How to Be Part of the Medieval Homeschool Faire

If you've ever been to a Renaissance fair and loved the atmosphere, this is similar but instead of just attending, our families helpful bring it to life.

We are opening this up to all things Middle Ages, and we would love for your family to take part in whatever way fits you best.

Run a Marketplace Booth

Have a child who loves to create? They can sell handmade, medieval-inspired items in our student-run marketplace. This is a great opportunity for kids to share their works and practice real-world skills.

Offer Food or Drinks

If your family wants to create a medieval-inspired snack or drink, we would love to include you in our food area. Simple, create offerings are perfect.

Share What You've Learned

Students are welcome to display something they've learned or created this year. This could be a project, a poster board, or a visual display of a topic they've explored.

Perform or Tell a Story

Have a short skirt, piece of storytelling, music or performance? We would love to include it as part of the day, either on a simply stage or at your booth.

Create a Hands-On Activity

Some of the most memorable parts of the faire will be interactive. If your child wants to run something like knight training, a simple game, or another hands-on experience, we would love to include it. 

We are so excited to see the creativity of this community come together to build something immersive and meaningful for our families. 

If you are not sure where you fit, start by signing up to participate and we'll help you figure it out!

How to Prepare for the Fair

Once you sign up to participate, you'll receive a follow-up email where you can share more details about your setup and what you'll need for the day. This helps us organize the space and make sure everyone has what they need. 

As you prepare, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Bring anything you need for your setup (table, tent, wagon, display materials
• Plan for a simple and manageable setup you can transport and arrange yourself
• Bring Cash if you plan to shop in the student-run marketplace
• Dress up! Costumes are encouraged and add to the immersive experience.
• Think about how your space will look and feel for your visitors.

This is meant to be a fun, creative, and low-pressure experience. Simple ideas are just as welcome as more detailed ones. 

Need Ideas?

If you're not sure how your family wants to participate, here are some ideas to spark creativity. You can keep it simple or go all in, both are welcome.

Check out some of these ideas that might inspire your family:

• Create a medieval craft or handmade item to sell in the marketplace
• Bake or prepare a themed food or drink to share or sell
• Design a simple booth around a topic your child has been learning
• Make a poster board or display showing a medieval concept or historical figure
• Perform a short skirt, story, or musical piece
• Create a hands-on activity like knight training, archery practice, or a game
• Build a simple structure or model (castle, village, siege tool)
• Design something using 3D printing or TinkerCad
• Create a stop-motion video using LEGO or other material and display it
• Practice and demonstrate a skill like juggling, crafting, or storytelling
• Run a mini "training station" or challenge for younger kids
• Create a themed shop experience with decorations and immersive details
• Write and share a short story set in the Middle Ages
• Recreate a historical moment or scene
• Combine multiple ideas into a full booth experience!

This is a great opportunity to turn something your child is already interested in into a real-world project. Creativity, effort, and participation matter far more than perfection!