The Pittsburgh Renaissance Fair

The entrance to the fair. The King and Queen are above the entrance. Not only do the vendors dress in medieval attire, but so do the attendees.






Here is Michele with Butch (he prefers Al) dressed as a wizard. Butch attends the fairs annually and just about each day they are open.










Along with other entertainment provided at the fair, one of the most popular is Cast in Bronze. A trailer with about 40 bronze bells made in Belgium, this array of bells is most impressive and expertly played.





What would a Renaissance Fair be without the joust? Knights aboard their horses used a variety of medieval weapons to joust, and catch rings tossed by pages onto their lances .