King Richard's Faire is a renaissance-style fair held annually in Carver, a town about an hour south of Boston and about 15 minutes west of Plymouth. The promoter has an 80-acre wooded site where you can see acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, minstrels, dancers, puppeteers, fire eaters, tigers, and lions - and more. It's a fascinating re-creation of a time gone by, displayed well by the talented performers. There are multiple stages that offer period entertainment as well.
A rousing pipes and drum trio welcomed the guests outside the entrance.
This man, and the images that follow show just a few of the many performers.
The queen?
And every 15th-century event for the king and queen must include a show of horsemanship.
I like the way the horse looks with his mane flying hither and yon but, I don't like that the rider's head is blocked by the flag.
For this image I got a clear view of the rider but not the mane. It's always something.
The moment of contact as the kind and queen watch from the reviewing stand at rear.
The peasants of all types and ages watch the action.
And some just don't want to hear any more of it and are probably about ready for a nap. Sounds like a good idea to me, too.
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