Will you attend your local Renaissance Fair this Summer? Q and A thread. Newbies welcome.

[Cadiewampus]

The Carolina one is in the Fall so I’m surprised that Georgia’s is not as well.

Yep I am too. Also its not like its in some nice spot with lots of shade trees. Its like when you are riding down the interstate and see a big open field and all the cows are under the one shade tree on the whole place.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I will skip it. But not due to any covid worries.

 

[GamGam]

Please go--DD is a Ren Faire stage performer and her ilk have been unemployed since March 2020. Open air venue, but follow local mask protocols, enjoy!

 

[JoeA]

Well, I've skipped the last 50 or so years so one more year won't hurt!

 

[mamamary]

I’ve never gone to one. I don’t think it’s for me. Says the one here in Maryland is second largest one in the country. Hmmm. You never know.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I’ve never gone to one. I don’t think it’s for me. Says the one here in Maryland is second largest one in the country. Hmmm. You never know.

You should give it a chance. There is always something at the fairs for all ages. And the food, the food is always great.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Well, I've skipped the last 50 or so years so one more year won't hurt!

You could always check the fairs out on YouTube virtually.

 

[fla4fun]

The closest one to me is in the Tampa area, so a bit of a drive. When I lived over that way I would go, but haven’t gone since I moved to the Orlando area. I would not hesitate to go, if it were closer, because it’s all outdoors really.

 

[Buzz Rules]

The closest one to me is in the Tampa area, so a bit of a drive. When I lived over that way I would go, but haven’t gone since I moved to the Orlando area. I would not hesitate to go, if it were closer, because it’s all outdoors really.

This one is just south of Disney World (1 hour away)
https://brevardrenaissancefair.com/

 

[ashley0139]

I like the implication of the title that either you will go to the Renaissance Fair or the only reason you won't go is because of Covid. Not that anyone would just not want to go the Renaissance Fair. (OP I'm just poking fun) I haven't been since I was a kid but I would go back if I had the chance. Never really sought it out though.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I like the implication of the title that either you will go to the Renaissance Fair or the only reason you won't go is because of Covid. Not that anyone would just not want to go the Renaissance Fair. (OP I'm just poking fun) I haven't been since I was a kid but I would go back if I had the chance. Never really sought it out though.

Food, Beer, Entertainment, and Fresh air. What’s not to love?

Plenty of Renaissance Fairs in CA. This one is close to LA
https://renfair.com/socal/

 

[Colleen27]

If they have it, I'll be there. I was disappointed that the Girdwood Forest Fair cancelled (not exactly a ren faire, but a somewhat similar event) for this year because we could have made time to see it, but I really hope the local faire happens. I'm not sure the organization that runs it could survive another year of cancellations.

 

[fla4fun]

This one is just south of Disney World (1 hour away)
https://brevardrenaissancefair.com/

Interesting- thanks! It would be about three hours for me. But my sister lives in Brevard County, so I might have to pay her a visit next January . . .

(I know it takes me two hours to get to her house and it’s about 30-45 minutes from there to our favorite Chinese restaurant, which it appears isn’t far from where this is held.)

 

[Buzz Rules]

Interesting- thanks! It would be about three hours for me. But my sister lives in Brevard County, so I might have to pay her a visit next January . . .

(I know it takes me two hours to get to her house and it’s about 30-45 minutes from there to our favorite Chinese restaurant, which it appears isn’t far from where this is held.)

Glad to help. Onwards to the Renaissance. Lol.

 

[JenBush]

I haven’t been to my local renaissance festival in years, but I’m not opposed to the idea of going this year. My local fair isn’t until Fall so I imagine it should be pretty much back to normal by then.

 

[Buzz Rules]

What is your favorite thing to do or see at the faire?

 

[tcufrog]

I enjoy the variety of shows and people watching. Ours has a wide variety including musicians, turtle races, birds of prey show, jousting, glass blowing, a blacksmith, comedy, and a fire eater. I was actually a bridesmaid at a wedding once at our local Ren Faire.

 

[Heigh-Ho]

Never heard of a renaissance fair. Not afraid of covid so if I wanted to do something I will do it.

I understand not going to one (they aren't everyone's thing) but how have you not heard of one??

 

[nicolita3]

What is your favorite thing to do or see at the faire?

Eat, watch jousting, watch other performances, eat more lol, look at the shops, check out people's costumes, I sometimes like to get my hair braided too.

 

[CynBeth]

What is your favorite thing to do or see at the faire?

Jousting, eating, and looking in the stores.