News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz On Sunday, Bryan Picken of Irongate Medieval Productions is seen dressed in a medieval costume at the Alpena Thunder-Con held over the weekend at the Art in the Loft. Picken said that he hand-made most of his costume. He also explained that his organization is raising money to put on a medieval festival in the Northeast Michigan area that is affordable to attend. Currently organizers are aiming to host the festival in May and they are looking in Lincoln for potential venues.