The Faire opened at 10 am, so we left here around 8:30 am and drove up to Geneva-on-the-lake. Because of all the stuff, my hips felt bigger than they actually were and that made walking interesting until I got the hang of it. I put on loads of eyeliner and was good to go. ![]() That was the really heavy part, especially when it was full. Then I had my green sash and a leather belt off of which I had my money pouch (also leather) and an 18 ounce glass bottle in a holster. I had 2 runes (for those who care, they were the Solomon runes Sallos and Ronove) plus a necklace with bells and charms and a hip scarf with 3 rows of the jingly coins. I had huge dangly earrings and an ear cuff that always kills when I take it off. I ended up wearing a huge bronze bracelet on one hand (I have bruises today!) and a coil with bells on the other. I wore my gypsy skirt and an off the shoulders top and about 6 pounds of accessories in total. Yesterday, I decided I would go as a gypsy. Now, I have a crapload of costumes to wear as well, even after I'd cleaned out a lot of them. It's nice to know that Johnny Phoenix did get married and that Mike's daughter Enniveh is doing well. I've managed to make friends with quite a few performers and vendors as well as guests over the years, so I like to go back and check up on them. So, having that history with the Faire, I have to go back every year. Basically when you're cast and it's a faire day, you act like you are ALWAYS being watched. They train you in at least 3 period dialects, including Shakespeare (although I would NEVER try to act it, it's not my strong suit at all), manners and deportment for all the classes such as serf up to the nobility, as well as mythological creatures, and training in staying in character for essentially 11 hours straight, whether you're eating, walking, parading, or even (I am so not kidding) going to the bathroom. I've had training out the wazoo that would make theatre majors weep. It's lots of fun when you have a job there if you're doing fencing because you get downtime to wander and make friends. I've done cast, vending and fencing show. Now, I am an old hand at this particular faire, since I've worked there for years (not the past 2) since I was 15. If you've never been and have the opportunity to go to ANY Medieval/Renaissance Faire, GO. It's a roaring good time for all and much love is to be had there. Although it's not out of my home range or anything like that, it IS a different experience. Each theme weekend features unique events and special guest performers.So yesterday I went for the first weekend in ages. Time Travel Through the Ages Pirates, Mermaids, and Crusty Things Celtic Celebration Clash of the Clans. For example, theme weekends at the 2016 fair included Heroes & Villains, Princes & Princesses Roman Circus, A.D. The fair also hosts theme weekends to make visitors want to come back. Other highlights of the Great Lakes Medieval Faire include jousting, games of skill such as axe-throwing and archery, delicious foods and drinks (including authentic medieval dishes), and even birthday parties. Skilled jewelers, blacksmiths, leatherworkers and others create items right at the fair and everyone is welcome to watch! ![]() They offer an impressive selection of unique goods such as jewelry, traditional clothing and accessories, hand-blown glass items, handmade soap and perfumes, weaponry, and more. Musicians, dancers, comedians, singers, jesters, acrobats, storytellers, fire performers, magicians and other performers amaze everyone with their talent and skills, making spectators gasp with delight.Īnd what about the marketplace? The fair’s Medieval Marketplace features over 100 skilled artisans from all over Ohio and out of state. There are several stages throughout the fairground, offering continuous entertainment all day long. ![]() ![]() Costumed characters and performers keep guests entertained, making sure that no one gets bored. The festival takes place in a family-friendly theme park filled with stage entertainment, artisan and vendor stalls, interactive games, fairground rides, exciting contests, delicious treats, and more. It incorporates historic, fantasy, futuristic and even superhero elements. The festival is set in the fictional 13th-century shire of Avaloch reminiscent of Sherwood Forest. It attracts over 45,000 attendees over the course of a season. The Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace was founded in 1992 and has been held every summer since, running from early July through mid-August.
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