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The '''Armidale Easter Gathering''' is a four day event run over Easter the even numbered years of out current calendar. |
The '''Armidale Easter Gathering''' is a four day event run over Easter the even numbered years of out current calendar. |
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It is hosted by the [[NEMAS|New England Medieval Arts Society]] and is one of the highlights of the [[metal weapons groups|re-enactment]] calendar. It is regarded by most Dark Age re-enactment groups to the THE event of the calendar. |
It is hosted by the [[NEMAS|New England Medieval Arts Society]] and is one of the highlights of the [[metal weapons groups|re-enactment]] calendar. It is regarded by most Dark Age [[re-enactment]] groups to the THE event of the calendar. |
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The event is generally closed to the public and held in a State run pine forest. It features the usual fare found at many events but differs in the addition of the purpose built [[longhouse]] (which functions as a [[tavern]], [[feast]]ing hall and sleeping area) and campsites in a setting that features less [[Australia]]n flora on obvious show. |
The event is generally closed to the public and held in a State run pine forest. It features the usual fare found at many events but differs in the addition of the purpose built [[longhouse]] (which functions as a [[tavern]], [[feast]]ing hall and sleeping area) and campsites in a setting that features less [[Australia]]n flora on obvious show. |
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The event is not limited to [[Australia]]n re- |
The event is not limited to [[Australia]]n [[re-enactor]]s. |
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It's timing conflicts with [[Rowany]] [[Festival]]. |
It's timing conflicts with [[Rowany]] [[Festival]]. |
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Revision as of 13:02, 6 May 2006
The Armidale Easter Gathering is a four day event run over Easter the even numbered years of out current calendar.
It is hosted by the New England Medieval Arts Society and is one of the highlights of the re-enactment calendar. It is regarded by most Dark Age re-enactment groups to the THE event of the calendar.
The event is generally closed to the public and held in a State run pine forest. It features the usual fare found at many events but differs in the addition of the purpose built longhouse (which functions as a tavern, feasting hall and sleeping area) and campsites in a setting that features less Australian flora on obvious show.
The event is not limited to Australian re-enactors.
It's timing conflicts with Rowany Festival.
External Links
- Armidale Easter Gathering Information- includes gallery.
