Ren Faire Kilted Wench

**Nighthawk** · 19th March 12, 07:37 PM

Well, if Z didn't already link to it, here's a Renaissance Festival forum:

http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php

If anyone can help you, it's that bunch o' loonies!! The crew of the Ill Repute may also be of some assistance:

http://piratesofillrepute.org/forum/index.php

**Blackrose87** · 19th March 12, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

A large festival that may last for a month or so. It is suppose to be taken place during the Renaissance era, depending on the festival it maybe the Northern, Italian, or another. Most of the workers try to be accurate, and keep character through out the day.

It is quite fun. Even with inaccuracies, I have a good time.

So what exactly happens at it? Like historical re-enactments of events of the different eras?

**Bugbear** · 19th March 12, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Blackrose87

So what exactly happens at it? Like historical re-enactments of events of the different eras?

No. American things happen there. I would put it much more in the fantasy realm, than historical realm, in spite of any claims.

**Blackrose87** · 19th March 12, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Bugbear

No. American things happen there. I would put it much more in the fantasy realm, than historical realm, in spite of any claims.

That seems a very cryptic response

I mean, if I went along to one, what would I see there? Music? Stalls? Displays of some kind?

I just see a few members talking about the historical or fantasy aspects of the fairs, I can't figure out what people actually do there.

**Nick the DSM** · 19th March 12, 07:56 PM

A lot of stalls, clothes, jewels, music, food. Even blacksmiths bring handmade blades.

It is rather fantasy like now a days, it irks me to see that but I try to not let it bring me down.

Go to have fun and enjoy the entertainment of jousting, music and such, not to see historic reenactments.

**Bugbear** · 19th March 12, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Blackrose87

That seems a very cryptic response

I mean, if I went along to one, what would I see there? Music? Stalls? Displays of some kind?

Yes, along with crafts, and they would have a sort of medieval fairy tale twist to them, possibly some historical stuff to, but all jumbled together. It would be different in different places, I'm sure.

I just see a few members talking about the historical or fantasy aspects of the fairs, I can't figure out what people actually do there.

Go around looking and buying things. Sometimes there are hand-powered rides, like giant swings that look like Viking ships, and workers push them.

Some people dress up in weird costumes that may or may not have anything to do with the festival and a bit silly sometimes. There's lots of food, too.

Typical American stuff. Someone else needs to describe all this: I'm not doing a very good job of it.

**Blackrose87** · 19th March 12, 08:06 PM

Sounds interesting. I go along to some craft fairs around edinburgh, but they don't sound anything like what your describing.

I'd definitely check one out, but as far as I can tell there's none at all in Scotland ( or anywhere in the UK). Maybe it is just an American thing Bugbear!

**robthehiker** · 19th March 12, 08:06 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuF1_hwMD-M

**Zardoz** · 19th March 12, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by Blackrose87

So what exactly happens at it? Like historical re-enactments of events of the different eras?

mostly fun;

http://youtu.be/UoBWu1kLYFk

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...weekend-54969/

**rondo** · 19th March 12, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by Blackrose87

Sorry for my ignorance on the subject, but what exactly is a renaissance faire? I've seen them mentioned a few things on this forum, but I've never heard of them anywhere else. I think it's something that's just completely passed me by

Blackrose87,
I think that Ren Faires are an American phenomenon. I have not heard of them anywhere else.
Rondo