Well... Last year things were all shaken up and we couldnt make a trip to this Faire. HOWEVER! This year is going to be different. We're already booking flights, hotels, coordinating with friends, etc.. we're looking at Labor day weekend...Actually Sunday and Monday ;)
We might even drag a handful of the "FLARF" clan with us as well! Who knows!! LOL!
Any obvious (and not so obvious) suggestions?? Most likely we will be bringing our garb in the avatar, along with multiple other options. ;)
Are there restrictions? i.e. peace-tied? staffs? antler/staff, etc.???
People to talk to about such things (head of security, etc) <---this is my 'normal' practice prior to traveling with our garb. always to be prepared....
LMK...
NYRF is so much fun, I've been going about 8 or 9 years now. I don't know what the protocol is on antlers, but I've definitely seen staffs about. Weapons must all be peace-tied.
I'm not sure who you contact to ask about these things. You may want to try their feedback form (http://www.renfair.com/NY/interactive/feedback.php).
I'm sure you'll all have a blast, it's such a pretty location. And the storyline with Queen Elizabeth and Robin Hood is always entertaining. =)
We've been to the Faire in Sterling... near Syracuse(?)... That was a wonderful event. How does this compare??
NYRF is the only Faire I've ever been to, but I love it. I'd love to check out Sterling, it sounds like a bunch of people on these boards go to it, but it's a bit of a drive for me, about 6 hours. I don't know what Sterling is like, but NYRF is very much a fantasy faire (their motto is "Where Fantasy Rules!"). There's a storyline with Queen Elizabeth and Robin Hood & gang, lots of shows and shoppes, a play (usually Shakespearean, although last year it was Lysistrata)...the day just isn't long enough.
We usually end up missing alot of the story (by accident; we just get caught up in other things), but we almost always catch the Living Chess match and the end-of-the-day joust. There's a lot to do, and I hope to actually make it more than once this year, because a day just isn't enough.
Our "home" is the Florida Renaissance Festival (ren-fest dot com)... We simply love the people and have created some wonderful friendships along the way.... We look forward to visiting......for at least TWO days. ;)
Quote from: Forest Guardians on June 12, 2009, 02:21:16 PM
the Faire in Sterling... near Syracuse(?)
Yep, Sterling is <1 hour from Syracuse (depending on what part of the city/suburbs you're coming from). Never been to NYRF so I can't speak to a comparison however.
NYfaire is my home faire..this is the one in Tuxedo NY...about 1 1/2 hours north of NYC.
As stated in the earlier post, weapons are allowed but peace tied and I think you should be ok with your antlers! :)) As of last year, security at the front gate is pretty cool. They do not check bags and tailgating in the lots is ok..There is a preferred parking up top, which is across the street and level, 5 dollars..and a huge free parking lot down below. It is all uphill through woods though to get to the entrance but there is a bus shuttle that will take you up. depending on the day, it can get crowded, so you might want to hold on to your antlers..:)
I hear there are many shows that are gone this year, so I am a bit reluctant about making suggestions about what to see. But, if he is there, Bret the curious magician is great as are the Crimson Pirates ( for music ). The Queen's progress throughout the day is always good too.
And check out the Blue Boar Inn. a pub nestled in the trees, with a stage and music all day. Oh, and dont leave without staying for the pubsing.
The grounds are rugged. There are some deep potholes around. and when it rains, some pretty impressive puddles!
Labor day weekend is packed! so much so, we usually do not go, so stay on the outskirts. there are alot of paths that people do not know about and the crowds are not as heavy. There is a food stand waaay in the back that is usually not as crowded either. Also, Monday of labor day weekend is when people like to go a little off as far as garb goes..like men in corsets, etc.
NY faire is a big farie, geographically speaking. be prepared to do a lot of walking.
Hope this helps!
Oh god the puddles, the puddles! When we went last year there was a torrential downpour in the morning, followed by relatively nice weather the rest of the day. Some of those puddles were like little lakes. One of the booths (I can't quite recall which one) was sort of open-sided gazebo style, on a corner. We kept having to cut through the poor person's booth to avoid the lakes on either side of it!
I hadn't heard that about the shows, I hope not too many are gone. The story with the Queen and Robin & gang is fun to follow though.
There is one important restriction, you can't get an ale without some form of age-depicting picture ID. 'Twill not matter if you have passed 100!
Sterling is far more period than NYRF i would say. We are having a fantasy themed weekend this
season, which should be interesting. I have never been to NYRF , and while courious about it
from what i have seen it is loosly Robin Hood based which doesn't seem right to me for some
reason. While i am sure all have a great time i guess i just need a queen or king.
greetings ozium..NY faire does have a queen! Elizabeth of course, ( wonderfully played by a very talented actress )along with her usual posse ( also, wonderfully acted out by its members of talented thespians ) and progress throughout the day..BUT there is also Robin Hood. soooo, it is def. off as far as being historically correct, but indeed, good fun. LF
Hello All!
