I'm like a kid in a candy store with medieval history, so I'm always excited to see re-enactments that share details of life back the way it was. Most folks are so disconnected with our past, they don't realize that the closest thing we had to machinery back in the day was the blacksmith tools:
It was nice to see the armoury set up too. DH spent a lot of time watching them work, and playing over at the archery field.
There were folks showing how weaving fabrics was done, creating beads from glass and metal, and also showing kids how butter was made in an old fashioned butter churner:
And yes, I want one. When we finally get our land, I'll be churning our own butter. There were also puppet shows, and Celtic music sung by a Baird:
Lots of booths with fun medieval wares for people to purchase from:
DH almost bought yet another pair of leather braces, but decided to wait until the next festival. (Frankly, I was relieved - he already has several pairs! lol) For those that didn't know, out here in the West we've had a big outbreak of horse herpes (it's viral, not like human herpes), so all events with horses have been canceled. :( We didn't have any jousting this weekend because of it, but there were lots of heavy fighting (armored) demonstrations going on that we thoroughly enjoyed:
Does your family attend any Ren Faires or historical re-enactments throughout the Summer months?
5 comments:
I LOVE history, often bring it into my posts on Traveling Suitcase. I've not been to a medieval festival but know I would love it. I didn't know about the horses, surprised my SIL (a true fanatic) didn't tell me. Must ask her if she knew.
Suggested on my blog that perhaps you should take a picture of yourself at Debbie's yarn shop next time you're there and blog about it, or zap me a picture so I could do something by way of a follow up post.
I'll have to add you to my blog log so I can find my way back, easier.
Our local SCA does similar activities to the ones you saw, at a Scottish/Irish festival nearby. It takes place in a park with a lake. One favorite activity is to lob pumpkins into the lake with a trebuchet or catapult or some such device (never can remember which is which). My son was dying to join that club when he was a kid! I liked the artsy stuff. What's a brace?
It's been a while since I've been to an event like this, but I always have a great time when I do go. They're interesting and educational.
Don't you just love the medieval faires! Ours will be coming shortly. I will go if it is not too hot. You have great pictures.
Sandy: I'll grab one next trip by!
Catnap: Braces are the longer leather arm "cuffs" you see on archers. Some people call them gauntlets, too.
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