http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/ 2012-05-19T11:25:15-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/ http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2006-07-10T19:21:47-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=16th_century&rev=1152577307 16th Century 1500 - 1599 in which, for our purposes, the House of Tudor was in control of England, namely King Henry VIII. text/html 2006-07-11T13:55:07-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1970s&rev=1152644107 1970s * 1977 * 1978 * 1979 text/html 2006-07-11T13:39:25-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1977&rev=1152643165 1977 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME The Maryland Renaissance Festival (the very first) is held in the fall at Symphony Woods, Columbia, Maryland. No permanent structures could be erected. . . there were a lot of tents! Annapolis.com refers to this year being the start of The Maryland Renaissance Festival. (The official MDRF site also declares it so). They refer to it as ( <http://www.annapolis.com/articles/article.php/a_id/59> ) “a ramshackle village.” text/html 2006-07-11T17:35:41-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1978&rev=1152657341 1978 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME Puke & Snot perform for the first time according to ( <http://www.magaga.com/info.html#timeline> ) their history. text/html 2006-07-11T17:36:51-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1979&rev=1152657411 1979 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME According to Dagohir history, they were ( <http://www.dagorhir.com/dagorhir/history.htm> ) performing staged fights at MDRF. text/html 2006-07-12T09:07:29-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1980&rev=1152713249 1980 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_02.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles this was their first appearance at MDRF as the Bedlum Beggars. This year marked ( <http://www.savageresearch.com/jester/consortAnon.html> ) Consort Anon's first concerts at MDRF. text/html 2006-07-11T13:56:27-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1980s&rev=1152644187 1980s * 1980 * 1981 * 1982 * 1983 * 1984 * 1985 * 1986 * 1987 * 1988 * 1989 text/html 2006-07-12T09:08:32-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1981&rev=1152713312 1981 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_02.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MRF as the Bedlum Beggars. text/html 2006-07-12T09:09:42-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1982&rev=1152713382 1982 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_03.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MDRF as the Bedlum Beggars. The First Puke & Snot ( <http://www.magaga.com/info.html#timeline> ) clones appear at MDRF. . . whoever do they mean? text/html 2006-07-12T09:11:16-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1983&rev=1152713476 1983 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_03.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MDRF as the Bedlum Beggars. In Purple Unicorn history, ( <http://www.purpleunicorn.com/pubio.html> ) “In 1983, Verna began making shirts in a small lean-to structure at the Maryland Renaissance Festival.” text/html 2006-07-12T09:12:33-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1984&rev=1152713553 1984 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_03.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MRF as the Bedlum Beggars. text/html 2006-07-12T09:14:55-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1985&rev=1152713695 1985 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL MOVES TO IT'S NEW PERMANENT SITE IN CROWNSVILLE, MARYLAND. - The Birth of Revel Grove The Gamery constructs its ( <http://www.gamepuzzles.com/oldbooth.htm> ) new booth on the grounds of the new festival site. text/html 2006-07-12T09:16:21-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1986&rev=1152713781 Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_03.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MRF as the Bedlum Beggars. In the Chronicles of Ded Bob, this entertainer was told: ( <http://www.dedbob.com/whodat.htm> ) Come play the village idiot in Maryland and became a big hit. text/html 2006-07-12T09:17:45-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1987&rev=1152713865 1987 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_04.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MRF as the Bedlum Beggars. Arrrrrggggh. . . a fine year this be when ( <http://www.pyrates.com/business/act.html> ) The PYRATES Debut! text/html 2006-07-12T09:19:20-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1988&rev=1152713960 1988 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Elizabeth I Storyline: TO COME Bill Huttle serves as master of the lists (the announcer on the jousting field). According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_04.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MDRF as the Bedlum Beggars. text/html 2006-07-12T09:20:47-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1989&rev=1152714047 1989 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: TO COME Henry VIII becomes monarch. Another actor was chosen for the role, but he resigned abruptly four days before the festival opened, and Mr Bill Huttel was asked to fill in at the last minute. text/html 2006-07-12T08:06:15-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1990&rev=1152709575 1990 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: TO COME According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_04.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MDRF as the Bedlum Beggars. ( <http://www.wam.umd.edu/~eowyn/3LF/> ) Thrir Venstri Fìtr is a dance group and band organized to recreate and explore medieval music and renaissance music and dance, and performed at MDRF for the first time. They performed every year through 1999. text/html 2006-07-11T13:57:20-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1990s&rev=1152644240 1990s * 1990 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1994 * 1995 * 1996 * 1997 * 1998 * 1999 text/html 2006-07-12T08:07:46-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1991&rev=1152709666 1991 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: TO COME ( <http://www.pyrates.com/photos/willyego.htm> ) Again, the Pyrates Royale ( <http://www.pyrates.com/photos/oldpix.htm> ) appeared at MDRF. . .with photos to prove it! According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_04.