Let the reveleries begin! Call out the military, hang the banners, let loose those trumpet fanfares, tap the kegs! It's here. Bristol 2000, the 13th Annual Festival in Kenosha, WI has begun with nearly great weather, many of people, and another extraordinary cast. What can be said for an opening day? As the performers felt the power of the audience and the audience milled about checkin' out their favorite places as well as searching for what's new, I was as much caught up in the magic as anyone else. Last year, a common statement was, "It was bloody hot!" If you can believe it, Saturday began as an ideal day. Unfortunately, as I sat watching the 3:00 daily costume contest, rain drops started falling. It did not stop... as a matter of fact, it began pouring. The 4:30 Action set needed to make some adjustments to account for the wet stage. That day ended up simply wet. Sunday's heat, however, dried everything off very well and the crowds were huge. Given that, it looks like it will be another great season!

For information regarding the faire, check out the Bristol Renaissance Faire's Official Website.

As Always... click on the image for a larger view...

At the opening gate	Sir Edmund Tillney and Jane the Phoole cry for the gates to be opened	The hearalds shall usher in the court	Stopping at Tuscany Taverne for a wee bit of breakfast
Minstrels of Mayhem	Chris and Adam of   Tourdion	Mojo, a resident of   Yarak Creative Enterprises	The Kid's Kingdom Goblin
A look at the swings	In Shakespeare's Medow	Lady Elinor Fettiplace checks in some new Friends of Faire members	Directors extraordinare, Susan and Ron
The Singing Executioners	Minstrels at the Hamlet stage	Again,   Tourdion	Visitors from afar, the Household of Wong

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