COSTUMING AND WEAPONS
Immerse Yourself
The Abbey Medieval Festival encourages visitors who want to truly immerse themselves in the medieval experience to wear a medieval costume.
You can become part of our Festival’s story by wearing historically appropriate medieval garb or your own fantastical creation.
If you want to include a sword or other weapon as part of your costume, you will need to obtain a weapons permit online or by reporting to the Sheriff’s office at the event.
Here are some suppliers for medieval-inspired garments and costumes to help get you started:
Costuming and Accessories
Make Your Own Medieval, Esford Armory, Medieval Fight Club, Historic Enterprises (USA).
Costuming Makers
Create your Own
If you want to get more involved in making your costume, there are a large number of tutorials and how to guides online. A couple we personally recommend are:
Reconstructing History, Rosalie’s Medieval Woman, Lulus – Sewing Patterns and Guides
Weapon Permits
Online weapon permit applications are now open.
Online applications close at 17:00 (5:00 PM) on 28th June 2024
All Festival patrons planning to bring a weapon as part of their costume (including those made of foam) must apply for a non-re-enactor’s weapons permit.
Report to the Sheriff’s office which is located near the entry gates to the Festival site ($7.50 cost).
PLEASE NOTE: Submission of this application DOES NOT guarantee that you will be granted a permit.
Due to the fact that over 80% of previous applicants attempt to have the Public Safety Team store their weapons, there will now be a fee for all permits.
At Event $7.50.
This fee will allow unlimited access to the “cloak-room” for your weapon(s). Weapon permits close 1 week before the Festival so don’t delay your application. [Applications closed. Please apply directly]
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