Methinks I have figured out why Master Blackwolf doth not send you story lines from Fort Tryon -- THERE AREN'T ANY!!!!!!!! So this was our day: since the faire starts at noon, MJ and I were there at a quarter to 10 because The Blue Knight said if we wanted to find street parking, get down there early. Early we were!

We walked around for awhile, watching everyone set up. Then we decided to wander though the gardens: quite pretty (Photo, Left: MJ in the Heather Garden at Fort Tryon)! After that we went down to the tiltyard to watch The Silver Jousters practice, where we got to talk to our friend, The Blue Knight, and pet his horse, Shadow. We also finally got to meet his beautiful new baby boy and lovely wife!

We then met up with my friend from work -- Betsy and her family -- watched the Opening Parade, (Photo, Right: the Royal Court at Fort Tryon),and waited while Katie -- Betsy's niece -- had her face painted. We also met Master Blackwolf! He wanted to introduce MJ and me to another friend- - Merdwin the Mediocre -- but, alas! we didn't get the pleasure (Photo, Below: the New York Scottish Pipes and Drum Band parade during the Royal Procession).

After that we shopped a little, went to see The Blue Knight read one of his books and caught the early joust (Photo, Left: the knights in the Royal Procession). I am so horse today! Then we ate and watched the Living Chess Game. Now at the Chess Game someone always gets held hostage, but not this time. After that we walked around some more to kill time afore the big joust!

Would you like to guess who was screaming so loudly for Robin Hood (AKA "The Blue Knight") that he stopped his steed, turned, smiled and waved (Photo, Right: Robin Hood -- AKA Justin Ray Thompson -- on the grey mare, with Maid Marian Fitzwalter -- AKA Kelly Anne Kilcoyne)!!??!! Now you know why he misses me when I do not go to Tux: my big mouth! MJ was dying!!! (Photo, Below: Sir Gawayne -- AKA Alen O'Hara -- at the Grand Joust).

Maid Marian saved the day as The Blue Knight hurt himself (Photo, Left: definitely NOT Maid Marian but a lovely bellydancer entertaining the crowd that day). Then the faire was over, o woe! Fort Tryon was a nice faire, but very, very crowded!!!

Standard Disclaimer: This webpage is strictly an *Unofficial* look at the Fort Tryon Park Medieval Festival held in New York City, New York. The author of these pages is in no way, shape, manner or form connected with the Fort Tryon Medieval Festival (website: http://members.aol.com/whidc/medieval.html) and/or any of the sponsors associated with this event. All opinions expressed are strictly this author's own. Unless noted otherwise, all photographs are copyright ©2002 by Sandy Gislao.