Since the Maryland Renaissance Festival lives only about five miles from my house, I try to make a trip there at least once a season. The shows are often very entertaining, but for me the most fun is the people watching. The characters are not the only ones dressed up! Yesterday the weather and my schedule finally agreed that I had time to go and it wasn't raining, so I went. One of the first performers inside the gate is the flea circus guy.
Some of the costumes worn by just ordinary visitors were almost as interesting as the people wearing them. This couple really got into the characters they were playing.
I liked the colors in this gentleman's outfit.
I took this picture of the man doing the organ concert in his aerie, and didn't notice the spider and webs in the picture until I got it home and into the computer.
Maggie Sansone was there with her group and her hammered dulcimer. What you DON'T often see with her is clowning around. I'm not sure what motivated the "hat drum", but she appeared to be having fun. You may have to click on the picture to see that she is actually playing the drum.
Sometimes the casual performers are as interesting as the professionals. This young man seemed to be enjoying himself just sitting and drumming.
One of the things I saw this time that I have only seen once before was a real wedding. There is a little "chapel" where mock weddings are held, but they will also rent it out for the real thing. The ceremony is out in the open with all the passersby in attendance. Of course the participants dress according to their interpretation of the dress of the period.
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