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
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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

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