Kids have fun at medieval faire

Kids and adults alike had a chance to enjoy a slice of the middle ages at the Sweetwater County Library System's annual Medieval Faire.

Along with face painting, jousting and a storyteller, visitors could enjoy a number of games dating back to the period. Some are recognizable, such as bocce ball, while others, such as Kubb, might not be. Kubb is similar to horseshoes where players throw wooden pegs at blocks on either end of the field. Players take turns trying to knock over the blocks and, after knocking the final block over, attempt to knock over another block known as the king to win t...