The 2017 season.

[Sir Trevor]

Well, the first weekend is in the books.

The weather was amazing.
Even so, I was pretty wore down on Sunday, so the wife and I left early.
Glad I did, because I felt a little worse by the time I got home. Sitting in the AC and getting some food fixed me right up though. Don't think it was the heat as it wasn't that hot. Must have been in the sun more than I thought. The color of my forehead would probably confirm that.

Was great seeing everyone. Felt great to be back in the shire again.

Hopefully the faire will work out some kinks before 2nd weekend.
Like, maybe mow that parking lot!
That was pretty bad.
Maybe they will even have the stickers for the passes by then (though I somehow doubt it)
Would be nice if they spruced up some of the flower beds as well. The one out front needs some serious weeding. And the one between first aid and the rose booth looks like it hasn't been touched since last year.
Oh yeah, this is a good one too. My wife wanted a hot dog for lunch. One from the Stumble food court.
They had the hot dog, but didn't have any buns
The girl grabbed a bun from the steak hoagie booth next door.

I also see some of the acts have been dropped from the website.
dropped
StickBow Archery - probably because the joust is now on the field
Adamo Ignis - not sure why, betting to pay for the joust
Guido Libido
Hopeless Romantics - both probably due to Larry jousting now
Lady Judy - heard there was a contract disagreement
Saxon Moon - heard they had their contract canceled to pay for the joust (third hand info so treat as rumor)
The Ramblin' Rovers - no idea. They were only supposed to be here for 4th and 5th weekend.

They did add
The Unmudd Boys - this is Eben and someone else doing a mud show type thing, except it is at the mermaid pool with water instead of mud.

[blueguy]

Bigger issue is the half fallen trees leaning over paths.

the one near the alpaca booth and Harmony stage was the most glaring one but there is another I noticed near the stumble Inn stage.

These are the sort of things that can come fully down with a good wind or a couple kids climbing or ramming into them and then someone gets hurt BAD. Keep your eyes out for this stuff, nobody on site is going to look out for you.

[blueguy]

well, another season done.

for next year:
That tree needs cleared up. it is not worth the effort to save and unlikely to survive. the leaves are curling because the roots are broken.

The Craic Show needs invited back. for a full run if possible.

Excalibur stage needs removed and rebuilt. That backdrop does not cut it.

The alcohol thing needs to be settled early and advertised if they get it back. My understanding is the hangup that Townships only get so many licenses based on population of the township and Trumble has their limit as of the last census.

Not sure how I am gonna survive without Bridget Malloy's until July.

May need the rickshaws back, getting lazy in my old age.

[catharinethelady]

Adding to blue guy comments
Let's move the acts around, Cu Du and The Craic show main stage
Move Slash on the cottage stage, he has small crowds
Vendors, would like to see more variety
Bring back the joust
Pub sing 1stage only,
Keep the pulled pork at the Pluck mans stand EXCELLANT

[Sir Trevor]

Well, I am hopeful for next season.
I had a good talk with Larry and Cindy on Sunday. Nothing heavy, just BSing, but I learned a few things.
Like Larry is looking for an established pro entertainment director. He wouldn't name names, but he is negotiating with someone who has been doing this for a looooong time. Hopefully that will work out.
He even mentioned he would like to bring back the old programs. (which would mean a set schedule that didn't change daily)

I reminded him how amazing Pub Sing used to be back in the day. On the Stumble, with a variety of performers just doing stuff off the top of their head. He agreed those were fun times.

He did mention he would like to get a caretaker for the grounds, but doesn't know if that would be in the cards or not.
But it would be nice to get a lot of the little stuff taken care of during the off season.
Stuff like painting the bleachers and such. Tending the gardens and flower beds that got neglected this year due to being so short staffed.
He admitted that they made conscious decision to let that stuff go in order to get the big stuff taken care of. He just didn't have the manpower to do everything he wanted to.
He did mention he would like to get Project Avaloch going again by next season as well.

He said, he hopes this year was the 'turn the corner' season, and that things will start going back to greatness again.

[Sir Trevor]

Aug 16, 2017 13:49:10 GMT -5 catharinethelady said:

Adding to blue guy comments
Let's move the acts around, Cu Du and The Craic show main stage
Move Slash on the cottage stage, he has small crowds

That last line makes no sense.
The Cottage Stage is the 2nd biggest stage at the fair (not counting joust field).
So if Slash doesn't draw a big crowd, why would you put him on a bigger stage?
Craic is fine where it was. The Drift is the perfect stage for big, loud, musical acts.
If they were on the Excalibur, they would drown out anyone on the Stumble, or the adult area.
Not to mention having to schedule them away from Silent Lion.
Besides, I don't think it would work well, them sharing the stage with Johnny Phoenix.

What I would like to see them do, is rearrange the kids area.
The circus makes sense over there, but blocking the path cutting across the faire was a nuisance.
Plus, it blocked the pirate ship.
And if the pubs come back, I think the axe/knife throw works better over by the Drift pub. That way they get business from those who have had a few and want to prove who is better amongst themselves.

[catharinethelady]

Trev, where would you want to see Slash?
Then place him on a smaller stage...