Members of the Knights of the Black Rose jousting troop enter the jousting arena for the first show of the day during the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly Michigan.
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Dale Walter of Howell, Mich. breaks a lance on the shield of Kevin Statz of Hebbron, Ind. as part of the jousting demonstration
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A member of Sky Kings Falconry leads a demonstration of different birds of prey including a black vulture.
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The queen of the renaissance festival announces the winner of “Men in Kilts” competition
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Marieo Krause of Highland, Mich. dresses in an assortment of pieces to create an Assassin’s Creed costume.
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Brian Stephenson of Chelsea, Mich., left, battles with Dale Walter of Howell as part of the jousting demonstration during the Michigan Renaissance Festival
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Members of the peasant dancers perform by the festival’s maypole.
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Kayla Miller, left, and Austin Reinson of Midland dress in period costumes.
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Steve Amolsch of Roseville, Mich. gnaws on a turkey leg in his self-made leather armor.
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Cathy Figliomeni of Toledo poses with the members of The Knights of the Black Rose jousting troop.
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A close up of Steve Armolsch's hand made leather armor.
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