If you want a little romance or wish to enjoy a lazy jaunt by a serene lake, or are a little more devilsh and want to witness the naughty and bawdy delights such as the likes of The Brothers Grime at The Mud Hole (a spoof on the Brothers Grimm), the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, NY, is where you'll find all of this and more.
The moment my boyfriend, Harrison, and I stepped through the entrance to The Village of Sterling, we were immediately enveloped by maidens and Lords. Being surrounded by intrigue and mystery our imagination took over and we found ourselves stepping into character. Harrison became Lord Royal, and I became Lady Genevieve.
Friar Tuck skirted past on his way to a duel. A lovely maiden in a navy Italian Renaissance costume glided past. We discovered a world of jousting, Queens and Kings, Sirs and Ladies, Wench singers, Crimson Pirates (no, we didn't see Johnny Depp), and Royal Pipers and Crown Madrigals. Even a plump caged condor for the Birds of Prey Show.
In the middle of all this was a brightly colored May Pole for the Peasants of Shire to dance around in celebration.
The moment that made my day was after the Archery Tournament/Royal Joust when her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, with great pageantry moved through the crowd. When she came upon my friend and I, we curtsied, falling under her spell and joining in the merriment of the Villiage of Sterling.
Top Blonde taking the day...
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