GLMF 2007 FAQ

[Sir Trevor]

For those who like all their info in one section.
Here it is.

Official website : www.medievalfaire.com/

For those who want to map your way there, or check the local weather.

Address:
3033 State Route 534
Rock Creek OH 44084

[Sir Trevor]

For the first time visitor to the shire.
A little walkthrough to get you familiar with the shire.
www.tylisaari.com/medieval/map/glmftour.htm

Weather.
Temperature. On hot days, expect high 90's with 90% humidity.
There is plenty of shade in the shire, bur a couple areas are in full sun. (Like the chessboard, the joust field, and the entrance area.)
Wear clothing that will breath, keep hydrated, and sunscreen isn't a bad idea. Even with the shade you can still get burnt.
On the other extreme it can get chilly if there is a storm brewing, or just a cold snap. Temps can get down into the low 70's. Not common, but it can happen.

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The theme this season is Robin Hood.
Most of the cast productions will revolve around that theme.

On top of that, we also have different sub-themes for each weekend.
Patrons are encouraged to join in the fun, and dress in similarly themed garb. Though you can wear pretty much what you want.

Themed Weekends and Acts

July 7-8 - Arabian Knights

July 14-15 - Midsummer Knight's Dream... A Medieval Fantasy

July 21-22 - Celtic Celebration

July 28-29 - Pirate Invasion

Aug. 4-5 - Roman Holiday: Toga, Toga, Toga!

Aug. 11-12 - Oktoberfest

[Sir Trevor]

A few more usefull bits of information

You can leave the faire to go out to your car, to drop of purchases or whatever, just make sure you have them stamp your hand when you leave if you plan on re-entering the faire.

Weapons are allowed, but they must be peace tied at all times.
Security will check them as you come in, and if they deem it necissary, they will put a zip tie on it to hold it in it's sheath.

If are looking for beverages other than alcohol, then I suggest you either get the plastic cups at the faire pop stands. Refills are only $2. (sounds like a lot, but those cups hold quite a bit)
OR
You can go to Piper's Pub, and get a period looking bottle.
Refills are only $1 on the smaller sizes, and $2 for the larger ones.
They have a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. They serve things like rootbeer, lemonade, orange cream, cream ale. (nothing with caffene though )
But they do take real money.

That brings me to the Avaloch notes.
Almost all food stands, and all the pubs only accept Avaloch notes. Not real money.
Exchange booths are located near the food areas.
Just don't get more than you will use.
You cannot trade them back in at the end of the day!
They are good anytime you are at the faire though. So if you plan on returning, it is not such a big deal. I still have a few dollars worth in my pouch from last season that I will use opening day.

You are not allowed to bring in your own food or drink.

Now for a little monetary discussion.
Food prices range from $2 for cookies at the bakery up to around $7 for a dinner at Fryer Pluck's, with most entres running around the $5 mark.
Not sure about prices at the pubs, but I think most drinks run around $4.
This is a 'tipping' faire.
In other words, most of the stage acts will 'pass the hat' after a show for tips.
Tipping is not required, but it does help to pay the acts for their travel, lodging, and other living expenses. So if you enjoy a show it doesn't hurt to show your appreciation.

Armed with that information you should be able to budget accordingly.
Just don't forget to bring some money to spend at all the great vendor booths.
There is a wide variety of goods and services out there. And it adds up quick. But there is a lot of cool stuff to be had, and it would be a shame to not have enough in the pouch to cover what you want.

[Sir Trevor]

Figured I had better lay this out so people don't get too confused.

Stumble Inn line-up
Porter and Stout will be there every weekend doing thier thing, and taking care of pub sing.

July 7-8 - we will have the Rogues

July 14-15 - Saturday will be The flying Dulcimer of Matt Abelson
Sunday will be the Tartan Terrors

July 21-22 - Tartan Terrors

July 28-29 - Pirates Royal

Aug. 4-5 - Owain Phyfe

Aug. 11-12 - Owain Phyfe

[Sir Trevor]

Other groups that will be there for one weekend only.

July 7-8 -
Belly Dancers

July 14-15 -

July 21-22 -
Vince Conaway on his hammered dulcimer. Might remember him from aerial angels
(filling in for Maidens IV that weekend)

July 28-29 -

Aug. 4-5 -
Todd Key, 1/2 of the Zuchinni Brothers. Todd will be bringing with him his Greenman (a fifteen foot walking tree!)

Aug. 11-12 -
Zoltan the Adequate

More to come as I find out.

[Sir Trevor]

The daily show schedule is now posted on the official site.
www.medievalfaire.com/dailyGrid.htm