A fun day at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire in Lebanon, CT! Music, a bit of history, a lot of comedy, costumed participants, shops, food, a parade, archery and jousting! The faire runs each weekend through October 9th, with each weekend offering its own unique theme.
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| Parasol Shop |
Shops included jewelry, steins, parasols, costumes, leather goods, dragons and more.
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| Leather bound journals for sale |
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| Renaissance Costumes |
The Sheriff of Nottingham writes tickets for any crime he claims to have witnessed!
An area is set up to resemble a camp of merchants who followed soldiers from one war to another. As the seamstress told me, "There is always a war and our services are needed." This merchant was from Bavaria, but they were, "...from all over and always moving."
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| Cooking demonstration circa 1528 |
Many stages are found throughout the grounds. Comedy and sword fights were the attraction here. The best part-the reenactment in s-l-o-w-m-o-t-i-o-n.
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| A fight for the love of an audience member |
Buy some gold coins for an opportunity to learn how to sword fight or shoot arrows.
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| Dual with a knight |
At mid-day appetites rule the land! Picnic tables can be found in the sun or shade.
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| Lines form at the Food Court |
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| Turkey Legs and meat pies were popular |
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| There were frequent sightings of "The Queen!" |
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| Mid-day Parade |
The jousting arena was packed with a cheering (and booing) audience as three horse riders participated in the events.
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| The Jousting Arena |
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| Boisterous rooting for your favorite is encouraged |
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| Warm ups include slicing vegetables in half |
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| Helmets and shields on - the real jousting begins! |
By far my favorite was Master Archer Bill Darr. Yes, his archery skills were impressive, but his spellbinding ability to entertain the audience with his knowledge of history was fascinating. A Must See!!!
Laura S. Pringle is the author of The Pringle Plan, a series of educational guides.
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