Texas Texas RenFest’s casting call is upon us! Someone brought a post made on RenaissanceFestival.com by Stacy Bakri, Performance Company Assistant Director, to my attention this morning and I thought I’d pass it along. Sorry about the short notice but sometimes things done on the fly bring out the best spontaneity. Tomorrow (May 2) and [...]
Texas The Texas Renaissance Festival continues this weekend in Plantersville with a Pirates Adventure. You’ll be sure to find more than a few of the scurvy lot when you stop by the Sea Devil Tavern to quench your thirst. And I have it on good authority from my favorite picaroon that there’s nothing better than [...]
Texas They’re celebrating All Hallows Eve at the Texas Renaissance Festival and spooky things will be coming out of the mist to celebrate. The King’s ordered a Tricks or Treats outing and contests abound: Costume Contest (Adults and Children) Jack-o-Lantern Carving Contest Banshee Screeching Contest Candied Apple Eating Contest Who knows whether the prizes will [...]
Texas The Texas Renaissance Festival opens on schedule this weekend, having suffered minimal damage as a result of Hurricane Ike. They’re kicking the season off with an Oktoberfest in true Bavarian style. Plenty of German music and dancing will get you ready for the Yodeling and Polka contests. They’ve discounted tickets for opening weekend almost [...]
Arkansas If you need a Faire fix, Arkansas readers, here’s your chance before your festival begins in October. Istanpitta, a group who specializes in music of the Middle Ages, is performing at Artspree 2007/2008 at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. Sunday, September 14, 2008, 3:00 p.m.Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall For everyone else, catch [...]
DakotaZ posted the following at RenaissanceFestival.com If you are looking for an opportunity to write your own paycheck and have fun doing it then you need to attend our Job Fair on August 23rd starting at 9AM SHARP. We are MIL and own over 20 shops at the Texas Renaissance Festival. These shops include: Noble [...]
I found, as I researched today’s post, that I missed quite a few of the smaller college faires this past week. It’s spring and there may be more that I’ve not found reference to. If you know of one that I miss, please leave a comment with the information. California Auburn, California, will see Cain’s [...]
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. [...]
TRF is calling for cast! Stacy Bakri, Performance Company Assistant Director, posted information regarding auditions on RenaissanceFestival.com yesterday. If you’ve ever wanted to be on cast at the Texas Renaissance Festival, clear your calendar for May 3 or May 10, but make the call to Entertainment Director Jeff Baldwin to schedule your slot, (800) 458-3435 [...]
The long purple wizard’s robe may be familiar around Scarborough and Texas Renaissance Festivals, but this year the wizard showed up some place new. Only once, though, the rest of the time at Four Winds Renaissance Faire the tall thin man wears the britches and tunic of a merchant. His first time vending has been interesting, bringing unexpected experiences, new business, and a feeling of having finally found the right place for his wares. He’s having a good time at it, enjoying faire so much that he’s developing a story line for himself. Let me introduce you to Butch Brehm, leather artisan and proprietor of Twisted Gryphon Leather. [...]
Found on the RenaissanceFestival.com Texas Renaissance Festival forum this morning: 2008 DG Loki Challenge The 2008 Drunken Gnome Loki Challenge Contest Will Be Held Saturday Night Opening Weekend Of TRF 2008 In The Drunken Gnome Camp. The Yahoo Group For The Contest Has Been Set Back Up … We will update all the databases and [...]
