Lords & Ladies: Here are just some of the crazy things seen at this year’s festival!

Ready to joust! Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
Check out that ‘stache! Credit: Rebecca Forman
For those who don’t believe handwashing is overrated.. Credit: Rebecca Forman
Entertainment line-up! Credit: Rebecca Forman
This one’s not as good as Guinness, but it’s close. Credit: Rebecca Forman
Loved this one! Credit: Rebecca Forman
Reppin’ the Florida ale! Nice. Credit: Rebecca Forman
A little taste of Nova Scotia. Yum. Credit: Rebecca Forman
Beer tasting at its finest. Credit: Rebecca Forman
Because you just HAVE to. Credit: Rebecca Forman
I dare you to finish one. Credit: Rebecca Forman
The theme on this particular weekend was Pet Fest & look who I found! Credit: Rebecca Forman
Can I has? Credit: Rebecca Forman
I was asked if I wanted to adopt this guy – was hard to decline. Credit: Rebecca Forman
Join me now: Awwwwwwwwww Credit: Rebecca Forman
Too cute for words. Credit: Rebecca Forman
Public flogging much? Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
Look: a furry! Credit: Rebecca Forman
Pottery – tail and all. Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
Live music: CRAIC Credit: Rebecca Forman
Nothing like bagpipes! Credit: Rebecca Forman
Need to relieve some stress? Credit: Rebecca Forman
What a job, eh? Credit: Rebecca Forman
Meet: Manolete. Credit: Rebecca Forman
Look what he can do. Credit: Rebecca Forman
He lives for danger. Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
There’s the Queen! Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
Mermaids? Credit: Rebecca Forman
Well, mermaid. Credit: Rebecca Forman
So. cool. Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
This little girl was so adorable. She had her mermaid tail on and everything. Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
2012 Bay Area Renaissance Festival Credit: Rebecca Forman
Proof of my earlier warning – heed it. Credit: Rebecca Forman