Arts, Minstrels, and Food!
A mainstay at Young Park since its first event, attendees who step into the park enter another time and place through delicious and themed food, music, artistry, and merriment. During the event, the park takes on a festive atmosphere with distinctive areas that include:
- The Royal Courts
- The Main Stage
- The Jousting Field
- The Middle Eastern Village
- The Children’s Realm
Of course, music from the Pied-Piper Minstrels and many other musicians fills the air with glee as spectators take in the sights and sounds along with folks who are dressed in authentic time-period costumes. The Society provides endless entertainment for Creative Anachronism, The Order of Epona, and Frosty Locks–plus the jousting matches.
Food vendors offer all types of goodies for any taste, some contemporary favorites, and some recipes of times past. Some of the most famous medieval cuisine at the festival include turkey and “rat” on a stick. For the adults, the Dragon’s Eye Tavern is a must-see where one can partake in some Fine Grog or wine tasting.
While you’re at the festival, shop from local artists peddling fine goods, including jewelry, ceramics and pottery, hand-crafted leather and wood items, paintings and sketches, photographs, toys, sculptures, and more.
