Minstrels and reenactors will populate the shore of Gelterwoog lake during the Easter weekend medieval market festival in Kaiserslautern, March 30 to April 1. (Mike Abrams/Stars and Stripes)

Usually calm during springtime, Gelterswoog lakeshore will transform into a vibrant medieval village this weekend as Kaiserslautern hosts its medieval Easter festival from March 30 to April 1.

Visitors are invited to step back in time to an era of knights, jesters, and artisanal craftsmanship, as the festival promises a weekend filled with medieval merriment, including fire-eater performances, music and hearty fare, organizers said in a statement.

Special attractions for kids include a traditional wooden carousel, egg tapping competitions, dragon hunts, a fortune-telling stone wheel, and the “mouse roulette.”

Reenactors will populate the campsite, offering a glimpse into daily medieval life and answering any questions curious minds might have about the period.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission: Adults 8 euro, children and those in costume 5 euro.