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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My friend Rick helping out this charming imp	Singing a tune about the virtues of wine	Contestants presented before the royal couple	A lively gypsy dance
	Antics from the local Commedia troupe	Playing tour guide	Someone overstep the boundaries fo good taste!
Anxiously adoring nobles	You can find some really special leather goods at Renaissance Leather	On the stage for the Washing Well Wenches	Eureka and Daphne test out their work
This fellow is not satisfied	Well, he did say the shirt needed more pressing	Their way of encouraging applause	The ladies have gotten all charged

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