Middlefaire - near Hillsboro, Texas

[filip]

saturday was really nice there. weather was fantastic, booze was for tips, and the food was good. there were around 30 vendors or so, a few stage areas, and a nice archery range. the bakery that set up shop there had some really good pumpkin bread.

rat pucking was highly amusing...I havent seen it done lately because i moved to houston and dont frequent scarby as often...dont think ive ever seen it at trf.

[Tukaram]

How was the restroom situation?  Last year they built the stalls but had the half door, and no building around the stalls.  Is it still just some stalls in the middle of a field? 

Just curious.


My daughter and I will be there next weekend.  I was going to go this weekend but it was the opening of the State Fair.  With my schedule the next month it was now or never, and I got have my Big Tex fix too, you know.   

[Clarendon]

We had a great time at Middlefaire Saturday. The place is definitely growing especially on the west end of the faire. Quite a few new structures this year. I have pictures posted here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottd6057/sets/72157607563056577/

[DT_Masters]

Generally a good trip although the time displacement techs dropped me 50 yards off target (ended up in the participant parking lot).

Was there on Saturday, met those I had only known on the net such as Theresa and family, Lysa, and Squinty. Met lots of other interesting folk including some to add to the email exchange. T'was hot ...... but not as hot as Scarborough was Memorial Day weekend. Occasionally, we were blessed with decent breezes. Took lots of pics, 14-16 rolls of 35 mm, going to drop off the first 4 at HEB later today.

Got to employ my character some to include all those people who don't look gypsies but they must be. I mean, only gypsies would know to call a camera by its name. That still needs more work, the character, though; people would ask questions that was outside what I prepared, so I had to think quickly for an answer. Doing a little bit better than Dr. Who, though. I mean, that standard answer of "I'm from the north."

Of course, it's not TRF or Scarborough, a lot smaller .......... but you know, that was rather nice in its own way. For one thing, it seemed we only had one faery (not that I have anything against faeires, mind you!). I was informed, though, that a lot of people who might have been there weren't because there was a Rennie wedding going on elsewhere.

Facilities wise, they were decent with impressible width, decent sized doors (more than 1/2), a handicapped ramp, flushing, and a sink with running water for wash up.

Bring cash; while the vendors might take the Lady or the Master or perhaps even New World Express, I didn't see anything that resembled an ATM machine ...... though things are always possible. Also, didn't see a film and like Kiosk ...... though I didn't need that due to sufficient on board supplies.

Did get a shirt and set of pants at renshirts. Plan on being more in but not completely in garb at TRF ....... if I can figure out how to wear the pants.

It's been a wonderful weekend!

[Blackbead]

Shipmates!

You all have my dear thanks for coming out again and attending what is a rapidly growing and constantly improving faire.  I have to say that I was so busy that I barely got out of me booth except to attend to other duties!  I cannot tell you how many people came through the front gate but we had a constant flow of patrons, playtrons, and participants throughout the first two days.  The economy has hit us all pretty severely but, as a vendor, this faire is well worth me time and I hope to grow with it as the years go by.

The Brotherhood of the Gulf Players had their inaugural run this weekend doing three shows.  We sang sea shanties, told sea stories, and did some sea schtick.  Several of the poems from Raising Black Flags were very well received, including "The Captain's Coat," "Springs and Neaps," "One day in the life," and "A Tale from Devil's Tavern."  And we introduced the new song, "God Take the King!" to several rousing cheers from the crowd.  I will long remember during one of the parades when a lovely young lady joined us and began singing "Ye ask me why I sail the seas beneath a flag stained black . . ."

And there were several "extracurricular activities" that took up me time - we played "PYRAT" at every show of the BOTGPG, did a couple of book signings, and, on Sunday, successfully ran the "Period/Non-Period" Trivia Quiz.  The prizes were a $25 Gift Certificate at Abzu Designs (makers of BEAUTIFUL jewelry!), a handmade belaying pin from Once Upon a Tree (something EVERY pirate needs!), a bar of handmade soap from The Purple Gypsy (you got your choice from several scents and colors!) and a complete set of the Ducks of the Carribean (Cabeza de Pato, La Mallard, Sir Francis Drake, and CAPTAIN Quack Sparrow!) from Blackbead's Treasure Chest!

All in all, I heard that a grand time was had by all!  Middlefaire 2008 will come to a close next weekend so come out and see the new grounds and enjoy a more intimate Renaissance setting.  See you in the Middle!

Blackbead

[Al-Nimer]

We had a great time at Middlefaire Saturday. The place is definitely growing especially on the west end of the faire. Quite a few new structures this year. I have pictures posted here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottd6057/sets/72157607563056577/

Great pix!  Thanks for sharing.  We'll be down this weekend!  HUZZAH!!

[Blackbead]

HUZZAH, indeed, Al-Nimer!  Come by "Pirate's Alley" for some shade and cool waters!  Besides, the gypsy camp is right across the road and I am sure you will feel at home there!

Blackbead

[Elkyn]

I'm so glad to hear this faire is really moving along.  As I've said before (and with all due respect to TRF in all it's greatness), it's nice to now have a fall faire/festival closer to where I live.

Glad to hear everybody's having a good time at Middlefaire.

I'm soooooooooooo jealous.  2010 won't come soon enough!

And keep those photos comin'!  Some of us are living vicariously through you. 

[DonaCatalina]

We're still planning on attending Oct 4. I hear there might be a Musketeer Invasion. 

But I am really really curious about the privies too.

[queeneleanore]

We had a great time at Middlefaire Saturday. The place is definitely growing especially on the west end of the faire. Quite a few new structures this year. I have pictures posted here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottd6057/sets/72157607563056577/

Lovely pictures, thank you for sharing!

~HRM Eleanore

[queeneleanore]

We plan on being there also, and *not* talked out of going this year! :-D

Looking forward to seeing everything and everyone,

~ HRM Eleanore

[Mast Hugger Kate]

Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday

[mieljolie]

We're planning to come Saturday. 

Trying to talk the daughter into wearing her can tab outfit again, but she wants to wear her store bought pirate costume.    Blah

[Tukaram]

My daughter just got here, from Denton, and we are getting ready to come down for Saturday and Sunday. 




note to self:  Don't forget the tent, or the flask (like I'd forget the flask!)

[DonaCatalina]

Any pictures from this weekend?