Maryland Renaissance Festival 2008
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Maryland Renaissance Festival News
he year is 1541
King Henry VIII is wildly enamored with his lovely young wife, Katherine Howard.
But is his rose without a thorn all that she seems?"
Shakespeare play for 2008: Romeo & Juliet
I'm excited about this years season already! It begins August 23, 2008. In fact, auditions for actors, musicians and dancers have already begun. There's even an opportunity for non-talents (like myself) to receive but parts as townspeople. Very Cool!
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What To Wear
Do It Yourself and Save A Bundle
One of my favorite things to do at RennFest is ogling all of the elaborate costumes the participants and fair goers come up with. However, the stuff isn't cheap! This year I'm gonna save a bundle by making the family costumes myself......
Wish me luck.
- Mary's Costuming HowTo Links
- Excellent links to free patterns and easy to sew skirts, tunics, hats and more.
- Ren Store
- This is a retail store I'd probably use for ideas and inexpensive accessories.
- Red Dawn
- Small list of free patterns and accessories.
- Great Newbie Dress from Craftser
- Simple dress using McCall's M4492 patterns. Lot's of pics with close ups.
- Renaissance Speech
- Need help with your Thee's and Thou's? This is a great place to start.
- Simplicity Costumes
- Great site for inexpensive patterns and/or inspiration.
- McCall Renn Patterns
- Nice patterns from McCall. May be suitable for someone with intermediate sewing skills.
- Renaissance Sewing Forum
- Great little site for costuming help.
What To Buy
- Official Link
- The official link for the Maryland Renaissance Festival. You'll find schedules, directions, photos and general info here.
- Goodly Woods
- I just had to have one of these wooden mugs last year. This is by far one of my favorite vendors at the fair.
New Guestbook
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(MDRF is August 23, 2008)
