2013 July PASO Magazine

ROUND TOWN
On Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, step
into the year 1585 when Queen Elizabeth I was
England’s magnificent monarch. The setting is
beautiful Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo.
A village springs up in a forest of trees at the back
of the park, which provides a real “enchanted
forest” feeling that transports you to a different
time and place.
You’ll enjoy a great lineup of entertainment
including the bawdy and beautiful Merry Wives
of Windsor (they are hilarious), the Barleycorn
Country Dancers, comedy shows, the musical
genius of Neidfyre, an amazing magic show,
juggling, a comedy pirate parrot act, Queen
Elizabeth and her stunning court and of course,
the real and authentic joust by the Knights of
The Crimson Rose.
Aside from the stage shows there are parades,
street performers, jugglers, musicians, improvisational
acts, the village blacksmith, craft demonstrations
and the pageantry of the village itself to
keep you entertained the day long. Kids will enjoy
face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo.
All this entertainment will leave you hungry
and you’ll enjoy a delicious bounty of food such
as meat pies, pasties, roasted meat and fowl, foods
from the Orient, hand-made ice cream, salads and
the “must have” of a Renaissance Faire... turkey
legs. You’ll find something for every taste along
with fine wine, beer, ale, honey mead, freshly
squeezed lemonade, teas and handmade Sarsaparilla
to quench your thirst. There’s wine-tasting,
too (Queen Elizabeth loves her wine).
Once you’re refreshed, why not try your hand at
archery, games or join in a street dance? Or simply
sit on a shady hay bale and watch the colorful parade
of people enjoying a magical day. Don’t forget
your camera and don’t be shy about taking photos.
The participants love to pose for you.
When you get into the Renaissance
spirit you can purchase all kinds
of adornments such as hats, boots,
belts, drinking vessel and full outfits
to complete your transformation
into a Renaissance man or woman.
Women may wish to get their hair
braided or get a henna tattoo. Men
love the swords and knives. There’s
hand-thrown pottery, leather goods,
hand-made soaps and all manner
of unique gift items for all ages and
interests. These are items you won’t
find anywhere else.
The fun starts at 10 a.m. with the
Lord Mayor ceremoniously opening
the festival to a colorful parade
of flags and bell ringers, and the festivities continue
throughout the day. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6
p.m. on Saturday and until 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets are $17 for adults, $10 for seniors and
ages 6-15. Under age 6 are free. 2-day passes are
$25 for adults and $16 for seniors and children.
Parking is at Madonna Meadows (in front of the
Madonna Inn) for $3 per carload. Free shuttle
buses run continually to take you to the festival
(just down the road, within walking distance if
you wish) and back to your car.
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