A rider from the Ma’Ceo Gypsy Horse Extravaganza presented by Cavallo Equestrian Arts stands atop his two steeds during The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Saturday, August 3, 2013, at The Kelley Farm in Bonney Lake. The event continues August 10-11 and 17-18. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)
Variety comedian Brian Howard balances a sword on his chin for a watchful crowd during The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Saturday, August 3, 2013, at The Kelley Farm in Bonney Lake. The event continues August 10-11 and 17-18. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)
Eleven-year event employee Mary Osborn-Dixon, of Maui, grieves over a coffin and a collection of cross-adorned graves at The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Saturday, August 3, 2013, at The Kelley Farm in Bonney Lake. The event continues August 10-11 and 17-18. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)
An attendee dressed as Puss in Boots wanders the grounds during The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Saturday, August 3, 2013, at The Kelley Farm in Bonney Lake. The event continues August 10-11 and 17-18. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)
Richard Bailey, left, reaches for a bubble as Abbie Fulon, 13, right, pops one with her head during The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Saturday, August 3, 2013, at The Kelley Farm in Bonney Lake. The event continues August 10-11 and 17-18. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)
In addition to handmade root beer and weapons, pelts a plenty could be purchased by festivalgoers during The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Saturday, August 3, 2013, at The Kelley Farm in Bonney Lake. The event continues August 10-11 and 17-18. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)
