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Jeanie Schlegel-Merrick and daughter Lily,8 from JSM Jewelry-local artists enjoy the festival. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

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Jeanie Schlegel-Merrick and daughter Lily,8 from JSM Jewelry-local artists enjoy the festival. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

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  • Jeanie Schlegel-Merrick and daughter Lily,8 from JSM Jewelry-local artists enjoy the festival. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Ashley Mojica marvels as Al gardner makes glass blown jewelry. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Scott Kent and daughter Beth,9 travel the country attending rennaisance festivals. Scott met his wife at one 20 years ago. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • The crew from Barely Balanced acrobatic comedians wowed the crowd.Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • 'Don Juan Tanemera' led kids through a game of The Quest. Here's Brienna, Hannah, Jessica and Raygun. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • The old days were visited in mugs of brass, copper and other metals by heroshaven.com. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Riverdale Kiwanis member Sigfried Heydrich 'gestures' with his sword. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Jousting and other games of horseback skill drew the crowd's attention at the Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • 'Heather Songster' played beautiful tunes including 'Greenslever' on her harp. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • It didn't take long for the Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire to fill up. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • 'Castle' keys by Wolfden Leather of San Diego, CA. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • The King and his subjects ready for a game of human chess. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Julia LeMieux, Bryan Courtright, Devon De Pentina and Lane D' Alessandro get ready for some fun and volunteer work. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • 'The Complete Fool' offers juggling lessons and gear. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Marci Reinking says hello to 'Knight' Edward Janowski. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Geoffrey Pipers plays the tin flute, travelling the country as a musical entertainer. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Stilt walker Shelli Nock gives five-year-old Olivia Taylor a high-five as fellow performer Martin Hill strolls by during the Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire. Laura Gates/ Banner Corresponent
  • Unicycler Martin Hill entertained from atop his lofty perch. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Entertainers Robbie Fausnaugh and Dakotah Wilkins pause for a moment. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Young Dylan Melillo watches as performers battle for the Kingdom of Sicily during 'Ye Olde Chess Match' at the Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire. Laura Gates/ Banner Corresponent
  • 'Knights' competed on horseback in various medieval games. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Three-year-old Carson Callanan greets 'Dolly' the Medieval mare during the Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire Jan. 13 at Lakes Regional Park. Laura Gates/ Banner Corresponent
  • Jousters perform in the central arena at the Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire three times a day. Laura Gates/ Banner Correspondent
  • Young festival goers enjoy a ride on the man-powered Seahorse during the Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire at Lakes Regional Park Jan. 13. Laura Gates/ Banner Correspondent
  • A live-action chess match offers sword-fighting and humorous battles for festival goers at the Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire. Laura Gates/ Banner Corresponent

With exhibitors, entertainers and attendees dressed as if it were 1212 rather than 2012 the stage was set for a fun day.  Jousters, jugglers, human chess games and more were the entertainment while King Henry the 8th sized drumsticks were available at the food court.  Vendors offered everything from leather work to glass blown jewelry and more.  The Kiwanis group expected big profits toward their community services.

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Comments on this photo » 2

johnwaynegacy writes:

My fantasy would be to joust a monkey riding a dog.....then blugeon the two animals and serve them prepared to my to my pride.....

Stella_Blue (Inactive) writes:

Get a job you idiot.

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