Medieval Faire brought crowds to downtown Fergus July 26

Blacksmith – Among the attractions at the Medieval Faire in Fergus on July 26 was local blacksmith Ryan Leis, who demonstrated how to make chain mail and explained it’s a time-consuming process. Photo by Robin George

Royalty – Medieval Faire incumbent King Robin Benson, left, and Queen Mum Laurie Benson, right, pose with 13-year-old Suzanna Banger, who was the winner of the children’s costume contest at the Fergus Medieval Faire on July 26. Banger’s costume included pierced elf ears that are hiding in her hair. The faire was a popular attraction despite hot weather followed by heavy rain. Photo by Robin George

A curious future knight from Kitchener named Willie tests his luck by giving the wandering dragon a quick pet. Photos by Bill Longshaw

A small bearded dragon, and possibly a long-lost cousin of the red dragon, engages in a quick chat during the festivities. Photos by Bill Longshaw

Sir Sanctus Belatore, or Austin Oymon, challenged young nine-year-old knight Lukas Alderson to a duel during the Medieval Faire in Fergus on July 26. Photos by Robin George

Five-year-old Kaiden Capitao braved the pillory during the fair, putting his head and neck through the holes in the woods before having a wet sponge squeezed over his head, making the five-year-old giggle. Photos by Robin George

Flora the Fairy and bubble lady entertained children during the Fergus Medieval Faire on July 26. Photos by Bill Longshaw

This gentleman showed fair attendees how clothing can be made from animal pelts, with pelts on display for people to see. Photos by Bill Longshaw

The faire included Dance Fables written, choreographed and performed by Dance and Heart dance school, and presented by the Bookery. There were four showtimes throughout the day, with pay-what-you-can admission. Dance Fables is a trilogy of fantasy dance stories. Performers said the show offered “a small taste of a bigger show,” RAFT, which is coming later this year. Photos by Robin George

Sisters Shayanne, left and Natasha Deboer came in costumes sewn by Natasha. Photos by Robin George

Sisters Anya, left and Avani Upadhya posed in their family store, Hamro Village during the faire. Photos by Robin George

The Stanko family all came dressed in medieval wear, including parents John and Cayley and their daughters 8-year-old Addy, left, and 5-year-old Ronnie, right. Photos by Robin George