Featured Events in Hastings in August, 2025 (July Updated)

The summer school day will replicate a normal school day, running from 8:50am-3pm, and will be organised by PlaySportUK. There will be activities and lessons designed to get your child used to school life, chilren may wear their own clothes, and should bring a packed lunch and water bottle each day. Information Source: eventbrite

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The annual celebration of the Sword happens once again in Hastings on Labour Day weekend. Watch the Spectacle of the Sword wielded by different Sword fighting groups from across Ontario and Quebec. Falconers, Musicians, Merchants and Artisans await your presence of this 3 day festival. Hands on activities call you to participate in: Axe Throwing, Rapier Thrusting, Spear Throwing, Archery, and Sword Cutting. Each sword fighting style takes center stage where they showcase their form of medieval combat. Each sword fighting group also has a booth set up where their knowledgeable members can converse with you about History, Armour, and/or Weapons Limited Tickets - Max 400 per day 100 Tickets are available to purcahse at the Gate The festival goes on whether Rain or Shine. Dog Policy: The Festival is dog friendly, as long as the dog is leashed, controlled and clean up after it. Weapons Policy: No weapons are allowed to be brought in by customers. Each day there are special guests. Here are some of them so far. Saturday August 30, 2025 Special Guests: Gaasyendietha the Dragon Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor Mistress Jayne of Crime & Punishment Musicians: TBA Sword Fighting Group s Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP Ironwood Sword School (HEMA) SHARP Peterborough (HEMA) Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE) Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt) Sumo Wrestling - Ronin Judo and Sumo Club PLUS MORE! Sunday August 31, 2025 Gaasyendietha the Dragon Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor Musicians: TBA Sword Fighting Group s Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP SHARP Peterborough (HEMA) Ironwood Sword School (HEMA) Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE) Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt) PLUS MORE! Monday September 1, 2025 PIRATE DAY!! Pirate vs Knight Battle (show) Gaasyendietha the Dragon Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor Musicians: TBA Sword Fighting Group s SHARP Peterborough (HEMA) Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE) Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt) PLUS MORE! Merchants and Artisans that will be attending the festival There are also some amazing Merchants: DracCoilz Iron Phoenix Armoury Knot Today Stitches Magpie Costumes Trollkarl Armory Upper Canada Leather The Wooden Blacksmith Also some Artisans: Blacksmith Chainmail making activity Activities Axe Throwing (adult & child versions) Archery (adult & child versions) Challenge A Knight (children under 10 years old) Rapier Thrusting Balloon Head Spear Pop Cornhole Plus more Sword Fighting Groups: LARP: Linnagond, Peterborough Amtgard HEMA: Ironwood Sword School HEMA: SHARP Buhurt: Wakinyan Quebec MACE: Blades of Glory SUMO: Ronin Judo & Sumo Club Information Source: Blades of Glory Canada | eventbrite

Knight Tournament - Armoured Combat Sword Fighting Welcome to Blades of Glory for an epic showdown of medieval combat skills! Witness brave knights clad in shining armor engage in fierce sword fighting battles. Feel the thrill as they clash swords in a display of strength and skill. Join us for a day filled with excitement, adrenaline, and the spirit of chivalry. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that will transport you back in time to the age of knights and honour! The Blades of Glory Knights have honed their skills and all will have witness as to which Knight will be declared the King's Champion. The Knights have been summoned to the Blades of Glory Realm, our Medieval Park that has been their home since 2003. You are invited to not only choose your favourite Knight but to cheer them on to Victory! We will be drawing names for some lucky guests to become a Knight's Squire for the day. Not only do you get help them in their quest to become Champion but you will get pictures and autographs. Armoured Combat Tournaments: Longsword Sword & Shield (Either Heater Shield OR Round Shield) Single Sword Mixed Weapons (Sword & Dagger, Sword & Buckler, Longsword, Sword & Shield, Two Swords) Tournament Rules: 3 Judges will score each fight Using Blades of Glory Scoring System: 1 point for a successful hit everytime you hit your opponent with a solid strike with the edge of the weapon on: the head, torso, arm (above the elbow), leg (above the knee) Plus Technical/Skill Point & Showmanship/Style Point Each fight will be 1 minute in length Round Robin System for Each of the Weapon Styles Playoff Round for Final 4 Fighters for each Weapon Style The Mixed Weapon Tournament Each sword fighter can only use each weapon style once throughout the tournament. During the Finals, there will be 3 rounds. Each sword fighter will choose 3 weapons styles (each different) and use a different weapon style for each round of the match. Our Souvenir Shop will be open that sells souvenirs and pop, water, and snacks. You are welcome to bring food into the park just please ensure that the garbage is put away into the receptacles. The List of Knights will be uploaded closer to the Tournament Date. Information Source: Blades of Glory Canada | eventbrite