This year will be my first trip to NYRF (really my first trip up to New England)! :D
I hail from the Georgia Renaissance Festival. I just happened to meet my boyfriend there. He works with the parrots and EarthQuest.
I look forward to possibly meeting some of you first and second weekends (you can find me with the parrot house).
;D
fairieimp
I'm going to be there the second Saturday, so mayhaps I'll see you. I'll have to remember to stop by the parrot house. =) Whereabouts on the Faire grounds is it?
It's almost time.. ;D I can hardly wait!
I will be there EVERY weekend and if anyone wants to meet up, I'm all for it! I know they got rid of shows, but I understand they kind of switch things around each year to keep it interesting and new so I guess I can't complain. Personally, I love the cast and the day flies by so fast I don't even realize I've been there since opening gate.
This year, sadly, I'm largely solo. I'm out of friends with the time, money, and/or inclination to go to Fair. Though I know some people there, most folks are doing their own things or with their own family, so at times I feel a little strange sitting by myself having my lunch. :-\ BUT.. I've made a lot of friends on the forums so maybe this year I'll get to pal around with more folks :D
I will be there You can always hang with me or not is ok too.
not much longer friend !!!!!!!!!
GM :D
Hubby and I will be there on 8/8. This will be our first time to NYRF. If you see us wandering around looking lost, please say hi ;D
Quote from: Green Monk on July 23, 2009, 03:23:44 PM
I will be there You can always hang with me or not is ok too.
not much longer friend !!!!!!!!!
GM :D
I will do so!! ;D
Quote from: Serenity on July 24, 2009, 02:51:16 PM
Hubby and I will be there on 8/8. This will be our first time to NYRF. If you see us wandering around looking lost, please say hi ;D
LOL! Ok, I will be on my guard for the 8th! ;)
I'll be there on 8/8 as well! I will also be there on labor day! So this should be awesome!
see you sat. lady claira...are you staying for the pub sing?
I'll be there on 8/8 too with my family, and then hopefully 8/22 with a friend for my birthday (which is the day before, so I think the timing works out well). I'm so excited, just a little over a week! =D
Of course I'm staying for the pub sing! That is one of my favorite portions of the day.
Heck, if so many of us are going to faire on 8/8 we really should all have a meet point or something. :D Though I am bringing two of my friends along with me.
Quote from: Lady_Claira on July 30, 2009, 12:35:28 PM
Of course I'm staying for the pub sing! That is one of my favorite portions of the day.
Heck, if so many of us are going to faire on 8/8 we really should all have a meet point or something. :D Though I am bringing two of my friends along with me.
Meeting time/place is a good idea because we'll never all get together and honestly during the pub sing there isn't much time to chit-chat and most people bolt the second its over. A real obvious spot like the village green, or one of the less-crowded pubs would be my suggestion, but I'm open ;D
I don't like the pub idea mainly because I never go to them... lol
Quote from: Lady_Claira on July 30, 2009, 10:19:46 PM
I don't like the pub idea mainly because I never go to them... lol
Aye...pubs yes! But whom am I ...I live in Texas ;)
Ah, Lady_Claira you are like my husband. He doesn't drink either.
I don't know the grounds, so I'm relying on you all to pick a good (easy to find :)) spot.
Just let us know before 8/7 at 12 since that's when we're leaving and will no longer have internet access. Can't wait to meet you guys!
if we all get there early enough..the front gate OR the queen's address which is on the jousting field at 10:30..go through the front gates...bear left, it is pretty close to the front. ask anyone, they should be able to tell you. :)
OR the pub sing..yes, lord robert, people leave asap but we are usually there for the mystic minstrels and could easily save seats in the front, if desired, for a group.
Serenity. where are you coming from? LF
Quote from: laedyfaire on July 31, 2009, 08:36:50 AM
if we all get there early enough..the front gate OR the queen's address which is on the jousting field at 10:30..go through the front gates...bear left, it is pretty close to the front. ask anyone, they should be able to tell you. :)
OR the pub sing..yes, lord robert, people leave asap but we are usually there for the mystic minstrels and could easily save seats in the front, if desired, for a group.
Serenity. where are you coming from? LF
Well, I'm flexible so whatever you all think is best. Pub
Sing seems risky to me, IMO, because that's at the end of a long day and who knows what's going to happen between 10am and 6pm - people may get tired, emergencies happen, they might wind up busy with something else.. Plus once it starts unless you're in there early - it's so crowded its hard to find anyone! I tried to meet a few people at pub sing last year, they never made it that far.
I would say the gates or at the Info booth/map area or something might be easier at a designated time. :P
@laedyfaire: We're coming from MD. We'll be staying at the Beaver Pond Campground that weekend.
Serenity, I would drink... if I were old enough. (counts off the days) Almost there. lol, just not yet.
As for pub sing? I tried to meet up last year on a pub sing and it was just a hectic mess. And since I'm driving two and a half hours with my friends to get there, opening gate is very hard for me to make (sighs).
