A Faire hit
Published 5:01 pm Tuesday, April 30, 2019
- Stephen H. Cowles | Tidewater News
Pictured above: Fencing and even sword demonstrations are a regular part of the two-day Southampton Renaissance Faire, the most recent being this past weekend. Both people are protected with masks and padding. The tips of the foils are also covered to further prevent any harm.
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From left are Mike Wilson and Angela Wilson, both of Portsmouth, and Sarah Mortazavi Brooks of Norfolk. Stephen H. Cowles | Tidewater News
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Cameron Wilson prepares sausage. Roger Vand Veer, front, is also one of the Faire participants. Stephen H. Cowles | Tidewater News
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Talon Townsend, 6, gets to pet the parrot on Capt. Nucci’s shoulder. Stephen H. Cowles | Tidewater News
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Hubert and Leslie Pancho of Virginia Beach attended the Renaissance Faire of the first time this past Saturday. Stephen H. Cowles | Tidewater News