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October 11, 2004
Huzzah
The last two years I have had the opportunity to visit the PA Renaissance Faire with my friend Gwenda. It's great going with her because she knows the place like the back of her hand and also knows a lot of the staff there since she works at the market across the street. I think it's a fun event to include in my celebration of Autumn...and I have gotten to go for free both times.
I enjoyed the "Tartans of Terror". They are a Scottish musical act with some very funny skits. We also saw the "Moroccan Jugglers" (also contortionists), the Human Chess match, joisting tournaments, and more. The people watching is of course the best part. Some people go to the extreme of getting into the spirit of things ... I donned my Boston hooded sweatshirt over a tshirt. No exterior girdles for me, thank you very much. We joked about getting dressed up in costume for this coming weekends iWorship concert. I don't think that would be much appreciated, though.
I know it's not for everyone...the whole interactive amusement park kind of thing...but really it's what you make of it. People aren't confrontational there like I thought they would be. Just over the top.
We all got annoyed by how the Queen said "comfortable"...it seemed too exaggerated, even for the English accent.
There is quite a bit of "bawdy" humor...but there is a brochure to follow that lets you know which shows are not family friendly. We avoided those.
The jingle for the PA Ren. Faire gets on my nerves. Their commercials have never been that appealing to me.
My favorite thing about the place is that you'd never know the extent of the village back there. From the street you just have no idea. It's like entering a land of make believe...which I love.
That's my take. I'll admit that I like it. I'll go back. I'll gnaw on a turkey leg and munch on kettle corn while watching a fake jousting match and laugh at the girls trying to dance a jig when the Tartans open up the stage for the crowd to join in and dance. Huzzah!
Posted by stacey at October 11, 2004 03:37 PM
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I have lived in Lebanon for 9 years...and STILL have not been to the Renaissance Faire. Maybe next year.....
Posted by: Christine at October 13, 2004 12:46 AM