Salutations ... so a bunch of us from the Colorado faire (a few from the boards) were planning on making the trek east to vist your wonderous shire.
Unfortunately, we apparently picked the worst possible weekend - Nascar weekend. Any ideas on places to stay that will be near enough for faire that won't suck us into the mayhem of the race?
Any suggestions and tips appreciated!
well, of course anywhere near the legends is WAY out of question... probably in bonner either. I think the only way to mostly evade nascar traffic that weekend without staying in a questionable neighborhood is north johnson county somewhere. i would suggest, if you get a hotel in joco, try to find one that has quick access to I-435 or K-7. Those would be your most direct routes to the faire... anything else in the county is a little out of the way.
I live in Johnson County, and it takes me 30 minutes to get to faire, so anywhere in Shawnee, Lenexa or Overland Park would be a very nice place to stay, and not far away at all.
Last time I went to KC faire was a Nascar weekend-I found a very reasonable ($35.00) HoJo just north of the Overland Park embassy suites. Check online and make reservations in advance, and share a room if you can.
This HoJo is about 20 minutes from faire, right off the highway, and our pirate invasion group ate breakfast at Denny's right on the way to opening gate.
Have fun!
Lady Elizabeth and I have had good luck with the Hampton Inn in Shawnee Mission, though it may be one of the places that is full already. It is right off the highway and there is an alright Mexican Food resturant just across the parking lot for Margaritas without driving.
We have even seen the Baron and Baroness there.
Good Luck,
Squire & Lady Elizabeth
Quote from: insidiousraven on August 24, 2010, 10:51:04 AM
I live in Johnson County, and it takes me 30 minutes to get to faire, so anywhere in Shawnee, Lenexa or Overland Park would be a very nice place to stay, and not far away at all.
another KC resident on these boards? why haven't I seen you post more? You should come put in a word in our other topics about meeting up! a lot of us from the board are trying to coordinate get-togethers with others who will be attending, and those of us who can expect to go most if not all weekends need to talk with our guests about such things!
but, I stray from the topic at hand. my apologies...
I usually only go one time a year, it costs too much to do more. I'll be going Sept. 18th, cause my BF is participating in the longbow competition.
Thanks so much! Here's hoping ...
so when is this nascar weekend? I don't follow these things :P
Looks like Oct 1, 2, and 3.
http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Ticket-Center/Event-Calendar.aspx
I going to miss the group invasion of the Colorado clan, but me and the Mrs. are going to sneak in on our own a couple of weeks sooner. We wanted to make it last year and things just didn't work out. Barring any unforeseen problems, we're planning to be there on the 18th & 19th. Thanks for the hotel suggestions.
Blushing, the Baron and Baroness from your shire and us from the Midlands will be progressing on the 9, 10 and 11th - maybe change your travel date?
Gauwyn, you mean October 9, 10, and 11? Is that Columbus Day weekend?
We just bought season passes, so we'll see you there!
Quote from: Butch on August 30, 2010, 08:50:05 PM
Gauwyn, you mean October 9, 10, and 11? Is that Columbus Day weekend?
We just bought season passes, so we'll see you there!
That would be correct - October
Looks like Captain Bob of the USS Drinksalot will be taking us on our annual westpac from St. Louis the weekend of Sept 18 & 19. Hope to see the Wheatie and his Mrs. there!!! This year we are mixing it up and getting an ELECTRIC campsite for the PUP Camper...OOooooooooooo!!!!! :D (Since the crew has demanded my taco salad AND chili for meals, the electric fan should be a major plus :o )
Alright Amyj! Will you be sporting your Luau patterned garb one of the days? I will certainly be there the weekend your crew sails across the wide Missouri to our small village of Canterbury the weekend of the 18th and 19th! I look forward to seeing you again.
Butch, probablly not....unfortunately I made it so fast that it's not as strong as the other garb I've made and my bodice needs some serious work. But, we will have our "High School" garb on (see the finished garb thread re: my SCHS Pirate and his RBRHS Buccaneer school colors garb) at least one day....maybe gypsy-ish the next...not sure. depends on the weather that weekend. I'm SO ready...2 weeks and 2 days until we leave!!!!!!
Well. look for me! I'll be there!
an invasion of Canterbury, I love it!!
I've had a change of plans and me and my friends are going to be there October 9th :) We were originally going September 25th but things came up. But now hopefully I can meet more of you guys :)
Delireus, well, come on down when you're able. We'll be here!
AmyJ, this weekend (FINALLY)??!?!
ah, lame! i have to wait longer for you now! oh well, am glad you're coming down at all...
Butch...we are en route as I type this! See you anon! :D
OK, we're leaving in a couple of minutes! HUZZAH!!!
We did make it on the 18th and 19th and had a great time. I really like the pubs at this fair. I went to the Royal Smoker on Sunday and that was fun, too.
Some pictures:
http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/jholdman/KCRF%20Sept%2018-19%202010/ (http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/jholdman/KCRF%20Sept%2018-19%202010/)
Sorry I missed you! If you saw some guy in a blue hat with yarn all over it, that was me!! I will be there this Sun, but not tomorrow.
Did you try any of the Pirtle mead? It is made not far from the Faire, in a town called Weston, MO.
Yes, I tried the Pirtle. It was great. The bar wench was telling me that Chaucer's was actually sweeter.. I know you said you much prefer Pirtle, but if another kind is sweeter, I'd love to try it too.
To me, the Chaucer's tastes chemically. Are you around the KC area? Go to the HY-VEE supermarket and pick up a bottle of the Oliver mead. It's around $8 (EIGHT BUCKS). IMO, it tastes better than either Chaucers or Pirtle, and it costs way less.
ok. my closest store is a hy-vee... i dont recall them having a wine rack or anything though. is that just the missouri stores? i'll certainly check it out.
Yeah, I'm i'm in Lees Summit, so it may be a MO thing. I think Gomers has Oliver mead.
Quote from: TKM on September 26, 2010, 07:58:08 PM
ok. my closest store is a hy-vee... i dont recall them having a wine rack or anything though. is that just the missouri stores? i'll certainly check it out.
it probably is a missouri thing, but i would check into it. i seem to recall seeing it in leavonworth once before.
i very well could have been not paying too much attention. i'll look next time i go.
Yay! I leave this friday, I'm so excited!
Who all shall be there this weekend again?
I will be there after 1 on Sat, all day Sun, and prob all day Mon. My son should be with me Sat and Sun. I believe Gauwyn of Brocknell is planning on being in the Shire this weekend as well.