Old world skills and crafts on show at Rocky's first Bazaar

Medieval knights, jousting, light horse charges and more...

C J Beazley, Connie Brinsley, Adam Brinsley, and Ambrose Andrienco at the Festival of the Bazaar. Picture: Jann Houley

THE inaugural Festival of the Bazaar was a popular choice for families to kick off a busy weekend of outdoor events around Central Queensland.

Medieval fighting at Festival of the Bazaar. Picture: Jann Houley

Organised by the CQ Costumers and reenactment collective, the medieval-themed event proved a welcome change to social media and screens, taking children back in time.

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There were high-energy horse action from the Light Horse Brigade or a slower trip on the Clysdedales, as the main stage hosted music performances and a puppet show.

Charmaine Stehbens, Carol Goslin, Ebony Philp and Vicky Garland at Festival of the Bazaar. Picture: Jann Houley

Local artisans showed off their handmade crafts, and there was a selection of food stalls to choose from.

The festival raised money for Soldier On and Aussie Helpers.

Originally published as Old world skills and crafts on show at Rocky's first Bazaar