Minstrels, jesters and jousters gather for medieval fair in Brooks, Alta.
Brooks Medieval Faire took place Aug. 6-7
The 13th annual Brooks Medieval Faire features all things medieval, from sword duels and a jousting tournament to an artisan marketplace and a mythical creature costume contest.
Come one! Come all!
The fair was started in 2003 by the Brooks Public Library and has since grown into a two-day event, attracting competitors and enthusiasts from around the globe.
There are many performances and reenactments from dancers, medieval storytellers and court jesters. There are also demonstrations of spinning and smithing, medieval civilians going about daily life and, of course, knights preparing for battle.
One of the largest jousting tournaments in North America
Would-be knights from all over the world come to compete in the largest invitational jousting tournament in North America.
Above, two knights square off in a jousting match, while the English knight below has a lance shatter off his shield during a battle on Sunday.
Knights fight in hand-to-hand combat
Before heading into battle, it is essential to adorn yourself in the proper attire...
... You'll also need a solid lance for your jousting match...
... And of course you'll need a horse
Knight Caroline Egemalm, of Sweden, shares a moment with her horse after jousting on Sunday.
Jousting is hard work!
A future knight in shining armour looks on
With so many fun events and performances, the Brooks Medieval Faire continues to attract the young knights of tomorrow.
