As our State's official sport, holding jousting events now and then is just a usual, though still quite special, experience here in Maryland. No longer real knights, the participants nevertheless enjoy this contact sport in horseback. Of course, the International Jousting Association has implemented safer rules compared to how it was done centuries ago; meaning the sport is no longer bloodthirsty like it was before. These days, it is just a fun, physical event.
These events are especially fun if the whole fair tries to mimic the culture of the middle ages. Anything of technological value is left at home, and people come in costumes adequate for that time. Thus, the whole place truly becomes a snapshot of a former time; a time when knights galloped on their mighty steeds to perform deeds of honor.
If you plan on attending one of these craft shows, then you must also be in costume to fit in. If you do not have one prepared, don't fret - go to the event in civilian clothes. Once you arrive at the craft show outside the joust area proper, try looking around the fair. Besides the magnificent regalia of crafts available, you will also see expert people in the art of costume crafts. Have yourself fitted up with one of these clothes, or commission one to be made for you.
You're probably wondering how to go to these events at this point. If so, then it is a simple matter of visiting the Web. A simple search on Maryland Craft Shows will direct you to a catalog of all such events. Just look for some jousting events there, and then you'll be on your way.
Be a part of the romanticism of the middle ages! Watch knights in their medieval armor ride on horseback and attempt to unseat one another, and engage yourself in the crafts of the age!
These events are especially fun if the whole fair tries to mimic the culture of the middle ages. Anything of technological value is left at home, and people come in costumes adequate for that time. Thus, the whole place truly becomes a snapshot of a former time; a time when knights galloped on their mighty steeds to perform deeds of honor.
If you plan on attending one of these craft shows, then you must also be in costume to fit in. If you do not have one prepared, don't fret - go to the event in civilian clothes. Once you arrive at the craft show outside the joust area proper, try looking around the fair. Besides the magnificent regalia of crafts available, you will also see expert people in the art of costume crafts. Have yourself fitted up with one of these clothes, or commission one to be made for you.
You're probably wondering how to go to these events at this point. If so, then it is a simple matter of visiting the Web. A simple search on Maryland Craft Shows will direct you to a catalog of all such events. Just look for some jousting events there, and then you'll be on your way.
Be a part of the romanticism of the middle ages! Watch knights in their medieval armor ride on horseback and attempt to unseat one another, and engage yourself in the crafts of the age!
About the Author:
Vermont Findhorn loves to go around in the various Maryland Craft Shows. He heartily suggests Maryland Craft Fairs to find the closest Maryland Fair near you!
