Boris Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8938.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8939.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8942.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8943.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8944.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8946.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8947.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8950.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8970.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8972.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8981.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8993.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8995.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8996.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_8997.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_9002.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_9005.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_9027.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/issaaa/Tex%20Ren%20Fest%2008/IMG_9029.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issa Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 And the Royal Family: Adios ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Boris always does a fantastic job!This one of the coolest festivals ever, just love the this era in time. We just had a very similar themed event in Houston a month ago. I should post those pics on Haif. That event was an homage to Spain's baroque era or rather a commemoration of Columbus' discovery of the Americas. Observed all the pageantry resulting from the historical event when Columbus' ventured into the New World & was financed through the royal court of Queen Isabella de Castilla and King Fernando de Arag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the pics, Boris! I haven't been in a few years. Those make me want to go. Edited November 6, 2008 by crunchtastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Great pics Boris, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxmulder Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Great pics Boris, as always. When i'd seen the commercials i thought the place was boring as hell. The "renaissance" period and "jousting" just don't do it for me...How ever there are lot of characters out there. I loved the drive and a pickle i ate that was half cucumberish(Oh god) my little boy got a weird dragon snake toy he loves. I've been back 2 times The dunk a wench deal is hilarious she is such a bit#h! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 What is interesting to note is that the actors at the Renaissance are exactly that and they pull it off quite well. I was told and I think its on the website that they pull from local universities and anywhere people want to join in to be part of the show. I met a girl here locally that said she participated a couple of times. Said it was one of the most fun experiences ever. Most of the costumes are made by very experienced and talented I might add, seamstresses that use historical resources to get the medieval period outfits down to the very detail. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I can still remember my first time going in 1975. There was barely ANYTHING out there, only about 15 acres or so. It has literally grown to 10 times that now, AMAZING. I still have a mini safe that someone had made and was selling there back in the 80's. I have 3 or 4 steins from the 80's as well. I also remember the first year the Ogre appeared, 1980, and the mud eaters was about '81 or so. Lots of great memories of that place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Great pictures! I wanted to go this year, but couldn't make it. Hopefully I will be able to catch it next time.Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I used to love going to the Renaissance fairs in different states. I remember the first time I went to the one outside Houston and saw ye olde nachos for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Living in the area, during this time of year, these people infiltrate our local spots for a month. Gives the town a special flavor, and always acts as a reminder that the holidays are just around the corner. I use to collect the Steins from ever season, I have 15 or 16 of them. But once my kids were grown up and gone, we quit going. My kids use to volunteer down there, they loved the get ups and craziness. My twins were quit a hit there for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tertiary77u Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 That looks like a lot of fun! I don't even want to think about how much some of those costumes cost though...they look way to good to be cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 That looks like a lot of fun! I don't even want to think about how much some of those costumes cost though...they look way to good to be cheap! That all depends who and where you have them made. Materials range depending where you buy. I actually drove all the way to San Antonio this past weekend to have our favorite and most gifted seamstress to make several historical/tradional baroque period 16th century costumes. Get the right person and your hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) Excellent photos! The girl in the first picture in the very center is my cousin. She and her family were the only reason I was able to get in for free. Edited November 17, 2008 by Triton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 https://7371071c.flowpaper.com/FW230102DIGITAL/#page=12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 So is the festival itself for sale, or just the property it's held on? It's not entirely clear from the wording of the ad. Coulam has been putting on the festival for almost fifty years, and I believe he's in his mid-eighties now, so it wouldn't be entirely surprising if he's decided to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 This could be a good thing or a bad thing. A new developer could really make this festival a lot larger; adding attractions, adding a small town center with the same aesthetics. However, a new developer could also bulldoze this down a build a giant Walmart with a 500+ parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 6 hours ago, Amlaham said: This could be a good thing or a bad thing. A new developer could really make this festival a lot larger; adding attractions, adding a small town center with the same aesthetics. However, a new developer could also bulldoze this down a build a giant Walmart with a 500+ parking lot. It's the middle of nowhere. WalMart isn't going to put a store there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 7 hours ago, Amlaham said: This could be a good thing or a bad thing. A new developer could really make this festival a lot larger; adding attractions, adding a small town center with the same aesthetics. However, a new developer could also bulldoze this down a build a giant Walmart with a 500+ parking lot. I'm concerned they may try to turn this into the equivalent of an amusement park, with rides and other things that are uncharacteristic of the festival itself. Meanwhile, in Maryland... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Not so fast. https://www.kbtx.com/2023/01/27/despite-rumblings-texas-renaissance-festival-return-49th-season/ "We have talked to a number of people who approached [King] George on purchasing it,” said General Manager of the Texas Ren Fest, Darla Smith. “At this point he has decided to stay back and keep it. There have been no agreements. If he ever does think of actually selling, George has owned it for 49 years. He may pursue that but he’s not going to do anything to jeopardize it. Meaning, the vendors, the people who come every year." This was posted on the facebook page for the Renaissance Festival the same day of the intial post of this thread. Hear ye, hear ye, Big Goings-on at the Texas Renaissance Festival: Villagers ask, “Is the Kingdom for sale?” I went straight to Darla, TRF General Manager, to find out. She informed me that our founder, owner, and first true King of the Texas Renaissance Festival, George, has received many offers throughout the years to purchase our beloved festival. Obviously, up to this point none of the offers have been accepted. However, our goodly, octogenarian, regent does intend to retire and has hopes of creating a legacy that will ensure the continuation of TRF. To the great relief and joy of all in the Kingdom, our Patron, after much deliberation has decided not to actively pursue the sale of TRF. It is his hope that a coalition of employees, vendors, artists, and entertainers can take up the mantle of leadership and ensure the continuation of TRF well into the future. Only time will tell. So, with the founder’s guidance and blessings the Texas Renaissance Festival prepares for its 49th Year. Lift-up thy Cares! -King Huzzah, "Let the Revels begin!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 1:47 PM, Amlaham said: This could be a good thing or a bad thing. A new developer could really make this festival a lot larger; adding attractions, adding a small town center with the same aesthetics. However, a new developer could also bulldoze this down a build a giant Walmart with a 500+ parking lot. Walmartophobia strikes again. I'd be far more afraid of vendors, artists and entertainers trying to run it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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