Gregor's Crossing Ren Faire.

[dancingleaf]

today we drove to Chatham for the Gregor's Crossing Ren Faire.  I was really too tired but DH wanted to go and since he was so nice about driving me to the Kami workshop off we went.

It's still a really small event.  Limited vendors although some good ones.  Very limited food - only TWO vendors and meh... undercooked sausage - blah ( I don't like sausage dogs when they are well cooked)  the chicken quesadilla was much better.  Too bad I skipped lunch because I thought we'd be eating tons of junk at the fair.

The shows were all right.  J enjoyed the jousting although I should have brought a blanket to sit on (bleachers full - we ended up sitting on the grass)

The weather was very cold.  brrr.  I really wish I'd worn a sweater.  J and I  were thinking it would be as hot as yesterday and although we wore long sleeves to prevent sunburn - I was eyeing the cloaks for sale with a view to keeping warm.  Lots of people/staff walking around with very bad sunburns from the previous days events.

I understand about not wanting to get sunblock on your embroidered bodice and all but... is the trade off really worth it?  I also expected to see parasols for sale but... didn't.  (I didn't need one I just wanted one for myself.)

Good, but ... it'll get better. right?

Comments

[kelsey-lynne1.livejournal.com]

You know, I've never been to a ren fair. I really should go.

Sounds like you had a tiring day.

[dancingleaf.livejournal.com]

no? you should. at least once.

[ata1anta.livejournal.com]

There are a couple little local ones here (and several MAJOR ones). They've been getting better as time goes on, takes a little while to get word out and vendors and performers. You should see about having your troupe perform, that might generate more interest for your classes too.

I'm thinking about vending at them but I'm not so sure about spending the money on the booth when I don't do them often.