Puppet Show: Meredith Lape, Katie Edmonds, Jodie Brunke and narrator Blake Burress performed a traditional puppet show, in the Punch & Judy tradition.
Duel: Billy Schwent and Ryan Vangilder dueled to the death.
Going nowhere: Dr. Ron Anderson, superintendent of R-2 Schools, was at the mercy of Erika Beasley and the other ladies in waiting.
Harpist: Sophie Grathman provided a touch of Medieval realism on the harp.
Jivin' Jesters: Chester the Jester (Tim Nicolai) and Lester the Apprentice (Andy Young, at piano) provided numerous laughs.
Fortune teller: Gypsies telling fortunes and performing other tricks were part of the pomp of the Madrigal Feaste
Juggler: Plenty of juggling and other entertainment were available at the feaste. Here Ashley Johnson displayed her skills.
Serving: A Mideavil-style meal of wassail, breade, chese and fruyts, chicken cordon bleu, kafe and more was served in 16th century style.
Royal court: King Dole (Brian Haas) and Queen Beth (Arika Lucy) and their banquet guests enjoyed the festivities.
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