These things are very uncomfortable, according to one of the courtiers. But . . . anything for authenticity. Surely one of the best Renaissance Fairs between Houston and San Francisco, the Las Cruces Faire started humbly enough at the Holy Cross Retreat near Mesilla Park . When that venue proved to be too small, the fair was moved to the Downtown Mall before ending up at Young Park on Walnut Street - which proved to be the perfect spot. And there it seems destined to stay.
Visitors come back every year to celebrate with a near-religious fervor.
Mike and Bobby Sherman of El Paso have been bringing their son Colin since he was a baby. We have been meeting some friends, Pam and Gary Pippin, up here for years, and we were really disappointed last year when we had to go to Odessa for Colin's soccer tournament. We just felt something was missing. Organizers expect about 50,000 revelers to come this year. While strolling around the park, you've your choice of repast at thirty food booths.