SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A cook prepares a variety of meats for hungry festival goers at the Manderscheid Jousting Festival Aug. 26. Traditional food plates included “schwenk” sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken, potatoes and salad. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Entertainers play songs from the 15th and 16th century for festival goers at the Manderscheid Jousting Festival Aug. 25. The medieval celebration included a jousting tournament, a craft market and a fireworks display. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tammie Moore)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Festival visitors were able to explore castle ruins which were the backdrop for the historical Manderscheid Jousting Festival spectacle Aug. 25 – 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tammie Moore)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Performers awe the crowd at the Manderscheid Jousting Festival Aug. 25. Jugglers, stilt walkers, medieval signers, jousters and other entertainers put on shows based on popular entertainment from the 15th and 16th century for festival goers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tammie Moore)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A falconer shows off her falcon at the Manderscheid Jousting Festival Aug. 25. The medieval celebration included a jousting tournament, a craft market and a fireworks display. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tammie Moore)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Two knights joust at the Manderscheid Jousting Festival Aug. 26. The jousting festival took place Aug. 25 - 26. This medieval celebration included a jousting tournament, a craft market and a fireworks display. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson)