Halloween is past, and Valentine’s Day is several months away yet, but you shouldn’t abandon your costumes or hopes of finding your knight in shining armor just yet.

While these holidays only happen once a year, Medieval Times provides plenty of ongoing opportunities to don an ensemble and meet a gentleman trained in the ancient art of chivalry.

“I went, and I just fell in love,” said Briana Mink, a 21-year-old Lawrenceville native and performer at the elaborate themed attraction. “You walk into Medieval Times, and it’s like the world disappears. And you’re really in the Medieval Times.”

The national entertainment chain hails itself as the premiere dinner show, with promises of attendees being “swept away to an age of bravery and honor.” Visitors will witness everything from jousts and falconry to sword fights and horsemanship during the two-hour event.

Showtimes range from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. depending on the day at the Atlanta castle at Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville. Tickets are $54.95 for adults and $36.95 for children 12 and younger, but discount codes are available online.

Parking is free and group rates are available.

“There’s really something for everybody of all ages,” Mink said. “The kids, obviously, love it. But we have 80-year-olds who come and freak out and cheer so loudly that they lose their voices.”

The Lawrenceville-based castle is decorated to replicate the “splendor and romance” of 11th century Spain. That means dinner-theater guests must abide by the times, which, in this case, translates to eating a four-course meal with no silverware.

“Most people really, really love that part,” Mink said. “I mean, yeah, we have caught people sneaking in silverware. But mainly people just embrace it and have a good time, once they get over the shock of it. And, of course, we hand out a lot of napkins.”

Mink got her start with the company as a customer. She and her family attended for a birthday celebration, and the University of North Georgia communications and public relations student found herself enthralled.

“I remember the knights, mostly,” she said, “because they were pretty attractive.”

They made such a lasting impact she approached a manager after the show and told them she wanted a job. She was told about upcoming auditions for the part of Princess Catalina.

Soon, Mink found herself in the role of royalty.

“My favorite part of the job is how all of the little girls just love seeing the Princess,” Mink said. “They come up and give me the biggest hugs.”

While Mink expected such excitement from the children, she said she was impressed with how many adults enjoyed the show.

“When the show is over, the King and I and the knights all come out to the Hall of Arms to take pictures with people and sign autographs and that sort of thing,” she said. “People come up and just go on and on about how much they didn’t expect it to be so much fun and how they plan on coming back.”

For those who plan to return, Mink offers a piece of advice: “Dress up.”

“Don’t think about it,” she said. “Just embrace it. Wear a crown or a princess dress. It really adds to the whole mood of the experience. I promise. Just go with it. It’ll be a blast.”

For more information, visit www.medievaltimes.com.