The Bristleborne Trials 2026

For the first time ever at the Fantasy Medieval Fair… the painters of the realm shall compete.

The Bristleborne Trials is our official miniature figure painting competition, debuting at the 2026 Fantasy Medieval Fair in Mount Gambier.

Whether you paint tiny heroes or craft sweeping dioramas worthy of a dragon’s hoard, this is your moment.

🏆 Three Categories:
✨ Miniature Figures & Busts (up to 12cm)
– Open Division for ages 16+

✨ Larger Figures & Dioramas
– Open Division for ages 16+

🌟 Youngbloods – no restrictions on figure sizes
– For ages 15 & under

Entries will be judged on technical skill, creativity, colour mastery and overall presentation by an incredible panel including Trent Holbrook (Miscast), Thomas Lovett and Talie Teakle.

Prizes generously supported by Obnoxiously Pigmented Paints and the Limestone Coast Festivals & Events Committee.

There is no limit to how many entries you can submit… only the limit of your imagination.

Think you have what it takes?
Sharpen your brushes. Prime your armies.

⚔️Full guidelines and entry details here:
👉https://fantasymedievalfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Bristleborne-Quest-2026-guidelines.pdf

⚔️Register your entry here:
👉 https://events.humanitix.com/fantasy-medieval-fair/more-tickets

Let the Trials begin.