Dames, knights, urchins, archers and bards came hither to the Medieval Market in Levin over the weekend.
Thousands again flocked to what has become an annual highlight in the Horowhenua region. The event, first held in Manakau almost 29 years ago, quickly outgrew the venue and has been held at Levin Showgrounds ever since.
![Fair maidens Lindsey, Leimomi and Fil at the Medieval Market in Levin over the weekend.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XYB3JGDM6ZENLDIQJXWMWDLDA4.jpg?auth=436c3f396919504e6e17bbcedbaab501192ad68206e668fcc0d57b9cbac9d5dd&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Held on the second Saturday in February, the event only missed one year - last year - on account of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Chairwoman Anna Harris said there were an estimated 4500 people attending the weekend event, making it one of the busiest ever. There were 173 stallholders, from blacksmiths to bone carvers.