Greetings and salutations! Recently, the Jousting group that I work with (and that works at my home Faire) was asked to do a show up in Fergus Falls, MN. We had done the show last year as simply our Joust and trick show (www.cavalloeqarts.com has video footage), but this year the director of the event decided she wanted to make it more of a Renaissance festival, and not just a show.

So! While the Jousters (Cavallo Equestrian Arts) have done quite a few Renaissance Faires, they've never had to actually plan one, and since the event director isn't from the "Rennie" scene, they're not quite sure where to start.

If anyone is interesting in coming to the event in costume, and basically just being in character and interactive with the patrons, we would be delighted to have you. It's a great chance to rehearse or try out new costumes before the big Faire, and costume policy will be very flexible, so it's also a great chance to go ahead and wear that Faerie outfit, or Pirate get-up, or suchlike. :)

The event will allow all participants to camp for free, and Saturday night they will host a BBQ party, as a thank-you. As this is a VERY small event, there really isn't "entertainment" budget for stage acts, but anyone who is a musician, juggler or other street performer can feel quite free to pass the hat to their heart's content. They are also especially looking for vendors, so if anyone out there is interested, there will be NO vendor fee at all. They expect a crowd in the range of 20k-30k in attendance over the course of the weekend.

The event will be held at the West Ottertail County Fairgrounds, June 8th, 9th and 10th. If you would be interested in coming to play Faire, you can contact the event director, Diane Korby at:

dianekorby@dancingskyandalusians.com
218-205-9522
218-736-2868


Cheers!
Amy Forsyth
P.A.D. Director
Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire