A Treasure Hunt of Our Own: House of Hide at Guildford Medieval Fayre
Guildford Medieval Fayre has outgrown its old home. This year it moves to a bigger venue, Lilac Hill Park in Caversham, for 17 May 2026 — free entry, 9am to 4pm, with over 120 market stalls, live music, wandering minstrels and full medieval combat re-enactments. On AllEvents, more than 13,400 people have already marked interest for 2026. That's not a small local market. That's one of the bigger community festivals on the Swan Valley calendar.
What Is the Guildford Medieval Fayre?
The Guildford Medieval Fayre is an annual free community festival held in Western Australia, featuring:
- 120+ market and artisan stalls
- Live music and wandering minstrels
- Full medieval combat re-enactments
- Handcrafted and artisan goods from makers across the region
- Free entry, 9am to 4pm
In 2026, the event moves to Lilac Hill Park, Caversham in the Swan Valley, WA — a larger venue to accommodate the growing crowd. Over 13,400 people have marked interest on AllEvents ahead of the 2026 event.
Built the Same Way We Were
Renae and Julia didn't set out to build a brand with a warehouse and a marketing department. House of Hide started with Renae sourcing pieces directly from artisans because she loved the hunt for something unique — not the idea of stocking what everyone else already had. That treasure-hunt instinct is exactly what an event like Guildford Medieval Fayre is built on too: 120+ stalls of handcrafted, artisan-made goods, the kind of day where you don't know what you'll find until you're standing in front of it.
Julia was the one who pushed the business toward exactly this kind of event in the first place. When Renae's website wasn't converting sales on its own, Julia suggested taking the products to people directly — starting with a single 3x3 marquee at the Bridgetown Blues Festival. That instinct hasn't changed. It's still why House of Hide shows up in person, at markets and fayres and rodeos, rather than relying purely on the website.
Why a Medieval Fayre Fits a Leather Brand
It might not be the obvious pairing on paper, but leather has always belonged at a medieval fayre — armour, satchels, boots, all handcrafted trades with centuries of history behind them. House of Hide's own leather goods, designed by the sisters and made by artisans overseas, sit naturally alongside that world. A tooled leather bag or a pair of boots doesn't look out of place next to a blacksmith's stall.
What the Growth Says
A festival moving to a bigger venue and pulling over 13,000 interested attendees mirrors what's happened to House of Hide itself — from a single marquee and half a dozen bags to a brand with over 11,000 engaged followers, grown organically with no inherited audience and no shortcuts.
The Pieces to Bring to the Fayre
Whether you're browsing the stalls all day or dancing to the minstrels, these are the pieces worth reaching for.
Leather Bags — The Market Tote
A handcrafted leather tote is exactly the right bag for a day of market stalls. Roomy enough for finds, beautiful enough to be one.
- Frontier Tote Bag — brown leather, worn as a shoulder bag, built for a full day out
- Mesa Sunset Tote Bag — leather with artisan detailing, unique by design
- Desert Night Fringe Tote — fringe detail, statement carry
- Rosa Crossbody Bag | Tan — hands-free tan leather, perfect for wandering
- Redmont Leather Traveller Bag — for those making a day of it from further afield
Cowboy Boots
A pair of boots that can handle cobblestones, grass and dancing. Our full boot range is on the website.
- Phoenix Cowboy Boots | Sedona — warm Western tones, a festival staple
- Bow Belle Boots — feminine detail, all-day wearability
- Marla Boots | Tan — understated tan leather, goes with everything
- Harper Boots — versatile and hardwearing
Find Us at Lilac Hill Park
Come find the House of Hide stall among the merchants and market stalls on the day. If something catches your eye, the full range is always at houseofhide.com.au.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 2026 Guildford Medieval Fayre held?
In 2026 the Guildford Medieval Fayre moves to Lilac Hill Park in Caversham, Swan Valley, Western Australia. Free entry, 9am to 4pm, 17 May 2026.
How many people attend the Guildford Medieval Fayre?
Over 13,400 people marked interest in the 2026 event on AllEvents, making it one of the larger community festivals on the Swan Valley calendar.
Who founded House of Hide?
House of Hide was founded by sisters Renae and Julia. Renae sourced the first pieces directly from artisans; Julia pushed the brand into face-to-face trading, starting with a 3x3 marquee at the Bridgetown Blues Festival.
Does House of Hide sell leather bags and boots online?
Yes. The full range of handcrafted leather boots, bags, jackets and accessories is available at houseofhide.com.au.
Why does House of Hide trade at markets and fayres?
House of Hide trades in person because leather is a product people want to feel before they buy. Face-to-face selling has been central to the brand since its first market stall in 2023.
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