A visit to Festival Park after opening weekend, and an interview with the Muddy Misfits.

Listen to the speeches given at the Governor's Royal Reception on the evening of Saturday, August 26th, 2006. (Sorry about the poor video and audio quality. This was recorded from the very back of the room with a zoom.)

A tour of the site on the evening before opening day.

Interviews with Mark Moore of Marco's, Mike Crane of Pyrates Keepe, Pat Powell of Ye Ole Smoothies, and more construction updates.

Interviews with merchants Dragon Mine and Off With Your Bread, sword guild leader Dale Tokvam, and Churchly painted Don Rothweiler.

Former Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray and Pleasant Hill Mayor Phil Hildebrand attend the Governor's Royal Reception and ribbon cutting for Festival Park. Part 1.

Another update, this time on the day of the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Interviews with Dave of Sir David's Wild Game, Erin of Viking Pavilion, Bonnie of Festivals International, Steve of Crepes and Cream, and Dee (not Bob) of Rangs and Thangs.

This is the TV commercial for the Romance weekend. It will be airing on KCCI, KIOA, WHO and various cable channels. If you see it, let us know what channel and what you were watching when it came on. (v2)

This is the new version of the TV commercial for the Pirate weekend. It will be airing on KCCI, KIOA, WHO and various cable channels. If you see it, let us know what channel and what you were watching when it came on. (v2)

This is the TV commercial for the Celtic weekend. It will be airing on KCCI, KIOA, WHO and various cable channels. If you see it, let us know what channel and what you were watching when it came on. (v5)