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Hand-drawn map of the land of Mearth

Mearthian Autumn Festival

For the 27th Annual Royal Medieval Faire King Bertram & Queen Charlotte invite you to attend The Mearthian Autumn Festival! Join us in Waterloo Park alongside musical performances, shopping, delicious food and of course a tournament to celebrate the changing of the season! King Bertram has invited guests from the Great Library of Mearth and friends from his short-stint as Pirate King to attend, and good thing too as he will need their help - and yours! 


It appears the ceremonial object, The T.H.I.N.G., needed to close the festivities has gone missing and doom will surely befall Mearth if it is not found!


Mearth will once again be collecting non-perishable food donations (alongside your entry fee) this year to support the KW Food Bank. Look for the donation boxes at the gates!

The Cast

Court of Mearth

King Bertram – Bernie Roehl

Queen Charlotte – Tracey Biggar

Sir Lara of Drat – Wanda Murison

Sir Victor Von Mewsoll – Alex Brubacher

Neris of the Opal Shores – MJ Sallasvaara

Library Scholars

Archibald the Great Librarian Nick Rinchte

Jiminy Bartholomew of Christophen the 3rd – Geoff Vanderkooy

Blayze the Apprentice - Phoenix Schlupp

Knights of Mearth

Sir Smarm – Yogi Oddson

Sir Killian – Noah Heeney

Dame Kendra – Sarah Ingram

Dame Balien the Dark Fairy – Carly Derderian

Sweet Sir Saint-Germain – James Noble

Sir Erline – Alex Loop

Sir Lester Faroe – Devin Vanee

Sir Lance – Julian Loop 

Pirate Crew

Captain Cormac Clearwater - Neil Murray

First Mate Declan Nobeard – David Loop 

Guards & Fighting Scholars

Malcolm McNaughton – Ash Parish

Rayvenne – Paige Murray

Lady Francesca – Emily Wright

Joseph the Head Guard – Kelly Sebastian

James the Jonkheer – Owen Vanee

Cal Silvva Kurt Michael

Pirates & Mercenaries

Elena the Rogue – Angie Grigg 

Lilith Nightshade – Maeve Sebastian 

Charlemagne – Charley Hipel

Quartermaster Daxos – Madeline Paleczny

Jacques ze Sparrow – Brevin Leis

Dame Gerta Nora Beatty

Flynn – Jacky Vong

Citizens of Mearth & the Realm

Eliza the Dyer - Liz Guest

Aurora Nightshade  - Heather Sebastian

Feronia Willowsnap - Julie Bundscho

Moonric - Steven Bundscho

Fee Russala - Kyla Bundscho

Pip - Gavin Bundscho

Princess Pamela – Mary Dawdy

Sir Sean of Guilford – Alan Dawdy

Princess Lila – Jasmine Dawdy

Grendel the Dragon – Chris Lutka

Sir Tobias – Adam Benjamin

Sir Liam – Nick Oddson

Lady Ferrell – Karen Oddson

Lord Jeckel – Paul Walsh

Captain Ramona Rapscallion – Amanda

Alder Twistwhistle – Porter Crease

Wisteria of Flowersedge - Alyssa Panda

Ygraine of the Vale – Zoe Reville

Astra Windwhisper - Liz

The Performers

Floating Widget

Floating Widget is a trio of musicians playing Irish and Celtic music for pubs, weddings, festivals and Ceili dances for over twenty years in the Waterloo Region and beyond. Performances by Floating Widget offer rousing pub ballads and songs and lively sets of dance tunes (jigs, reels and hornpipes). Band members include Les Starkey on bodhran, James Stockton on whistles and Kevin Grossi on vocals, guitar and fiddle.

Christina Maree - Harpist

Christina Maree fell in love with the harp through folktales and folk music and later became an early fan of Loreena McKennitt. After discovering the Goderich Celtic Festival and Celtic College, she makes an annual pilgrimage to learn new tunes. The sound of the harp invites you in. Come for a listen.

 The Forget Me Notes

We're a wind and percussion ensemble with years of experience in community bands. Specializing in Medieval and early 1900s music and Christmas tunes, we've performed at various events, including garden parties, Foodbank fundraisers, and the Grand Porch Party. St Luke's Anglican Church in Cambridge has generously allowed us rehearsal space.

The Eyrie (Birds of Prey)

The Eyrie goes through history to talk about Falconry as a hunting sport, with live free-flight raptor demonstrations.

Tea for Three

Listen to the musical talents of Paul Morris, Gwen Potter & Brad McEwen as they play traditional folk music from across England and Europe. Performance is on the Queen’s Stage at 3 pm and Wizard’s Pavilion at 4 pm.

Scottish Dancers

The Kitchener Waterloo Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society has been active since 1960. We have classes on Tuesday Evenings from September to April for both beginners and advanced dancers The great thing about Scottish Country Dancing is you don't need a partner and you don't need to be Scottish.

SCA - Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog

Our local SCA Group will assist with Squire Training in the Tournament Ring throughout the day. Catch a live demonstration in the Tournament Ring at 11:30 am or gather for an information session at the Wizard’s Pavilion at 5 pm.

Heath Tarlin Entertainment

Interact with roaming performers all around the fairgrounds from 1 pm-4 pm.

Drawing Together

For a more laid-back and artistic activity for patrons of all ages to enjoy, join Roman for 45-minute sessions at Terri’s Servery at 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Storytime with Vanessa Ricci-Thode

Join Vanessa Ricci-Thode as she reads stories about knights, princesses, dragons and many more fairytale themes. Don’t forget to check out this author’s own books at her fair booth as well! This quiet activity can be enjoyed at the Knighting Rock at 2pm and 4pm.

Jesse gARTh

Come watch the delights of the court juggler as he performs various acts of skill and comedy! Catch him on our Queen’s Stage at 1 pm or find him wandering the fairgrounds at 3 pm & 4 pm!

Ceili

Join in dances led by caller Deirdre McNally and Floating Widget on the Queen's Stage after the tournament's end at 5:30 pm.

The Story So Far

Healer and Dragon walking together

The First Decade

Imprisoned fairies

Seasons 11-20

Two battling knights

Year 21 and Onwards