There's so much fun to be had at Michigan's Renaissance Festival. This weekend was "Viking Invasion," where Vikings, maidens, fairies, and many other Medieval folk were seen. Among the festivities were tattoo and beard contests, jousting, freak shows, and mud-splattered fun.
09/04/2021
Photos by Mike Pfeiffer
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