Kings Feast

[Taarna]

OMG! I wish I HAD some of those pictures!! That was a great story!! LOL

[DesertRose]

HaHaHa   I so enjoyed that story too !!  Thank you for sharing that with us 


I have a question about the feast I hope someone can answer.  We talked about going on Sunday, but had already purchased a weekend pass when the subject came up.  Doesnt the price of the feast include your admission for the day?  Do they discount the price if you are already inside faire when you decide to purchase your feast admission, or does it remain the same price?  We didnt go to the feast because we felt like it would be paying twice to enter faire.  We would like to go next year though.  It sounds like such fun !!

[*Teach*]

Yes, you can get a slightly discounted price if you have already bought your ticket, that's what we all did.
I am definitely planning to go opening weekend next year... buying tickets as soon as possible for the 2:00 show
(we figure the hottest time of opening weekend would be a great time to get in out of the heat lol)

*I didn't notice a rum course... wonder if they do requests...*

[Macintyre]

THis is going to be my first year at the feast, we're going the saturday after thanxgiving.  i figure it would be good cause we've already got the stretching in from thanxgiving and so can make the most of the big meal. 

[Snylor]

As a long time patron of TRF ( 30 + years ), I personally do not recommend the Kings Feast.  The last 2-3 times we attended there was poor cuts of meat ( the prime rib was all fat and what wasn't was tough as Brigaqueens hide ).  We waited forever to get any libations, an average of 1 possibly 2 glasses of wine or ale per person at the max, and we had 12 people together that were displaced in groups of 2-4 all over. 
I would recommend saving half that cost and going to the Wine Tasting.  Fruits, cheeses, meats and a sampling of 7-10 wines.  Much funner and and all around better deal.

[*Teach*]

I have to disagree with you Snylor, being my first time at the feast I was very skeptical of the price and felt pretty guilty for spending it.
Then... It was a blast!
The food was great from beginning to end, I tried to eat at least a few bites of each thing to get a good opinion. For those who know me, I am not exactly a small guy and didn't get this way by pushing away plates. I am however VERY picky about what I eat (believe it or not) and didn't try anything that was not done exceptionally well. The meat courses were excellent at the least.
Drinks never stopped coming, all we had to do was raise a hand or look about and mugs were refilled quickly.
At the show we were at there was an empty table in front of us so they allowed our group to spread out and have even more room than normal.
If you're in a large group then you need to make your reservations early and request your seats together other wise you do get placed wherever the empty places are. That's kinda standard anywhere you eat though.

I do agree on the wine tasting being a blast... my vote would be... Go to both!

*If they ever have a rum tasting... I will pay double!*

[KiltedPrivateer]

I disagree as well... Our meals were excellent and the prime rib (which is normally a fatty slab of meat anyway) was mouth watering juicy and tender.  They were a bit slow during the course changes with the beer, but not with the wine.  And once desert was served our beer mugs never emptied.

We will definitely be doing it again next year.

[Lady Ann of Draycott]

We waited forever to get any libations, an average of 1 possibly 2 glasses of wine or ale per person at the max,

Wow, I don't remember my wine glass ever being empty...well, maybe once...other than that they kept the wine flowing and believe me, I had more than my fair share!  I was a bit tipsy when I left even after all the food!!! 

The food was wonderful and the meat was the best part!  The only meat that I didn't try was the sausage, only because I don't like sausage to begin with.  The prime rib was excellent too!!!  I just wish I had left myself more room for it!!!  I did manage to get down a few bites though! 

I will definately do it again next year!