Articles for tag: Chocolate Festival, Longbow, Renaissance Festivals, St. Pete Beach

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Renaissance Festivals in Florida

Renaissance Fairs in Florida roll back the years to the middle ages. The pageantry of the era of kings and queens is once again alive, as costumed characters roam the streets to recreate a unique experience. Visitors often join in the fun, wearing costumes of their own as characters weave tales of old. Three upcoming ...

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The Beginner’s Guide to Making a Longbow

Want to build a longbow but don’t know how? Let me show you the quick and easy way that I do it. TOOLS Most of these tools can be substituted for whatever you have on hand to work with: Saws (I use a cheap table saw and a coping saw) tillering stick and tillering string ...

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The History of the Longbow

If you have ever seen a film about Robin Hood, and there are not many who haven’t, then you have seen the beauty and strength of a Longbow. The Longbow was the one weapon that epitomized medieval warfare. Welsh by design, it became famous when the English adopted it for the troops, especially in the ...

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Renaissance Fairs in Canada

Come, all ye rouges and maidens, to a medieval celebration! Renaissance fairs provide great fun and adventure in times long past! And there are several to attend in Canada. Gregors Crossing Medieval Faire – Located in Chatham, Ontario. This fair will be held June 1st – 3rd from 3:00 pm – 12:00 pm on Friday, ...

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Backyard Target Archery

To some people archery may seem to be a lost art form, or at least the hobby of the eccentric. However what if I told you that not only is archery is not only alive and well but one of the most accessible hobbies and sports around? I will show you how to setup a ...