JP was in attendance at the 1999 SIRF, and took quite a few photos, which are located in our Faire Photos section.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS REN FAIRE IS BACK!
by John-Paul, ATF Staff Writer

Southern Illinois Ren Faire held in Edwardsville was cancelled in 2000 after the event organizer, Dixie, suffered a heart attack. He has recovered and we recently ran into him at the Jubilee Olde World Faire in Brimfield, Illinois. Dixie was at his Ramshead Armoury booth doing business as usual and we were told that SIRF will return in 2002. Any merchants or performers who were scheduled to appear in 2000 (or who appeared in previous festivals) are encouraged to contact Dixie about scheduling for next yearÕs event.

Of course, AtTheFaire.com will have more details when we recieve them. Oh, and a word to the wise. Should you see Dixie at a festival (or anywhere else), try not to exclaim, "You're alive!" Remember...this man works with sharp pointy things...