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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Musical accompaniment by the Gypsy Guerilla Band	Time for presents	She opens the King's gift first	It's clearly well received
Granny Snatch dressed for the occasion	Who knew a troll could be adorable	This lad seems to think so	An intriguing piece of armor
From the hands of Lord Entropy	Some formidable looking centurions	At the Basilica, the Borgias conduct the toga contest with contestants	of different ages
and styles	Fine patricians	Lovely maids	Even a Hellenic hero

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