead & Ale
- All dayKids Kingdom
- All dayMedieval Village
- All daySword Fighting
- All dayInflatable Jousting
- All dayReptile Show
- All dayApple Bobbing
- All dayHorse Shoe Throwing
- All dayTug O War
- All dayArm Wrestling
- All dayEscape Room
- All dayPaintball Tunnel
- All dayHorse Show
One field. Eight hours. Fourteen tracks.
No screens, no service patches — every activity is run by a real artisan, marshal, or musician. Bring boots, bring coin, bring a costume if you have one.
- 01from archery to lace-making, every craft hand-led0Authored activities
- 02gates open at ten, drum circle closes at six0Hours of festival
- 03six grounds, one field — each with its own bell and marshal0Themed grounds
- 04Saturday 8 August. The realm packs up that night.0Day to be there
Getting to Leopard Creek Equestrian.
About 25 minutes from central Joburg. By car, parking is on-site, secure, and included with your ticket. Gautrain visitors: take the train to Rhodesfield and an Uber from there.
Questions every visitor asks.
Families, groups, first-timers, hobbyists. The day works for all of them — here's what people most want to know before getting tickets.
Yes — designed for it. Kids Kingdom is fenced and supervised, with pony rides, meet-a-unicorn, scavenger hunts and crafts. Marshals are stationed at the combat ground; under-eights must be accompanied by a marshal there.
Leopard Creek Equestrian is in Benoni, Gauteng — about 25 minutes from central Joburg. Easiest by car (parking on-site); Gautrain visitors can take the train to Rhodesfield and an Uber from there. Detailed directions and the venue pin sit on the map section above.
Parking is included with your ticket — secure, fenced, marshal-supervised, with a lit pathway to the gates. On-site security patrols throughout the day, and a clearly-marked first-aid tent (Medieval Medics) is stationed near the Castle Gate Entrance.
Sturdy boots are essential — the field is open ground. Bring layers (Highveld winter days warm up quickly then cool sharply at dusk), sunscreen, and your coin or card. Costumes are warmly encouraged but never required.
Yes — the Market Place runs all day with food stalls, craft vendors and a dedicated Mead & Ale tent, with vegetarian and halaal options available. You're welcome to bring a picnic blanket or folding chair, though plenty of seating is provided too. Coolers aren't permitted.
Yes. For school groups, scout troops, and parties of ten or more, email bookings@medievalfair.co.za to discuss rates and reserved seating near the main stage. Group bookings need to be confirmed at least two weeks ahead of the day.
The venue is on level ground with packed-earth and grass paths suitable for most wheelchairs and mobility aids. An accessible viewing area is reserved at the main stage. If you need any specific accommodations, email us in advance and we'll arrange it.
The fair runs rain-or-shine — Highveld winter weather is mostly dry but layers help. The full refund and exchange policy is shown on the ticketing page when you book. If anything is unclear, email us before the day.
Tickets are on sale now — book online using the Get Tickets button anywhere on this page. Your ticket covers entry to all six grounds and on-site parking. Group, school and party rates for ten or more are available on request.
Tickets are on sale.
Book your place at the Medieval Fair — entry to all six grounds and on-site parking included. Under-eights must be accompanied by a marshal at the combat ground.