Along with 40 vendors, there were a number of musical acts and demonstrations held at the TXIAF, including the Austin Kyudo Club doing a traditional archery demonstration, the Blaggards – a local Texas Irish rock band and the faire-famous Wine and Alchemy adding a bit of traditional eastern-style music.
All in all it was a fantastic event – one which blended mounted archery, ground archery, music, food, and entertainment into a truly spectator friendly event. The Eastern Contingent is already at work planning the 2020 event. Going forward, the festival has hopes to grow and become a stop on the international circuit for competitors, and be a place for spectators to watch something both captivating and unique.”
Takashi Nakahira of Japan, Mounted Archery Competitor
Photo by Vincent McLean
Above, Kenton Miller of the Kaspian Riding School in Alberta, Canada. He was the Grand Champion of the 2019 TXIAF Golden Age Classic Division, and will receive a gorgeous custom bowcase and quiver set from The Flying Hun.
Photo by Vincent McLean
Traditional costumes worn at the event, photos above by Azulox Photography
Learn more about MA3: www.mountedarchery.org
Texas International Archery Festival:
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