What’s a Ren Fair?

A Renaissance fair replicates fairs from the Renaissance period in Europe or England, with traditional entertainment, food, and merchandise. They can be historically accurate or more commercial, and attendees often dress up in period costumes. Fairs were common during the Renaissance, and modern fairs are similar. The US holds many fairs in the summer, while […]

What’s a Ren Fest?

Renaissance festivals are theme parks that recreate the culture of Europe in the 14th-17th centuries, featuring archaic costumes, architecture, and speech patterns, as well as handmade arts and crafts and live entertainment. The first festival was held in California in 1962 and has since spawned many commercial imitators. Attendees are encouraged to adopt archaic ways […]

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