So I'm new to the forum but even more am new to Bristol. It'll be my second year attending.
I can't wait to meet all those R/F members who call Bristol home but being new would love to here all what you're most looking forward to at Bristol this year. Also are there any recommendation for shows or events I definitely should make sure I don't miss?
The Swordsmen are a great show.
Find Craig of Farrington the wandering Minstrel, can't miss him with the Red Beard! lol
The Tortuga Twins were funny when I saw them at Minnesota Festival, this will be their first year at Bristol!
RobinHood and his merry men have a FAIRE wide skit that takes place all day long in different places at different times.
Too many faves of music to list other than Craig of Farrington just about any stage will have a nice listing, Right now Bristol doesn't have a list of who'll be there.
We are loooking forward to attending for the first time ! :)
This will be our 14th year at Bristol. We will look forward to seeing all our friends again, and also to meet RF members (look for the pins!).
We love the music the best. Depending on when you're going, first 3 weekends will have Molly & The Tinker and also Tartanic.
Other favorites: Jock Stewart, Dan the Bard, Craig of Farrington, New Minstrel Revue, Sarah Mullen (harpist). There are more that have been there in the past, but not sure if they will be there this year.
Don't miss the drum jam at the end of the night. It is a really good one. Saw on the website the birds of prey show will be back this year. The man who does the show is incredibly knowledgeable, and we enjoy watching it.
Be sure to go to the Friend of Faire garden. For $5 for the whole weekend, both days, you can get a temporary membership. Clean privvies, and free water and gatorade. Worth it for sure, plus there are usually demonstrations going on during the day. And we've met such nice people through FoF.
Some great ideas there Lady Renee.
This will only be our 3rd year attending--I know my kids are hoping to see Adam Crack perform again--"the fire whip guy" according to my 9yo.
We are going to be at Bristol July 17/18--which I think is the wine tasting weekend.
We will definitely check out FoF. Now to see about getting some R/F pins ;)
This will be my 2nd year going as well. :)
I'm looking forward to wearing my grab this year and buying another CD from Sarah Mullen :)
ANNNDD just simply being there. Looking at the sights, smelling the wonderful smells and hearing the beautiful music!!
I live in Arkansas these days, I do miss the sounds the smells. My apartment has a Bar I made that is modeled after the Pig n Whistle Tavern, and I have a Video tour I made of Bristol back in 98 for the sounds, but the smells aren't easily duplicated.
After 13 years of working various shops and pubs, I miss Bristol as much as my kids who are still up there. :(
Heh my SON will be hopefully be working at Bristol this year! When he was still in the womb the ONLY thing that would calm him down was the bongo drums of the Belly dancer. He was at Bristol 6 days afters he was born and fell right to sleep when he heard those bongos! lol
Yes just taking everything in is always the best!
I did see that the Tortuga Twins were scheduled which I'll have to make sure to make it to a few of their shows. Whenever I go to MN I always see at least 2 of their shows for some good laughs!
I'm also pretty excited as one of my good friends may be coming along for her first faire and is interested in wearing some garb as well. So that's another project for me and another discussion. But having the opportunity to turn her on to faire should make any weekend a lot of fun.
I'm looking forward to going! I had to miss my traditional birthday trip last year. This year I turn 30 and will be there come hell or high water! I shall be shambling about the shire the weekend of July 17-18.
Partying with our Outlander Brethren.
Looking forward to "going home". Hanging out at Tuscany and the Sheets, Seeing old friends and making new ones. :)
Bristol has finally posted their entertainment list and stage schedule. It's worth looking at in advance, especially if you want to see certain shows. There is so much to do there, even just wandering around is great!
this will be our first progress to this shire - anything the inhabitants recommend not to miss? Food? Acts? Libations?
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on July 01, 2010, 12:27:09 PM
this will be our first progress to this shire - anything the inhabitants recommend not to miss? Food? Acts? Libations?
Bristol has a good selection of Libations. And we are supposed to have scotch available this year as well. The acts are great (check out the swordsman's last show of the day its always the wildest and to me the best). Hope you have fun which weekend are you coming?
Opening Cannon?
The mead stinks. It is absolutely awful.
One of the best buys is the Saspirilla (sp?) that sells for $1. It comes in a big cup, tastes good, and if you bring your own alcohol (prohibited though), you can slip it in.
Caveat: My son brought a mini keg of beer & left it in the trunk of the car in the parking lot. He and a friend went outside and sat in the car for a drink. Security came and confiscated it, even though he was sitting inside the car. So if you bring alcohol, be prudent!
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 01, 2010, 06:28:15 PM
The mead stinks. It is absolutely awful.
One of the best buys is the Saspirilla (sp?) that sells for $1. It comes in a big cup, tastes good, and if you bring your own alcohol (prohibited though), you can slip it in.
Caveat: My son brought a mini keg of beer & left it in the trunk of the car in the parking lot. He and a friend went outside and sat in the car for a drink. Security came and confiscated it, even though he was sitting inside the car. So if you bring alcohol, be prudent!
Yes they wont allow any drinking out in the lot. I ve seen rennies and mundanes alike get there beverages confiscated and in some cases asked to leave the faire all together. And I agree the mead is horrible, the beer/ale selection is pretty good though.
Quote from: Lord Magnus on July 01, 2010, 05:15:36 PM
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on July 01, 2010, 12:27:09 PM
this will be our first progress to this shire - anything the inhabitants recommend not to miss? Food? Acts? Libations?
Bristol has a good selection of Libations. And we are supposed to have scotch available this year as well. The acts are great (check out the swordsman's last show of the day its always the wildest and to me the best). Hope you have fun which weekend are you coming?
August 7/8
Do stop by FoF, we can give you suggestions for shows, food, shopping, just ask.
And please Do Not get caught bringing alcohol through the gates. We don't check your mugs on the way out, but it is Not a good idea to leave with anything alcoholic visible. Bringing alcohol onto site, even the parking lot, is strictly forbidden. If you choose to sneak it in, please be circumspect about imbibing, if it's seen, security will do their job and pour it out. I support them in that, and request plausible deniability, what I don't know I can't tell.
The latest info I have is that hard liquor "shots" will NOT be available, although fruity concoctions made with hard liquor may be. The availability of fruity concoctions HAS NOT been confirmed by anyone from the management, the non-availability of hard liquor "shots" HAS.
Sasparilla is a GREAT deal, it's available both diet and regular.
Are we able to eat in the parking lot? Last season some friends grilled out in the free parking lot, but I'm wondering if it's ok to bring some subs in a cooler and eat out in our cars in the $3 main lot.
Yes, a lot of people do that. However, you cannot bring your sandwich and/or your drink inside the gates, and I'd suggest NOT setting up a picnic table next to the car.
i just plan on setting a blanket down on the grass :)
Bristol is my home faire, and yes, I am answering a bit after the fact. I made the plunge last year and went "on the road" and worked faire. Granted, it was short-lived, but I got to work TRF. It was a life-changing cathartic experience. I look forward to many things at this year's BRF run. One of my favorite things is to engage the patrons, especially the children. When I can make a small child who is "having a bad day" laugh and smile, and in turn make their parents happy by pulling out the juggling balls, or treat the little faerie like a princess, that is what it is all about. I also look forward to seeing friends again - both my playtron friends from Bristol and other places, and the rennie friends who I met and got to know from my trip to Texas. Lastly, performing as a musician with the drum jam core drumming group is very deep rooted in my soul. I hope to see you all there!