Worth a Thousand Words
We had some difficulty finding imagery that would communicate the unique mix of festival and business that is the purpose and personality of this site. Just as the experts in the field found no sites...
View ArticleThe Auto Question
As traveling professionals, our vehicular choices are determined by the specifics of our careers. If I pull a 5th wheel trailer, I have to drive an open-bed pickup truck. If I choose a pull-behind...
View ArticleHow to talk to Artists at Art Festivals
This week we just cannot seem to talk about anything other than This Post over at The Year of Living Fabulously … How to Talk to Artists at Art Festivals- The Do’s and Don’ts (Warning: You’ve probably...
View ArticlePhoto shoot v2
We completed another photo shoot that attempts to blend “Business” and “Festival”. Here are some of the results: So photos are an ongoing work in progress. We got some great suggestions about...
View ArticleRenaissance Faire Justin Bieber Parody by Julia Bemi
Our friend Julia has done it again. This is her second parody video, utilizing the many skills of the Scarborough Faire Rennie community. Julia! We want to see more of these! How can we help? Let us...
View ArticleWhy I’m not at Dragon Con or Burning Man
I’ll never get to Burning Man … or to Dragon Con for that matter. Happily, I’ll admit I’m amongst the sort of people who would attend either, or both on alternating years … and I regularly get invited...
View ArticleMimicry and Innovation in the Festival Industry
In a clearly defined business category, it is easy to watch your competitors and see which of their ideas work, and which fail. You can watch the most successful team, and mimic their attempts within...
View ArticleThings to think about before launch
Everywhere I’ve gone this month, the conversation seems to be about the intersection of Entertainment and Commerce in the Festival or Theme Park world. Permanent parks and themed environments are not...
View ArticleTim’s Festival Hiring Credo
The following post is the work of my friend Tim Rosa, a long time working participant of the Renaissance Festival industry. We were discussing tips and tricks to hiring good help at festivals, and he...
View ArticleYou need to know about Fresh Rag
I’ve promised to share the tools and tidbits of a successful life at festivals. Al Craig has had some great advice for crafters when at festivals, but we haven’t delivered a lot of info for Makers...
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