From days of yore, medieval lore and legends will prevail. Ohio State students, faculty, and guests recreated parts of the 15th century at the 22nd annual Medieval and Renaissance Festival on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ohio Union.The theme of this year’s festival was “Arthurian Legends.” The steering committee said the goal of the event was to increase awareness of the heritage and knowledge of the medieval and renaissance periods, and to present a glimpse into the characters of people of long ago.The festival began with a processional through the Ohio Union hallway and throughout the day, costumed performers entertained visitors with medieval sword fights, plays, a human chessboard, dances, juggling, magic and music.”This is the most popular event held on campus,” said Frankie Strober, a senior majoring in English and a member of the steering committee. “Its popularity is why it has been held for the past 22 years,” she said.Games and amusements such as Nine-Men’s Morris, Fox and Geese, and Chess -on a life-size scale- were offered as an example of leisure time activities of the Renaissance. Face painting, balloons and children’s sing-alongs were available for children and the young at heart. “I think it’s great that they bring all of these people together,” said Margie Brosemer, a freshman majoring in international studies.”There are some really interesting activities here as well as crafts to look at,” said Tara Brosemer, a sophomore from Loveland High School, in Loveland, Ohio who was visiting her sister Margie for Little-Sibs Weekend. “This served as a great opportunity for me to get to spend more time with my sib,” she said.Despite the rain outside, festival-goers were invited inside to watch a magic show in the food court of the Union or have their palms read. Musical instruments and clothing all recalled a distant era.”Rain is always a problem,” said Matt Fleming, site coordinator for the event. “It rained last year too, and we have about two-thirds less outside attendance, but no one has complained since the event began,” he said.Crafts and food reminiscent of the Renaissance, as well as festival posters and T-shirts were sold throughout the event, even though the weather dampened some vendors’ sales.”The rain really hurt our sales, because we won’t do half of the business we should,” said Michael Bullock, owner of Look’n Good Fragrances and Incense. “But it all balances out in the end if we stay for the entire show,” he said.The Medieval Renaissance Festival allows Ohio State to share its vitality with the community, said Andrew Brown, a fourth-year student majoring in zoology from Baltimore, Ohio, and chair of the festival steering committee. “It’s a fun day for the entire family.”The festival was sponsored by the Ohio Union Programs Office and the University Honors Center.