2002 Scarborough Renaissance Faire

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THE 2002 SCARBOROUGH RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Another new act this year were the Mud Faeries. This one surprised me: they weren't at Scarby on Opening Weekend, but by Fourth Weekend they had a permanent area set up for mud sculpture near Troll Crossing (Photo, below: some of their creations were quite ambitious, like this life-sized dragon). The quality of their work was most impressive! I truly enjoyed coming back again and again throughout the day, following the progress on their creations. It was immediately obvious that both Mud Faeries must work extensively in clay, too, but alas! They had no booth selling their works. Mayhap next year: one of their smaller dragons would make a great whimsical gift for certain collectors I know!!!

A pleasant surprise this season was meeting my photographer friends, Dana and Kim, AKA "The Stalkwells," at Scarborough. They showed up unannounced on Closing Weekend in Inquisitorial garb so, of course it was a total surprise to everyone. No one, after all, expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! (Photo, below: the Inquisitors take a brief time-out in the shade during a pause in the Noon Parade at Scarby).

This season, I managed to make three weekends out of the usual seven-weekend run at Scarby. For me, that was unprecedented. Normally, I can only make a single weekend or, with a lot of luck, both Opening and Closing Weekends. But in 2002, I had a very understanding manager who allowed me to take more time off for faire. As I'm sure you can tell, I took full advantage of the opportunity offered! Even better: the weather actually cooperated this year. On my first two visits, the days were sunny, the air slightly cool and there was a right good breeze to keep everyone -- cast, playtrons and fairegoers -- comfortable. Even Closing Weekend was bearable, for there was plenty of shade and the constant wind definitely helped keep the days most pleasant!!! (Photo, Above: Queen Margaret, Queen Anne and King Henry at the gates of Scarborough as seen through a kiosk window).

In 2002, the Scarborough Renaissance Festival was honored by the city of Waxahachie for the Festival's outstanding contribution to the community (Photo, Right: on Opening Weekend, the mayor of Waxahachie reads a formal proclaimation recognizing Scarborough Faire as a major local asset). In gratitude for bestowing this honor on Scarby, they mayor was allowed to fire the cannon on Opening Day, signalling the beginning of the 2002 Faire season (Photo, below). As it turned out, this year at SRF was just full of surprises, all of them unexpected but gratifying. Can they top this in 2003? It will be most interesting to see what's new and different, then!!!

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Standard Disclaimer: This webpage is strictly an *Unofficial* look at the Scarborough Renaissance Faire held near Waxahachie, Texas since 1981. The author of these pages is in no way, shape, manner or form connected with the Scarborough Renaissance Faire, SouthWest Festivals, Inc., the town of Waxahachie and/or any of the sponsors associated with this event. All opinions expressed are strictly this author's own. Unless noted otherwise, all photographs are copyright Š2002-2003 by George Laking.

This page created 10 May 2003