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2005 Season Sees Record Attendance
We're just a few weeks into the faire and we've had record attendance. The first two weeks made this year the second biggest year. The forecast for this weekend looks perfect. So expect a record-breaking year. A big huzzah, and thanks to everyone who's made this possible!

Keep an eye out this weekend for a new performance group at Excalibur-the Three Ravens. This fun gypsy duo will take the place of the highly-praised group, Queen's Gambit.

Last Friday evening, I joined a few cast members to attend a delightful performance of Shakespeare's MacBeth in Austin . If you're free over the next couple o'weeks, check it out. It benefits The Celtic Cultural Center.

-Bard Marc Gunn, March 28, 2005

Added Stage Act Schedule
We've had numerous requests for the schedule of show times for performers. So at last that schedule is now posted.

-Bard Marc Gunn, March 10, 2005

Austin On Demand Hit
Time Warner called us today and said that our infomercial on cable Ch 1314 has received more hits in one week than any 'Austin on Demand' show they've ever had, including IMAX!

-Bard Marc Gunn, March 2, 2005

Texas Independence Day Parade
Interested in being in representing Excalibur at the Texas Independence Day Parade? It starts Saturday March the 5th at 11:00 am. Congress Avenue will be closed from riverside to the Capitol at 7:00 am for two 5k runs that are taking place as well as our parade.

Staging begins at 8:30 am. Please arrive between 8:30 and 9:30 am. The sign-in table will be setup under the large bat statue located at Barton Springs and Congress. Send one member to the sign-in table to let us know your group is there and we will give you your position in the parade. Parking is available in the TXDot parking lot behind Pinky's pager and on the side of The Austin American Stateman. Any extra vehicles can be parked there as well as an area that can be used to prepare any trailers or other items for the parade.

This year we will be stopping the parade at 7th street to allow several groups to perform for the V.I.P. area at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. News 8 Austin will also be setup there broadcasting the parade. Please be aware that the parade is stopping and try to prevent it from bunching up. We will have several people posted along the parade route to assist in stopping the procession.

Excalibur Infomercial & Ads
Turn to Time Warner channel 1314 and there's a 4:30 infomercial on the faire. Plus, our paper ad came out on Friday which was cool.

Sunda there was a photo shoot at the faire. After the news staff shot pictures of the faire, we gave them a paint roller and had them help out on the front gate. Me Lord, it's looking brilliant!

Excalibur is just three weeks away!

-Bard Marc Gunn, February 23, 2005

Excalibur Job Fair
Interested in working at the faire? You can see the faire, help out vendors and possibly earn some cash in the process by coming out to the 2005 Job Fair on Feb 19-20.

Join the Parade!
Excalibur will have a float in the Texas Independence Day parade in Austin, on Saturday March 5. We need costumed
volunteers to walk the parade with us and pass out flyers. We also could use some help with decorating the float. Contact Terrie for details.

-Bard Marc Gunn, February 17, 2005

Gather the Kids for an Excalibur Easter Egg Hunt
Back by popular demand, Excalibur Fantasy Faire will host an Easter Egg hunt on Sunday, March 27 at 3:00 pm. So gather your children and bring them out for an medieval adventure King Arthur-style.

-Bard Marc Gunn, February 15, 2005

2005 Season Preparation Coming on Strong
The faire opens this year with lots of excitement about what is being offered in the way of new entertainment and vendors. We anticipate large crowds due to increased television and newspaper advertising, and new signage in strategic locations.Order Past Year Shirts, Goblets, Mugs and Steins at a Great Discount Rate
They're now available in our online store. New Camping Information
We have some new camping information available. Visit the accommodations page for more information.

-Bard Marc Gunn, February 13, 2005

Additional Audition Dates Added
Excalibur 2005 cast auditions in Austin starting at noon Saturday 22nd of Jan. Please call for an appointment at (512) 215-0556

January 22 - noon to 5pm.

-Bard Marc Gunn, January 18, 2005

Work Dates: Help Excalibur Prepare the Grounds
If you are interested in getting the site ready for the 2005, work dates are now set. Below you will find the latest info on how you can volunteer your time. Interested parties should arrive after 10am at the faire grounds on Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville. Lunch will be provided:

Dec 18-19
Jan 8-9, 22-23
Feb 12-13, 26-27

If you have any further questions or comments about volunteering, please contact Jeanette.

-Bard Marc Gunn, December 4, 2004

The Fall Ren Faire Season Nears Beginnings
Everyone knows about the Texas Renaissance Festival that runs seven weekends starting in October. But not everyone is as familiar with Table Rock Fantasy Faire. It's a small little faire that takes place September 18-19 in Salado, Texas. Head on out for another fun little faire in Central Texas.

-Bard Marc Gunn, Aug 15, 2004

Dates for the 2005 Season Announced
The faire is pleased to announce the return of Excalibur Fantasy Faire on weekends from March 12 - April 2, 2005.

I also had a chance to make some preliminary updates to the website. I'm still awaiting the storyline, and hope to have that soon. Meantime, if you have any suggestions for the website (dead links, new photos, design changes), please let me know.

Last, we really need more people to link to the website. If ye haven't yet, please swap links with us.

-Bard Marc Gunn, July 13, 2004