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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They are in an amorous mood	Who's gotten them worked up?	That's who	Involving him in a very tactile song
I think he likes it	The girls bring up some new , er, volunteers		Too bad they're so shy
Yeah, really shy	Acting out a tale of a lusty pirate stealing away a dancer named Veronica	The pirate really has an itch for her. But she'll be rescued	by the hero Bubba
Out by the jousting arena	Gearing up for some highland games	Angelo	Your Host

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