The story
The 1,488-seat Spanish-style castle on 19.5 acres was built by McLennan and Thebault and designed by David Jordan. Guests get colored crowns matching a section of the arena and cheer for the knight who fights in their name while eating a four-course meal without utensils.
Everything that was here
- 1991–present · still open
Medieval Times Dinner & TournamentAttraction
The Midwest's first dinner-and-jousting castle, open since June 15, 1991.
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