DES MOINES, Iowa — Thousands of people are attending the first weekend of the Renaissance Faire Spring Fling.

The event takes place at Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines, and takes visitors back in time to the medieval era through different performances, vendors, and food.

This year, one main attraction is Ironside Axe Club, a local axe throwing business based in West Des Moines. People can learn how to throw axes, knives, spears, and more.

The Pirate King and Queen are back this year and they will be leading a joust.

The Renaissance Faire is located at 4051 Dean Avenue in Des Moines. Gates open at 10 a.m. and performances start at 10:30 a.m.

The first performance on Sunday will be from The Cockatoo Encounter at the Main Castle Stage. They will be selling paintings made by the cockatoos to raise money for the species.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. For more information on tickets, click here.