Florida We had a great time at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire this past weekend. The first faire of 2009 for us, it was a long anticipated and planned for trip. We saw family and friends that we’d missed since Lady of the Lakes, watched shows, and shopped till we dropped. Friday Friday was incredibly busy [...]
Florida It’s time for the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire in Gainesville. The annual event, now in its 23rd year, is a project of the city’s Division of Cultural Affairs. King Arthur’s Knights of the Roundtable plan to battle the forces of evil on the chessboard; troubadours and magicians will entertain in the lanes; merchants of every [...]
Florida Hoggetowne Medieval Faire is looking for volunteers to help bring the “Adventures of King Arthur” to life. In exchange for four hours of work, you’ll receive a commemorative t-shirt and a pass to come back another day. Volunteers are needed for such activities as: Distributing programs, stamping hands or taking tickets at the entrance [...]
Bouncy and vivacious, her blond hair up in artful wisps and tails with feathers and tassels woven in, her features accented by the swirls of color, it’s easy to fall under her spell. No matter which faire she’s at, years of experience have helped hone her knowledge of the perfect location to draw the attention of young and old alike. With a few touches of the brush, she draws you in to the fantasy, starting the day off by bringing out the beauty that hides in us all. Let me introduce you to Susan Griffin, proprietor of Face Paint Emporium. [...]
The sharp cries of the hunting cast overhead silence the watching crowd as the falconer, swinging a lure at the end of a line, explains what is happening. With a sudden change to the angle of the wings, one of the Harris’ hawks begins the rapid descent known as a stoop, catches the target in mid-air, and lands, mantling the prize quickly. The falconer waits a moment, allowing the hawk to break in, before calling it to the gauntlet and rewarding it with a tidbit. Moving to the edge of the field, she fists the hawk to the perch and attaches the jesses to the anklet before turning to call the other members of the cast in. The vast array of knowledge and skill needed to not only care for, but also teach about, these and other wonderful birds takes a special person. Let me introduce you to Karen “Kitty” Tolson Carroll. [...]
