Fantasy in the Forest

Knights and damsels walked among fairies and pirates for the annual Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire last November in Tavares. The event, which benefited the Education Foundation of Lake County and was sponsored by Waste Management, the City of Tavares and Style Magazine, was held over two weekends. It featured various vendors, shows and competitions throughout. The “Rat Pucking’’ pub crawl on Nov. 3 was a huge success. Entertainment in the “shire” included performances by The Black Velvet Band, Ship Shape and drinking songs from the Righteous Blackguards. Over the years, the event has made a $2 million impact on Lake County.  

@ Tavares  |  Photos: Nicole Hamel