Special to Lehigh Acres Gazette
The Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire returns to the grounds of Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, on Jan. 7-8 and Jan. 14-15.
The high-quality medieval entertainment provided by Riverdale Kiwanis is always unsurpassed in authenticity and professionalism. Several acts, musical groups, and performers show their Medieval flair, all who travel the country, and are seen at only the biggest medieval shows.
“We are truly honored to provide you with the best medieval entertainers in the U.S.,” said Terry Short, chairman of the Medieval Faire, past Kiwanis president and Kiwanian for 24 years.
Upon the faire opening every morning, all guests are greeted by the royal families and their Renaissance entourage, from the kings King Llewellyn and King Frankl right down to the jesters and handmaidens, and everyone in between.
Entertainment is continuous each day of the faire, from jugglers, magicians, and minstrels to live combat chess matches, live sword fighting and roving medieval musicians. The family-friendly faire has something for everyone rides and the games, merchants and vendors and plenty of live entertainment. Terry gives you just a taste of what to look forward to at the faire.
Take your chance at the ax-, knife- and star-throwing booths, or cool off at one of the most popular kid’s attractions there.
During several times of the day, take in a good professional jousting match, an ancient and time-honored tradition, with the New Riders of the Golden Age as knights show their talent of spearing apples, lancing rings and knocking each other off of their big, beautiful, armor-clad war horses. And, who knows what else can ensue on the Medieval battlefield. You’ll just have to swing by to see!
Between special acts, stroll the dozens upon dozens of archaic vendors, merchants, and artisans, offering anything from clothing, crafts, crowns and collectibles to jewelry, dragon-age items, magical curios and musical instruments. Tarot readers, psychics, and mystics are available for readings.
Guests may see roaming fiddlers, harpists, strolling flower girls and even some acrobats – one minute you’re perusing a merchant’s tent looking at the fabulous merchandise, the next, a belly-dancing quartet is shimmying, shaking and contorting two feet away.
Tickets are $15 for adults 12 and up, $5 for children 5 to 11, and children (and trolls) are free. No pets are allowed on the site, and there is no charge to park on the site.
For further information on the annual Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire and all the group does for the local community, visit www.Medieval-Faire.com