Years ago when we lived in Texas we went to one in Waxahachie - Scarborough Fair. Now it’s not something that interests me. But I do enjoy seeing all my son and dil pictures.
I know at least 3 people recently who had vacations cut short due to Covid. The pandemic is not over and probably never will be. We spent a day at the Annapolis MD renaissance festival last year, had a good time. It is very large and not possible to cover it all in one day.My family is doing the same this year. We are hopeful that the pandemic will be over by next summer. All the fairs have YouTube channels and vloggers usually post some of the performances. So you can see the fairs that way as well.
On whether or not to do something because of covid? It never crosses our mind any more than any other illness.
I meant if people are planning on attending their local one this year.
Gotcha! I've been to a Renaissance once. It was fun. The closest one is a couple hours from me.
Do you think you will go to one again in the future?
Not in the near future. I have two teenage girls in travel basketball so we are pretty busy.
I hope their season goes well. They might enjoy the Renaissance Faire in the future as well. Thanks for responding.
So does my local one. I'm skipping this year do to Covid-19 risks still being a possibility, but hoping next year will be Covid-19 free once and for all.
I've only been to one Renaissance Faire in my entire life and I just can't bring myself to return. Between the heat, the dust, and the silly fake English accents, I just can't deal.
All part of what makes it fun. The weather varies depending on the season but you could always check out another one near by in the future or if you are in that area at the right time.I've only been to one Renaissance Faire in my entire life and I just can't bring myself to return. Between the heat, the dust, and the silly fake English accents, I just can't deal.
Very true, and thanks for the suggestions, but they may just not be my jam.
Every faire has a different story and vibe but I totally respect if it's just not your thing. Europe has great ones too but that's partly because they have most of the original Renaissance places hosting them and they take it much more seriously compared to our laid-back versions.
Ok, now when you're talking Europe, we're in a whole different ballgame. I will go to just about any festival in Europe for the reasons you stated above and much more, Hell, when I walk through the 14th century streets of my beloved Kraków, I FEEL like I'm in the Middle Ages.
Can't argue with that one, but most Americans can't afford to travel to Europe, so we happily go to our local faires.
