Events
Upcoming member events and highlights from our latest outings
Upcoming Events
Our upcoming member-only events. For more details, please check the members Facebook page or contact us directly.
Members Only
Archery Weekend
Two-day archery tournament with medieval encampment, workshops, and traditional crafts.
Event Details
Duration: 2 days
Group: Members Of Riverbend Medieval Society Inc.
What to Expect
Archery Tournament held over two days. The events will be put out closer to the date but plan on 3 events Saturday and 2-3 events Sunday.
Sevenoaks will be setting up their encampment and demonstrating their wares.
Workshops & Activities
- Button making workshop
- Butter making workshop
- Bread making (flour and yeast available, Burnie will be there!)
- Other workshops welcome
Food & Refreshments
- Lunch: $5
- Sunday Breakfast (bacon and eggs): $5
- Sunday Lunch: $5 (if enough interest)
Check out the flyer posted in the members Facebook page for more information.
This is a members-only event. For more information, please contact us or check the members Facebook page.
Members Only
Riverbend Yule 2025
Our second annual Yule event featuring combat tournament, medieval feast, and celebration.
Event Details
Duration: 2 days
Group: Members of Riverbend Medieval Society Inc.
Saturday Schedule
In November Riverbend will hold its second annual Yule event. This spectacular event will commence on Saturday morning with the all-day double elimination combat tourney to select our champion for 2025.
Lunch is a BYO picnic style lunch on and around the tourney field with friends and tall tales of prowess.
Saturday Evening
At the completion of the tourney the preparations for the feast will begin and all should bring their finest garb for a night of merriment and laughter.
Sunday
Book to stay the night and enjoy more fun and also enjoy the hearty breakfast the next morning.
Important Information
This is a subsidised event for those who have attended Aldershot and supported the club at at least one Aldershot day event.
Timings and cost will be promulgated soon so watch this space.
Lock in the date and don't miss the chance to see our first all day tourney and join in a night of comradery and fun.
Recent Events
FraserPop 2025
All three eras — Early, High, and Late Medieval — fielded encampments and displays. Big crowds, great combat, and outstanding teamwork. Photos below.
Oyez! Oyez!
Riverbend Medieval has had another very successful venture out to Fraser Pop 2025 (Dates: Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 July 2025; Location: Maryborough State High School, Kent Street, Maryborough QLD) where for the first time all 3 of our eras Early Medieval, high Medieval and Late Medieval all put up encampments and displays.
We were well received by all who came top see us. In fact we were probably one if not the major attraction.
The public were educated and informed, entertained and regaled with tales of days of yore! Two days of great fun and experience fro all.
All our members there have made great strides in personal garb, equipment and personas as well as group equipment. You should all be proud.
Photos will follow as they become available.
Thanks again for all your work and committment.
in honore et fidelitate servio
Roger Grenewood
Huzzah! Huzzah!
To all the members who could attend Fraser pop 2025.
You did yourselves and the club proud on the weekend. The three time period plan has now born fruit, and it was great to see both the early and high Middle Ages step up and perform so well.
From the event organising team, once again let us thank those leaders who stepped up and lead from the front Yeoman Roger Greenwood (Late Medieval), Dagmar (Early Medieval) and Lady Sue (High Medieval). As I said yesterday your efforts where outstanding.
To the combatants a special thank you. 6 armoured combatants on both days was outstanding and the level of combat you all produced enthused a crowd that was at standing room only on both days.
Also, a shout out to Man-at-arms Robert Fastolf and Shield Maiden Jóhanna “Jóka” Olafsdottir for making the effort to travel from Gympie on both days to participate in the combat sessions.
And so another Fraser pop ends and after a meeting with the organizer you can all take a pat on the back as being the main draw card once again at Fraser Pop.
YiS,
Event Organising team
Lady Edith Black and Sir Godwin Black
FraserPop 2025 Photos
Riverbend Archery Championship
Annual archery championship to determine the champion archer for 2025.
Event Details
Once again, the archers of Riverbend will gather to test their skills in the field of archery.
This weekend will see us determine the champion archer for 2025.
This was a members-only event.
Night at the Museum
Riverbend Medieval Society participated in the "Night at the Museum" event, providing medieval atmosphere and combat displays.
Event Details
Riverbend Medieval has been asked to attend the "Night at the Museum" event at Riverside Christian College. The school has asked for members in garb to attend to add a medieval feel to the night.
Activities
- Members in medieval garb to add atmosphere
- Combat display
- Medieval subject talk (if available)
This was a public engagement event.
Phoenix Brisbane Medieval Market
Medieval reenactors market for selling and trading historically representative gear.
Event Details
This is for medieval reenactors to sell and trade their gear. This gear must be representative of a historical medieval period.
Important Information
This event is only available to members of QLHF, ALHF and ALA, or those who have their own public liability insurance.
This was a trade event for qualified reenactors.
Aldershot Weekend
Workshop series featuring medieval crafts, archery, and combat training.
Workshop Schedule
Saturday 12th
- 10am - Small beer making - Kyrios Stephanos Maniakes Pogonatos
- 1pm - Veils - Lady Edith, Lady Christine and Lady Olivine
- 3pm - Viking Personas - Lady Olivine
Sunday 13th
- 9am - Bow making - Andrew Woodhouse
Additional Activities
In addition, the normal activities of Archery and Combat will also be available for members.
Event Information
- Setup will commence at 0800 so come along and help out if you can
- The kitchen will be available as usual for food preparation
- The committee will be selling lunch on the 12th for those who wish to partake
This was a members-only workshop event.
Riverbend Medieval Society AGM & General Meeting
Annual General Meeting with archery practice, combat training, and committee elections.
Event Details
This will be a full weekend with archery practice and combat training Saturday Afternoon and then the AGM & General Meeting starting at 9:30am Sunday.
This is a garbed event for both days.
Meeting Information
- The Secretary will be putting out request for agenda items for the general meeting soon
- All committee positions will be declared vacant at the AGM and a new committee elected
- Positions are unchanged with President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Victory Village Liaison
Important Documents
Committee nomination forms and Proxy forms have been re-uploaded to the files tab on the RMS member page.
This was a members-only governance event.