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Medieval / Renaissance festivals Through late-spring to summer, historical enthusiasts travel back in time to more feudal days as they play knights and nobles. Though medieval fairs are rampant during the warmer months, they vary significantly in size and enthusiasm. The larger festivals feature knights in full armor and mail who joust and sword fight in tournaments. There are fire shows, musicians, acrobats, jesters and dancers. Smaller festivals have less entertainment, but still possess historic charm. Artisans sell their wares in stalls, some giving demonstrations on traditional craftsmanship. They hawk drinking horns, jewelry, art, weaponry and household goods. Diehards come dressed in medieval garb and will even camp out at the fest site, living as they would in the 13th century. Of course, no medieval fest would be complete without mead, beer, wine and food. Stalls serve the usual bratwurst and bread, but also medieval delicacies like suckling pig, grilled fish and fire-roasted chicken. Clothing option: Your finest jerkin, breeches, tunics, gowns or armor. The Kaltenberg Medieval Festival is one of the largest in Bavaria: http://www.bavaria.us/kaltenberg-medieval-tournament-bavaria More historic festivals in Bavaria: http://www.bavaria.by/historical-festivals-events-bavaria The 20th in the Insider's Tips for Auslaender series, which focuses on ways to make the most of your tour in Bavaria. Look for articles with this tag and if you have tips or suggestions for future articles, email bavariannews@gmail.com. | by Chelsea Bissell, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs
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2014 Upper Palatinate Kirwa Calendar Altfalter Saturday, 23. August 2014–Monday, 25. August 2014 Aschach Saturday, 30. August 2014–Monday, 1. September 2014 Breitenbrunn Saturday, 30. August 2014–Monday, 1. September 2014 Eschenfelden Friday, 26. September 2014–Monday, 29. September 2014 Etsdorf Saturday, 16. August 2014–Monday, 18. August 2014 Fichtenhof Friday, 1. August 2014–Monday, 4. August 2014 Floß Friday, 22. August 2014–Monday, 25. August 2014 Freudenberg Saturday, 13. September 2014–Monday, 15. September 2014 Großschönbrunn Saturday, 11. October 2014–Monday, 13. October 2014 Hahnbach Saturday, 26. July 2014–Monday, 28. July 2014 Hartenstein: Thursday, 11. September 2014–Monday, 15. September 2014 Heimhof Saturday, 2. August 2014–Monday, 4. August 2014 Hohenkemnath Saturday, 16. August 2014–Monday, 18. August 2014 Holnstein Thursday, 31. July 2014–Monday, 4. August 2014 Iber Saturday, 20. September 2014–Monday, 22. September 2014 Kemnath am Buchberg Saturday, 19. July 2014–Monday, 21. July 2014 Krottensee Friday, 19. September 2014–Monday, 22. September 2014 Köfering Saturday, 30. August 2014–Monday, 1. September 2014 Kürmreuth Saturday, 9. August 2014–Monday, 11. August 2014 Lengenfeld Saturday, 2. August 2014–Monday, 4. August 2014
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Playground 200 seats BBQ area and much more
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Opening hours: Monday to Thursday starting at 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday starting at 3 p.m.