Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Journey back in time when chivalry and knighthood was the age, on your visit to Chicago. Start your trip back in time by entering an 11th century style castle. The Lord and Lady of the Castle will issue greetings. Once inside the Grand Ceremonial Arena, a four course medieval banquet will be served in pre-silverware fashion. The sight of all the pageantry, the majestic Andalusian Stallions performing equestrian drills will leave you spellbound. Brave knights on horseback will compete in medieval games right before your eyes. Then an authentic jousting tournament and sword fight commences between six brave knights of the realm. An evening fit for a king and queen. All of the sights and sounds will leave you breathless.
Every detail has been seen to, in order to re-create an authentic feel. The costumes, accessories, arena, food and the exquisite horses nothing has been overlooked to give the appearance of the realness of the period.
It is really quite the show, performed by talented athletes in truest sense. In order to become a knight one starts out as a squire. A squire must go through over 375 hours of arduous training before becoming a knight. Everyone wishing to become a knight must possess accurate gymnastic skills. Coordination and timing is a must between both knights in order to produce a safe yet exciting battle.
While watching the event keep in mind that during a joust, knights and horses meet going over 35 miles per hour. Knights and horses must work together as one in order to pull everything off successfully. Every horse is well trained in traditional 11th century maneuvers. Lances sometimes explode on contact; because of this all weapons are replaced every 12 weeks.
On your visit to Chicago see all the sights, it is a good idea to charter a tour bus so you don't miss a thing. And have it take you to Medieval Times for an evening that is uniquely different.
