The Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace

Medieval faires are interactive outdoor festivals where families step into a richly themed world of knights, craftspeople, and marketplace vendors. Expect costumed performers, live entertainment, artisan goods, food, and hands-on activities. Kids can watch jousting or sword-swallowing, explore vendor booths selling crafts and jewelry, enjoy period-appropriate games, and sample turkey legs and mead (non-alcoholic options available). It's a casual, wandering experience—part history lesson, part fair—where families set their own pace and budget for purchases and food.