Renaissance Fair Devotee Mugs

"Those tights pinch and chaff. We're going commando."

William Shakespeare a.k.a. Francis Bacon, Earl of Essex....

Hay Rides $10

"Be sure to check out the rides. They're free, too, with the purchase of tickets."

Face Painting.

"Dare I ask for mustard?"

'I can't get out! -- I lost the owner's manual!'

"Oh goody! It's just like the Columbian Exposition of 1893."

'None shall pass!'

Knight with paint tin on his head.

Children watching a horse show from under the tent

Prune Eating Contest: Last Man Standing.

"Sir George! How did it go with your jousting competition at the Renaissance Fair?"

Medieval Page Boy

Knight Supplies

Tunnel of Love Just Friends.

"You're probably hot and I've gone on too long so I'll end with a story of the great pestilence."

Cotton candy

"Iowa is super diverse. We have hot dogs, corn dogs, cheese dogs, chili cheese dogs..."

'The neighbors called to complain about your armor squeaking again.'

Garrick as Richard 3rd.

'Medium well, please.'

Invitation

Ye Olde Barbecue Tonight

State Fair. Fun. You won a ribbon in the eating contest? What for? Honorable munchin'!

We're fine, although I think Bob may be going through a middle-ages crisis.

Feather Tickle

Kissing Booth. $1. Sniffing Booth. 1 biscuit.

Vendor is the knight: knight sells hotdogs.

'Well I don't see any white dots. . . However there are tiny devils in your throat poking your tonsils.'

'I have a lot of issues with chafing.'

Medieval Page

Things at the state fair that can give you heartburn...

Of course I looked in the closet and under the bed.

"Crusades? I thought this was the way to the Renaissance Festival."