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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Actually they're not that shy	In fact they are quite captivating	This guy lost everything to Katrina. He had to improvise	A creature of dreams-very original
Stop to immerse in the haunting sounds of E Muzeki	The parade keeping with the theme	As do some of the crafters
Midday proclamations	Reminding folk about the weekend's theme	Leading the crowds in song
Maintaining good spirits	More lively revels	Engaging the patrons	Some w/ more vigor

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