Upcoming event: September 12, 2026 · Ein Yael · Jerusalem

Festival Activities

At the “Knights of Jerusalem — Bobe Mayses” festival, visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities for the whole family.

Each zone tells its own story – from spectacular knight tournaments and archery to hands-on workshops, live music, and traditional crafts.

Explore the main activities of the festival below.

Armored knights fighting in the festival arena

Knight Tournament

Full-contact combat in historical armor - one of the festival’s central spectacles.

Mounted warrior with a lance in the festival arena

Mounted Warriors

Watch a mounted training demonstration by the Jerusalem Kingdom club.

A lively historical camp scene with reenactors and visitors.

Historical Camp

Not a stage set, but a living immersion in the past.

Performer in historical costume during a theatrical performance

Theatrical Performances

Actors, jesters, and the magic of street theatre.

Musicians with bagpipes and drums performing on the festival stage.

Live Music

Medieval rhythms and melodies under the open sky.

Three participants in colorful historical costumes performing a medieval dance.

Medieval Dances

A joyful circle dance for children and adults.

A workshop participant working with paints, clay, and small handmade objects.

Crafts and Workshops

Touch history with your own hands.

An instructor helping children practice archery at the festival.

Fencing and Archery

Test your accuracy and experience the excitement of medieval combat.

An interactive quest for children

Quest

An interactive quest for children inspired by Minecraft: resource hunting, on-site and online challenges, trading, crafting, and prizes at the finish.