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The fifth annual Taupo International Jousting Tournament will take place on the 23 and 24 January, 2010. This tournament promises to be spectacular like none before. We have a truly action packed two days coming up and we hope that the website can give you some idea of what lies in store.

The highlight of the weekend will be the Knight's Challenge, a no-holds-barred slug-fest between New Zealand and Australia. Knights from both countries are set against each other in four gruelling challenges to body, mind, and honour. Only the strong can survive as we take extreme sports to another level.

Jousting finishes on Sunday afternoon with a never before seen in New Zealand event.

Joram van Essen, a knight of international fame and high repute will stand against all comers in a duel to break three solid wooden lances. This truly is the challenge of a Knight, and we trust a Knight's work will be done on the field that day.

And that's not the half of it. 2010 sees the return for the third year of the King of Swords Single Combat Tournaments; two Grand Melees, on each day of the event; the Largest historical encampment in the Southern Hemisphere; the Taupo Medieval Market; and, as the sun sets on Saturday night, the Tournament Revels.

We hope that the website can answer any questions you may have, but if there's something been missed out, please be sure to let us know.

Gates open 10.00 am and close at 5.00pm both days. Dance begins at 7.30pm on Saturday 23rd. All tickets only available on the gate.

Public admission prices 2010:

Adult $12; Child* $8; Saturday Night Revels $10

Second Day Discount $2/person on return of Saturday ticket

 *children aged 5-12. Under 5 free. Child fare includes free entry into children's area. ($2 donation for 2-5 yr olds for Kids Area activities).

The Tournament Revels will be held on the evening of Saturday 23 January. This will be an awesome evening of dancing and merriment. Twisty Willow, the award winning Ceilidh band will be playing from 8pm, and the fireshow will begin with the fall of night.

Tickets for the revels may be purchased at the gate.