Teensy4@juno.com

Been coming to MRF for years in a bright blue Tudor-type costume as the character: Lady Marian of Worcestershire. In 2003, I was Lady Catherine Beckett, Duchess of York at the Rosenthorne Renn in Elk River and am working on a new ( historically correct) character that I may keep permanently--Lady Catherine Maclean of the Clan Maclean, Duart Castle, Isle of Mull. I have been doing a LOT of research on the Lady Catherine and have been in contact with the Clan in Scotland, so I think the character will be a good one. It was like "she" was guiding me to all the places I needed to go to bring her to life. It was a strange experience, to say the least.

I completed Academy in 2005 and have a new character, Felicity FareTheeWell, Faerie GRANDmother. Felicity was created because I never intend to cease entertaining & I needed a character that could "age" with me (although we all know that faeries are immortal) Felicity can usually be found seated between Elemental Clay & the Alchemist. Occasionally will be found near the Leprechaun in the Secret Garden or visiting with the Wizard & the Troll. Felicity also bestows faerie dust, unicorn stickers, gold coins of the "Realm", & silk rose buds to all who stop to visit. Children have discovered that faeries are not the only ones who can create magic. The children themselves can create magic with the magic wand, the magic word but most of all, by believing in themselves! Felicity will sometimes be seen creating music on a zither or spinning rose colored yarn from a drop spindle. Felicity LOVES the Minnesota Renaissance!!
[submitted 1/8/2007]

vanrisseghem4@aol.com
http://www.myspace.com/faeriegrandmother

2004 was my incredible first year out at Festival, where I worked at Will o'Wisp Candles, and in my spare time, played Jill the Fool and Bridget O'Hatterdown, the Irish drummer. After having a wonderful time being Jill, I will be auditioning her as a street character next year, and will hopefully join the official cast if all goes well.
[submitted 10/5/2004]

cmvanderkamp@gmail.com

Hey, I have been working at MRF since 2000 as a beer wench working as a volunteer for the Shakopee Jaycees. Each year, I have switched from pub to pub, but in 2004 I was in charge of our ten beer pubs out there. So, yeah, was walking in plain clothes that year. My usual thing to do is work every weekend and just have a blast out there. Looking forward to the new season, 2006, coming up in August.
[submitted 6/7/2006]

helgaspirit@hotmail.com
http://www.myspace.com/23738228

I started going to Fest about 15 years ago and was hooked. In 2003 I worked for Gemini Glass for the last weekend of the run. This year I have a new job with New Wineskin's for the entire run. I have met quite a few wonderful people there who treat me like family and look forward to seeing everyone again. Outside of Fest I am the mother of two and do computer work from my home.
[submitted 8/6/2004]

tillydolphin@yahoo.com

I started working at B-gate in 2005, thanks to my bis sis Dorothy and her husband PJ.
[submitted 9/11/2006]

lizzievang@yahoo.com

[submitted 10/17/2006]

1st year of attendance at MNRF was 1982. Long time playtron and occasional worker (crafts). "Full-time" shop serf at Willing Soles for the past two seasons.
[submitted 4/27/2006]

mvliv@aol.com

I am a proud member of the Hugging Brigade as well as one of the Pigtail Mafia. I can be found working at Children's Trilogy of Games, teasing all the adults I get to play my games. Otherwise I can be found at the Tortuga Twin's stage or running around hugging people. Stop by for a hug or two.
[submitted 9/26/2005]

iyesta_onysablet@yahoo.com
http://www.myspace.com/iyestadragonwolf

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Dylan Vidas, Musician ~ Drunk and Disorderly

I started in '99 on a whim. Seemed like a good idea at the time. I was in entertainment for two years and then we decided to form D & D (best new act that year y'know?). Since then I've been pretty content to stay in or near the pubs of Festival playing my guitar all day long. Blah blah blah - bliggity - bloo . . .
[submitted 10/19/2004]

dylan@drunkanddisordelry.com
http://www.drunkanddisorderly.com

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First came to the mn renfest in 97 in civies when i first caught the bug. In 2000 was my first time in costume and caught a full blown case of Renfest naturally picking up street by saying things like "O'my gosh. Its A Flying Dragon!" .I have been attending for at least one weekend a year ever since. Even being sent overseas couldn&#! 39;t stop me from getting my renfest fix in 04. I worked last year at the troubadore stage a couple hours a day, and when I was off I was told to go play in the street. my chareter Sir James Bardling,knighted for meritorious actions after a battle, charged with finding new musicians for the king,was drastically changed when i saw a large set of black fairy wings. I was given the Monicer of the west nile fairy after it was noticed that i was ready to swoop to the rescue of a fellow fairy that was in danger of being caught by a fairy catcher. I then assumed the title Prince Wesley Troubadocious Niles the III Captain of the Border Gaurd of the Fairy Realm. I then was taken under the wing of the Fairy Grandmother Felicity as body gaurd. Like Last year I plan to be at the fest this year as much as possible.
[submitted 5/30/2006]

spiritus_lupis@yahoo.com

Jim & Sue Vojacek, Shop Owner ~ Oulu Glass

ouluglas@yahoo.com
http://www.OuluGlass.com/

Michael Von Maltean

terrant@bitstream.net

Lue_Vraa@prostaff.com