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Renaissance Fairs have become popular events and are held in various places, but the original one began years ago in Topanga Canyon, Calif. Jonathan Hall explained the history and development of the fairs when he recently spoke to Tehachapi Kiwanis members.

Hall has been participating in Renaissance Fairs for over 30 years. To prepare for the event he spends four weekends in preparation where participants learn the history of the Renaissance, practice dialect, and learn roles. Then the fair goes on for another four weekends.

Hall has often acted as a garlic monger, which he explained is someone who sells garlic. The mongers each had a kind of call or song to advertise their wares. To the delight of the audience, he demonstrated the call he uses.

Jonathan and his wife, Susan, enjoy participating in the fair and make it an annual event. Susan sells herbs and medicines. Jonathan recently made an authentic looking cart from which to display her wares.

Kiwanis welcomes visitors and prospective members to the weekly meetings on Wednesday, noon, at Pacino’s Italian Restaurant in Tehachapi. The Kiwanis Club’s focus is helping to serve the children of Tehachapi and the world.

Call (661) 823-9508 for further information, they would love for you visit.