For the 18th year, a medieval
kingdom will unveil itself at our new location: Silver Bowl Park with lavishly costumed knights, knaves, fine ladies
and wenches as Clark County Parks and Recreation present the annual Age of Chivalry
Renaissance Festival, Oct. 7 - 9.
Several stages will feature
entertainment with costumed performers presenting more than 50 shows per day
along with historical re-enactments, jousting tournaments, medieval pageantry
and more than 100 artisans – including blacksmiths, stained glass designers,
jewelers, wood workers, toy makers, perfume blenders, stone carvers and sword,
dagger and armor craftsman -- to demonstrate and sell their wares. Authentic
food, from fish and chips to an English feast, also will be available as well
as beer and ales for adults with proper identification.
Concerts all weekend will
feature local acts with nationally known acts as well as a royal parade with
kings, queens, warriors and peasants, takes place on Saturday and Sunday. The
festival offers full-contact jousting tournaments; no-holds-barred gladiator
battles; black powder demonstrations, strolling minstrels, contortionists,
magicians, storytellers, jokers, jugglers, flame eaters, belly dancers, trained
parrots and pirates. Additional attractions include rides, bow and arrow and
axe target games, medieval barber and surgeon demonstrations and Renaissance
guilds.
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