The Montpellier Medieval Festival is a festive outdoor experience and represents a significantly different activity from a LARP (Live Action Role-Playing), a Trade Fair in a convention center, or even a strictly historical reenactment event.

All of these activities offer immersion in the medieval world, but with distinct perspectives and approaches. LARP brings enthusiasts together in a specific scenario and often includes fantastical and imaginative elements, while historical reenactment, as often seen in Quebec, is based on historical writings and artifacts with an extreme emphasis on accuracy. The Trade Fair, on the other hand, is often held in a city, in a convention center, and serves as a place for enthusiasts to discover and purchase products from various artisans.

At the MFF, anyone who loves the medieval spirit, whether it's historical, artisanal, festive, fantastical, or artistic, is welcome. No one should feel limited! Similar to the energy of cultural festivals or beer discovery events, the Montpellier Medieval Festival is a grand celebration where visitors, whether in costume or not, can explore various aspects of medieval life through performances, demonstrations, artisans, and activities. There are historical elements, games, workshops, and a marketplace, among other things.

The MFF aims to distinguish itself from other Eurocentric events by encouraging participants to bring their own heritage. Although Europe is overrepresented in the "Medieval" axiom, the medieval period occurred all over the world, and all are welcome to showcase their culture, whether they come from the Orient, Africa, America, or any region where the medieval period is less known to the general public.