Gartenschau holds medieval fest Saturday, Sunday

The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern will offer a medieval spectacular Saturday and Sunday. The medieval spring fest will feature a medieval market with vendors, knights’ camp, various performers, games and food specialties starting at 10 a.m. on both days in Neumühlepark.
Crafters and vendors will demonstrate skills and merchandise from the Middle Ages. Visitors can watch blacksmiths, bronze smiths, potters, candle makers and other crafters. They will be able to learn about jewelry, gowns, furs, leather wares and herbs and spices used in former times. Wandering druids will provide mystery and herb doctors will demonstrate how people were treated in medieval times.
Culinary delights of the Middle Ages being served include pork on a spit, stuffed hemp bread and mead.
Jesters, jugglers, acrobats and minstrel singers will entertain the visitors. Knights will present jousting games.
Saturday night, the park will be lit with torches and campfires. To conclude the fest Saturday, a medieval fireworks display will be held around 10 p.m. above the pond. On Sunday, the medieval spectacular ends at 6 p.m. Daily tickets for the Gartenschau cost €7 for adults and €3 for children, 6 to 16 years old.
For more information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.