Get medieval: Festival comes to Fort Tryon Park

Damsels in distress, knights in shining armor, and jugglers and jesters descend on Fort Tryon Park on Oct. 1 for the Medieval Festival.

Take a trip back in time and experience the excitement of jousting and juggling.

Costumed vendors and characters stroll through the grounds to sell a wide variety of period items, food, and drink, and artisans will demonstrate their crafts.

Medieval Festival, Oct. 1 from 11:30 am to 6 pm. Admission is free.

Fort Tryon Park [Margaret Corbin Drive between Henry Hudson Parkway and Broadway in Inwood, (212) 795–1388; www.nycgovparks.org].