KCRF Thoughts?

[Butch]

"I Love the 1490's" changed their show.  What a drag!

[insidiousraven]

I thought everything was awesome, except for some of the organization.  My boyfriend did the longbow competition, and they told us to be there at 10 am.  We had to wait 2 hours for them to get to heat he was eligible for.  I really wish they had organized this better, as standing there for 2 hours waiting was NOT FUN. We had wanted to be in the gates much earlier.  Also, I wish the pub crawl was more of an event and less of a solo adventure.  I know they have tons of things to organize, but they should do it well or just not do it at all.

Besides that, even through the rain and mud it was awesome.  We will be back again in late October.

[JacobHaze]

Thanks, Butch, I'll check out "I Love the 1490s."

What about the hypnotist? Anybody seen that show?

Jake

[Craigmeister]

The royal fairy was also at Great Bend's Renfaire in June.  You can probably see her there again next June.

[Butch]

What do you guys thing about the Jolly Rogers compared to Musical Blades?

I kinda prefer the Musical Blades.

[kcdcchef]

What do you guys thing about the Jolly Rogers compared to Musical Blades?

I kinda prefer the Musical Blades.

I cannot get enough of either one of them. If I had to proclaim a favorite, probably would go with the Rogers. But it would be like by one one thousandth of a percentage point.

[Craigmeister]

Not sure if I'll make it to KCRF this season.  I am headed to MNRF on the 19th though... my family lives up there and I live in Dodge.  Go figure right?
I'd like to try and make a weekend trip out of it but... finances are.... tight to say the least.  The only tighter at this point in my bodice.

Divapixie, did you know that Great Bend had their inaugural Renfaire this year?  It got tornadoed out on the first evening but it is planned again for early next June.  Isn't G.B. about 2 hours from Dodge?

[Aniroaldawen]

What do you guys thing about the Jolly Rogers compared to Musical Blades?

I kinda prefer the Musical Blades.

I cannot get enough of either one of them. If I had to proclaim a favorite, probably would go with the Rogers. But it would be like by one one thousandth of a percentage point.

I agree! They are both absolutely fantastic groups.  I think the Blades have a slightly more "polished" musicality than the Rogers, but the Rogers always make me fall over laughing with their improv bits. I completely love both bands and would also be hard-pressed to say which is my favorite!

[Butch]

Orckes and Trolls were there this weekend!  LOVE these guys!  Got to see Gem again (LOVE this gal!) along with her parents.  It was cool enough today that I wore my brown smock over my sailor garb.

There was another FOP visiting this weekend by the name of Gaylord (HA!).  Had a very brief conversation with Leopold, Fraderick, and Gaylord; they really make the faire for me.  Our KCRF FOPS are unequaled!

As I said earlier, Ogrot changed their show, but it is now much more rehearsed, and much better.

Next week I will be taking some guests to the Feaste of Fooles (on Sunday).

[Butch]

Sat, Gauwyn and I strolled the lanes of Canterbury.  I really shouldn't drink to excess.  I don't like having to wonder if I offended anyone the next day.  (Pretty certain I didn't, whew!)  Had a great time!

Gauwyn is always such a great escort!  If any of you ever get the opportunity to meet this fine gentleman, please do so.  A genuine, personable individual.

Regret that I did not see his wife or son this trip.

Sun went to the Feast of Fools and went on the Living History Tour.  Ended the day with watching Prince Charming find his Cinderella!

Looking forward to the final week of the KCRF this coming weekend!  I will miss Saturday, but will be there to watch the Shire close for the season.

Tell me, has anyone ever seen the last day's events?  Are they any different from the rest of the run of the fair?

[azchris]

Overall I really liked the KC festival.  First year going so good benchmark for future visits.

We (me and lovely lass on my arm) did the smoker both days and thought the Bawdy Boys were simply amazing.  Really fun and energetic band. We also saw Mental Pause, Beerside Scoundrels, Mooncalf Magic, Bawdily Harm, Get Shrewd, Pub Sing, and the Court Sing. 

We are still in transition from being just a normal faire goer to a rennie/playtron (as even after reading the thread on it I'm still confused as to what to call myself), so we sadly don't have as much cast/social interaction as much as just a private enjoying of the faire.  That being said the few cast members we did interact with were fabulous as always.

We thought the barbarian forest was an absolutely great idea, mostly for kids but still the 15 minutes we spend in there were a blast.

The only thing we didn't like were mostly administrative things, such as lack of a map/schedule online to kind of help plan our day and an in program breakout of merchants by type of merchandise.  Those are just little nitpicks though overall a great festival and we will hopefully be back soon!

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

Sat, Gauwyn and I strolled the lanes of Canterbury.  I really shouldn't drink to excess.  I don't like having to wonder if I offended anyone the next day.  (Pretty certain I didn't, whew!)  Had a great time!

Gauwyn is always such a great escort!  If any of you ever get the opportunity to meet this fine gentleman, please do so.  A genuine, personable individual.

Regret that I did not see his wife or son this trip.

Sun went to the Feast of Fools and went on the Living History Tour.  Ended the day with watching Prince Charming find his Cinderella!

Looking forward to the final week of the KCRF this coming weekend!  I will miss Saturday, but will be there to watch the Shire close for the season.

Tell me, has anyone ever seen the last day's events?  Are they any different from the rest of the run of the fair?

I had a great time on Saturday - am glad your son was there to drive 

Sunday was a fine day too, with the rest of the family.  Too bad we missed you that day.  We spent a bit of time with the pirates and the pub and had a blast.

We shall return next year

Gotta love the FOPs

[TKM]

does anyone happen to know what company makes the kettle corn at faire? i want to get some, even now that the season's over.

[Butch]

Great last day!  Started the day off speaking with the FOPs; Lord Fraderich was hosting Lord Austin Tacious along with Lord Austin's guest Lord Tim Tacious.  Met with Leopold Bloom ever so briefly.

Saw Ogrot (I love the 1490's) one final time.  Great show!

Watched Musical Blades one last time as well.

Didn't get a group photo.

Saw Gem and her husband.  FANTASTIC people!  Really enjoy meeting with them.  She has made such a lovely set of garb for her husband; a complete duplicate of Gimli's wardrobe from the LOTR series!  He said it really wasn't too hot, either.  Great job!

Had a scotch egg AND soup in a bread bowl today.

Said goodbye for the season to some of my favorite performers.

Simply loved the faire this year!  So glad we bought season passes!

[kcdcchef]

Hopefully next season we can organize the group photo better. But it is indeed okay.

For the last time in 2010, I caught the Jolly Rogers, did the all request show at the Three Lions Stage.

For the last time in 2010, I caught the Musical Blades. How can you not love them.

For the first time ever, I caught the Beerside Scoundrels.

For the last time in 2010, I ate a bread bowl. And Cinnamon Almonds. And a crepe. And a peasent pastry.

For the last time in 2010, I stayed at the gate and watched all the fun and merriment happening in front of the gate. And caught one of the most whimsical and sentimental pub sings I have EVER seen. AMAZING. Love it

Here's to another great season at the KCRF, what an incredibly busy weekend they had, and I cannot wait to see what they have in store for 2011.