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The 2018 season of the Pennsylvania RenaissanceFaire has begun. I’ve already attended two weekends, opening weekend and Celtic weekend.  Both times were amazing, even though the weather was not comfortable either weekend. Opening weekend was extremely hot and humid both days and the Sunday of Celtic weekend was rainy. I didn’t mind even though I was sweaty the one visit and soaked with rain the second.  As I like to say, “A bad day at the renaissance faire is better than a good day at work”.

Bad weather is really the only reason I’ve ever had anything resembling a bad day at the Shire of Mount Hope. Even in bad weather, there’s also a good time to be had, partially becosue of the faire itself and partially becosue of the people who visit with me.
The first Saturday I went with one of my best friends, then on Sunday we met up with our old college buddies, one of whom had never been to a renaissance faire. It was wonderful showing her around and reconnecting with everyone. We followed the storyline, went to shows, shopped, and enjoyed our time together.

Celtic weekend was just a one day visit on Sunday. The temperature was nice, but it did rain most of the day. However, we simply used umbrellas and still had a wonderful time, seeing shows, shopping, and trying out the new roast chicken stand.


There is really is no such thing as a bad day at the shire, just minor inconveniences and hiccups. This season is off to a wonderful start and I cannot wait to return.  



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