But the info booth at a certain time seems like a good enough idea. Cause it's easy to find and all that. :D
looking foward to making your acquaintance, Serenity. Hopefully we will see you at the front gate or the Queen's address?
If anyone is interested, I will hold a front seat at the pub sing. right side, facing the stage.
how many more days before you can drink, Claira? LF
We will be at the gate at opening, so I will look for you there.
@claira: Oh! I didn't realize it was becuse you were a young one. Hopefully your bday is soon and you can join the rest of us!
25 days and counting! lol! My friends already have plans to get me in a mead race. HA HA HA
Oh, FYI. I am friends with two of the actors now. And one of them is one of the sheriff's guard's this year. He highly suggests attending the first of the living chess matches. He says the fights in them are pretty epic this year. :D
(tear) I don't think I saw anyone of you guys this time. Well, no, I might have passed Brother Robert, but I'm not 100% sure and if the Green Monk was actually a monk wearing green robes, I'm pretty sure I saw him, but only in passing.
(shrugs) It's okay though. I still had a wonderfully fun time. And I'm going back on labor day. Huzzah to that. (Though, I might be spending labour day with a bunch of friends and unable to meet up with anyone really)
Quote from: Lady_Claira on August 09, 2009, 08:54:48 PM
(tear) I don't think I saw anyone of you guys this time. Well, no, I might have passed Brother Robert, but I'm not 100% sure and if the Green Monk was actually a monk wearing green robes, I'm pretty sure I saw him, but only in passing.
(shrugs) It's okay though. I still had a wonderfully fun time. And I'm going back on labor day. Huzzah to that. (Though, I might be spending labour day with a bunch of friends and unable to meet up with anyone really)
What! Thou didn't poke me!? :D
Yes the Green Monk is in green, sort of hard to miss actually, which is great because I can always find him in a crowd if I am looking for him.
Ok so if you go back Labor Day you don't have to hang out but if you see me just poke me or something! I'm usually at the opening gate, and failing that, I'll be in the 1:30 parade that weekend as well.
Quote from: Lady_Claira on August 09, 2009, 08:54:48 PM
(tear) I don't think I saw anyone of you guys this time. Well, no, I might have passed Brother Robert, but I'm not 100% sure and if the Green Monk was actually a monk wearing green robes, I'm pretty sure I saw him, but only in passing.
(shrugs) It's okay though. I still had a wonderfully fun time. And I'm going back on labor day. Huzzah to that. (Though, I might be spending labour day with a bunch of friends and unable to meet up with anyone really)
yup had to me :-)
Then if I see someone I shall ask! :D
Quote from: Lady_Claira on August 10, 2009, 05:04:12 PM
Then if I see someone I shall ask! :D
Yes! I was trying to scrutinize your pic but honestly with all those garbed ladies I have trouble identifying people in the flesh later LOL - So you will probably spot me before I spot you.
lol - Well, I'm going to wear the exact same outfit in my pic, even if it isn't the best pic. Same skirts and the blue bodice and everything. So, if that helps, lol.
Packing last night.... Not very surprised at how much space these "suits" take up... And they're for only ONE day! LOL! The second day at Fair, or the first,(???) we'll be in MUCH more tranquil garb. ;) I figure we should see what we're getting into... and know our way around...
Quote from: Forest Guardians on September 02, 2009, 08:00:49 AM
Packing last night.... Not very surprised at how much space these "suits" take up... And they're for only ONE day! LOL! The second day at Fair, or the first,(???) we'll be in MUCH more tranquil garb. ;) I figure we should see what we're getting into... and know our way around...
Well..you should be easy to spot at least... ;D
whew........ STILL recovering...
We ended up wearing the "forest leather" on Sunday.... And we took a LOT of pictures with people. None with our picture-box of course ::) ... it always seems to happen that way.
We'll post pics later... still have to unpack, and recover.
I do have to thank the entire NYRF community for the wonderful memories..... We look forward to our next visit.
Quote from: Forest Guardians on September 08, 2009, 12:11:08 PM
whew........ STILL recovering...
We ended up wearing the "forest leather" on Sunday.... And we took a LOT of pictures with people. None with our picture-box of course ::) ... it always seems to happen that way.
We'll post pics later... still have to unpack, and recover.
I do have to thank the entire NYRF community for the wonderful memories..... We look forward to our next visit.
You know.. for some reason I kept thinking you would be there Labor Day. Myself and Jay ( also on these boards ) were looking for you Labor Day but didn't spot you!
However.. I remember on Sunday.. walking by the Gaming Glen where they were selling lizards and stuff.. and I remember seeing 2 people and some deer-like horns. I wasn't sure that was you and then it was too late and I lost you before I get over there!
But it must have been..!
aaaaaaaawwwww man!... I thought I saw you running thru the Shire, but you were in such a hurry... slow down! LOL!
Here's our pic thread:
http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=9032.0
Post some up!!