First-Ever Medieval Festival Slated Sat., Nov. 4 at A&M International

Texas A&M International University will hold the first-ever "Medieval Festival" on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 1-7 p.m. on the University campus.

The event is free of charge and open to the public.

It will showcase the culture and literature of the Middle Ages. A variety of performances including dancing, music and drama, will be among the Festival offerings. In addition, the event will feature a costume contest, a Middle English Reading Contest, an art contest with a medieval theme, snack booths, puppet shows, games and special demonstrations and displays.

The Medieval Festival is co-sponsored by the University's Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society and Student Government Association.

For additional information please contact event organizers Gema Paredes at 724.4456 or by email at gemaparedes@hotmail.com or Nicki Cone at 326.2647 or by email at ncone@tamiu.edu.

University office hour are from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday -Friday.

Journalists who need additional information or help with media requests and interviews should contact the Office of Public Affairs and Information Services at pais@tamiu.edu