In an act that might be better named Wheel of Defying Death, Ichabod Wainwright jumps up and down three stories off the ground as he performs his wheel walking act. Yes, he really is that high without a harness, safety net or possibly his sanity!
Saturday began the seven-weekend run of the Bay Area Renaissance Festival 2013 , near MOSI in north Tampa. The event is in its 35th year and features several new acts, food and activities, all set in a recreation of a 16th-century village. Themes change each weekend, with the first one being Wine, Chocolate & Romance! Entertainment involves live warhorse jousting, human chess matches, washing well wenches and so much more.
Maxwell Danes after his jousting match holding his lance.
Oldsmar residents Penny and Patrick Howard, left, with their friend Nicole Catino dressed the part for the fest. Penny is a belly dancer and Patrick made his costume the night before. Lots of the people attending Ren Fest dress in period costumes. Some come back every weekend just to dress the part. So, break out your best 16th-century garb and show up. If you don't have any, you can buy it there.
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This article appears in Feb 21-27, 2013.