Every year in autumn the parents in the Waikato Waldorf community create an atmosphere that takes you back in time… where the wider community can come and experience what it was like to live in medieval times. This carnival is a unique event in Hamilton’s calendar, and is popular with a large spectrum of people outside the Waldorf community.
The carnival has just about everything imaginable to interest children and adults, from sword fighting, sword making, metalworking, pottery, activities such as jewelery making and panning for crystals, to live entertainment, wholesome home-baked goodies and beautiful handcrafts for sale. We have a lot of regular visitors to the carnival, with the Pirongia Clydesdales ride and James the Blacksmith being two of the most popular draw-cards.
There is a special area where only children can shop with a beautiful fairy in attendance to help the children choose something special at special child prices. There’s a mysterious witches’ cavern where the brave can make potions to make their wishes come true, and face painting to match your dreams. In addition, our wooden horse Gwendolyn is unique in Waikato, with a thrilling ride available to the keen youngsters.
Every year a medieval encampment is on site for the weekend, with knights, camp fires and battles. With the parents, students and staff dressing in costume this carnival is truly a magical way to time travel back to the medieval period.
To find out more about the school visit www.waikatowaldorf.school.nz
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