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Washington Renaissance & Fantasy Faire canceled for 2008.

Started by Havercroft, July 15, 2008, 07:50:33 PM

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Havercroft

Sad news.  The Washington Renaissance & Fantasy Faire has been canceled for 2008.  I received an e-mail today with the following missive:


Dearest Friends, Family and Supporters,

It is with our deepest regret that we must announce that the
Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire, planned to be held August 2, 3, 9,
10, 16, 17, 2008, in Belfair Washington has been canceled.

Due to challenges with the permitting process and after a meeting
with the Department of Natural Resources yesterday and a meeting this
morning with the Mason County Commissioners, we have not and will not be
granted our permits to run the Faire this season. We have done
everything that we could have done and have exhausted all avenues to
make this event happen on the new site this year.

We offer our deepest and sincerest apologies to all that this
cancellation will affect. We understand that plans have been made,
tickets have been bought and travel plans have been arranged in order to
attend the Washington Renaissance Faire.

It is our sincerest hope to work with the Mason County
Commissioners, the Department of Natural Resources and the Planning
Commission for Mason County to resolve these challenges satisfactorily
in order to re-open the Washington Renaissance Faire in August of 2009
on our new site in Belfair, Washington.

Thank you all for the support and love that you have offered us over
the past 11 years and know that you have our deepest gratitude for your
support both now through these trying times and in the future as we grow
and prosper.

Sincerely,
Ron and Teresa Cleveland and all the
Washington Renaissance Faire Staff
Washington Renaissance Faire

Elennare

Boo!  :(

That really sucks.  Any idea what went down that they weren't able to get the permits?  I saw the other post that said they were having issues with some group that didn't want the faire.  Is that what kept them from getting the permits?

I just checked the faire's website, and they haven't posted this news yet, so no details there.
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anamcara

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I can't believe this!! This is my yearly vacation! Anyone know about the medieval village in Carnation, Washington? Is that any good?