Photo Courtesy of Laurel Housden

Hear ye, hear ye, lords and ladies, nobles and peasants alike! Our dear medieval village Hoggetowne is in dire need! As the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire navigates its way to an unprecedented third week, its expansion of joyful merriment and wondrous wares will require more assistance than ever from those willing to call Hoggetowne their home. The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is now recruiting volunteers for the Faire, and through the fruitful and productive labors of those generous enough to contribute, Hoggetowne will remain on its steady upward climb. Each year, hundreds of volunteers help put on what has become one of North Central Florida’s most highly anticipated events. The success of the Faire depends heavily on the commitment of dedicated volunteers, and we need your help to make the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire as spectacular as ever!​

What Will I Do As A Faire Volunteer?

Your time and energy as a volunteer will help transform the 35th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire from a simple fairground into the most successful medieval village Gainesville has ever seen. Volunteers can work one or more days at Hoggetowne, helping patrons in a multitude of ways.

But let it not be said that such generous volunteering is without reward!

• One-day volunteers will receive one complimentary ticket for another day at the Faire and the opportunity to purchase a commemorative short-sleeved T-shirt at the discounted rate of $9.00.
• Two-day volunteers will receive a complimentary ticket and one free short-sleeved T-shirt.
• Three-day volunteers will receive two complimentary tickets and one free T-shirt.
• Four-day volunteers will receive two complimentary tickets, one free T-shirt, and one free car magnet.
• Five-day volunteers will receive three complimentary tickets, one free T-shirt, and one free car magnet.
• Volunteers who go above and beyond, volunteering for six or seven days of the Faire across all three weekends, will receive four complimentary tickets, one free T-shirt, and one free car magnet.

Volunteer Activities:

• Distribute programs, stamp hands or take tickets at the entrance gates, all while greeting thousands of guests as they come to enjoy the magic of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire.
• Lend a hand at the Kids Kingdom where young lords and ladies of the realm can create crafts and engage in activities with their families.  
• Individually greet artisans and relieve them for breaks by booth sitting.
• Engage visitors with a brief two-minute survey.

​​Additional Volunteer Opportunities:
If you are interested in volunteering to help with site set up, please contact us at andreisv@cityofgainesville.org