Sunday we broke away from the usual autumn work schedule (24/7) for a little birthday (mine) R&R at the wonderfully fun Pittsburgh Renaissance Fair in West Newton, PA. Of course, I couldn’t just walk around gnawing on a turkey leg, I had to take some pictures! Here are a few of my favorites…
You can’t have a Renaissance without a wench
The best storyteller in the business
Most unusual show at the fair, and most interesting, too. This fellow played the bells. Not those little bell choir twinkle bells, tho, we’re talking huge brass bells weighing into the tons! The sound was incredible. This is worth visiting the fair all by itself.
WARNING — kids, do NOT try this at home (or anywhere else!) And by kids I mean anyone under the age of 90.
A good old fashion joust completed the days events
And if the joust doesn’t get them, the swords will
And so, after a lovely day at the fair we bid our new friends adieu until next time. The Festival runs through the beginning of October so their is still some time to visit. We big kids had a great time, you will too.
I always take SO many photos at this thing. My family goes every year, although since my niece was born, it’s been more interesting. We went the weekend that it opened, so all of my photos are up on the mooreclick.com blog.
I LOVED the bells guy, aside from playing a bizarre instrument quite well, he’s a real showman.
Comment by mooreclick — September 16, 2009 @ 10:49 AM