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Title: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: Morrigan on October 19, 2009, 04:32:09 PM
Ahoy there!

There will be a Pirate Treasure Hunt throughout the day, all over the village.  Maps and first clues become available at 10:30am.

At 11:00am, at the Revels Stage, we be holdin' a Talk Like a Pirate contest!

At 2:00pm, upon the Arena, we be judgin a Best Dressed Pirate contest!

And at 4:00pm, at the Revels Stage, we be hostin a Fish'n'Chips eating contest!

I look forward to seeing you all in your piratical best!!!


*** Please note, these contests are open to patrons only!   This means that if you or an immediate family member is employed or engaged in ANY capacity with TRF or one of its vendors (even if you are just walking parade for a pass or comps), or if you have a TRF pass for any other reason, you are not eligible to compete in the contests.  Thank you for your understanding and support.    Later in the season, there are some contests that are specifically open to employees and vendors.
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on October 19, 2009, 04:54:29 PM
I Hope Queen Bonnie's Evil twin wins again so she can join us each weekend without breaking her bank!!!  WIshing you great luck your majesty!!!


I wish everyone great fun and adventures!  I'll be in Austin with sis for our 30th bday on a very fun scavenger hunt of our own all over town!
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: mieljolie on October 19, 2009, 09:31:40 PM
I have a six year old daughter who might like to participate in the treasure hunt.  Would it be suitable for her age? Where would she need to be at 10:30 to sign up?
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on October 20, 2009, 03:47:42 PM
I believe they give out the details of the hunt up near the main entrance where they do the dancing in the roped off area.
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: Fenster on October 20, 2009, 05:18:23 PM
Quote from: mieljolie on October 19, 2009, 09:31:40 PM
I have a six year old daughter who might like to participate in the treasure hunt.  Would it be suitable for her age? Where would she need to be at 10:30 to sign up?
I was just about to ask the same questions for my daughters who are 5 and 7.   :)
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: valt on October 20, 2009, 05:35:12 PM
They should be old enough.  From what I know of it, they give you a sheet of paper with various items to locate or things to participate in.  I.E. find such and such cast member, play a round of golf with the fae (was fun actually they used a pink flamingo yard ornament...). 
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: Queen Bonnie on October 20, 2009, 06:11:33 PM
Quote from: LadyElizabeth on October 19, 2009, 04:54:29 PM
I Hope Queen Bonnie's Evil twin wins again so she can join us each weekend without breaking her bank!!!  WIshing you great luck your majesty!!!


I wish everyone great fun and adventures!  I'll be in Austin with sis for our 30th bday on a very fun scavenger hunt of our own all over town!

Thanks Lady Elizabeth! Hugs!
Not sure my evil twin can enter again as she came in 2nd last year???? But she is a pirate- so she might try anyway! Yo Ho!
I will be sad to not be at TRF as much next year. The alchemy spells are not going well this year! I plan to enjoy every day this year to the fullest!!!
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: wyckdblyss on October 21, 2009, 08:17:59 AM
Looks like I may be attending Sunday after all with the little pirate in tow!!! *Crossing fingers and toes...holding breath*  ;D ;D ;D

Looking forward to seeing everyone, and meeting those of you that I have not met yet!
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: Shandi on October 21, 2009, 09:03:18 AM
So are these okay for Pirate weekend?
the top is a darker black then the skirt...think it's okay?
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/Manducat/SDC18847_edited-1.jpg)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/Manducat/SDC18841_edited-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: wyckdblyss on October 21, 2009, 09:25:24 AM
I think they look great...see no problem with them working for Pirate weekend.  
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on October 21, 2009, 10:08:19 AM
Aye... Me  eyes be pleased
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: Morrigan on October 21, 2009, 11:14:22 AM
Quote from: Fenster on October 20, 2009, 05:18:23 PM
Quote from: mieljolie on October 19, 2009, 09:31:40 PM
I have a six year old daughter who might like to participate in the treasure hunt.  Would it be suitable for her age? Where would she need to be at 10:30 to sign up?
I was just about to ask the same questions for my daughters who are 5 and 7.   :)

The Pirate Treasure Hunt is geared a little bit more towards older kids and adults than some of the other hunts, in that it is a bit more difficult and complex...   Instead of a sheet of clues, players will recieve a map with one clue on it.  This will lead them to the next, which will lead them to the next, and so on (kind of like Amazing Race).   So they will essentially follow the clues from one to the next, collecting info that they will need for the final task.

There is nothing on the hunt that is INappropriate for the younger ones; but they will require a significant amount of help from parents/older siblings.

There is no signup; Treasure maps will be distributed at the Revels Stage area starting at 10:30am, and then will be available for the rest of the day at the info booth.
Title: Re: Ready for a Pirate Adventure? Weekend 3 contests...
Post by: mieljolie on October 23, 2009, 12:48:55 AM
Thank you for the info.  Sounds like it should be fun for all of us.  Now, if I can just get us in the gate before noon.  :)