NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics)

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

Daniel and I woke up fairly early this morning knowing that we wanted to arrive in Sterling Forest, NY when the Renaissance Faire opened at 10am. The weather was unfortunate but we decided to trudge forward, equipped with jeans, shoes worthy of getting mud-ladden, and umbrella in hand. It took us just under two hours to get to Tuxedo, NY and thankfully the weather in the forest was a lot different than the Jersey shore, it was actually dry the whole time and nice and cool.

The ride was really enjoyable because we already saw some colors throughout the hills and in the trees (I

fall).

The unique thing about this particular Faire is it is located in a HUGE "village" where all the fixtures are permanent. This was so awesome b/c it felt really authentic and didn't have that "put up/tear down" typa' fair atmosphere. We saw LOTS of "characters"

and some pretty cool shows. The highlight of my day was watching "the Mud Brothers" do all sorts of interesting tricks in a pit of mud. People warned me that the prices were going to be outrageous but I didn't think they were so bad; admission tickets $16.95, my flower headband $15., two lunch platters $16. total, and even the artisans seemed fairly priced. I got this big awesome copper bat to hang in our tree for Halloween and it was only $10.

Anyway, we saw people juggling chainsaws and fire batons, a bunch of fairies running around, a REALLY cool May Poll dance, and LOTS and LOTS of people walking around in interesting outfits and talking funny.

One funny example; while I was in line for lunch a lady behind me COMPLETELY decked out in Renaissance gear said to someone on her Motorola Razor phone; "hey, where art thou?"

Well, ok, I thought it was ironic and funny.

It was a really nice day. I thought it was definately worth the drive and all. I think we may check it out again another year.

Enjoy the pictures!

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

Robin Hood was at the entrance to greet us.

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

Well, it wasn't Tinkbell, but still a pretty fairie thingy.

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

Dan tried his hand at archery; he rocked, I stunk.

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

The May Poll dance was VERY cool!!

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

He was singing some cool pirate song.

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

Not sure how he was drinking beer at 11am, but hey, we were in the forest... do as the forestinians do!?!

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

Waiting for the glassblowing, I wanted to get a good seat. The 3000 degree glass furnance (

) was keeping me warm. hehe.

(PS: that green sticker on my shirt indicated that "I pet a dragon," which was actually a 3 inch gecko.. I know, I am SO brave)

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

OK, of ALL the cheesy puns we saw the whole time I DID actually think this one was funny!

(why OF COURSE they do.... naturally)

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

My favorite demonstration of the day!

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

These girls were passing out their business cards, they actually make these beautiful fairie wings by HAND... including HAND PAINTING the silk wings. I thought that was awfully talented, and they were only like 18-20. I was impressed.

(PS: if you look carefully perhaps you can spot the Hidden Mickey that I spotted?!)

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

Some weird human chess show thingy.

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

ANXIOUSLY awaiting the "Mud Brothers" show. Lets just say it involved a HUGE pit of mud, 3 brothers, and a bunch of mudflinging. By the time we arrived at the show the only seats available were in the 5th row and below (guess who was sitting in the 5th row) & guess who got splashes of mud on her jacket and on her purse.... yeah, me.

Here's me... "Bring on the MUD!"

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

And here are those crazy dudes!

**WishUponAStar** · 09-23-2006

Yeah, the "tricks"

09-23-2006	#1 (permalink)
WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) Daniel and I woke up fairly early this morning knowing that we wanted to arrive in Sterling Forest, NY when the Renaissance Faire opened at 10am. The weather was unfortunate but we decided to trudge forward, equipped with jeans, shoes worthy of getting mud-ladden, and umbrella in hand. It took us just under two hours to get to Tuxedo, NY and thankfully the weather in the forest was a lot different than the Jersey shore, it was actually dry the whole time and nice and cool. The ride was really enjoyable because we already saw some colors throughout the hills and in the trees (I fall). The unique thing about this particular Faire is it is located in a HUGE "village" where all the fixtures are permanent. This was so awesome b/c it felt really authentic and didn't have that "put up/tear down" typa' fair atmosphere. We saw LOTS of "characters" and some pretty cool shows. The highlight of my day was watching "the Mud Brothers" do all sorts of interesting tricks in a pit of mud. People warned me that the prices were going to be outrageous but I didn't think they were so bad; admission tickets $16.95, my flower headband $15., two lunch platters $16. total, and even the artisans seemed fairly priced. I got this big awesome copper bat to hang in our tree for Halloween and it was only $10. Anyway, we saw people juggling chainsaws and fire batons, a bunch of fairies running around, a REALLY cool May Poll dance, and LOTS and LOTS of people walking around in interesting outfits and talking funny. One funny example; while I was in line for lunch a lady behind me COMPLETELY decked out in Renaissance gear said to someone on her Motorola Razor phone; "hey, where art thou?" Well, ok, I thought it was ironic and funny. It was a really nice day. I thought it was definately worth the drive and all. I think we may check it out again another year. Enjoy the pictures! Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes Last edited by WishUponAStar; 09-23-2006 at 07:33 PM.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) Robin Hood was at the entrance to greet us. Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) Well, it wasn't Tinkbell, but still a pretty fairie thingy. Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) Dan tried his hand at archery; he rocked, I stunk. Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes Last edited by WishUponAStar; 09-24-2006 at 08:06 AM.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) The May Poll dance was VERY cool!! Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) He was singing some cool pirate song. Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) Not sure how he was drinking beer at 11am, but hey, we were in the forest... do as the forestinians do!?! Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) Waiting for the glassblowing, I wanted to get a good seat. The 3000 degree glass furnance ( ) was keeping me warm. hehe. (PS: that green sticker on my shirt indicated that "I pet a dragon," which was actually a 3 inch gecko.. I know, I am SO brave) Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) OK, of ALL the cheesy puns we saw the whole time I DID actually think this one was funny! (why OF COURSE they do.... naturally) Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) My favorite demonstration of the day! Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) These girls were passing out their business cards, they actually make these beautiful fairie wings by HAND... including HAND PAINTING the silk wings. I thought that was awfully talented, and they were only like 18-20. I was impressed. (PS: if you look carefully perhaps you can spot the Hidden Mickey that I spotted?!) Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes Last edited by WishUponAStar; 09-23-2006 at 07:35 PM.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) Some weird human chess show thingy. Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) ANXIOUSLY awaiting the "Mud Brothers" show. Lets just say it involved a HUGE pit of mud, 3 brothers, and a bunch of mudflinging. By the time we arrived at the show the only seats available were in the 5th row and below (guess who was sitting in the 5th row) & guess who got splashes of mud on her jacket and on her purse.... yeah, me. Here's me... "Bring on the MUD!" Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) And here are those crazy dudes! Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: NY Renaissance Faire TR (with plenty of pics) Yeah, the "tricks" Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 8 hours 0 minutes