The Texas Renaissance Festival was started in 1974 in Plantersville, Texas. Year after year, people from all walks of life wander their way to the small town to be surrounded by ye old food, drink, and merriment. Upon passing through the castle-like walls of this medieval celebration, each of one's senses are stimulated by the plethora of goodness that's offered. Amongst the crowds of pirates and swashbucklers, damsels and dukes, recreated taverns and beirgartens happily provide guests with traditional drinks and eats that are as tasty as they are pricy.
2010 marks the 36th running year for the Texas Renaissance Festival, and on 10/10/2010, I vistited for opening weekend. A few of the guys from work thought it sounded fun, so I opted to take the drive out. When I was younger, my family attended the festival once before so I knew what to expect. I knew it'd be a day for blowing money on over-priced fun and a lot of walking, but I knew I'd end up enjoying time with some co-workers. I'm not a fan of crowds, which I knew would be plentiful. I'm not a fan of noises over other noises (like talking on the phone and listening to the radio at the same time,) which I knew I'd have to endure. I'm not a fan of being hassled by booth workers trying to persuade me into trying their game for $100 per throw, which I knew would happen. I'm not a fan of... well, I suppose I could go on, but I'm sure you're thinking, "Is there anything he did enjoy? Again, I knew what to expect and, being the person I am, you can trust that I'd not have gone if I were not anticipating something I'd take pleasure in.
There are three reasons I made the trip that day: a massive charred turkey leg, a succulent ear of roasted corn, and the crisp refreshment of unfiltered German wheat beer.
I got what I went for.
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