The Barbarian Feast

October 7, 2023 Loveland, Colorado

You scream, we scream for meat and victory …

About The Feast

Are you ready for a beer dinner experience unlike any other? Join us for The Barbarian Feast and we’ll treat you to frosty lagers, crusty bread, and platters piled high with fire roasted meats and vegetables. Dress in your finest barbarian garb and don’t forget to bring your own knife, because no other utensils will be allowed.

The Story

It is September, A.D. 9. The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest has ended the Roman military advance into northern Europe. An alliance of Germanic tribes ambushed and crushed the Roman legions led by Publius Quinctilius Varus. Humilated, the Romans retreated. We the proud chieftains of Germania gather to celebrate our victory.

The Event

An historical cosplay beer dinner? Yep. This isn’t your grandmothers renaissance festival and you won’t find fairies, knights or turkey legs here. Instead expect epic mountains of fire roasted meats, vegetables, delicious German beer, music, belly dancers, tall tales and stories of old: spontaneous arm wrestling, axe throwing, feats of strength, jovial barbarians and a whole lot of knives.

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Resources

Barbarians?

Don’t confuse your Celts with your Goths or your Huns with your Persians. Instead, learn everything you need to know about the complex relationships between these native peoples and their Roman conquerors so you can dazzle attendees at The Barbarian Feast with your historical prowess.

Check out 36 engaging lectures on the topic on audible here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Rome-and-the-Barbarians-Audiobook/B00DHKJ6V4?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

If you prefer your history on the fictionalized side, The Oath Breaker: A Novel of Germania and Rome has you covered. Check it out on audible here: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Oath-Breaker-A-Novel-of-Germania-and-Rome-Audiobook/B01LT6VQGA?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Or read it on actual good, old-fashioned paper pages when you buy it here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-oath-breaker-alaric-longward/1120108795

Costume

You’ll find more inspiration in these scenes from Gladiator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDLVQn6jG04 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygsa6iO8X9o

And don’t forget Conan the Barbarian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nok-jOYn6Dg

When you’re ready to get to work on your costume, JOANN Fabrics and Crafts usually has a nice selection of faux fur and other appropriate textiles: https://www.joann.com/search?q=faux%20fur&prefn1=productGroup&prefv1=Product

If you’d prefer to have someone else craft your couture, check out Mystical Threads for custom costume creation services: http://mystical-threads.com/