Despite the fact that it is a very commercialized event (you basically come in to consume food, souvenirs with a renaissance theme, rides, etc), we had a very enjoyable day. The shows are of pretty high quality; the magician, the acrobats, and the obnoxious clown/acrobat all have wonderful interaction with the audience, all the characters stay in character the whole time, and there are many in the crowd that dressed up pretty elaborately. Plus the perfect weather, a memorable day.
the kids all sort of dressed up (some adults from the commune too), and upon entering the fair first encountered the falcon lady (bird on her left hand).
a fairy on a tree...
other characters
another tree fairy, the kids picking up apples for her.
parade
amazing magic show
kids' theater
commune kids joining the theater
acrobatic show
jousting
Max the Silk Road trader, Antoine un-enchanted by the dressing up but enjoying the fair
Anne and me dressed up
what do you think?
George.. sort of dressed up
Ming Ming and Lily enjoying rides
another fairy
a funny acrobat
pirate ship
sword fight between MM the princess and Kaius the Japanese warrior
music
MM jousting
singing sisters
