Medieval times return to Worms

Worms will hold its 13th medieval fest, “Spectaculum,” today through Sunday in the local city park “Wäldchen.”

The event features a medieval market with vendors, craftsmen, jugglers, musicians, dancers, fire-eaters and a knights camp. More than 1,000 participants will bring back the Middle Ages.

“After receiving innumerable applications for our Spectaculum, we were able to select the best and offer a great program,” said Klaus Susemichel, market master of Worms.

More than 100 stands will be available where vendors sell jewelry, clothes and leather items. Crafters will present forging, carving, engraving, basket making and lace making. Visitors will get the chance to actively take part in medieval life. They can test out old instruments, demonstrate their skills in a sword fight and archery, and learn how to spin.

Knights groups will present historical weapons and fascinating fighting techniques in fake battles. The Rugby Club Worms will demonstrate their playing skills at 3:30 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Jugglers, beggars, magicians, storytellers, musicians and dance groups will entertain the audience throughout the weekend. A fashion show will highlight the fashion of the late 15th century in Europe from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

A special children’s program will feature a children’s knights’ tournament, rides in a wooden boat, highland games, puppet
theater performances and a crafting shop for crests.

Fire shows are scheduled for 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday to close out these days.

“Spectaculum Worms is a fest for the whole family. We are looking forward to good weather and more than 20,000 visitors, just like in recent years,” Susemichel said.

The event will take place from 2 p.m. until midnight today, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Entrance fee is €6 for adults and €3 for visitors in traditional costumes. Children shorter than a sword will be admitted free.
For details on the program, visit www.spectaculum-worms.de.

The event location “Wäldchen” is located on Friedrichsweg in 67547 Worms. Motorists are asked to park in one of the seven parking garages in Worms, or in a park and ride parking lot (address: Kastanienallee). From there, a shuttle bus is available to take visitors to the festival grounds.