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MRF as the Bedlum Beggars. text/html 2006-07-12T08:09:24-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1992&rev=1152709764 1992 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: TO COME Again, the Pyrates ( <http://www.pyrates.com/photos/oldpix.htm> ) appeared</a> at MDRF but this time under the name PYRATES ROYALE. According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_04.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MDRF as the Bedlum Beggars. text/html 2006-07-11T18:15:19-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1993&rev=1152659719 1993 (1539) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: TO COME According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_05.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MDRF as the Bedlum Beggars. Again, the Pyrates Royale ( <http://www.pyrates.com/photos/oldpix.htm> ) appeared at MDRF. . .with photos to prove it! text/html 2006-07-11T18:13:42-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1994&rev=1152659622 1994 (1540) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: TO COME According to the ( <http://www.mudshow.com/chron_05.htm> ) Mud Show's Chronicles they appeared again at MDRF as the Bedlum Beggars. Again, the Pyrates Royale ( <http://www.pyrates.com/photos/oldpix.htm> ) appeared at MDRF. text/html 2006-07-11T18:06:10-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1995&rev=1152659170 1995 (1541) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: It's 1541 and Henry is still the King. He has a new Queen, Katherine Howard (Katherine is King Henry's fifth wife). But, there are rumors about her fidelity. Are they true? Is the Queen having an affair? Can she keep her head? Court intrigue! How delightful! text/html 2006-07-12T23:59:46-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1996&rev=1152766786 1996 (1547) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: The year is 1547 and King Henry is married to Katherine Parr (his sixth wife). King and Clergy Henry is not in the best of health, and his courtiers are already scheming for the power that will be available when his son Edward ascends the throne. text/html 2006-07-12T08:43:41-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1997&rev=1152711821 1997 (1521) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: This is the Year of our Lord 1520 and King Henry VIII and his Queen, Katherine of Aragon, are visiting Revel Grove in order to meet with King Francois I of France. MRF once again declared a ( <http://www.magaga.com/info.html#timeline> ) primary venue by Puke & Snot that year. text/html 2006-07-12T08:22:53-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1998&rev=1152710573 1998 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: TO COME Over a hundred folks from the online newsgroup alt.fairs.renaissance ( <http://www.kalani.net/MDRF.html> ) made the trip to MDRF. ---------- From Hamish of Fight School fame: Ah...1998 my first season at MRF. I was a member of the YAE (young actors ensemble) and highly featured on page six of the pics linked above. It was the year that I was George "Boom Boom" Boleyn and completely awkward at the faire. Also you can see the back o… text/html 2006-07-12T08:53:32-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=1999&rev=1152712412 1999 (15??) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: TO COME The Medieval Traveler filled a ( <http://home.att.net/~rka-mt/renpics2.html> ) scrapbook of photos from this season. A group of folks from the Sci Fi club ( <http://www.usshighlander.org/images/renfest99/renfaire99.html> ) USS Highlander took time to visit the MDRF. text/html 2006-07-11T17:58:04-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=2000&rev=1152658684 2000 (1533) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: King Henry VIII is married to Queen Katherine of Aragon but has his eye on Anne Boleyn. Culkin Adult Dancers took to the stage MDRF during Celtic Weekend. ---------- Joe "Acroyer" Shelby's Recaps: Ah, the Romans have arrived...sort-of. Mistress Filberta Fowler (Diane Wilshire) has discovered evidential proof that the Romans once resided in Revel Grove, and continues to promote that throughout the day, culminating in a play-within-a-play … text/html 2006-07-11T13:58:19-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=2000s&rev=1152644299 2000s * 2000 * 2001 * 2002 * 2003 * 2004 * 2005 * 2006 * 2007 * 2008 * 2009 text/html 2006-07-11T13:36:16-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=2001&rev=1152642976 2001 (1532) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: King Henry VIII is married to Queen Katherine of Aragon but still has his eye on Anne Boleyn. Tom Crowl and the Wench (and child and pig) are oddly missing from the entertainment schedule. A letter-writing whirlwind begins. text/html 2006-07-10T19:54:02-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=2002&rev=1152579242 2002 (1533) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: Anne Bolyn is corronated as King Henry VIII's second wife and Queen of England. There are sightings of ghosts near the chapel, causing havok in Revel Grove. MDRF mourned the passing (in Nov. of 2001) of the beloved Bill Huttel, King Henry VIII. Donations to be made to the American Heart Association on his behalf. The season was dedicated to him and sometime later there was word of a Bill Huttel Scholarship Fund for Young Performers but to dat… text/html 2006-07-11T09:45:32-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=2003&rev=1152629132 2003 (1534) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: The year is 1534 and King Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn are visiting Revel Grove as part of their royal progress. The King and Queen have been married only a year, and already the marriage is showing signs of strain. The qualities that made Anne Boleyn a fascinating mistress are considered flaws in a wife and Queen. The King is questioning the wisdom of marrying Anne. Sensing her husband's displeasure, the Queen valiantly tries to rekindle… text/html 2006-07-11T09:49:56-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=2004&rev=1152629396 2004 (1536) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: The year is 1536 and King Henry VIII and his Court are visiting Revel Grove as part of the royal progress. The Year of Three Queens: In 1536, three women lay claim to the title of Queen of England - Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour. Within the space of five months one spurned wife will die, one accused will be executed, and one newly married. This tumultuous year in the reign of King Henry VIII is brought to life in one exc… text/html 2006-07-11T17:46:19-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=2005&rev=1152657979 2005 (1537) Reigning Monarch: Henry VIII Storyline: "The Lost Princess" King Henry VIII and his third wife, Queen Jane Seymour, visit Revel Grove for the annual Harvest Celebration. All eyes are on the queen, awaiting the hopeful news of a future prince and heir to the throne. text/html 2006-07-11T10:04:25-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=2006&rev=1152630265 2006 (1539) The Bachelor King The year is 1539. Henry VIII marks his thirtieth year as King of England. The village of Revel Grove prepares a spectacular harvest celebration to mark this milestone. It has now been two years since the death of Queen Jane. The heir to the throne, Prince Edward, is thriving - but the fate of the Tudor dynasty cannot rest on the shoulders of one baby boy. It is imperative that the King marry again and secure the succession. text/html 2007-01-20T08:48:13-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=2007&rev=1169304493 The 2007 season is being put together The special weekends have been announced: August 25th & 26th: Children's Weekend All kids 11 and under are admitted free. “Princess & Pirate Party” from 11:30am - 12:30pm. (Party details are forthcoming) September 8th & 9th: Celtic Celebration Music, dance, pipes & caber toss! text/html 2006-07-28T14:46:35-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=a_revel_without_a_grove&rev=1154115995 "A Revel Without A Grove" A Seusian poem of MDRF by Sir Black Fox It's 9:30 and you stand and you wait and you wait, you wait at the gate, for you've learned not to be late. You know that it's early, almost an hour before, the opening of Revel Grove, a village you adore. For ten months you have waited, right here in this spot. You can tell by the looks, and the smell. . oh, and the cot. What would drive such a person to enact such a plan? “It's MDRF” you reply, “You… text/html 2007-05-09T20:42:33-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=aerial_angels&rev=1178761353 Aerial Angels Presenting feats of grace and skill on the aerial hoop and silk, acrobatics, bullwhip and fire-eating, the Aerial Angels shine on earth and in the air. And nothing says “Renaissance” like chicks in leotards. Two shows daily at the Market Stage, and discover them in the pathways high in the air above Revel Grove. text/html 2006-07-23T21:46:33-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=basic_ren_speak&rev=1153709193 Basic Ren Speak Basic Ren Speak is the language and code words that folks involved with any Renaissance Festival or Faire use. Much of the speak is bastardized words from Elizabethan times with updated meanings to suit modern vocabulary. Some of it is also nautical terminology mixed in for those difficult pyrates who run about. text/html 2006-07-12T14:05:36-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=blacksmyths_mining&rev=1152731136 Blacksmyths & Mining * Temple Beautiful * Thunderhold Forge ---------- text/html 2006-07-12T14:05:00-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=body_artistry&rev=1152731100 Body Artistry * Henna Tattoo * Joust Field Face Painting * Masquerade Face-casting * Rani Fox * The Other Cheek * Uncommon Adornment ---------- text/html 2006-07-12T14:07:37-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=books_paintings_prints&rev=1152731257 Books, Paintings & Prints * Allen Ye Printmaker * Arcane Art * Dragon Studios * Enchanted Images * Hope's Journals * Page After Page * The Mad Queen's Fool * The Wayt Gallery ---------- text/html 2006-07-11T11:49:22-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=brs&rev=1152636562 BRS An acronym for Basic Ren Speak, or the language and code that Renaissance Festival cast, crew and enthusiasts use. text/html 2006-07-13T08:48:37-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=cast&rev=1152798517 Cast Cast or Castmembers are those talented actors, dancers, singers, and comedians who make up the entertainment of Revel Grove. The Maryland Renaissance Festival has been blessed with an incredible cast. To access the dozens of folks who make up the cast, we've broken them down into two groups: text/html 2006-07-11T16:42:46-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=children_s_shows&rev=1152654166 Childrens' Shows * William Teller, Storyteller * The Sword in the Stone * Punch & Judy * Robin Hood presents: St. George & The Dragon * Pee Wee Pirate Show * Kid’s Sing-Along ---------- Past Acts text/html 2006-07-12T14:28:31-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=clothing_shoes&rev=1152732511 Clothing & Shoes * Ages Gone Costumes * Angel Craft * Bullseye 1 * Catskill Mountain Moccasins * Cimmerian Treasures * Fantasia * Medieval Moccasins * Moresca Clothing * Noblesse Oblige * Q Heart II * Royal Rentals * Son of Sandlar * Tall Toad Costumes * The Purple Unicorn * Travel Clothing by Half Moon * Unicorn Clothing * Wolfstone Kilt Co. text/html 2006-07-11T16:32:06-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=comedy&rev=1152653526 Comedy * David Van Derveer: The Chainsaw Comedian * Teatro! Italian Wedding * The Stupina Show * Swami Yomahmi * Shakespeare’s Skum * The Renaissance Man * Puke & Snot * Pickled Punks: Completely Mental! * Men in Tights * Hack & Slash * A Fool Named “O” * FIGHT SCHOOL - I & II * Emrys Fleet, Ratcatcher * The Da Vinci Brothers * The Bloody Drama text/html 2006-07-11T16:58:46-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=dance&rev=1152655126 Dance * Music and Dance of Ireland * The Ballet Theatre of Maryland ---------- Past Acts text/html 2006-07-11T13:18:52-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=dow&rev=1152641932 DOW Acronym for The Day of Wrong. text/html 2006-07-11T16:06:08-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=entertainment&rev=1152651968 Entertainment There are a ton of things to do all day long. You could watch a different show every hour and never see all the shows, acts, and intrique provided by MDRF's Entertainment Director, Carolyn Spedden. * Stage Acts and Events * Royal