#MN RenFest

[eiledon]

I have the amazing privilege to work at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, and the even bigger privilege to portray one Gian Giacomo Caprotti, better known as Salaì.

Salaì has been a super important historical figure for me for about two years now. His existence allowed me to meet a very close friend, which in turn gave me the ability to fly all the way to Italy to meet her. I even got to eat dinner in his home town of Oreno on one of my final nights there.

The fact that I’m going to be able to spend the next several weeks embodying this person that’s brought me so much joy and opportunity throughout these past two years makes me so happy and so excited. If even one person leaves the grounds and looks him up to learn more about him, I’ll consider my job well done.

I love you Salaì, and I hope to do you justice.

(also i will be posting many stupid memes as him because what’s love if you can’t make fun of the person you love?)

[urbanprole]

Please, PLEASE, don't be offended if it's not you or freaked out either way... Did you go by Tiny at MN renfest? I grew up out there, my ex-husband did as well (his entire family) my kids until about 5 years ago...

His family was split between entertainment and an independent games booth... I know Anna and her kids

If I'm wrong or you don't want a "stranger" to know you that way, it's cool. Otherwise

Hey, it's amazing who you run into here. (I'm 44 if it helps with placing)

Hey! I used to go by Tiny, yep. You probably know my kiddo, too. Forgive me if I don't name them here. But yep! Anna's my ex, Roger is one of my high-school friends, etc.

You're welcome to stick around. Were you involved in North American Carousel? Children's Trilogy? I'm trying to see a face.

Wonderful to hear from you in any case! Apologies for the lateness of this, I'm bad at Tumblr.

[godzilla-reads]

I desperately want a pewter dragon chess set- THE pewter dragon chess set I’ve seen at the MN RenFest every year.

They raffle it off unless someone can buy it for the $1,200 price tag.

[nanyoky]

It was "bring your ungodly dead chimera puppet to work" day this weekend. Pate took a little tumble and picked up some Fest dirt. Two more weekends of the MN Renaissance Festival, so come by and say hi while I sell swords. #mnrenaissancefestival #pâtéderolo #patederolo #criticalrole #mnrenfest #renaissancefestival #renfest #sabersmith (at Minnesota Renaissance Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci1fH5Ysm5Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[witch-niko]

Now that we’re all into sea shanties I need more people to appreciate The Mermaid as it was a cornerstone of my childhood renaissance festival experience with everyone gathered in a circle around the players joyously clapping & singing along

[firewolf-pyro]

Renfest

[fallenbeyond]

Went to a small steampunk convention on Sunday called 13 Gears with @kat.27.96 I got a bunch of cool goodies, one of them being this black Cindy bustle from C4 Clothiers. I've wanted one of her bustles since I first discovered her tent at the MN renfest. Her tent was pitched next to mine the one year I was a guest vendor. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-ekgvvEON/?utm_medium=tumblr

[catsvrsdogscatswin]

MN Renaissance Festival Costume!

Downside of quarantine? I work at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and we cancelled our 50th anniversary season and potential last year at our site.

Upside? I could spend three solid months embroidering my Renfest costume’s skirt nonstop, and now it’s finally done*.

*I have to fix the D-rings I use to hoist my skirt up on muddy days, but that’s a quick fix and I really wanted to show the product of my labors NOW.

DISPLAYING A SCANDALOUS TURN OF ANKLE AND CALF ALONGSIDE MY FANCYWORK!

Some close ups of the embroidery on my skirt:

Some REALLY close close-ups for the beadwork and whatnot:

Also me in my cloak because its an integral part of the costume on cold days.

I made the skirt completely from scratch, but the blouse, cloak, and bodice are all stuff I bought at the Renaissance. I did, however, add the details to the bodice too:

[mr-dan-e-mals]

so this weekend @jennewee & I stopped by the MN renfest for the second time ever, also last pic is the new shiny things we got there and my two lucky pocket coins that I always carry. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2NJhlkgNVH/?igshid=188mqszwh90nm

[snowtigra]

Wifey at the MN Ren Fest today found an awesome dragon who couldn't stop petting her dress for more then a few seconds. #mnrenfest #mnrenfest2017 #dragon #cosplay #cosplayerofinstagram #scalie #rawrsuit #rainbowbrite #poccosplay #brichibicosplays #renfest #ballgown

[karenmorrismillinery]

Braid felt cocktail hats for couture collection 2017 winter. #shopping #oneofakind #fashion #style #kmhats #karenmorrismilliner #karenmorrismillinery #renfest #ooak #americanartmarketing #bestofmpls #bestofnempls #hats #hatsoff #fwmn #fw17 #winterhat #felt #edina #edenprairie #minnetonka #mnmo #mn #ooakchicago #minnesotamade #stpaul #minneapolis #handmade #handmadeinusa #handmadewithlove #millinery #fashionaccessories #couture #smithsoniancraftshow #bestintown #hongkongfashion #hongkongdesign #melbournecup #breederscup #fashionattheraces

[deebaubles]

I am happy to officially announce that Dravynmoor will be appearing at the #mnrenaissancefestival for International Bazaar on #labordayweekend #renfaire #mnlocal #mn #renaissancefaire #renfaire #renfest #dreamlife #✔ #goalacheived

[firewolf-pyro]

Anyways- That was my costume for the renfest

[karenmorrismillinery]

Sneak Peek of AW17 - leather turban. Chic and Warm. #hatsoff #handmade #oneofakind #milliner #millinery #minnesota #bestofnempls #leatherworks #turban #leather #aw17 #karenmorrismilliner #karenmorrismillinery #kmhats #mpls #stpaul #fashionaccessories #couture #breederscup #melbournecup #hongkong #renfest #mn #mnartist #fwmn

[firewolf-pyro]

‪Renfest has a no mask rule now. Whatever. #renaissancefestival #mn #fursuit #renfest ‬