Visiting Scarborough for the first time

[Hoyden]

We are planning to come to Scarborough for our first visit on the weekend of April 12, 13.  This will be our first trip to a festival other than Maryland (our local festival).  What advice would you give newcomers?  Our dates are fixed based on work issues.

Thanks.

[Merlin the Elder]

If the weather is going to be warm those days, when you enter the gates, I would suggest going to the left in the morning.  There is a bit less shade on that side and it tends to get hot in the afternoon.  We haven't been to Maryland faire yet, so I can't offer a comparison.

Scarby is a great faire with a most impressive cast.  Try to be there for the pre-cannon gate show. Totally improvised.

Texas weather in April can be anything from hot-as-hell to snow...seriously!  Normally, however, temps can be expected to be in mid-70s.

Shoes: Much of the faire is hard-pack with gravel. I wouldn't wear shoes with real soft soles.

[SirRichardBear]

Couple suggestion Scottish Court at the chess field is always fun and court dance in the Pecan Grove are well worth a visit. 

[DonaCatalina]

There is also the History, Customs and Manners Lecture in the morning, usually entertaining and informative.
There is dancing in the afternoons between the entrance and the rose garden.

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

There is also the History, Customs and Manners Lecture in the morning, usually entertaining and informative.
There is dancing in the afternoons between the entrance and the rose garden.

As an outsider who visit once each year, I concur the HCM lecture is excellent!

Also the FOF people out front before canon are great folks!!

[Merlin the Elder]

There is also the History, Customs and Manners Lecture in the morning, usually entertaining and informative.
There is dancing in the afternoons between the entrance and the rose garden.

As an outsider who visit once each year, I concur the HCM lecture is excellent!

Also the FOF people out front before canon are great folks!!

Aw... you just say that because you know it's true...

[Norfolk]

There is also the History, Customs and Manners Lecture in the morning, usually entertaining and informative.
There is dancing in the afternoons between the entrance and the rose garden.

As an outsider who visit once each year, I concur the HCM lecture is excellent!

Also the FOF people out front before canon are great folks!!

Aw... you just say that because you know it's true...

Yea, verily!

[dbaldock]

Hello "Hoyden",

Scarborough Ren Fest was my home faire, before I moved to Houston in 2003.

So, while I haven't been to the faire for a number of years, I have been a fan of the ladies of "Queen Anne's Lace" since before they actually formed QAL (the original members were in the Scarborough Madrigals group beforehand).

http://www.qalace.com/front.php

Have Fun at Scarby!


Take Care,
David Baldock

[BagPipeBabe]

I all way go the the pub sing at the end of the day. It is a lot of fun. Payton and cast gather in a pub for one last drink, song and dance (with lots of limericks and toast).

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

I all way go the the pub sing at the end of the day. It is a lot of fun. Payton and cast gather in a pub for one last drink, song and dance (with lots of limericks and toast).

Isn't there more than one pub sing?  We have always gone to the one where the open area where they do the court dancing, but isn't there also one on the other side?  (We only visit once a year, so hopefully this makes sense)

[SirRichardBear]

Yes there are at least two.  One at the Captain's Pub Sea Hag stage, a second at Kings Pub.  I also believe they have started doing something a the Dirty Duck

[Hoyden]

Yes there are at least two.  One at the Captain's Pub Sea Hag stage, a second at Kings Pub.  I also believe they have started doing something a the Dirty Duck

I have to say that the pub sing at MDRF is our favorite part of the day so we will definitely try to go to one each day.  Looking at the schedule on the website, only the Sea Hag and the Dirty Duck pub sings are listed.  Do you think that means that the Kings Pub no longer has a pub sing or it is just not listed?

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

Yes there are at least two.  One at the Captain's Pub Sea Hag stage, a second at Kings Pub.  I also believe they have started doing something a the Dirty Duck

I have to say that the pub sing at MDRF is our favorite part of the day so we will definitely try to go to one each day.  Looking at the schedule on the website, only the Sea Hag and the Dirty Duck pub sings are listed.  Do you think that means that the Kings Pub no longer has a pub sing or it is just not listed?

I think the Kings Pub is the one I was referring to.

[DonaCatalina]

If we stay that late, we go to the Pub sing at the Sea Hag. Lots of audience participation.

[BagPipeBabe]

I have all ways gone to the Pub sing at the Sea Hag. I have been meaning to go to the others but I would miss the Sea Hag too much (it is a lot of fun).

[Hoyden]

We will start with the Sea Hag on day 1 and then try the one of the others.  Any acts that we shouldn't miss? I am sorry that we won't be there when Danger Committee is there.  We'll have to wait to see them in MD in the fall.

Jackie

[lys1022]

Yes there are at least two.  One at the Captain's Pub Sea Hag stage, a second at Kings Pub.  I also believe they have started doing something a the Dirty Duck

I have to say that the pub sing at MDRF is our favorite part of the day so we will definitely try to go to one each day.  Looking at the schedule on the website, only the Sea Hag and the Dirty Duck pub sings are listed.  Do you think that means that the Kings Pub no longer has a pub sing or it is just not listed?

I believe that the Dirty Duck and the King's Pub sings were combined and all of those participants are now down at the Dirty Duck.

[Hoyden]

I believe that the Dirty Duck and the King's Pub sings were combined and all of those participants are now down at the Dirty Duck.

That works well for us as we will only have two days so we can hit the Sea Hag one day and the Dirty Duck the next.  The 2014 schedule is not posted yet on the website. How late do they normally wait to post the schedule?

Thanks,

Jackie

[Merlin the Elder]

....  The 2014 schedule is not posted yet on the website. How late do they normally wait to post the schedule? ....

It should be pretty quick now.  They get all their final contracts returned in Jan & Feb, as I understand it.

[Alerrick Afon Adou]

The schedule,Featured Acts,and SAPA are posted now... There is a new woodturner to the village of Scarborough and Its ME......................Huzzah

[Hector_]

Greetings all,
Merlin, m'Lady Catalina, well met,

After years of attending TRF, and now Sherwood, I will be visiting Scarborough for the first time come May.  And would like to ask a few questions:
Are we herded out at closing?  At 7 of the clock? Is there any after hour get togethers or activities?  After hour tailgating?  Any pubs or bars out on the town worth venturing to?  I am used to continuing into the campgrounds, and a lad can get so spoiled sometimes.

Thank thee,
Lord Hector

[VIII]

If you head into Waxahachie, please change out of Faire garb into more conventional mundane clothing. Visit the College Street Pub!

[DonaCatalina]

Tartanic usually is performing outside while everyone is leaving.  So its more going out to hear them rather than being pushed out.
Our little group doesn't hang around long; but we generally shed out faire accoutrements in the parking lot, drink some water or cokes and wait out the line a little.
The College Street Pub is good. The King knows whereof he speaks.

[Hector_]

Our plans do put us at College Street Pub on Friday night.  I imagine it will be quite a crowd. 
Water, cokes, check.
I am looking forward to finally visiting!
_Hector