Europe’s Fantasy Fair
by FunkyLady
Start saving your other-worldly pennies because, if you’re a fantasy lover…there’s somewhere you’ll want to be in April.
In the Netherlands, there is a magical fair that will transport you into a real world of pure fantasy.
Every year, since 2001, about 25,000 fantasy lovers from all over Europe attend the largest fantasy event on the European Continent, known as the Elf Fantasy Fair.
At least two thirds of the visitors come as orcs, magicians, knights, vampires, elves and more. Held on real castle grounds at the Kasteel de Haar, it’s not hard for visitors to imagine themselves in the realm of fantasy as they enjoy Medieval music, dancing, lectures, plays and parades.
Internationally renowned authors and actors also attend the fair and the event has grown to include other themes such as Manga, Sci-Fi and Gothic. An Apocalypse theme was added for 2009, so visitors can expect to see angels and devils in the fantasy realm, as well.
Visit the Elf Fantasy Fair site for info, then start filing your incisors and fluffing your wings because, if the pictures are any indication, you’re in for a magical experience at the Elf Fantasy Fair in the Netherlands.
January 11th, 2009 at 8:44 am
nice artikel , even more because as a picture i am in it .
for all that will go to the fair , enjoy
Patrick , ( the goblin in the picture )
January 11th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Ah, the Elf Fantasy Fair! I love it – been there twice and so far, I’ve had a lot of fun
For the coming Elf Fantasy Fair, there is something special, too: a contest of sorts for who will be the King or Queen of Elfië.
‘Elfië’ is the name that has been given to the grounds of the Fair; a country of sorts that, for two days, will actually ‘exist’, in that it’ll have it’s own flag, anthem, consul, ambassador and a King or a Queen. Worthy of it’s Fantasy roots, the King or Queen will be chosen by the people…
The online ‘hunt’ for a new King or Queen was started last month, the first of December 2008. It’ll end this month, the 30th of January 2009.
Whoever becomes King or Queen will receive some privileges, but primarily, it’ll be really, really fun, as you get to do interviews, parades, all kinds of stuff.
Potential candidates were to create a promotional video for themselves and these video’s can be seen here:
haarzuilens.elffantasyfair.com/?page_id=564.
I, personally, will be going for King of that Fair, with the persona of “Morthar Corvinos”. Me, Hellwolve, but different, so to speak
If you wish to vote in this contest, you can do so here:
haarzuilens.elffantasyfair.com
To place your vote, follow the above link, scroll down to where one can see “Polls”. On the right, it will say:
Polls
Een nieuwe koning en/of koningin van Elfië dient gekozen te worden. Aan wie geef jij je vertrouwen? (Stemming loopt t/m 30 januari)
Gyan & Netel
Queen of Hearts & The Joker
Morthar Corvinos
Select the dot before ‘Morthar Corvinos’ and click the button to place your vote.
Thank you for your attention!
January 12th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Thanks for your post, Patrick! Love your goblin picture!
November 16th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
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