Medieval Madness great fun in Whangārei

"Jugger" competitor Gabe Freed, 19, from Maungatapere, shows good form. Photo / Michael Cunningham

It was a day for lords, ladies, monks, maidens, minstrels at the Medieval Madness event.

The air in Maunu was full of the sounds of tribal Celtic drums, swords clashing, lances splintering and lots of laughter. Photographer Michael Cunningham was there too.

Grady Nops, 13, from Maungatapere, is on the burst during the "Jugger" competition. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Six-year-old Sebastian Moon, Tikipunga, all decked out for the Medieval Madness day. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Linette Van Greunen from Ngunguru enjoys the action while sitting in the shade. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Conor Flood, left, Adrienne Prasad, Trudi Bertie and Grady Weber share a laugh. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Sam Smith, 6, from Whangarei, enjoyed the action and fun. Photo / Michael Cunningham