At the Hobgoblin Hill Puppets stage, a good woman plays a
hurdy-gurdy. I hast heard of such an instrument but never seen or
listened to one before. Her partner was a male elf who contentedly
playing a flute while sitting on a pole. The player cranks the
handle at the base of the instrument which rubs a wheel against the
strings. Four strings produce a constant drone similar to a bagpipe
while the player presses keys against three other strings much like one
would play an accordion. Her instrument draws the attention of
many a passerby.
We make our way to the King's Stage to see The Duelists –
Captain Kent Venderbois, Cue du Cheval and Randal S. Redmayne Esq.
These two were hilarious and lively. They were my favorite act. "Did I just say dude?" asks Randal
as he slips out of character. They teach the ten rules in the Manly art
of the Epic Duel. Rule 1. The hair is everything. It is standing
room only at The Duelists stage.
As we leave the Duelists, Zoltran the Adequate makes his way to
the stage with his gray and white rat in hand.
Smee & Blog The
Singing Executioners at the Queen's Stage. These are the most
personable executioners you would ever meet. Sir Richard informs us that
they used to be at the Texas Renaissance festival. They revel in
bad puns and songs based on familiar Disney tunes such as "It's
a Dumb Song after All." I am pleasantly surprised that this
festival is able to afford radio mikes.
Haller
Glass
A Glass blowing
demonstration
The kiln is gas fired.
The grounds are extremely muddy, but the glassblower draws a large crowd
who watches in amazement as he works his magic.
Haller
Glass
