Sterling Renaissance Festival's Official Website .This past July I attended opening weekend of the 29th annual Sterling Renaissance Faire. The weather was ideal and crowds were good. The site appears to be a no busking event. It is smaller in size and cast than some other festivals I've attended, but their participants actively interact with patrons and they have a nice variety of
entertainments-some I have never seen before. The grounds are hilly and filled with trees and grass-in much greater ratios than most other places. Thus there is an illusion of being larger and denser than it actually is. The most distinctive impression of the faire is a feeling of peacefulness (atypical in other faires) even with a large attendance present.
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 Sterling Renaissance Festival's Official Website .
As Always... click on the image for a larger view...
 Sheriff Hammer and Constable Hornswell discussing the day's agenda |
 The Master of the Revels announces |
 the arrival of the morning procession |
 of Queen Elizabeth |
 All are happy to have her |
 The opening gate of Warwickshire |
 Jim Hancock, Miguel and Giacomo sing for the Queen |
 Emrys Fleet delivers his greetings this morning |
 Hey Nunnie Nunnie also performs |
 They are amongst the many offerings of the faire |
 Don, my host, sporting the latest Pendragon Costumes doublet |
 Miguel giving some special attention to this infirmed lad |
 Hearty music going on in the lanes |
 Sir Drago Rose w/ Katie |
 The Sheriff ever on the prowl for criminals |
 Ran into this cool piratical quartet |
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