Fort Fred

[jennylafleur]

Looks like I'll be at the Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair on Friday. Any of my local costume peeps going to be there on Friay as well?

Also, for those of you who have gone before, is this a costume event or should I just wear everyday clothes?

Comments

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

Hey Jenny Rose! It's looking like Jonatha and I will probably be going Friday too. I think we'll be arriving early, like when they open, and leaving in the afternoon. Shall we try to meet up at a certain time?

You'll have MUCH more fun in costume, think of it as a ren fest for the 18th C - many many people will be in costume. If you don't want to drive all the way in a corset you can do what J and I do and wear your shift and under-petticoat in the car and change into stays and gown in the parking lot. I've seen other people do that as well. There is not a whole lot of shade so I would recommend wearing a hat and if it's hot bringing a fan. I usually bring a basket for my purchases/pocketbook/phone etc. You can usually leave large purchases with the vendors and then pick them up once you're ready to go. They do have yummy food there at very reasonable prices so you don't need to packs snacks unless you really want to.

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Wonderful! Thanks for all the info! I'm carpooling with some RCHS friends so I'm not sure when we will get there (we are leaving at 9am). If you want to e-mail me your cell number I can call you when I get there and come find you or we can just meet for lunch if you are eating there.

I guess I should look and see how far a drive from Fred0burg it actually is.

I'll definitely dress up then - I'll probably be cooler and less likely to get a sunburn that way anyhow! I just didn't want to be the only one! :>

[countess-rosina.livejournal.com]

Definitely dress up! It looks like I'm going on Thursday (not in costume, alas!). I hope you have fun!

You might want to check the weather...I believe it's supposed to be cooler and rainy. And be prepared for scantily clad middle-aged Native American interpreters -- they were quite abundant last year. *shudders*

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks for all the info! You have fun too! :>