Memories of Pirate Fests and Faires Past

Friday, February 13, 2009

There is a time and a place for everything, I was taught. Since I am in search of current events regarding Pirate Festivals and Faires, I thought it only fittin that I feature a Memories of Pirate Fests and Faires Past. Send your event to the Pirate Memories Hall of Fame.

Join the folks from the northern California Pirate Festival held in Vallejo. The above video is compliments of http://www.youtube.com/user/wendywllms.

I have friends who lurk the pirate circuit but they also go to another type of gathering in the woods. I'll be featuring my friends the rainbow gathering pirates in an upcoming post. They became land lubbers for a couple weeks in Oregon in 2007 while the ship they normally sail the high seas in was being scrubbed and decked and ready for her next debut.

The pirate camp in the Ochoco National Forest cooked a hearty scurvy stew and kept all the crews well fed. They shared their stories and songs around the campfire at night and gave us all a great time. AAAAARRRRRRRHHHH!!!! was their favorite expression. I can't wait to find all those great photos to share so I can tell you all about them.

Ren Faire Reese

Gasparilla Pirate Fest in Florida Shares Their Video

The Gasparilla Pirate Fest Invasion in Tampa, Florida shares the video of their event. I wrote about this event on my favorite costume blog. The post is titled Find Fun and Adventure at a Pirate Faire in Florida. It is an exciting event complete with an invasion into the bay in honor of a famous pirate named Gaspar. A parade follows that opens the city into an all out celebration. Pirates know how to party!

Enjoy Some Dancing from a Renaissance Faire in 2008

I found a really nice video on you tube that represents renaissance dancing at a faire in 2008. Ladies are dressed in their best. I love the drums, the dancing, the interaction and joyful shouts of all the participants. And I really like how all sizes of folk are dancing, not like ladies drinking slim fast to qualify for a fashion runway. Nope. Real people.

Ren Faire Reese

Now You Can Find My Blog by Typing in my Name

Hi everyone!

I am so excited about my new adventures as the traveling historic blogging re-enacting queen of the pirates. Today I bought my own domain for this blog, so all you have to do is type in my name, and you can easily find my site to read all the latest news of my adventures.



Since I just drove past Dollywood today, I am considering dressing like Dolly Parton at the next event that I attend. I 'm almost short enough but I'll need to borrow some stuffing to match her ample cleavage. As for glamor, well, I can fake it but Dolly definitely has me beat. Maybe this lovely sister will understand my costume need and loan me an outfit from her awesome wardrobe. Oh yeah, Dolly, I need one of your wigs for the day, too.

Where am I sailing off to now? I am driving across Tennesee in the next few days hoping to run into a great event. My camera is ready to take some great photos to share and my notebook is itching to record the secret lives of some famous rennies!

Email renfairerees@gmail.com if you have news for my blog to share or if you want an interview.
If you have or know about a festival or faire, please tell me about it.

I'm on Twitter and Facebook, Youtube and working on some other social media so I can stay connected with my fans. I'll be listing all those connects right on this blog. Give me a bit, as I have lots of work happening right now. I have some stories to write and a blog to design.

Read my latest blog post With the Advent of Valentine's Day my Romantic Heart Looks to Paris

What events do you think Ren Faire Reese should attend? I'm looking for costume suggestions, too.

P.S. Don't worry, I won't forget that I am a Rennie Pirate Queen, but it is fun being a beauty fantasy queen for a dy.

Ren Faire Reese

Welcome Aboard Me Ship Mateys

Monday, February 9, 2009

Ahoy all ye pirates and rennies! I am ready to set sail on the circuit of renaissance faires, festivals, pirate fests and medieval special events. Join me right here as I tell my tales of adventure.

If you want me to cover your event, email renfairereese@yahoo.com.