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Title: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Dinobabe on January 10, 2015, 03:32:13 PM
I am excited to announce that Memphis, TN is finally getting it's own Renaissance Faire!  The faire will take place Aug 22-23 and 29-30, 2015.  As I receive more details I will keep everyone apprised.  I hope to see you there!

http://midsouthrenfaire.com/ (http://midsouthrenfaire.com/)

https://www.facebook.com/midsouthrenfaire (https://www.facebook.com/midsouthrenfaire)
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: theChuck on January 11, 2015, 12:12:36 PM
Just listed it on The Renlist: http://bit.ly/1DMQu65 (http://bit.ly/1DMQu65)
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: BLAKDUKE on January 11, 2015, 10:10:58 PM
Sketchy info on the website.  It is close enough to attend but the time of year, it is going to be H O T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Merlin the Elder on January 12, 2015, 05:53:13 AM
Although a mere 2.5 hours away, I would not attend that time of year.  It would be suicide.
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: BLAKDUKE on January 12, 2015, 06:33:57 AM
Surely you have spells and incantations that would protect you.
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Merlin the Elder on January 12, 2015, 07:30:42 AM
I am indeed powerful, but I have lived in Memphis before, and August is not a time I wish to be there...
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: BLAKDUKE on January 12, 2015, 08:28:49 AM
Understandable, when my wife and I did the Tenn. faire we ran for 2 years in June and that was bad enough but August is unthinkable.
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Gauwyn of Bracknell on January 12, 2015, 11:04:01 AM
We were in Memphis last year in early August and it was 104 degrees,  I wore my kilt and was still hot :)
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Dinobabe on January 12, 2015, 02:21:29 PM
Quote from: theChuck on January 11, 2015, 12:12:36 PM
Just listed it on The Renlist: http://bit.ly/1DMQu65 (http://bit.ly/1DMQu65)

Grammercy!!

Quote from: BLAKDUKE on January 11, 2015, 10:10:58 PM
Sketchy info on the website.  It is close enough to attend but the time of year, it is going to be H O T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The website went live just a few days ago so we are still trying to flesh things out.  It takes a village to make it happen!  ;)
I will continue to post updates as I receive them.

I am not necessarily looking forward to the hot weather either, but having lived here many years and participated in Civil War reenactments wearing a wool uniform it is still doable.  :o  We will be sure to have plenty of water on hand.  I think a lot of the decision on August was due to other local events and availability of an event site.  I will be sure to pass on all of the heat concerns at our next meeting.  Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Merlin the Elder on January 12, 2015, 09:05:18 PM
I have to avoid being overheated like that, so it's just a "me" thing. I know lots of folks who can't handle the cooler temperatures that I thrive on--40s-50s.  We all have our limitations. I don't think a wizard in a speedo will work, and it would be an ugly image indeed!

That said, I wish ALL the luck to this new endeavor!
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: BLAKDUKE on January 13, 2015, 06:29:21 AM
WIZARD IN A SPEEDO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And you make me go to bed tonight with that image in my head

May the fleas of 1,000 castrated camels infest you beard!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Merlin the Elder on January 13, 2015, 08:28:44 AM
Aye, Blakduke...it is a frightening mental image indeed!  The Wizard apologizes.
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Craigmeister on January 14, 2015, 11:19:58 PM
I'll post this new Renfaire on www.meistersrealm.com (http://www.meistersrealm.com) as soon as my new web host transfers my files over.  Should be done in a few days.

The Oklahoma Renfest was held in August its first few years.  They made the move to May after that.  I can totally understand the need to keep your patrons and playtrons from passing out due to the heat.  Keeping a faire in the heat of the summer will only bring about its demise in the southern part of the country.
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Dinobabe on January 15, 2015, 10:19:27 PM
Quote from: Craigmeister on January 14, 2015, 11:19:58 PM
I'll post this new Renfaire on www.meistersrealm.com (http://www.meistersrealm.com) as soon as my new web host transfers my files over.  Should be done in a few days.


Thank you!
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Craigmeister on January 19, 2015, 09:16:08 AM
I've posted your faire on my website.  It should push to the internet sometime today.  I hope you have a great inaugural season!
Title: Re: A NEW Faire is coming!!!
Post by: Dinobabe on January 20, 2015, 11:22:50 AM
Quote from: Craigmeister on January 19, 2015, 09:16:08 AM
I've posted your faire on my website.  It should push to the internet sometime today.  I hope you have a great inaugural season!


Thank you!