Court Agenda text/html 2006-07-13T00:10:15-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=fantastic_feats&rev=1152767415 Fantastic Feats * Aerial Angels * Hilby, the Skinny German Juggle Boy * Hypnosis Bob * Johnny Fox, swordswallower extraordinaire * Lurk * Nymblewyke’s International Flea Circus * Out of the Box * Fire & Steel * The Free Lancers, Jousters * The Squire of the Wire: Michael Rosman text/html 2006-07-11T08:06:14-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=festival&rev=1152623174 Festival MDRF is a Festival in that it is a celebration of a single event, the annual autumn harvest of the countryside and sales of wares, goods, food, and drynk. This festival is begun in Revel Grove at the Mayor's toast (shrimp shooter) at O'Shucks after opening the gates of the village. text/html 2006-07-12T14:14:17-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=flowers_wax&rev=1152731657 Flowers & Wax * Body Parts * Epiphany Designs * Gypsy Silks * Rosie's Posies * Rosies Posies East * The Bee Folks ---------- text/html 2006-07-10T13:48:26-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=fomdrf.org&rev=1152557306 FoMDRF.org An acronym for the website FriendsOfMDRF.org text/html 2006-07-10T13:46:56-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=fomdrf&rev=1152557216 FoMDRF is the acronym for Friends of The Maryland Renaissance Festival. text/html 2006-07-11T14:42:06-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=food&rev=1152646926 Food! Hungry? You'd better be. There are tons of variety in the foods served at MDRF. We've broken them down by the area at the festival where you'll find them. If you can put it on a stick, it's apparently Tudor food! ---------- Valley Meade * Hot Apple Dumplings * Fish 'n' Chips * Croissant Sundaes * Canterbury Pork Pockets * Fresh Coffee/Cinnamon Rolls * Chicken Dippers * Crab Cake Sandwiches * Knave Sandwich * Bagels with Cream Cheese * Steak on a Stake text/html 2006-07-13T00:06:15-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=fred_nelson&rev=1152767175 Fred Nelson (portraying Henry VIII from 2002- Present) According to: <http://www.fredsociety.com> : Fred Nelson is an award-winning editor for a Washington D.C. video firm by day and an actor by night. Actually nights and weekends. He has appeared in nearly 90 community theatre productions (on both sides of the world) in the past 20 years, including such diverse roles as Captain von Trapp in “The Sound of Music”, Oscar in “The Odd Couple”, and the title role in “Dracula”, for which … text/html 2006-07-10T13:52:27-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=friends_of_the_maryland_renaissance_festival&rev=1152557547 Friends of The Maryland Renaissance Festival Friends of The Maryland Renaissance Festival was formed in 2002 after the festival had closed for the season. Created by The Black Fox and his wife Noir Cyn, only a handful of members joined by the 2003 season. Wanting to take things to the next level, the website FriendsofMDRF.org was created in early 2004 and grew to over 200 members by the start of the 2005 season. Paytrons, Playtrons, Cast, Vendors and Festival Administrators were part of the w… text/html 2006-07-10T12:53:53-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=friendsofmdrf.org&rev=1152554033 FriendsOfMDRF.org Is the official website for Friends of The Maryland Renaissance Festival. The website has been active since 2002 and as of May of 2006, boasted over 250,000 hits to the website in total. The ongoing mission to have fun. That's pretty much our only purpose in existing. Our organization is in place to have a good time as lovers of The Maryland Renaissance Festival (MDRF). Our membership contains a wide variety of people who have just as wide a range of Renaissance Festival e… text/html 2006-07-12T14:40:08-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=games&rev=1152733208 Games to Be Played at MDRF Sorted By Category * Game Name Here ---------- Sorted By Location at MDRF * Queen's Path * Valley Meade * Stub Toe Lane * White Stag Grove * Kenwood Lane * Meadow Lane * King's Field * Mary's Dale Way * Tiltyard Path text/html 2006-07-11T08:08:34-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=get-togethers&rev=1152623314 Get-Togethers This term is used at this wiki to describe the social events of FoMDRF.org. There are several planned events during MDRF's off season and new reasons to get together in friendly fellowhip happen often at the spur of the moment. text/html 2006-07-11T09:21:59-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=henry_viii&rev=1152627719 Henry VIII See King Henry VIII text/html 2006-07-13T00:17:49-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=hilby&rev=1152767869 Hilby, the Skinny German Juggle Boy Best described as a show without boundaries, Hilby is the living proof that being German doesn’t mean you can’t be funny. Hilby is an expert in juggling all sorts of objects and subjects. He also is amazing in countless circus and variety skills such as unicycling, balance stunts and more. He really gets his audience involved and creates magical and hilarious moments through their participation. All that and more! <http://www.hilby.net> text/html 2006-07-11T16:38:29-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=history&rev=1152653909 History Tudor Times If roasted peacock is for supper and football’s a crime - it can only mean your adventuring with Captain Jean Cabot to fascinating Tudor England! At the Fortune Stage. Mary Ann Jung ---------- Living History Shows The Company of St. George at Reveler’s Bower. text/html 2006-07-13T00:18:59-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=hypnosis_bob&rev=1152767939 Hypnosis Bob See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. At the Globe. ---------- text/html 2006-07-11T09:20:33-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=international_renaissance_festivals_ltd&rev=1152627633 International Renaissance Festivals, Ltd These folks are the kind owners and proprietors of The Maryland Renaissance Festival. The Smith Family are the senior administrative representatives of the festival which was created by Jules Smith, Sr. in 1977. text/html 2006-07-11T13:40:53-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=irf&rev=1152643253 IRF Acronym for International Renaissance Festivals Ltd who owns MDRF text/html 2006-07-12T14:24:28-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=jewelry&rev=1152732268 Jewelry * Chameleon Metal * Echo & Wild Jewelry * Fantasy Jewelry * Moon Angel * Southern Exposure * Sozra Jewelry * Stoneworks ---------- text/html 2006-07-13T00:21:25-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=johnny_fox&rev=1152768085 Johnny Fox Swordswallower Extraordinaire Johnny Fox has been performing for over 25 years at the Festival. Johnny has had some magnificent performances over the years, which have entertained tens of thousands of patrons. With sword swallowing, magic and a quick wit, the legendary Johnny Fox has thrilled audiences around the world. At the Royal Stage. text/html 2006-07-11T17:49:36-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=jules_smith_jr&rev=1152658176 Jules Smith, Jr. Jules Smith, Jr's history as CEO of IRF, According to <http://baltimore.smartceo.com> . . . Julias Smith Sr. knew James Rouse, and mentioned the idea of a Renaissance Festival to him during a meeting. The visionary Baltimore developer quickly offered the use of his company’s property adjacent to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia. “The town of Columbia needed something for atmosphere, an entertainment event,” Jules Smith explains. Rouse, who was then in the process … text/html 2006-07-11T12:13:38-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=jules_smith_sr&rev=1152638018 Jules Smith, Sr. According to <http://www.whatsupmag.com> . . . The Maryland Renaissance Festival developed between two friends, Jules Smith, Sr. and Jim Rouse. Smith's involvement with the Minnesota Renaissance Festival prompted him to brainstorm a potential festival in Maryland. text/html 2006-07-12T13:08:57-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=kenwood_lane&rev=1152727737 Kenwood Lane ---------- Vendors List * Green Valley Designs * Chameleon Metal * Mid Summer Knights Dream * Body Parts * Argenti Silverworks * Dreamstress * Bullseye 2 * Herbalist Delight * Wise Studios * Perchance to Dream * The Brass Dragon text/html 2006-07-13T00:00:56-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=king_henry&rev=1152766856 King Henry See King Henry VIII text/html 2007-12-05T21:04:32-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=king_henry_viii&rev=1196910272 His Royal Highness King Henry VIII The Character of King Henry VIII is played as a mighty giant of a man with a heart of gold and welcomes all the visitors to Revel Grove with opened arms. Although the Royal Court story may sway his character's emotions, the king is always approachable. Either being part of the knighting ceremony or having your picture taken with his majesty are just some of the ways one can meet the king. text/html 2006-07-12T13:10:31-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=king_s_field&rev=1152727831 The King's Field ---------- Vendors List * Kadon Enterprises, Inc. * The Crafty Celts * Leather Masks * Uncommon Adornment * Black Swan Armoury * Epiphany Designs * Cimmerian Treasures * Blacksword Armoury, Inc. ---------- Food & Drink List * Unordered List Item text/html 2006-07-12T14:11:58-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=leather_goods&rev=1152731518 Leather Goods * Bullseye 2 * Fantasy Guilde Studios * Holy Cow Leathersmithe * Leather Masks * Leather Rose * Miles Tonne * Potomac Leather Company * The Sandscrafter ---------- text/html 2006-08-29T09:42:19-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=lumpy&rev=1156862539 Lumpy is the founder of the MDRF Friends of Faire group and the creator of the Ren Faire Wiki. This is his 24th year attending the Maryland Reniassance Festival. He has both worked and played at the festival and you can typically find him sitting on the wall of the White Hart by the stage. text/html 2006-07-13T00:23:34-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=lurk&rev=1152768214 Lurk Martin Ewen with his character “Lurk” has performed on stage, circuses and in his own eccentric street theatre shows in over twenty countries. “Mime with attitude”, “precocious panto” and “clown with a complex” are some of the terms to explain his unique approach to modern clowning. <http://www.anti-gravity.com.au> text/html 2006-07-11T16:50:39-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=magic&rev=1152654639 Magic * Mike Rose: Magic & Wit & Stuff * Dinty, the Moor * Bob’s Majik Show ---------- Past Acts * Tom Crowl & The Wench text/html 2006-07-12T09:55:57-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=main_page&rev=1152716157 [:mdrf.gif] The Maryland Renaissance Festival (MDRF) is a Tudor celebration of the Autumn harvest in the quaint village of Revel Grove. The event is often attended by His Royal Highness, King Henry VIII. This wikipaedia is devoted to the festival and provides information and insight into MDRF. It is the goal of this wikipaedia to allow interested and informed parties the opportunity to share their knowledge of the festival and provide background information. text/html 2006-07-12T13:11:08-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=mary_s_dale_way&rev=1152727868 Mary's Dale Way ---------- Vendors List * Rosie's Posies * Blessed Scents * The Ken Show * The Wayt Gallery * Kissimmee River Pottery * Tall Toad Costumes * Ancient Mysteries * High Point Crafts * Fantasia * Unicorn Strings * Travel Clothing by Half Moon * The Mad Queen's Fool * Crosewl Magic * Holy Cow Leathersmithe * Fantasy Guilde Studios * Ages Gone Costumes text/html 2006-07-13T00:01:56-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=maryland_renaissance_festival&rev=1152766916 Maryland Renaissance Festival See The Maryland Renaissance Festival text/html 2006-07-12T14:15:42-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=massage_mystics&rev=1152731742 Massage & Mystics * Ancient Mysteries * Gypsy Wagon * Her Majesty's Healers * The Tarot Guild ---------- text/html 2006-07-10T13:49:31-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=mdrf&rev=1152557371 MDRF This is the popular acronym for The Maryland Renaissance Festival Also see MRF text/html 2007-06-28T22:04:40-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=mdrf_friends_of_faire&rev=1183086280 You can find out all about the MDRF Friends of Faire Group by visiting our website at <http://mdrffof.com>. We are another MDRF Fan Club. text/html 2006-07-12T09:37:34-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=mdrf_location&rev=1152715054 Location of The Maryland Renaissance Festival From the official site at: <http://www.rennfest.com/renaissance-festival-directions.shtml> The