Middlefaire - near Hillsboro, Texas

[Capn Zeph]

I'm coming down the second weekend, as long as nothing explodes between now and then -- that isn't meant to explode, that is.

My first time there, so any info on how the camping is?  Need to haul in water?  Is it possible to come down on Friday to set up camp, etc.?

[Painted Lady]

We went this (Opening) weekend .Had a fabulous time.  Beautiful weather . Friendly folks. Garb out numbered mundanes at least 20 to 1. Many fine craftspeople and artists deserving of  support. Well done!


Lady Catalina I feel like I know you having seen Your Lovelyness at many a faire. Hope we meet someday.

[Clarendon]

We had a great time Saturday. There was a nice breeze out of the North and I will agree with Painted Lady there was about a 20 to 1 ratio of garb to mundanes. Had a nice chat with Al-Nimer before he headed over to the parade and I shot a few photos. As soon as I get time I'll post them to my Picasa photo stream. If you get a chance you have to check out the guy selling Mango hot sauce, interesting flavor for hot sauce.   Hope to see some of you all next Saturday.

[Blackbead]

Opening day of Middlefaire was fantastic!  The weather was great, there were lots of people (I even had an audience at my show!), the food was good, the FREE beer was great!, there more belly dancers than I have ever seen at one time in one place (approximately one belly dancer for every patron!), I met some wonderful people and had a marvelous time!

Sunday was slow but I think I needed it to rest up from the hectic Saturday.

This weekend is the Medieval-themed weekend and it brings professional jousting in the big field next to the village, royals from all over the Continent, and more of the incredible entertainment that was there the opening weekend!

And don't forget about the last weekend - October 3-4 - that's the PIRATE INVASION!!  The Ladies of the Salty Kiss will be in attendance and if you want to get a copy of Raising Black Flags with the signatures of FOUR of the poets within its pages then you need to be there for the last weekend of Middlefaire, 2009!

See you in the Middle!
Blackbead

[Elkyn]

Sounds like a great time was had by all.    Alas, we won't be able to make it out Middlefaire until next year.  Gotta get my wife through her last year of college.

I have been curious, what is the entertainment line up like this year (besides great, I'm sure) at MF.  Couldn't find any hint of an entertainment schedule on the website.  Is it there and I just somehow missed it?

[mieljolie]

We had a wonderful time opening day.  There really were belly dancers everywhere, which is great.  Beautiful weather and lots of entertainment and shopping.  We had a perfect day!  Plan to return for the last day, Sunday of Pirate Weekend.  ARRR!!

Mieljolie

[Clarendon]

I shot about 100 photos Saturday and had just a few I thought were suitable for posting. Here is the link.
http://picasaweb.google.com/ScottD6057/Middlefaire2009#

Enjoy.

[Clarendon]

Sounds like a great time was had by all.    Alas, we won't be able to make it out Middlefaire until next year.  Gotta get my wife through her last year of college.

I have been curious, what is the entertainment line up like this year (besides great, I'm sure) at MF.  Couldn't find any hint of an entertainment schedule on the website.  Is it there and I just somehow missed it?

Here is the list of entertainment from last weekend. TriBela Cia Dreams, Sultans Dreams, Without a Net, Stonhenj Players, Tribal Evolution, Sholo the Nubian, Brendana's Dream, The Escapologist, Wild Sky Tribal. I'm not sure who all will be there this coming weekend, but I was told there will  be a Jousting group.

[ThreeAcreRanch Soaps]

hubby and I had a good time too.  Sadly won't be able to make it this weekend but will be back for the last one.  This was the first time we were vendor at a renaissance faire and we found it to be a lot of fun.

[Blackbead]

I shot about 100 photos Saturday and had just a few I thought were suitable for posting. Here is the link.
http://picasaweb.google.com/ScottD6057/Middlefaire2009#

Enjoy.

Some EXCELLENT pictures, mate!  One of me favorites is the head of the parade framed by the entry towers!!  WELL DONE!!

Blackbead

[Lady Kett]

Great pics, thanks for sharing them!

We still don't know quite what we are doing. This is unfortunately the busy season at work. Might try to sneak down one day this weekend instead of making a weekend trip out of it. We'll get there! I will not be denied my faire fix!

[Al-Nimer]

I shot about 100 photos Saturday and had just a few I thought were suitable for posting. Here is the link.
http://picasaweb.google.com/ScottD6057/Middlefaire2009#

Enjoy.

GREAT shots!  Thanks for sharing!
Hopefully we will be able to come down this Sunday (Sat is a no-go due to life getting in the way...)

[DonaCatalina]

We're still planning on this Saturday.
But someone answer this for me?

Why does 11:00 am opening sound so late?

[Emerald Shaunassey]

And don't forget about the last weekend - October 3-4 - that's the PIRATE INVASION!!  The Ladies of the Salty Kiss will be in attendance and if you want to get a copy of Raising Black Flags with the signatures of FOUR of the poets within its pages then you need to be there for the last weekend of Middlefaire, 2009!

See you in the Middle!
Blackbead

The Crew of the Salty Kiss are all looking forward to a return portage at Middlefaire!  And I personally, am looking forward to running amuck around the village (on stage and off) and seeing everything I don't remember seeing from last year (blasted pain meds from gall bladder removal opening weekend of faire last year left my mind a bit hazy).  I vaguely remember being a "target" for my very first rat puking game and being on stage and chatting with Stonehenj players.. and ... and... so many others.  Boy, do I have a lot of catching up to do this year!  Looking forward to seeing you all again.

Have an absolutely outstanding 2nd weekend and we'll see you the following weekend!

Blessings,
Emerald

[Al-Nimer]

We're still planning on this Saturday.
But someone answer this for me?

Why does 11:00 am opening sound so late?

Maybe because that's lunch time for people who get up at dawn? 
If you can stay until dark, you may get to see a special show from "Celtic Fyre."  They were there last Sat and were very impressive!

We will be busy with other things tomorrow, but plan on coming down Sun around 12:30.  Sorry we'll miss you guys, unless you go 2 days in a row