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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Events / History / Fashion / Drunk Polish Yer Flagons, Bitchez!

Posted by on Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 9:26 AM

Ernest Hemingway (bottom, on horse) and friends.
  • Ernest Hemingway (bottom, on horse) and friends.
It's Medieval Tymes time!!! I have just been informed that, this coming weekend (September 4-5, noon to 8 pm), our very own Volunteer Park will be overtaken by "kings and queens, knights and ladies, actors, jugglers, magicians, musicians and merchants, plying their wares." (But what of yeomans!?)

This Medieval Country Faire is being put on by the Friends of Ernest Hemingway Society—because, as everyone knows, Papa "Sir" Hemingway never went anywhere without his codpiece and battle flail. The festivities are taking place in delightful proximity (mere blocks!) to Seattle's olde-tymiest and moste medieval eatery, Canterbury Ale & Eats. Or, if chicken strips aren't your "thing" (what are you—a MONSTER?), there's always the food court:

There will be carriages to ride and food for all. A Battle Royale performed by the Seattle Knights and a Chess Tournament at which a champion shall be crowned. Two days of history, mystery and fun for all. It’s a family friendly event. And it’s all Free!

Attendees are encouraged to dress in the style of the times to win a $100 prize for the best adult costume. There will also be $100 prize for the winner of the Chess Tournament. The merchants in our village offer a wide variety of wares including jewelry, ceramics, leather and more. The food court will be there to nourish our visitors.

ONE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS, PEOPLE.

I will most definitely be there. With greaves on. I'm assuming it will be pretty much exactly like this:

 

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Andrew Cole 1
Man, forget Role Models. The greatest Medieval Times video is, and always will be, George Romero's Knightriders. Ed Harris as a depressed motorcycle-riding King Arthur!
Posted by Andrew Cole on September 2, 2010 at 9:33 AM
yelahneb 2
Wait - they're providing history *and* mystery? Woah
Posted by yelahneb http://www.strangebutharmless.com on September 2, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Fnarf 3
For extra authenticity, they should only serve rotten potatoes, and, for the rich, rotten meat with maggots in it.
Posted by Fnarf http://www.facebook.com/fnarf on September 2, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Reverse Polarity 4
Fnarf, don't forget the tainted water supply. Maybe they can start their own cholera epidemic.
Posted by Reverse Polarity on September 2, 2010 at 9:48 AM
lukeiscool 5
Rub a dub dub!
Posted by lukeiscool on September 2, 2010 at 9:59 AM
rob! 6
Forget ye not the apple, that percheth so cheekily upon thy bodice (you may have to percheth it first).
Posted by rob! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZBdUceCL5U on September 2, 2010 at 10:21 AM
7
I'm not going unless they have some plague-ridden fleas.

@1,

That sounds amazing. What does a girl need to do to get that screened at Central Cinema?
Posted by keshmeshi on September 2, 2010 at 10:56 AM
care bear 8
I think I might go get some mac & cheese wedges from the Canterbury right now.
Posted by care bear on September 2, 2010 at 1:53 PM
thatsnotright 9
No potatos until the conquest of Peru mid 16th century. Can I sub ergot-poisoned rye bread?
Posted by thatsnotright on September 2, 2010 at 3:14 PM

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