are you going to Scarborough Fair?

Why, yes I am. Thanks for asking! Well, actually we already went.

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Saturday me and family went to Scarborough Renaissance Festival  in Waxahachie, TX (3 hour drive). Even though I'm the director or our town's renaissance faire this is only my second renaissance faire to attend (besides my own). The trip was mostly for pleasure but a little of our time was for networking, hobnobbing and handing out my card to any merchants that might be interested in selling at my faire in October.

Since the weather was expected to be pretty warm and my baby belly is getting too round for my gowns, I decided to go in a comfy gypsy outfit that I whipped together from stuff in my "miscellaneous costume pieces" bag. The cotton chemise and green overskirt are both from Etsy and the purple silk sari skirt is from eBay.

And in this photo of me eating a strawberries and cream crepe - I'm realizing I'm not wearing a lick of jewelry. We changed into our garb in the parking lot and I forgot to put on my jewelry. I felt so naked without my dripping gypsy accessories that I almost ran the quarter of a mile back to the car to get it. But alas... I don't run...

At the faire, we stopped three time so I could eat. My appetite was outrageous! I guess I was burning some serious calories with all that walking.

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It's been almost 8 months since River last wore his adorable little nobleman's costume and it still fits with plenty room to spare. I'm hoping we can get another year out of it.

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Enough of my chitter chatter. Enjoy these pics.

  Gorgeous belly dancers.

 Husband and River.

Lane entertainer, Widdershins

  The prettiest henna artists I've ever seen.

 Caleb and River watching lane entertainer Hands on Dulcimer

 There were very many interesting outfits there including a girl in her quinceañera gown and this steampunk couple. 

 One of Scarborough's most popular acts, Don Juan and Miguel. 

 Moor of Dundee singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" to River.

I'm not sure who this flamboyant gentleman is on the left, but the big warrior on the right is Sholo the Nubian.  He stands at the gate and doesn't move a muscle. He's pretty intimidating.

  Stage act, Queen Anne's Lace.

My husband laughing with relief when this Scotsman leaned in to kiss him but air-kissed his cheek instead.

Sweet relief! Stripped out of my sweaty layers and into clothes that you will ONLY see me wear around the house.

Of course on the way home I got SUPER hungry again so we stopped for some always delicious IHOP (International House of Pancakes).... so um, yeah... I wore my house clothes in public. Woops! Oh well. 

And as you can see, River was done for the day.

So that was my Saturday! How was yours??