Is anyone planning on attending this year? This is a new faire, in the old location. Camping adjacent as before.
Dates for this year: May 22 to June 19.
Their website: http://festfun.com/
I know TWIG runs the weekend of June 12th.
I don't think I'm up for camping, but a day trip sounds fun!
Any fair that close is a "gotta go"! Don't know what weekend but I will be there...I have to do Twig this year, dissapointed I missed last year! A group would be more fun, let's pick a date eh?
I'm in! A day trip would be perfect. I imagine it'll be a bit smallish this first year. Probably not using all the buildings, etc. Still, I'd love to check it out.
Let's pick a date and make plans. :D
We might be able to do a day trip too.
I like the May 22nd and June 5th weekends. (Mostly because I know I can get them off for certain). 5/22 is the Scottish festival though, not sure how many were planning on attending that one.
As a proper Scottish lass, we will likely be attending the Scottish Fair.
We have June 5th open for a day trip... Isn't that Toar's birthday???
Quote from: Sorcha on April 02, 2010, 09:50:23 AM
We have June 5th open for a day trip... Isn't that Toar's birthday???
If true that could be a BLAST!
How 'bout it Toar, you in?
Quote from: Sorcha on April 02, 2010, 09:50:23 AM
Isn't that Toar's birthday???
Yes, I do believe it is!!
Well let's do June 5th then! B-boy won't suffer for lack of drink, that's for sure!
I am planning on going the 29th. we are going to be in Itasca camping on the weekend of the 22nd and I work june 5th weekend. If anyone is interested going the 29th I wouldnt mind car pooling.
Quote from: Noble Dreg on April 02, 2010, 04:33:26 PM
Well let's do June 5th then! B-boy won't suffer for lack of drink, that's for sure!
That is indeed the date, I'll have to think on it. I have for the last couple of years had a party at my place including smoked meat! Does sound fun though!
FYI - The Gypsy Guerrilla Band (http://home.earthlink.net/~jimlillq/) is scheduled to play this faire. They're great fun, and play a lot of tunes that Scottish Country Dancers like to dance to. Just for fun, ask Jim if he will do one of the tunes with lyrics and tell him that David B. in Texas requested it. ;) :D
Take Care,
David Baldock
Quote from: Toarmod on April 03, 2010, 06:29:42 AM
Quote from: Noble Dreg on April 02, 2010, 04:33:26 PM
Well let's do June 5th then! B-boy won't suffer for lack of drink, that's for sure!
That is indeed the date, I'll have to think on it. I have for the last couple of years had a party at my place including smoked meat! Does sound fun though!
Mmmmmmmm smoked meat.... *drool* ;D
Auntiegiggles and I are planning on going the weekend of the 29th- probably just a day trip and not sure which one yet...
I would like to go but I have wedding on 22nd so that's out for me, 5th I'll be at Siouxland, 12th is Twig so that leaves me on the 29th (but obviously I can't carpool from here Sleepy!) Since it's a 3 hr trip I would definitely camp. I was debating on not supporting this faire cuz I think it's crappy they planned during Siouxland and Twig when so many from Twin Cities go to those faires. Hopefully they will realize that and change the weekends next year.
It seems Fest Friends is trying to plan an invasion for the 29-30th which is Memorial Weekend!! Looking at the website it looks to be fun!
I sent the Earl a link to this festival. We will be going the 29th of May. It's but a 2 1/2 hour drive from Rochester and we will be there all day! All day in garb!! YEAH!!!!!
And our former Queen (Lolly Foy) will be there - that is worth the trip! Long live the Queen!!
Quote from: gusjodi on May 02, 2010, 08:21:57 PM
And our former Queen (Lolly Foy) will be there - that is worth the trip! Long live the Queen!!
Whoa, really? Is she going to be
their queen now, or is she going to do her street character?
I thought it was her, as the queen, on the facebook photo for Chippewa valley.
She is the Queen for Chippewa Valley.
Yes, she is playing the queen. Different period and setting. I will be there only on Sunday June 6th. Only time I can go in between performing and other schedule conflicts. The 5th is a possibility if the highland games here are rained out. Have to watch weather for any day of regular fun. Hope to see some of you then.
Lord Clisto
So who all plans to go on Saturday the 29th?
Does anyone plan to camp?
My husband and I are planning on attending on the 29th as well ;D
The Girl brat and I are out for Mem. weekend. We'll be at the cabin, drinking margaritas and fishing. Well, I'll be drinking margs, she'll be fishing at the sunny hole.
