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...
 Michael Rosman:Squire of the Wire |
 Adding a twist to an old standard |
 A kilt wearing wirewalker adds something new |
 He isn't regimental |
 The Bloody Improv. They do a series of improv excercises for your amusement |
 Giving birth during this sketch |
 This is the emotional symphony. It was a little unnerving, but funny |
 The Inquisition where this fellow must guess his crime and punishment as determined by the audience |
 Mimi Flambe |
 ...and her mischievious assistant Max |
 He's an ardent little fireman |
 EJ of Clandestine and Nelson from the Rogues w/ some leftover Nelvis |
 A pair of gems, Amethyst and Emerald |
 The ladies entangled with the Handsomes |
 Me getting a rare chance to pose for a picture |
 1 last piratical group shot |
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