It’s that time, the Renaissance Festival is back
Ashley Lawson
When you think you’ve gone as far as you can go on the US 60, go a little further and a little further, then turn right and enter into an unfamiliar time where kings ruled the world, gold was the currency of choice, breasts were forced upward, and to joust was to be in the company of great men.Upon arriving at the Renaissance Festival, I was greeted by Squire Macabee to the Lord High Chancellor.
Squire Macabee has been involved in this 15 century depiction since he was nine years old.
“The Renaissance Festival makes me happy. We are a close knit family,” Macabee said.
Now 21-years-old, Squire Macabee controls the wine tasting area.
A green fairy was playing with booger-like putty, and lying left and right of all the festival goers, and introduced himself as Hannah Montana.
Later he told the crowd that he was Tinkerbell’s scandalous ex-boyfriend.
Speaking in a man-ish squeak, Gilly Du brought a mystical feel to the already rich in flavor Renaissance.
Walking through the town, I encountered many characters unique to this enchanting era.
Strolling in front of me with a cane for back support, Shamus the Insulter, was selling insults.
One attendee asked 50-year-old Shamus Mcfadyen to insult her and unfortunately he did.”Mother Nature beat me to it,” Shamus said.
Ryan Yonker, 21-year-old of Colorado travels with the festival.
“I love changing locations every two months. I get to experience the country and have the opportunity to meet new and interesting people,” Yonker said.
Yonker also said that he loves all the free time he has with the Renaissance Festival since they only have to work weekends,
“It gives me a lot of time to think and play my guitar,” Yonker said.
Though most of the characters at the Renaissance Festival travel state-to-state with the fair, many live locally.
Misty Anderson, 22-year-old MCC student, has been working at the fair since she was six years old.
“I love being here, it’s fun, everyone is so nice and it’s not a 9-5 job,” Anderson said.
Anderson said she loves the schedule of the festival because it allows her to be a full time student and on the weekends be apart of this unique experience.
The Renaissance Festival takes place until March 29.
Admission to get into the fair is $18 for adults and $8 for children. It’s open from 10a.m.-6p.m. rain or shine.