Have fun everyone!!! And say Hi to my Uncle for me.
Hooray! I managed to get the 29th and 30th off from my night shifts. Looks like I'll be visiting on the 30th!
We are considering this faire after looking at the cast. Although further looking I could not tell when all of these performers would actually be there. One of the acts I like, was only going to be there for 2 of the weekends. I sent an email to see if a schedule of performance was going to be available to help in our planning. Anyone know if a schedule exists as of yet?
Meeeeeetooooooo! ;D Sunday the 30th!
I'll be there on Sat with Giggles and my 3 little girls! YAY!!!!! 1st Ren Faire of the season!!!!!!! =D
We'll be camping Friday and Saturday night and attending Saturday and Sunday. I'll look for all of you. Flag me down if I you see me first (in the event my vision is affected for some reason)!
ADD": After receiving other communications I am getting really excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We're gonna have so much fun!!
Um, this may be a stupid question, but is there anywhere in specific that everyone is going to meet or are we just doing the "Hey, let's talk to everyone in garb and see if they are on the forums!" thing? If THAT is the case then AuntieGiggles will be wearing the green and blue noble gown that she is wearing in her avitar pic and I'll be in my new yellow and wine noble gown. My oldest daughter will be in her green and blue gown that matches Giggles (unless she decides at the last minute to be a water fairy, then she'll be in a blue fairy gown,) my middle daughter will be in a pink princess Halloween costume (or a fire fairy gown) and I'll be carrying my babygirl around- she'll be a purple and green Spring Fairy! =) So feel free to talk to us if you see us around! =)
well i think everyone has my cell number so feel free to call otherwise we can just look out for each other!
ALadyandFae and I had a great time on Saturday! It was wonderful meeting everyone!
Here are some pics of our time there.
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You have that right, Auntie!! It was a wonderful time on SXaturday!. It was a great time sharing it with you and aLadyandFAe! Thank you for that!!
Lady Kathleen!! I am so sorry that I did not bump into again to wish you a happy birthday!!! hope it was good!
It was nice meeting Lady, Giggles and clan! PS-Bring a stroller to Twig! It's allowed! I look forward to seeing the little fairies flit around with the dragonflies.
Susie and Laurel pass me one of them giant marshmallows!! I need one for when I'm in my giant lawn chair (see FB)! As always I really enjoy ur company!
Leyla and Me Sorry I didnt bump into u guys again too. I know u had plans to see all the things I saw Saturday so that's prolly why but I hope ya had fun!
Overall, I really enjoyed the "new" faire. The company always makes the faire and I had awesome company! Hey Nunnie Nunnie is my new favorite!!
We are thinking of heading over the weekend of the 12th. It'd be fun to hook up with some people there, since we're newbies. Still not a for sure, but it'd be a fun way to spend some cash on my birthday!!
Happy early Birthday Prince Thomas! My sister and I will be at Twig that weekend - hopefully we can meet at MNRF. :D
If I can get some friends together we may be coming but no weekend planned yet. No garb yet for fairing, but I think it would be fun to see another fair aside from the MNRF.
You don't need Garb to go and have fun with others
I am hoping to check it out this weekend. I hear pirates are invading on Saturday... I am hoping that my wings fit in the booths... I haven't been a patron at a fair in 5 years now and I think this could be fun!
Recommended shows to see? This will be one of my only chances to do so....
Quote from: saphire_glade on June 02, 2010, 06:17:02 PM
Recommended shows to see? This will be one of my only chances to do so....
Hey Nunnie, Nunnie!!!!!!!
Vexed Viscount and I were pondering a trip this weekend, probably Sunday. Anyone going?
Wish we could make it...looks like we may be missing this faire this year due to constrictive work schedules. >:(
So little money and too many birthday parties mean yet another year I don't make it. Sorry guys!
Quote from: Marietta Graziella on June 03, 2010, 04:04:16 PM
Vexed Viscount and I were pondering a trip this weekend, probably Sunday. Anyone going?
Wheeeeee!! ;D
We are!!! See you guys tomorrow!!! YAY!!
Despite the fact that is was terribly wet and dreary out... my husband and I had a great time at the fair. My wings held up and I got just tons and tons of compliments... mind you I didn't make it out without some kids coming up to me thinking I worked there... oh well.. always have an emergency stash of bubbles and lucky shells when you go to a fair is the rule for me I guess.
