As we mentioned on Monday, our humans spent last Sunday at the Kaltenberger Ritterturnier, the largest Knights' Tournament in modern times. There is an entire Medieval Festival and Market that takes place. Both before and after the actual Tournament itself, there are shows put on at smaller stages throughout the Tournament grounds, featuring jesters, musical groups, dancers, theatre, contortionists, magicians, and many other acts. There is also a Medieval fair, with craftspeople selling all kinds of handmade products, such as wooden and leather goods, medieval clothing, herbs and spices, hand-blown glass, and many other products. There are also stalls offering all kinds of food and drink, such as venison stew, grilled fish, and other traditional foods, along with beer, wine, mead, water and other drinks.
So this week, we bring you 13 (+ a few) photos from the Kaltenberger Ritterturnier
A victorious knight
The Black Knight
The Princess and Prince
Jousting
A Knight
A Fire-Breather
The Group of Knights
Jousting
The Knights
One of the Knights
Jousting
A Group of Knights
Corvus Corax, one of the musical groups
Flag Throwing Team
Displays of Horsemanship
Another display of horsemanship
34 comments
What a colorful day! We especially like those gorgeous horses!
Wowww...This is so neat~!
I thought this is only appear at middle century~! I am so excited to see it's happening in modern ages~!!!!
Thanks for showing this terrific activity~!
That looks fun! I would love to see those horses perform.
What fabulous photos!
The horses are so pretty, they look like they are having a good time. ~Socks, S & C
Oh my dearest brother these are the most FANTASTIC photos ever!! your human sure does a great job with the camera! It must have been a memorable day for them...the grilled fish sounds delish! thank you for sharing all of your fun with us each day!
your adoring Peachy
wow ... dat'zza lotta joustin an knightz! did dey see da court "jeterz???? harharhar!
luv--jh
Wow! Those were some really cool pictures! That looks like a real fun festival! Thanks for sharing those!
Wally, Ernie & Zoey
Hm, I am happy to live now and not in those times of knights. :-)
oh mommy wants to go!
Oh ,that is SO cool!!!!!!! That would be so much fun. Was it really hot? Those knights in armour on a hot day :o
Thanks for sharing !!!!
Purrs Mickey
That is quite an amazing event ... something my Dad might enjoy. Thanks for sharing the cool picture.
--Jasper
Guys, we passed on an award to you!
That would have been a real show to see! Quite entertaining!
Very cool! My mommy kept squealing at all the beautiful horsies.
My beans love those too!
(MomBean has a mug from a festival that's older than her relationship with HeBean. It's her favorite!)
Wow....what great pictures!
One of those knights looked a bit big for his horse.
That fire breather is Craaaaazy!
Looks like your beans had a great time!
That is so cool! Did they have turkey legs there????
Your pal,
Titus
Do you think we cats could ride a horse?
Thanks for your comment guys! I do have to add that "attacking" may be a strong word. I think he wants to play, but he just doesn't back down and leave me alone when I am done, or don't want to play. He doesn't draw blood or anything like that...he can just be very bothersome.
What a fun way to spend a day. My human would love to go there.
That looks like great fun! M&M went to one of those festivals once and they thought it was really good.
Purrs, Sukie X
Wow that festival looks like a lot of fun. We have one near us that runs every weekend through the summer and into October!
The knights sure do look very brave in their armor and I have never seen a horse sitting down like the one in your picture!
Um....no thanks. If you tried making me gallop with a HUGE stick or put fire next to my delicate head- I'd buck your butt onto the ground so fast you wouldn't know what happened to you.
Snap
My beans are drooling! They want to go! They are planing momma's next (daddies first) trip to England to coincide with a huge faire there. There is one in Finland they want to go to and I think this one just made the list of International faires they want to attend!! ~Queen Snickers
Wonderful photos! The horses are gorgeous!
Wow Knights and Princesses! It looks a bit likes Camelot.
So very cool! Our Mommy and Daddy love faires!
Wow - that is quite a festival!
Reminds me, I need to research when our Renaissance Faire is this summer.
Great post!
Wow! What great photos. Mom thinks your beans must have had a ball.
Roxy & Lucky
What beautiful pictures! This looks like it was a great event to attend. Weren't there any cats at jousting tournaments?
That looks like it was a lot of fun to watch!
Hi Dragonheart & Merlin!
We're friends of Sen-Chan and Tom and came to visit your site. Those photos were amazing. That looks like a fascinating and fun tournament. Hope to visit again soon!
Your pals,
Petey (the dog) and Mica (the Aby)
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