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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part two


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 14, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part two
Fairies Ashley Willson,
Fairies Ashley Willson, "Indigo", Melissa Berkebile, "Thistle", and Lindsay Multack, "Violet"
A look from above of the Human Combat Chess Match.
A look from above of the Human Combat Chess Match.
"Truman" tries to get back up while fighting against noble "Edward".
The second Human Combat Chess Match of the day of the peasants versus the nobles took place on the Chess Field.
The second Human Combat Chess Match of the day of the peasants versus the nobles took place on the Chess Field.
Violet's wings
Violet's wings
The fairies dance along with the music played by Wolgemut.
The fairies dance along with the music played by Wolgemut.
Many people enjoyed looking at swords that were for sale from some of the vendors at the fair.
Many people enjoyed looking at swords that were for sale from some of the vendors at the fair.
Rafael Wasserman, 2, and Gabriel Wasserman talk to Rick Marose, the owner of the Black Swan Company that makes wooden swords and shields.
Rafael Wasserman, 2, and Gabriel Wasserman talk to Rick Marose, the owner of the Black Swan Company that makes wooden swords and shields.
Noah Gucwa, 8, walks over
Noah Gucwa, 8, walks over "Filth".
Marc Hawkins
Marc Hawkins
Many vendors sold their medieval goods, Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
Many vendors sold their medieval goods, Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
The outside of the Labyrinth at the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
The outside of the Labyrinth at the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
Peasant children Ciara Fortier, 10, Jersey Blosser, 11, and Roady Blosser, 8
Peasant children Ciara Fortier, 10, Jersey Blosser, 11, and Roady Blosser, 8
Giam Paolo Nicosia, 10, tries out his knife throwing skills, Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
Giam Paolo Nicosia, 10, tries out his knife throwing skills, Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
Angela Hicks, of Tribal Fusion Bellydance, dances on the Tower Stage, Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
Angela Hicks, of Tribal Fusion Bellydance, dances on the Tower Stage, Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
Jason Moore tries to blow through the bull horn, but fails during his attempt.
Jason Moore tries to blow through the bull horn, but fails during his attempt.
Two peasant women defeat a noble woman during the second chess match of the day.
Two peasant women defeat a noble woman during the second chess match of the day.

 

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