Maryland Renaissance Festival is located on Crownsville Road, in Anne Arundel County in Crownsville, just outside of Annapolis, MD. Handicapped parking is available next to our Main Gate. When entering the parking lot, follow the signs to the designated handicapped parking area. text/html 2006-07-12T13:09:32-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=meadow_lane&rev=1152727772 Meadow Lane ---------- Vendors List * Unicorn Clothing * Fantasy Jewelry * Medieval Moccasins * Fantasy Guilde Studios * Hollow Earth Sword Works * Wolfstone Kilt Co. * Rani Fox ---------- Food & Drink List * Unordered List Item text/html 2006-07-13T00:32:19-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=michael_rosman&rev=1152768739 Michael Rosman: The Squire of the Wire Amazing Feets of Comedy is the description of this hilarious show for adults (and kids) which features outrageous stunts, juggling of dangerous knives, dangerous fire, and the world’s only kilted high-wire walker performing directly over the audience. It is dangerously funny! text/html 2006-07-11T16:08:57-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=military_encampments&rev=1152652137 Military Encampments Das TeufelsAlpdrucken Fahnlein Period camp of the guards and camp followers. Located near the Fortune Stage. Check the Customer Service Pavilion for the dates and times of the demonstrations. ---------- The Calvert-Arundel Swordsmen A recreational fencing club operating in North Beach, Maryland. The Swordsmen do fencing demonstrations throughout the Southern Maryland area, primarily training in foil, saber, and epee styles. text/html 2006-07-12T14:18:26-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=misc._wares&rev=1152731906 Misc. Wares * Ancient Art * Argenti Tapestries * Blessed Scents * Crysalis Hammocks * Dancing Glass Beadwork * Dreamstress * Earthenware * English Imports & Souvenirs * Fantasy Guilde Studios * Herbalist Delight * High Point Crafts * Perchance to Dream * Rampant Lion Designs * Sandesign * Tideline Salvage * Transparent Sands * Wheat Goddesses text/html 2006-07-11T08:36:15-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=mrf&rev=1152624975 MRF MRF is an outdated acronym for The Maryland Renaissance Festival, replaced by the acronym MDRF. With new faires and festivals popping up all over the United States, MRF often gets confused with the Michigan or Minnesota faires. text/html 2006-07-11T11:47:44-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=mundanes&rev=1152636464 Mundanes Mundanes or Patrons, are the folks that make up the 120,000 visitors that come through the gates of MDRF each season. These are undoubtedly the most important people at the festival. They also don't wear garb, costumes, a rig or care to! text/html 2006-07-11T16:55:31-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=music&rev=1152654931 Music * The Rogues * The Pyrates Royale * The O’Danny Girls * Maggie’s Music * In Our Cups * Michael Hooligan ---------- Past Acts * Scottish Mayhem * The Scottish Rogues * The Texas Rogues * Minstrosity * Clam Chowder * Wolgemut text/html 2006-07-12T14:13:12-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=music_magic&rev=1152731592 Magic & Music * Crosewl Magic * Historic Woodwinds * House of Musical Traditions * Unicorn Strings ---------- text/html 2006-07-11T07:57:08-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=newbies&rev=1152622628 Newbies A term used for folks new to the Renaissance Enthusiast hobby. These “New” people may need guidance in becoming historically accurate and where to go for more information about the hobby. text/html 2006-07-10T19:57:58-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=noir_cyn&rev=1152579478 Noir Cyn Noir Cyn is the beautiful wife of Sir Black Fox. Cynthia has been attending MDRF with her man since 2000 and enjoys the friends, the food, the drink, and especially the bagpipes! text/html 2007-06-28T22:06:56-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=non_mihi_non_tibi_sed_nobis&rev=1183086416 Non Mihi Non Tibi Sed Nobis This Latin phrase translates into ”Not For Me, Not For You, But For Us” which Sir Black Fox came upon when putting the FriendsofMDRF.org website together for the 2004 season. The phrase dons the FriendsofMDRF.org King Henry logo and will be featured on our new cloisonne membership pin for the 2007 season. text/html 2006-07-13T00:25:48-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=nymblewyke&rev=1152768348 Nymblewyke That’s right, you read it correctly - a FLEA circus. You’ve heard the legend, you thought it was a dream. It couldn’t be true! Come see the smallest circus on earth in the largest arena anywhere. (No dogs, please.) Location: in the pathways of Revel Grove. For more information visit <http://www.period-productions.com> text/html 2006-07-28T14:42:16-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=ode_to_revel_grove&rev=1154115736 See ”A Revel Without A Grove”. text/html 2006-07-13T00:27:24-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=out_of_the_box&rev=1152768444 Out Of The Box What’s going on? Silent shenanigans in the street! Whether on stilts, blowing fabulous bubbles or fooling around on the ground, Out of the Box is a visual treat. They are sure to delight your eyes and warm your heart. Cybele Pomeroy, Virginia Hess, Garrett Pomeroy, Alaina Pomeroy text/html 2006-07-11T11:45:13-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=patrons&rev=1152636313 Patrons Patrons or Mundanes, are the folks that make up the 120,000 visitors that come through the gates of MDRF each season. These are undoubtedly the most important people at the festival. They also don't wear garb, costumes, a rig or care to! text/html 2006-07-17T21:37:06-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=pirate&rev=1153190226 Pirate Arrrgh if'n ye don't know what a pyrate or pirate is. . . there be a whole slew of information about pirates at : http://www.pyratesway.com/dokuwiki text/html 2006-07-11T13:59:47-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=playtrons&rev=1152644387 Playtrons Plural for Playtron, those that dress in garb to add to their MDRF experience. text/html 2006-07-12T14:09:21-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=pottery_glass&rev=1152731361 Pottery & Glass * Adams Glass * Art of Fire * Custom Engraving & Crafts * Dancing Pig Pottery * Faces of the Soul * Green Valley Designs * Kissimmee River Pottery * Shore Fire Pottery * The China Shop * Tessem Stoneware * Willow Wind Art Studio text/html 2006-07-12T14:23:12-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=precious_metals&rev=1152732192 Precious Metals * Argenti Silverworks * Dragonry Bronze * Jezzard & Jezzard * K. Dopita Studio * Pewter Sculpture * R.E. Piland, Goldsmiths * Somewear Beyond Coin Mint * The Brass Dragon * The Crafty Celts * Ye Dragon & Unicorn text/html 2006-07-11T15:35:36-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=pubs&rev=1152650136 Pubs & Taverns and Ale Stands Pubs * O'Shucks Pub * The White Hart Tavern * The Dragon Inn * The Wine/Brewers Pavilion * The Boar's Head Tavern ---------- Ale Stands * The Red Lion Pub * The Dragon's Lair * The Royal Oak Pub * Beers, Ale & Wine Stand 1 (across from the Boar's Head Tavern) * Beers, Ale & Wine Stand 2 (across from Bullseye 1) text/html 2006-07-12T12:51:14-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=queen_s_path&rev=1152726674 The Queen's Path The Queen's Path is the first lane you arrive on inside the gate. ---------- Vendors List * Allen Ye Printmaker * Dancing Pig Pottery * Sandesign * W. Gerry Grant * The Sandscrafter * Moon Angel * Catskill Mountain Moccasins * Gypsy Silks * Adams Glass * Echo & Wild Jewelry * Shore Fire Pottery * Hollow Earth Swordworks * Henna Tattoo * Gypsy Wagon * Art of Fire * Somewear Beyond Coin Mint * Flying Rainbow Bubblewands * Royal Rentals * … text/html 2006-07-11T14:05:14-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=ren_speak&rev=1152644714 Ren Speak See BRS or Basic Ren Speak text/html 2006-07-10T20:05:39-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=rennies&rev=1152579939 Rennies Another name for Renaissance Festival Enthusiasts text/html 2006-07-11T13:51:41-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=revel_grove&rev=1152643901 The Village of Revel Grove This small village in Oxfordshire, England includes the usual Tudor Renaissance villagers from the Mayor and the Sheriff down to the laundress and the local mime. Revel Grove often is in competition with the neighbouring village of Tiddington during the annual harvest celebration. text/html 2006-07-11T14:27:56-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=royal_court&rev=1152646076 The Royal Court King Henry VIII (Fred Nelson) Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (Glenn Evans) Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford (Chris Ellison) Sir Thomas Seymour (John Kelso) Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland (Brian Douglas) Master Thomas Culpeper (Michael Winchester) text/html 2006-07-11T16:20:31-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=royal_court_agenda&rev=1152652831 Royal Court Agenda * The Royal Arrival * The King’s Knighting Ceremony text/html 2006-07-11T16:19:49-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=royal_street_intrigue&rev=1152652789 Royal Street Intrigue text/html 2006-07-11T16:17:20-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=shows_presented_by_the_acting_company&rev=1152652640 Shows Presented By The Acting Company The Human Chess Game text/html 2006-07-10T20:03:20-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=sir_black_fox&rev=1152579800 Sir Black Fox Sir Black Fox is the present name for The Black Fox since being knighted by Henry VIII a few seasons prior. text/html 2006-07-11T12:08:06-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=smith_family&rev=1152637686 The Smith Family The Smith Family are the folks we have to thank for creating, maintaining, and upgrading The Maryland Renaissance Festival each season. Of all the owners of Renaissance Festivals and Faires in the United States, the Smith Family hold the longevity prize since starting MDRF back in 1977 (ownership has never changed hands outside of the family). text/html 2006-07-11T16:15:59-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=special_performance_programs&rev=1152652559 Special Performance Programs The Young Actors’ Ensemble Conservatory Founded by Carolyn Spedden in 1990, YAE offers training and performance experience to talented high school students in the region. Program director: Brittney Sweeney. * YAE I: Claire Coyle, Andrew Fleming, Jennifer Goldman, Frasia Loga, Bryn Murphy, Matt Poole * YAE II: Molly Coombs, Evans Sanderson. text/html 2006-07-11T16:33:50-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=stage_acts_and_events&rev=1152653630 Stage Acts And Events * Music * Comedy * Dance * Magic * History * Fantastic Feats * Children's Shows text/html 2006-07-11T08:23:21-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=start&rev=1152624201 [:mdrf.gif] The Maryland Renaissance Festival (MDRF) is a Tudor celebration of the Autumn harvest in the quaint village of Revel Grove. The event is often attended by His Royal Highness, King Henry VIII. This wikipaedia is devoted to the festival and provides information and insight into MDRF. It is the goal of this wikipaedia to allow interested and informed parties the opportunity to share their knowledge of the festival and provide background information. text/html 2006-07-12T13:07:37-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=stub_toe_lane&rev=1152727657 Stub Toe Lane ---------- Vendors List * Potomac Leather Company * Earthenware * The China Shop * Custom Engraving & Crafts * Tessem Stoneware * Stoneworks * The Tarot Guild * Master of Cups * Her Majesty's Healers * Goodly Woods * Sleeping Dragon South * Arcane Art * The Bee Folks * Dragonry Bronze * English Imports & Souvenirs text/html 2006-07-28T14:34:06-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=the_black_fox&rev=1154115246 Sir Black Fox The Founder and organizer of FoMDRF, Steve Kimball attended his first MDRF in 2000, visiting only twice, but were immediately hooked on it! At the festival, with the help of The Black Fox's friend, King Henry VIII, he proposed to NoirCyn in front of a large gathering of friends in 2003 at the Dragon Inn. text/html 2006-07-11T13:26:52-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=the_day_of_wrong&rev=1152642412 The Day of Wrong The Day of Wrong is celebrated on the very last day of MDRF's season. This day is commemorated by playtrons wearing outfits that are not historically accurate. The usual Day of Wrong outfit could be a Renaissance-style outfit that may be made that is made of neon day-glow colors or perhaps a Washington Redskins print is used for a bodice. Or perhaps you've seen the full Tigger outfit in a knight