Camelot Days take place at TY Park in Hollywood
By David Volz
The medieval age is long gone except in people’s dreams. And those dreams can come to life at Camelot Days Medieval festival at TY Park in Hollywood. For a weekend, people can live the life of a prince, a peasant, a pope, a fairy, a pirate, a knight or any other person you might have wanted to be. No one checks credentials.
Bradley Gerber, who runs Camelot Days was pleased that so many people came to enjoy themselves and have a good time. “This is a fun event. We had lots of entertainment, food, and family fun,” he said.
Those who want to learn about military life in medieval Europe, there is a demonstration on royal cannons and a trebuchet, old style artillery. There is a fire and whip show and a parade featuring people in medieval costumes. The Royal Chessmen put on a combat living chess game. There are belly dancers and Irish dancers. There are acrobats and comedians. There are also plenty of musical performances. You can also see encampments that show life the medieval era. And there is plenty of good food and drink including the well known turkey legs.
Stephen Burnett, a leader of the Adrian Empire enjoys sharing his knowledge of medieval Europe and the fighting techniques used by the knights of old. The organization puts on medieval style combats that are similar to boxing matches. The knights make the own armor and learn about medieval life.
There will be another Camelot Days presentation next weekend at TY Park.
