This year is the 31st anniversary of the festival. This season the faire was trying out something new-theme weekends. The village of New Market is celebrating Queen Katherine's birthday. The party's theme is left to the discretion of the Queen. This particularly fine weekend she chose the glories of ancient Rome. Therefore it was decreed that a Roman bachannal was in order along with other fine Italian treats. Many fine patrons dressed for the occasion and partook in a toga contest.

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 Texas Renaissance Festival's Official Website .

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	The court is all set for raucous fun	Rulers of Spain	And their entourage
Well it is suppose to be the 16th century	A new food area serving the dishes of Polonia	Titania's Bower	An elegant place
Deep and layered	A fine English garden	Wouldn't you agree	A local crafter fashioning bead jewelry
Fons Florida Aeterna	This Spanish water garden is a tranquil setting	With no shortage of fountains	Some coy denizens

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