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Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire takes over Depot Park in downtown Gainesville

Alan Youngblood
Special to The Sun
Re-enactors perform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess.
Re-enactors perform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess.
Alan Youngblood/Special To The Sun
Re-enactors preform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess.
Re-enactors preform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess.
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Re-enactors preform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess. This is the first year for the faire at Depot park and will be only this weekend instead of the usual three.
Re-enactors preform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess. This is the first year for the faire at Depot park and will be only this weekend instead of the usual three.
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Re-enactors preform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess. This is the first year for the faire at Depot park and will be only this weekend instead of the usual three.
Re-enactors preform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess. This is the first year for the faire at Depot park and will be only this weekend instead of the usual three.
Alan Youngblood/Special To The Sun
Faire-goers enjoy the entertainment during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Faire-goers enjoy the entertainment during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Alan Youngblood/Special To The Sun
Period dancers perform during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Period dancers perform during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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Magician James Songster performs magic with audience member Claire Fonseca, 7, during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Magician James Songster performs magic with audience member Claire Fonseca, 7, during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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Bonsai trees were popular during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Bonsai trees were popular during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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Giffin Wulf blows bubbles for the people during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Giffin Wulf blows bubbles for the people during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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Lots of period clothing is available during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Lots of period clothing is available during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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Emile sports a scary mask during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Emile sports a scary mask during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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Terri Lewis, center, gives Will Greening a whack in the back during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Terri Lewis, center, gives Will Greening a whack in the back during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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Zach Ryan enjoys chain male during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Zach Ryan enjoys chain male during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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Mac McCormick spreads some Elfin news during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Mac McCormick spreads some Elfin news during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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Faire-goers enjoy the may pole during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Faire-goers enjoy the may pole during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Alan Youngblood/Special To The Sun
Giffin Wulf blows bubbles for the passers by during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess. This is the first year for the faire at Depot park and will be only this weekend instead of the usual three.
Giffin Wulf blows bubbles for the passers by during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess. This is the first year for the faire at Depot park and will be only this weekend instead of the usual three.
Alan YoungbloodSpecial To The Sun
Festival-goers enjoy the vendors during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Festival-goers enjoy the vendors during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Alan YoungbloodSpecial To The Sun
Re-enactors prepare to battle with swords during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Re-enactors prepare to battle with swords during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Alan YoungbloodSpecial To The Sun
Re-enactors battle with swords during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Re-enactors battle with swords during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Alan YoungbloodSpecial To The Sun
Faire-goers enjoy the may pole during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Faire-goers enjoy the may pole during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Alan YoungbloodSpecial To The Sun
Carole Black portrays her Lady Ettie character during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Carole Black portrays her Lady Ettie character during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Alan YoungbloodSpecial To The Sun