Knight Shift

You’ll find some of the usual seasonal eats, like cotton candy and sausage sandwiches, at our favorite summertime fest, the Great Lakes Medieval Faire. But we spend most of our hard-earned cash on humongous turkey legs, steaming bowls of apple dumplings, and homemade root beer. Strolling knights, jesters, and wenches put visitors in a 13th-century mood. More than two dozen performance and activity areas feature archery lessons, puppet shows, and jousting tournaments. Plus, 100-plus vendors sell everything from incense to chain mail.

Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Starts: July 8. Continues through Aug. 13