Three Steps To A Medieval Way Of Life

With kings, queens, jousting competitions and enormous turkey legs, the Great Lakes Medieval Faire in Rock Creek brings out the best of your barbaric side on weekends from July 14-Aug. 19. If you can’t get enough of the Gothic fun, here are three things you can do to re-create the experience.

Go whole hog.
The Greenhouse Tavern’s roasted pig head ($56) is served on a platter with barbecue sauce, fresh slaw, lettuce, brioche buns and lime. 2038 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-443-0511, thegreenhousetavern.com

Sharpen your archery skills.
The Cleveland Metroparks York Road Archery Range offers monthly $5 beginners classes on a 22-lane range. Valley Parkway, North Royalton, 216-635-3200, clevelandmetroparks.com

Forge iron.
Take hammer to anvil at Cleveland Blacksmithing’s three-hour beginners class ($88), which teaches basic metalworking to create jewelry and more. 4009 Fulton Court, Cleveland, 216-532-5351, clevelandblacksmithing.com