Medieval and Renaissance Parties

Medieval and renaissance parties can focus on the sophistication of the castle setting or the rowdiness of the tavern and the cast of characters can range from Kings and Queens, Lords and Ladies, Princes and Princesses to knights, court jesters, and tavern wenches.

Medieval re-enactment fairs are held in Australian each year. Activities include jousting, archery, fighting tournaments, masque balls, and banquets. Some Australian fairs are...

• Abbey Medieval Festival - Caboolture, Queensland.
• Gumeracha Medieval Fair - South Australia.
• My Lords & Ladies Medieval Fayre - Blacktown, New South Wales.

Medieval and Renaissance Costumes

• Costume Box - Fancy dress, make-up, masks, props, and accessories for kids and adults. Costume Box are based in Sydney and deliver Australia-wide.
  • See Medieval costumes | Renaissance costumes | Swords and shields
     
• BuyCostumes.com (US store) - The world's largest online costume and party store with over 14,000 products. They are based in the US and ship to Australia. See renaissance and medieval costumes and historical hats and wigs.

Medieval and Renaissance Party Decorations

• Parties Online is a Sydney-based party products store that has been in operation since 1991. See Medieval and Royal Parties for scene setters and cutouts.
   
• PictureStore.com.au - Search from over 150,000 prints & posters by artist, subject or style. Picture Store are based in New South Wales with Australia-wide and some international delivery. They have a whole category of Renaissance art, or you can browse for your favourite artist of the time including Raphael Sanzio and Leonardo da Vinci.
  

Medieval and Renaissance Party Games

• Best Games have a wide range of board games, card games, strategy games, traditional games, jigsaw puzzles, and brainteasers. They are based in New South Wales with Australia-wide and some international delivery. 
• Cathedral Classic Wooden Edition
  Cathedral is board game based around a battle for supremacy between 2 political factions within the walls of a Mediaeval City. For centuries man has struggled with man for territorial space and when the struggle was won, they played games to make up!!! (from BestGames)
   
• Best Chess stock high quality chess sets, pieces, tables, and boards. They also have backgammon and mah jong sets. They are based in New South Wales with Australia-wide and some international delivery. For medieval chess sets see the Dal Rossi Collection.

More Medieval Ideas

• See the reenactment groups in the UK for lots of information and ideas.