I have never been to a Renaissance Fair.
Renaissance fairs are so much fun! There's so much to see and do like costumed entertainers, musical and theatrical acts, art and handicrafts for sale, and festival food.
What are they all about?
Many Renaissance fairs are set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England and encourage visitors to enter into the spirit of things with costumes and audience participation. It's like being transported back in time to another era.
Oh that sounds neat. How long have people been doing that?
I'm not sure, but some renaissance fairs are permanent theme parks, while others are short-term events in a fairground, winery, or other large public or private spaces.
I will have to check that out next time it is here.
and festival food. Some offer campgrounds for those who wish to stay more than one day. Many Renaissance fairs are set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Some are set earlier, during the reign of Henry VIII, or in other countries, such as France, and some are set outside the era of the Renaissance; these may include earlier medieval periods (including Vikings), or later periods, such as 17th- or 18th-century pirates. Some engage in deliberate "time travel" by encouraging participants
entertainers and fair-goers, musical and theatrical acts, and art, handicrafts, food and drink for sale.
Characteristics.
Dramatic and musical entertainment, artisan demonstrations, dancing, parades, and lectures or discussions on literary or historical topics may be part of the events. Costumed entertainers are likely to impersonate characters from Dickens' novels, as well as historical figures such as Queen Victoria.
History of the fairs in the United States.
Ron Patterson and his wife Phyllis, started the first "Renaissance Pleasure