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        THE 1998 TEXAS RENAISSANCE FAIRE
        by Frank Hui

        1998 marked the 24th Annual Texas Renaissance Faire. A number of notable things went on this season. Besides the return of such popular acts as "The Flaming Idiots," "Ded Bob" and "The Rogues of Scotland," there were a number of new ones. The Sherwood Forest region was expanded and a new queen was introduced to the village, for instance. There was also an "Otter Invasion" Weekend! Also noteworthy to the site was an important one to all, to quote the New Market Herald: "Flush Privies 501; Portalets 0"!


        But this season can be best summed up in one word: WET! It rained during most of TRF's weekends (Photo, Above). The Faire actually closed one weekend and nearly did so on the final one on account of the weather. Rain was so heavy at times during final weekend that some unwelcome terraforming actually occurred!


        As I mentioned earlier, the village welcomed the arrival of King Henry's new wife, Anne of Cleves, and her German entourage (Photo, Above). In her honor, a tournament of games was held with the German gamemaster matching wits with a representative of the English.


        This year, I took time out to see acts I've missed in the past as well as several of the new ones. One interesting performer was Jim Mckenzie. He does a variety of juggling and acrobatic stunts with a nice mix of humor. In addition, a number of his bits involve children from the audience such as the case of this young lady helping him with some juggling blocks (Photo, Left).






        New this year was an act called "Jiva Queen of Gypsies" (Photo, Below). Not quite a bellydancing act, but more of a performance troupe that do involving dances concerning legends of nature and spirits.


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        This page created 16 January 1999

        Standard Disclaimer: This webpage is strictly an Unofficial look at the Texas Renaissance Festival held near Houston every year since 1974. The author of these pages is in no way, shape, manner or form connected with the Texas Renaissance Festival (OFFICE ADDRESS: RR 2 Box 650 Plantersville, TX 77363-1505) and/or any of the sponsors associated with this event. All opinions expressed are strictly this author's own. Unless noted otherwise, all photographs on these pages are copyright ©1998 by Frank Hui.

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