Ren Fest/Faire??!
Question: 1. Approx how much money should my husband and I bring on hand for food/games/rides/plus general vacation spending?
2. Costumes, they're ok right?
3. For weapons, do you know if they
A. allow them on the the grounds and if
B. they sell the likes of those on the grounds?
4.Do you know if they have wine you are able to purchase at the taverns?
5. Should I make reservations for a hotel or are they fairly easy to get a room in?
6.and last, have you been there personally and what was your thoughts about it, My husband and I haven't been to this one but are going the 3 weekend in April and memorial day weekend this coming spring/summer.
Thank you guys in advance!!
Answers: 1. Approx how much money should my husband and I bring on hand for food/games/rides/plus general vacation spending?
2. Costumes, they're ok right?
3. For weapons, do you know if they
A. allow them on the the grounds and if
B. they sell the likes of those on the grounds?
4.Do you know if they have wine you are able to purchase at the taverns?
5. Should I make reservations for a hotel or are they fairly easy to get a room in?
6.and last, have you been there personally and what was your thoughts about it, My husband and I haven't been to this one but are going the 3 weekend in April and memorial day weekend this coming spring/summer.
Thank you guys in advance!!
There are tons of Ren. Fairs all around the country. Some are more extravagant and expensive than others. It sounds as if the one you are planning to attend is one of the big ones.
1) I'm not sure about there being "rides" unless you count horseback riding. If you're planning on doing everything and consuming everything. Bring lots of cash (you can literally spend hundreds). Ren Fairs have lots of cool stuff designed to get you to spend money. However, you can also get by on a limited budget (take at least $50 to eat if you'll be there for lunch and dinner).
2) Costumes depend on the fair itself. If it's trying to be a historically based fair than try to keep your costume to a historical reference (ie no fairies or vampires). However, if it's more fun based than history based than wear what makes you happiest.
3)Weapons are often a sticky point. Obviously no real weapons - no guns, no sharp knives designed for skewering people. Swords and knives are often available along with maces and that sort of thing. Don't expect them to be sharpened and don't bring a sharpened sword - let's be real why would you need one?!
4) Wine is often available in restaurant type settings but hardly ever available from the concession stands. Don't expect to be able to wander around with an open alcoholic beverage during fair hours. There are lots of kids.
5)If your planning on staying in a hotel I always recommend reservations. Even if you make them online as you're walking out the door in the morning. Big event or not it might save you money. If it's a huge affair - most definitely make reservations.
6) I've been to several Ren fairs and several reenactments. Please note that there is a very real difference. Ren. fairs are often showy and full of opportunities to buy things including those not quite related to history. Common attendees include lords, ladies, elves and fairys.
Reenactments often hold more to trying to recreate a time period and things to purchase hold to that standard. You can find a good cast iron skillet and some great fabric but probably not fairy wings. Attendees include the general public and those in researched garb.
Where ever you are going, go with the mindset to have fun and you'll have a blast. Many fairs have their own websites. I highly recommend checking the one for yours.