NOVEMBER 3RD DEADLINE!
Artwork submissions for Medieval Fair Poster/T-shirts are due November 3rd (same deadline as vendors, games, performers).
Email an image of your work to MedievalFair@ou.edu
Check out our album of past posters if you need some inspiration! www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...

If you missed Friday's lecture it is now available on the Medieval Fair of Norman's youtube channel at youtu.be/HNdhUORnAZg
Thank you Cheryl L-g Trent for an informative and fascinating presentation!

A little teaser for tonight's (10/17/25) lecture by Cheryl L-G Trent! See you at the East Norman Library at 6:15pm
(Introduction. Bringing History to Life! Where to Start in Researching. Avoiding Pitfalls. Creating your costume within your budget.)
medievalfair.org/events/detai...

#humanvoicesonly From MEDUSA: HER STORY by Cheryl L-G Trent #mythology #womenshistoricalfiction #booksky #author #narrator

Medieval Fair Free Lecture Series | Line to Life: Bringing Historical Costume to Reality | Presented by historical fiction author and clothing historian Cheryl L-G Trent | Norman Public Library East, 10/17/25, 6:15pm, medievalfair.org/events/detai...

"Tolkien's 'Medieval' Worldbuilding" is the final lecture of the academic year on Friday April 18th, 6:15pm
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TONIGHT'S LECTURE IS CANCELLED 3/14/25
The event has been cancelled due to road closures resulting from wildfires. We will provide updates and notifications regarding the possibility of rescheduling at a later date.

A centaur musician playing a lute with his hands and a face on the their rump that is blowing a horn from a medieval manuscript marginalia

Hear me out. I think cosplayers should step up their game and start trying to recreate beasts from medieval marginalia!

How reliant are nonprofits on government grants? Candid insights | Delve into data to learn how many nonprofits rely on government grants--including which types of organizations and U.S. states receive them most--and discover what a potential freeze...

"it’s important to remember that government grants and contracts are not simple charity...Most govt. funding is for public programs that are critical for society, such as afterschool programs, homeless shelters, and groups working with disabled veterans."
blog.candid.org/post/how-man...

Next lecture is Fri. Feb. 21st at East Norman Public Library. "A Standard to Rouse the People..." presented by Dr. Nathan Dougherty. medievalfair.org/Events/detai...

I had a fun and exciting day hanging out with the professors and helping to promote the Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies at OU and the interdisciplinary minor they offer.

Look what's happening at Sam Noble Museum on February 15th: "Hey, all! If you are looking for a unique Vanetine's date opportunity, check out our upcoming Adult NITE with a "Valentine's twist." Food, beverages, activities! (must be 18 or older)"
samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/adu...

It's 1am. I'm pedaling as fast as I can. Quit sending emails and voicemails asking if you're accepted. You are one of 493 applicants for 250 spaces I need to respond to. After I post flyers for the lecture and the ball in the morning I will return to responding.

Happy 21st Birthday Ron!