I moved to Anchorage this past February, after being assigned to a base in Maryland for almost six years. Of all the things I miss back east, the Maryland Renaissance Festival is at or near the top of the list. I'm not the only one who misses it; someone set up a 12-step program to deal with RenFest withdrawl.
This character to the left was the curator of the Museum of Unnatural History. Well worth the one dollar entrance fee. I didn't see him guarding the gate to the museum last year, and I have no idea if he'll be present this year or not.
If you do go to the RenFest, do not miss Hilby. The RenFest has plenty of entertainment, but Hilby was always my favorite.
Well, Hilby was my favorite performer. I think the giant turkey legs were my favorite. I heard a rumor they were actually ostrich legs, but that didn't bother me at all.
I never understood the fascination some of my friends had with swords. Sure, it's neat to browse the different vendors and check out what they're selling, but several times I stood in disbelief as one of my friends would put down some serious money for some rejected prop from Lord of the Rings. I'm talking hundreds of dollars.
Sheesh!
Me? I'll spend that money on something worthwhile. Like a road trip someplace cool. Or a new handgun. Or pizza. Mmmmm, pizza.
There is a small renaissance festival here in Anchorage. I've never heard anything good about it, and a few folks who have been to the Maryland RenFest told me not to waste my time.
If I do visit Maryland next year, a trip to Crownsville will top the agenda.
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