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 .

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Casteel Galleries has a beautiful display	with very imaginative sculptures	This striking booth caught my attention	London Broil performing on this huge, intriguing stage
You can find this satyr at the woodcarver's shop	The washing wenches taking bloomers that may have been involved in a scandal	At Chocolate Fantasy you can buy triple-yes triple-layer cakes	Is that bone a holy relic of St. Lawrence or just a turkey leg
They're raising money for a church in his honor	Katie discussing men with w/Tabitha Waller	The Earl of Essex entreatings these young ones	This crafter has very fierce & elaborate masks
Mother Redempta w/morning coffee	Philomena in an imperially flighty mood	The Nuns prepping the crowd for their counseling session	"Dammitall"-for washing away those pesky sins

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