Rainy days are kind of a right of passage. We spent a day at Scarby and it pretty much poured all day and we got soaked and muddy - but still a great day at faire. At least the crowds are less :)
Had a delightful day at this faire yesterday! It did rain for a good part of the day but it was a soft rain and didn't impede our enjoyment of the village.
We had a lovely chat with the king, thoroughly enjoyed the Hey Nunnie Nunnie show (freakin' hilarious!), noshed a bit, drank a bit, wandered a lot.
We had dinner at a little Mexican place in town right there... service was insanely fast, portions were more than ample, and it was darn tastey, too.
Even the drive to and from was a lot of fun in the company of friends. Huzzah!
So we are thinking the last weekend. It is a 5 hour drive, so two days would probably be good -
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on June 07, 2010, 12:24:52 PM
So we are thinking the last weekend. It is a 5 hour drive, so two days would probably be good -
While the faire is a fun one, and has great potential, I think two days might be too long to spend there at this point.. :-\ You may want to do the faire one day and find something else to fill up your second day..?
We did have a great time despite the rainy weather, but the faire is small with not a whole lot to do or see. Great potential just needs some time to stretch their legs..
$3.00 for beer is fabulous!!
Would like to see them not using the food/drink ticket thing.. made it feel more like an amusement park or State fair than a Ren Faire.
Would have been nice to see some special events during the day as well, like they had last time we were there (2008) Ales & Tales was great fun! Gave you chance to see a variety of performers and sample the Ale..
Quote from: Muffin on June 07, 2010, 12:37:59 PM
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on June 07, 2010, 12:24:52 PM
So we are thinking the last weekend. It is a 5 hour drive, so two days would probably be good -
While the faire is a fun one, and has great potential, I think two days might be too long to spend there at this point.. :-\ You may want to do the faire one day and find something else to fill up your second day..?
We did have a great time despite the rainy weather, but the faire is small with not a whole lot to do or see. Great potential just needs some time to stretch their legs..
$3.00 for beer is fabulous!!
Would like to see them not using the food/drink ticket thing.. made it feel more like an amusement park or State fair than a Ren Faire.
Would have been nice to see some special events during the day as well, like they had last time we were there (2008) Ales & Tales was great fun! Gave you chance to see a variety of performers and sample the Ale..
I agree with Muffin. It is a wonderful fair with lots of potential but 1 day was enough for us to see what they had.
Hoping next year to add my talent to their cast, but it is too bad Hey Nunny Nunny is out... I would so recommend them... thanks for that Goody!
$3.00 Beer?!!! :o
I heard MNRF was going to do that this year...But then I woke up laughing hysterically! ;D
Of course the serving wenches add at least $2.50 in value right there! ;)
Quote from: Muffin on June 07, 2010, 12:37:59 PM
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on June 07, 2010, 12:24:52 PM
So we are thinking the last weekend. It is a 5 hour drive, so two days would probably be good -
While the faire is a fun one, and has great potential, I think two days might be too long to spend there at this point.. :-\ You may want to do the faire one day and find something else to fill up your second day..?
We did have a great time despite the rainy weather, but the faire is small with not a whole lot to do or see. Great potential just needs some time to stretch their legs..
$3.00 for beer is fabulous!!
Would like to see them not using the food/drink ticket thing.. made it feel more like an amusement park or State fair than a Ren Faire.
Would have been nice to see some special events during the day as well, like they had last time we were there (2008) Ales & Tales was great fun! Gave you chance to see a variety of performers and sample the Ale..
Thanks for that bit of info - see you in Minnesota!
Grrr! I hated the ticket for food and drink thing! My 4 yr old felt faint so I went to get her water- it took a bit to locate the place that sold water (I didn't know about the drinking fountains by the privies yet) then had to go find the ticket thing then go back to the water place then back to my daughter. Um yeah, that is a lot of time for a 4 yr old to wait for water so that she doesn't faint! After she felt better we went back to the car, had a picinic and brought in our own water bottles which I continuously refilled at the drinking fountains.
I LOVE the drinking fountain! Everyone carried there own water bottles. I can be picky on water flavor so I had a spoon and crystal light packets in pouch. Drank five mugfulls in two days in addition to other beverages.
They extended it one more weekend...Tomorrow is now the last day.
Quote from: Noble Dreg on June 26, 2010, 03:08:29 PM
They extended it one more weekend...Tomorrow is now the last day.
So was business that bad, or that good? ::)