My family and I went to the Ishpeming Renaissance Faire last Saturday, August 4th. We had a good time. My daughter really enjoyed all of the jewelers, while my son especially enjoyed checking out all of the blades.

I showed up that morning wearing trousers, but when we went home to get the kids I switched to the kilt. We ran into Nick there plying his blacksmith trade, kilted, of course. His work was very innovative and well done. The padlocks were very cool and my four-year-old daughter was captivated by the belt hooks. She had a special name for them, but what it was escapes me right now. Maybe Nick or his bride remember.

There were a fair number of kilts there. It was good to see so many in one place, although, I sort of expected to see more. It was an interesting mix of fabrics too, ranging from wool to p/v to flannel!

I snapped a few pics while I was there, which you can see below.

Dancers. This group was led by the wife and children of one of the blacksmiths.


Playing the tunes the others are dancing to:


My wife snapped this pic as I was going into the house to get the kids.


One of the blacksmiths. He had a very entertaining routine.


My daughter with Heather's great helm on at the SCA tent:


My daughter and son and little daughter (on the right) :


Me: