RENAISSANCE FAIRE ENJOYS RECORD SEASON

Celebrating its 45^th year in, New York, Renaissance Faire attracted drawing record crowds to its 65-acre “kingdom” in Orange County”™s Sterling Forest.  The Faire celebrates 16^th century life and times, including a tribute to Great Britain”™s medieval Queen Elizabeth I. Ironically, this year”™s Faire took place as the world said farewell to the Commonwealth”™s longest reigning monarch Elizabeth II, who died Sept. 8.  The Faire features more than 100 artisans with unique offerings and a variety of food vendors., as well as activities for children and will continue each weekend through Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine.