Maryland Renaissance Festival's Official Website. This season I had the pleasure to return to the Maryland Festival in Crownsville for their Pirate Weekend. This meant not only getting to watch and socialize with the Pyrates Royale, but also guest
performers the Crimson Pirates as well as my friends the Corsairs. There was also the added treat of the first of a 2 weekend engagement of the Mediaeval Baebes from England. The site was fun with huge crowds-more than 20,000 each day I believe for that weekend.
There were plenty of variety of stage acts from acrobats, jousters, street performers and a noticeable number of family oriented acts. There was also a noteworthy number of magic and mime acts on site. This faire has quite the cross section of entertainment. The shops are of a nice mix as well
although I didn't get to peruse those too much. What's also nice is the affordable cost of food and drinks. It's a pity the weather got humid but no rain, so there were a number a people affected by dust and such. Anyway, I regret not being able to stay for another weekend.
The previous description and all these wonderful images are brought to you by Frank Hui. Because of his devotion, I have nothing to add. --Robyn Sotherby
For information regarding the faire, check out the Maryland Renaissance Festival's Official Website.
As Always... click on the image for a larger view...
 Opening gate w/ Digger the Gravedigger getting patrons to sample his wares |
 The mayor (right) getting worked up over his brother-in-law's (Pierce Templeton) antics |
 Not your typical friendly physician |
 Anne Boleyn arrives for her coronation with her brother George. However there seems to be a disruption. |
 It appears Capt. Moone is causing embarrassment for the mayor |
 There's a reunion this weekend of pirates from the Maritime Institute of Technology (MIT) |
 A piratical Stupina, Dash Rippington & Hamish Stuart directing traffic |
 Morning revels starting with some country dance |
 These wenches do an enticing dance of their own |
 Nymblwyck's Flea Circus |
 Showing how he trains the fleas |
 At the Globe Stage, the first Corsairs show |
 The guys finishing off their set with the Mingalay Boat Song w/the Pyrates Royale |
 They then take over the stage |
 Dr Crossbones McCoy of the Crimson Pirates |
 Anne with her entourage |
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