Boar’s Head Feaste will return

How to go

What: Boar’s Head Feaste

Where: Springfield Masonic Temple, 125 W. High St., Springfield

When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 24 30 and 31

Admission/tickets: $40 a person; tickets available online at www.eventbrite.com/e/the-boars-head-feaste and can be bought in person from noon to 3 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Limestone St., Springfield

Hear ye, hear ye! The Boar’s Head Feaste will returneth to Springfield for two consecutive weekends in January.

The medieval feaste and pageantry in the setting of 15th century English manor features food and entertainment at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23-24 and 30-31 at the Springfield Masonic Temple, 125 W. High St. It’s presented by the Springfield Civic Theatre.

The Boar’s Head Feaste director/producer Bradley Campbell said that last year’s event was a warm-up to this year’s activities. “People were excited to have it back after several years, and we’ve added new things this year,” he said.

A redesigned stage will include two new pre-Renaissance period dance pieces including Washer Woman and Stick Dance, performed by eight dancers.

Also added are five new adult madrigals and six new children’s pieces along with other actors and entertainers.

There are 32 performers from several backgrounds including dentists, lawyers and teachers, Campbell said. Some are from the Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s Chorale, which Campbell is a member of.

There are also more kids involved, 11.

“The kids steal the show and have fun,” said Campbell. “When I was young it’s what inspired me to want to do this. I’m amazed at what a hotbed of talent we have here.”

The five-course meal will be catered by Springfield’s Seasons Bistro.

Despite unpredictable winter weather, Campbell said interested people shouldn’t despair. One weekend during last year’s Boar’s Head Feaste occurred during a Level 2 snow emergency and still sold out, drawing people from all over the Miami Valley.

“This is a positive for our community. It keeps Springfield and the area culturally diverse,” Campbell said.

This year’s Lord and Lady of the Manor are Ted and Lynda Smith of Springfield.

Proceeds raised go to the Springfield Civic Theatre, with an emphasis on the Junior Theatre.

“By doing this we are able to give to future generations,” said Campbell. “We’re on the rise again with this event. I hope we can do as well or better than last year.”