The first thing I noticed wasn’t the knights or the jousting arena. It was the feeling that we’d somehow wandered into another world.
Tucked among the trees in Rock Creek, Ohio, just off state route 534, the Great Lakes Medieval Faire feels less like a festival and more like a hidden village. As we walked the shaded woodland paths, the adventure took us past musicians and costumed performers. Knights battled for glory, and fairies, pirates, and royalty mingled with visitors.
As locals, we’ve visited the Great Lakes Medieval Faire several times during various themed weekends, and each trip has felt completely different. My boys proudly dressed as pirates for Pirate Weekend, fully embracing their roles. Another visit coincided with Superheroes Weekend, when my mom joined us, and the grounds filled with caped crusaders alongside medieval characters. No matter when you visit, there always seems to be something new around every corner…