ENTERTAINMENTAnnual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire takes over Depot Park in downtown GainesvilleAlan YoungbloodSpecial to The SunRe-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 SunRe-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.Alan Youngblood/Gainesville SunRe-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, Alan Youngblood/Gainesville SunRe-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 SunFaire-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 SunPeriod dancers perform during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.Alan Youngblood/Special To The SunMagician 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.Alan Youngblood/Special To The SunBonsai trees were popular during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.Alan Youngblood/Special To The SunGiffin Wulf blows bubbles for the people during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.Alan Youngblood/Special To The SunLots of period clothing is available during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.Alan Youngblood/Special To The SunEmile sports a scary mask during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.Alan Youngblood/Special To The SunTerri 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.Alan Youngblood/Special To The SunZach Ryan enjoys chain male during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.Alan Youngblood/Special To The SunMac McCormick spreads some Elfin news during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024.Alan Youngblood/Special To The SunFaire-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 SunGiffin 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 SunFestival-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 SunRe-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 SunRe-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 SunFaire-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 SunCarole 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