>I have a buddy that lives in Houston, so I get down there about once a year.
>One year he took me to the Westheimer Art Festival. Was that an eye opener!!
>There were people walking around with snakes wrapped around them and all sorts of crazy stuff going on. It was great people watching. Minneapolis is pretty dull compared to Houston.

The big fall festival is "The Renisance Fair" - 6 weekends - October through november. It's like Disneyland in 1400 Europe - chain mail models, Jousting, Sword Play - leather trussed maidens and Conans - trolls - it's the biggest venue the RF troupe offers (50K to 100K crowds). A big party!