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MedievaGreg BobinecLETHBRIDGE HERALDStepping back in time when there was no electricity and everything had t o be made with your own hands and the resources around you, the Windy Castle Medieval Faire hosted their annual festivities for families to experience a different way of life.For the third year, Windy Castle Medieval Faire brought communities into the medieval times to show them how life used to be lived. What started out as a simple idea of a maze, go t turned into an annual medieval festival that other medieval groups from all over and families attend to enjoy.“1 wanled a maze and I wasJerrica Aldridge takes on Richard Jaburek in a battle of swords at the Windy Castle Medieval Faire, out by Stirling Saturday morning.Herald photo byGreg Bobinecgoing to take it to Brooks and my friend said why don't I do the medieval fair myself, and 1 thought how hard could that be, three years later here we are and it has been good, says Lady Michelle Couper, president of Windy Castle Medieval Guild.“People like this event because it is something different that is offered, we have our medievalists, we have our armed combat, living village who go out every week and try and get out to live medievally. There are the people out there who genuinely enjoy this stuff, and. then there is the public who are curious and want to get involved as well, or just looking for something new to do.”Throughout the day, people were able to take in a variety of live demonstrations including sword fighting, jousting, magic, and acrobatics. There was plenty ofactivities for families including arrow tag, sword fighting a knight, and enjoying the filling pig roast feast late Saturday evening, Organizers say the people who participate in the Medieval Faire try their best to live like medieval people when they can, as well as people who are curious about the culture.The Lethbridge Medieval Club doesn't just wear their armour, they have blacksmiths that make them by hand, the clothing that they wear, the history, people are dedicated and it is just amazing,” says Juanita Devos, vice president of Windy Castle Medieval Guild.“The feast is locally sourced pig being roasted, along with vegetables all from local farmers. We have wine and cheese, entertainment, and then we have jousting, then we will have the roast and once everyone is stuffed we will be having some medieval dancing lesson, and then we have dessert and let people dance the night away.”Although the Saturday rain kept some people away from spending time outdoors, many peopie throughout the day and on Sunday took in the life of a medievalist. Organizers for the event hope to bring the Windy Castle Medieval Faire back next year, but hope more volunteers will step up to help run the fun and interactive medieval faire.Follow GPGBobinecHerald on Twitter
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Lethbridge, Alberta, CA
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