Fall Festival At Caer Leon

On a beautiful, if chilly, Fall day Sir Thomas

and Lady Eleanor

took their annual trip to Caer Leon to attend the Fall Festival hosted by King Arthur and his court. Before the King's guests could even enter the village, there was a melee at the gate.


This year's festival was complicated by the arrival of Princess Whiny (aka Princess Elaine of Carbonek) chasing after Sir Lancelot. The Princess and her father appealed to Queen Guenivere


and ultimately lost their case, which resulted in all sorts of mayhem throughout the day.

Meanwhile, guests patronized a variety of merchants plying their wares at the festival. Here is the line at the cider & donut booth. Note the variety of garb.

Half garb?

Here's a closer look at milady's footwear:

Obviously, she was not alone in her choice.

Visitors had the opportunity to test their skills at the Smite the Knight ring. This Scot had a terrific way with kids, much to the delight of the young knights in training and their parents.

Here's a closer look at the Scot's more appropriate garb, a Great Kilt:

Of course, the Scot himself is easy on the eyes!

Some of the merchants we visited included:
Black Swann Masques (The site seems to be temporarily down.)
Elan Pottery
Foresight
Mystic Images by Rook
Old Earth

Sachs & Byrne
Travel Clothing by Half Moon

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

The Connecticut Renaissance Faire was the only Renaissance Faire Rachel and I attended this summer. This year the town of Ansonia renovated the large park where the Southern Connecticut Renaissance Festival is held, so Penniforth did not make an appearance in July (and their web site seems to be down at the moment). Between our schedules and the weather, we did not make it to the Shire of Sterling at the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York. Work schedules will also prevent us from making a visit to King Richard's Faire in Massachusetts.

And it's not too late to start planning for next year!
The Silver Kingdom Renaissance Festival
The New Jersey Renaissance Kingdom
The Southern Connecticut Renaissance Festival
The New York Renaissance Faire
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
King Richard's Faire

Peace,
Jeff