Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

We're joined by Lady Darla Smith, our TRF Craft, and Vending Coordinator, as we put a bow on 2021 and get started on our 2022 festival season! Darla shares how new renaissance artists, craftspeople and vendors can get involved at the 2022 Texas Renaissance Festival.

In this podcast, the following tales are told by Darla and the King:

• TRF 2021's record-breaking festival vendor sales and attendance
• Our biggest renaissance vendors of 2021's season
• New and open retail and vending spaces for 2022
• Getting involved in TRF and applying to sell your goods
• Sneak peaks at the newest area.

Notable moments:

Saying goodbye to an incredible TRF 2021

The 2021 Texas Renaissance Festival was extremely successful and Darla is incredibly proud of the many vendors that met and exceeded their sales goals. With pandemic concerts still heightened, we were able to pull off a safe festival with many exciting attractions and new additions that we wouldn't have been able to pull off without the support of our many amazing patrons and our hardworking staff.

"We had an amazing year last year. Our attendance was fantastic and our sales for vendors were record-breaking."

Seeing what's on the horizon for new vendors in our 2022 festival season

Looking to get involved as a vendor or craftsman in 2022? TRF has plenty of opportunities available with shops up for sale and new temporary sale spaces open! During our episode, Darla discusses the ins and outs of the vendor approval process and encourages anyone (familiar with renaissance festivals or not) looking for a new opportunity to sell to jump on our website and fill out our online vendor application.

"I'm really looking for some exciting new vendors to come in."

"Big things are coming for TRF in this new area."

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We're joined by Billy Billy Von Billy, a star performer in our Mud Show, to reflect on another amazing festival season at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Our 48th annual festival was bigger than ever, and we have so many amazing events to recap, people to shoutout, and news to share!

In this episode, the following tales are told by Billy and the King:

• Having fun at the Mud Show with amazing crowds
• Appreciating how far we've come since 2020
• Saying hello to new faces in our cast and crew
• Celebrating what 2021 taught us
• Getting excited about 2022

We're joined by Tom Godrey, owner of Tomcat Games LLC and manager of our many games and rides at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Tom talks with us about the history he has working with games at TRF, the work that he and his wife dedicate to our Todd Mission volunteer fire department, and the future of games and rides during our current festival season and beyond.

In this episode, the following tales are told by Tom:

• Being born and raised in Texas
• Getting his start at TRF in the tomato booth
• Fighting fires with his wife, Cassandra
• Mentoring under game and ride employers at TRF
• Taking over the business and adding new elements

We're joined by George Giordano, owner of Slayer's Castle and IMDB-credited special effects and stuntman. George talks with us about his many adventures in the film industry, his journey from Hollywood to Texas, and the many props and oddities he delights patrons with every year at TRF.

In this episode, the following tales are told by George:

• Attractions within the Slayers Castle
• Wonders of the interactive 3D maze
• Props on display in the Slayers House of Discount Oddities
• Experience in Children's Theater Workshop & Troma
• Work with PCND/fx and other projects

The King interviews the American Sign Language (ASL) organization.

This week, we're joined by Alan Ward, Brewmaster and owner of Brigadoon Brewery, and Lauren Croft, assistant to the General Manager of TRF. Alan and Lauren delight us with their personal tales of joining our renaissance festival family as well as give us lots to look forward to when TRF begins on October 9th!

In this episode, the following tales are told:

• Delving into the history of Brigadoon Brewery
• Breaking down our upcoming weekend themes
• Showcasing authentic recipes and historically accurate beer
• Learning more about costume contests and ways to win big
• Getting ready to open the gates for the first weekend of TRF

This week, we're joined by our TRF Craft and Vending Coordinator, Darla Smith. Darla tells us about her renaissance journey from Colorado to Texas, her purchase of a rescue elephant, and her exciting news about our upcoming job fair on September 11th.

In this episode, the following tales are told:

• Getting her start in the Colorado Renaissance Festival
• Starting her own business working with animals
• Being involved with the TRF covid compliance team
• Developing strong relationships with vendors
• Looking forward to the upcoming TRF season

Putting the Texas in Renaissance Festival: Meet the Imhoffs

This week on Hear Ye Hear Ye, the King is joined by Ligia Giles and her daughter, Sharon Szpak, owners and operators of the La Fiesta food section, the Red Lion Restaurant, and the Polonia Pub. Ligia and Sharon share with us stories of their humble beginnings and their extraordinary growth during their time with TRF.

In this episode, the following tales are told:

• Growing up in Bolivia and moving to Texas
• Coming up with an idea to join TRF
• Learning to make and sell empanadas
• Marrying into a Polish family and being part of their culture

• Remembering all of the fond moments of TRF

This week on Hear Ye Hear Ye, the King is joined by Charles Prince, owner of Merchant Prince Inc, who has been involved at TRF for the past 25 years in food and entertainment. Charles comes from a long family history of passionate hospitality and restaurant workers and today he shares about his history with the festival, his variety of offerings, and his love for his community.

In this episode, the following tales are told:

• Becoming a part of the TRF team with the help of King George
• Focusing on venues with entertainment and food
• Caring about and supporting his community
• Leading his team and emphasizing culinary sense
• Reflecting on 2020 and looking forward to 2021