The Archer’s Son Proclamation Celebration – Costume Contest
August 16, 2014 Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
The Archer’s Son Proclamation Celebration was a fun day of medieval
education and festivities. There were sword fights, dancing lessons, presentations
and demonstrations. Men, women, children, and even dogs came dressed in period
clothing from the Middle Ages. A costume contest to determine who donned the
most impressive outfits capped off the celebration.
The first contestant was a young girl sporting a gorgeous
Renaissance-era evening gown.
Next up was another young girl wearing a realistic medieval green
dress and coif. In addition, she had on her a pouch for coins and a hood that
could be pulled over her head.
Then we saw a very young knight, ready for combat with his
sword and helmet.
The next contestant was a young archer. Well, I think he was
an archer. He was equipped not just with a bow and quiver, but also a sword and
shield. Whatever he was, he was well prepared for anything that would dare
fight against him.
And for the last of the child contestants, we were presented
with none other than the Archer’s Son himself. Dressed in very authentic
attire, he came equipped with a dagger that was customary for his character.
And then came the adults.
The first of the adult contestants was a noblewoman dressed
in a beautiful green gown and several pendants, including one in the shape of a
fleur-de-lis.
We also saw a moderately-armored English Archer, wielding a
longbow and dagger.
The final contestant came in the costume of a woodsman from
Yorkshire. He was wearing a very handy-looking leather utility belt, from which
he carried a pouch, a dagger, and a drinking cup.
All of the contest’s participants placed and received a free
copy of Mark Hubbs’ book, The Archer’s Son, as a prize. In addition, the top
adult contestants each received a free ticket to The Feast, a large celebration
dinner held annually as part of the Alabama Renaissance Faire.
All of the contestants looked amazing and presented us with
a great demonstration of the attire of the Middle Ages.
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An event is a wonderful way to launch a publication!