suit! text/html 2006-07-13T00:30:55-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=the_free_lancers&rev=1152768655 The Free Lancers In the Middle Ages a “lance” was a group of soldiers consisting of a knight, his squire, a valet and twelve men at arms. If a knight’s lord was to die or if the knight had not sworn fealty to a lord, then he and his followers were called a “free lance” and entitled to be hired as mercenaries by the highest bidder. text/html 2006-07-11T08:10:37-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=the_maryland_renaissance_festival&rev=1152623437 The Maryland Renaissance Festival According to the MDRF Official Website . . . [:mdrf.gif] The Maryland Renaissance Festival is a recreation of a 16th century English village. Our village is named Revel Grove, and is set on a beautiful 25-acre wooded site with 85 acres of free parking. The village consists of craft and food booths, five pubs, ten major stages, a Jousting Arena and lots of games. text/html 2006-07-29T22:24:49-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=the_rogues&rev=1154229889 Act/Performer Name: The Rogues, aka The Rogues of Scotland Name(s): Randy Wothke, Nelson Stewart, EJ Jones, Jeremy Freeman Contact eMail: * randy(at)therogues(dot)com * nelson(at)therogues(dot)com * ej(at)therogues(dot)com * jeremy(at)therogues(dot)com text/html 2011-09-27T19:20:28-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=thisthefirst_title&rev=1317169228 Hi to all on this webpage its content text/html 2006-07-12T13:11:51-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=tiltyard_path&rev=1152727911 Tiltyard Path ---------- Vendors List * KJ Craftworks * Wheat Goddesses * Badger Blades * Dan the Master Joyner * Temple Beautiful * Rampant Lion Designs * Joust Field Face Painting ---------- Food & Drink List * Unordered List Item text/html 2006-07-12T14:21:10-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=toys_games&rev=1152732070 Toys & Games * Black Swan Armoury * Costume & Capers * Dragon Wings * Flying Rainbow Bubblewands * Hal & Helen Kuhns * Hollow Earth Sword Works * Kadon Enterprises, Inc. * Mid Summer Knights Dream * Sleeping Dragon South * Wise Studios text/html 2006-07-11T09:54:56-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=tudor&rev=1152629696 Tudor For the purposes of MDRF, Tudor in this case refers to the rule of the House of Tudor, namely the reign of King Henry VIII. The Tudors ruled England for three generations which included: * Henry VII (1485 - 1509) * Henry VIII (1509 - 1547) * Edward VI ( 1547 - 1553) * Jane Grey (July 1553) * Mary I (1553 - 1558) * Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603). text/html 2006-07-11T10:21:08-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=turkey_leg&rev=1152631268 Smoked Turkey Leg Although the Turkey Leg is a modern staple of every major Renaissance festival or faire, the likelihood of the turkey leg being available to villagers of Tudor England would be small. The Turkey leg would, of course, come from a Turkey. . .which is a fowl indegenous to The New World. None would be available in Henry VIII's time but there'd be a remote chance of Elizabeth I tasting the rare meat. text/html 2006-07-11T10:17:35-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=turkey_legs&rev=1152631055 Turkey Legs plural for Turkey Leg text/html 2006-07-12T13:06:50-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=valley_meade&rev=1152727610 The Valley Meade ---------- Vendors List * Masquerade Face-casting * Southern Exposure * Miles Tonne * Hope's Journals * Leather Rose * House of Musical Traditions * Rosies Posies East * Transparent Sands * Hal & Helen Kuhns * Q Heart II * Faces of the Soul text/html 2006-07-23T21:48:57-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=varf&rev=1153709337 VARF is the acronym for The Virginia Renaissance Festival text/html 2006-07-12T14:02:47-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=vendors&rev=1152730967 Vendors and Artisians Sorted By Category * Blacksmyths & Mining * Body Artistry * Books, Paintings & Prints * Clothing & Shoes * Flowers & Wax * Jewelry * Leather Goods * Massage & Mystics * Music & Magic * Pottery & Glass * Precious Metals * Toys & Games * Weaponry * Woodworking text/html 2006-07-13T00:02:52-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=village&rev=1152766972 Village The Village at MDRF is Revel Grove. text/html 2006-07-11T14:21:08-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=villagers&rev=1152645668 Villagers of Revel Grove Although many folks follow the Royal Court, the street performers who make up the villagers of Revel Grove give some delightful interaction with visitors. ---------- Villagers of Revel Grove include: The Mayor's Household text/html 2006-07-23T21:50:05-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=virginia_renaissance_festival&rev=1153709405 The Virginia Renaissance Festival (2003 - Present) The Virginia Renaissance Festival (1999 & Back) text/html 2006-07-12T14:25:38-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=weaponry&rev=1152732338 Weaponry * Badger Blades * Blacksword Armoury, Inc. * King of Swords ---------- text/html 2006-07-12T13:08:18-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=white_stag_grove&rev=1152727698 White Stag Grove ---------- Vendors List * R.E. Piland, Goldsmiths * Son of Sandlar * Argenti Tapestries * Thunderhold Forge * Bullseye 2 * Page After Page * Noblesse Oblige * Dancing Glass Beadwork * Willow Wind Art Studio * The Purple Unicorn * K. Dopita Studio * The Other Cheek * Crysalis Hammocks * Wood Butchery * King of Swords * Signs of Spirit text/html 2007-08-17T20:57:38-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=william_kendale&rev=1187402258 Character Info: Name: William Kendale Age: 60 (born NOV 9, 1479, in Berwick) Heritage (parentage): Father: James Kendale, English--thief, border reiver, and sometimes soldier--from Berwick. Mother: Mary (Nixon) Kendale, Scottish--from Lauder. Married James Kendale out of love; exiled from her family for doing it. text/html 2006-07-12T14:10:34-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=woodworking&rev=1152731434 Woodworking * Dan the Master Joyner * Goodly Woods * KJ Craftworks * Master of Cups * Signs of Spirit * W. Gerry Grant * Wood Butchery ---------- text/html 2006-07-13T00:03:52-05:00 http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=yae&rev=1152767032 YAE YAE is the Acronym for The Young Actor's Ensemble