I couldn't pass up the photo op with a Stormtrooper in a kilt. 'Cause how often do you run into a Stormtrooper in a kilt?
I loved the "set" at the Ren Fair. It was so charming to look at the different buildings from the era. I love themes!
With my bestest roommate, Stacy.
Love his costume. I was disappointed at how few true Renaissance costumes were being worn at the Ren Fair. I went partially to see the costumes.
At the Jousting Tournament. This is the Knight from England.
The knight from Spain. We were "from" Spain. (aka we sat in the Spain section of the Stadium.)
The Knight from Germany or was it France? One of those. I found his colors very striking.
I had to include this because I didn't know that the "cheer leader" for Spain was doing this until I looked at the picture. He he.
I love the full armor.
Jousting
Germany or France, whichever he was, got a good hit on England. Notice the broken lance.
Have I mentioned that I love this girl? (The one on the left of course not trying to be vain.)
The salesman in this shop convinced me to try this on for a photo. His hope of convincing me to buy it as a result was futile.
I did it only for the photo opportunity. I was going to spend $200 on this head piece, not my favorite look.
I loved this Wedding Chapel. I believe it was called the Rose Garden Wedding Chapel.
The ivy grown through it was beautiful.
It was gorgeous!
The moon over the Ren Fair.
This is the musical instrument called a carillon used in the musical act Cast in Bronze. If you go to the Ren Fair do yourself a favor and catch one of his shows. It is one thing to hear a recording of his music but it is something else to see a life performance. I became a fan.
The Ren Fair isn't complete unless you can throw tomatoes at someone.
This is one of the best human statues I've seen in makeup and costume. I thought people were staring at a real statue until she moved. And even once I knew I was impressed with how convincing the makeup was done.
This guy with the whips was pretty awesome. Don't worry the woman did not get hit by the whips.
I couldn't help but post this photo even though it is blurry. You'll have to use your imagination to see how cute it is without the blur.
To aid you in your imagining, here is one that isn't blurry.
The sky was beautiful as we made our trek back to the car.
We had a good time. I was disappointed by the lack of costumes but was impressed with the commitment to the theme in the structures and staff around the fair. Overall I enjoyed myself and will probably go back in the future. But my favorite festival is still Dickens on the Strand in Galveston. Just under 2 weeks left. I am so excited!
