The Shasta Dragonwood Celtic Renaissance Faire

Yesterday I spent the afternoon wandering around the Anderson River Park for my first-ever Renaissance Faire. What a blast! My daughter - a handmaiden - informed me that next year I really must dress up. There was so much to take in! An riveting sight was the Giant and the Dragon and the fire-breathing contest regularly waged between them, to onlookers' delight! There were jugglers wielding knives and flaming torches, vendors plying delicious food of Renaissance and modern times, and excellent Celtic and Irish music. I spoke with lots of people whose accents were simply remarkable. The rainy weather of Saturday gave way to a beautiful day Sunday and hopefully a great crowd for everyone who put on this fun event. Here's a few highlights to enjoy!

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