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Texas Renaissance Festival - Faire Fun for October 9-15, 2008

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 […]

October 9th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Discount Tickets Info, Faire Fun | no comments

Istanpitta performing in Little Rock September 14, 2008

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 Istanpitta at the […]

September 10th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Proclamations | no comments

Texas Renaissance Festival merchant job fair - August 23, 2008

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 House, Pavilion, […]

August 22nd, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Auditions & Job Info | no comments

Faire Fun May 3-11, 2008

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 Crossing […]

May 8th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Faire Fun | one comment

Have you met Susan Griffin?

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. […]

May 6th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Have You Met? | one comment

Texas Renaissance Festival auditions scheduled

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 today!
ALL […]

May 1st, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Auditions & Job Info | no comments

Have you met Twisted Gryphon Leather?

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. […]

April 16th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Have You Met? | 3 comments

Loki Competition at Texas Renaissance Festival - Just because it made me chuckle

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 rules etc […]

February 22nd, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Proclamations | no comments