Beginners Guide to the Best Renaissance Faire Experience ⚔️

I’ve been to 6 ren faires in 6 different states. It’s safe to say I’m a professional at this point and you should listen to my tips for having the best renaissance faire experience. 😉

00:00 what is a Ren Faire?
01:44 Answering your most asked questions...
06:39 Tips for having the best experience
13:37 Tickets, experiences & weather
14:58 Arrival time & parking
16:16 What to bring
19:42 What I carry my stuff in
20:45 What to do once you enter the faire
21:37 Entertainment
23:58 Shops
26:02 Food
26:58 Clothing
29:25 Weapons

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[benjalucian]

I prefer sometimes to go alone. Some of my friends dress up, others don't. Some of my friends I've taken there just didn't get into it. They saw me looking at gorgeous hip scarves and commented, "What are you going to do with that?" We saw the Faire in one hour and they wanted to leave. I'm used to staying there all day. When they were the only ones available, I just started to go alone. I enjoyed myself regardless.

[Briansgate]

"People that go with you can make or break your experience." 100% Yes.
Sometimes alone can be good, it can give you more time to check out vendors you like in more details, or check out certain shows you don't normally get to sit and watch.

[SwitchMonkey]

I went to my first renaissance fair back in the 80s in the San Diego area. I didn’t dress up, I was not into the cosplay. I walked around in my shorts, tank top and flip flops and just enjoyed the scenery. I loved the historical reenactment. I really loved the actors, drank mead and gnawed on a turkey leg.

[Kevin-tgte]

29:59 Andúril, also called the Flame of the West and the Sword Reforged, was the sword which was reforged from the shards of Narsil in Rivendell.

It was the sword of Aragorn II Elessar, heir of Isildur.

Etymology: The name Andúril means "Flame of the West", from the Quenya andúnë ("west, sunset") and ril ("brilliance").

[trishapm]

I'm an introvert and have a blast going solo!!!

[AzraelThanatos]

With a lot of faires, there are differences when you go alone or with a group.

If you're interested in looking through the shops, alone means that you're not going to be dragged along while you're trying to figure things out. I like to talk to the crafting vendors. But, at the same time, other things are more fun in a group to do it.

And with the trinkets thing, a lot of that depends upon the faire, some have banned trinket trading entirely, others banned it but it's still there and more of a rule to eliminate the people trying to screw with the vendors there, and others have restrictions on it.

With dressing for the faire, costume or otherwise, the two major things are for it to be something appropriate for being in public and that it should be wearable.

Also, always look at the faires site beforehand for costumes, some allow people to wander around with swords or other weapons, others do not.

Some also end up requiring you to bring cash with a lot of places that don't take cards

[Briansgate]

I went to 5 renfaires in 5 different states this past year. They are so fun. The cast is always awesome, but even better is just how fun and nice the attendees are.. 99& chance is that everyone is in a good mood and will do anything and everything to make your day better.

[AmyRhubarb]

I didn't dress up for my first ren faire nearly 10 years ago, a small-ish local faire. I bought a ring belt that day, and it all just took off from there! Thrifted, stuff I made myself, and items here and there from faires that are just the perfect touch. After a short while you jsut get an eye for things that are perfect for faire. I have options to mix and match, go pirate or peasant - it's an addiction! :P I definitely go for cotton and linen items - the synthetic stuff isn't worth it, too sticky. Enjoying your videos, can't wait for my next faire in July ont he central coast!

[lukasuon]

You should check out the Carolina Renaissance Festival. Set in the fall, the village is in the middle of the woods, and plenty of food vendors. Can't be beat.

[jeritear]

Biggest Introvert here. ...I Literally look forward to Ren Fair Every year, I dress up and have the most fun. If you are the type of introvert that enjoys being someone else for a day... This is totally the best event. Dont let being an introvert make you think you wont love it.

[Cozy.snowflakes]

We lived in MD when I was a kid & we went every year. It was so cool & I loved it everytime. I've not been to one in 10+ years. I would love to go now as an adult. I've instead been binging any & all videos about them!

[poobd]

recently went to my first ren faire, (LA pleasure faire) after going through your piror videos and a few others! thank you for the motivation! Im already planning my next

[Kevin-tgte]

Excellent video and thanks for all the tips, tricks, suggestions, and insights based on your experiences. I've been "adventuring" to ren faires off and on for 15+ years and traveling throughout the U.S. to visit ones that are not in my immediate area. I completely agree with your recommendations, especially about who you elect to go to the faire with. That's a major consideration when it comes to having a memorable and enjoyable experience! Great, informative video - thanks!

[corvuscorax]

I love your Ren Faire content. Fantastic as always :)

[gethelp]

7:25 all those "in between activities" are they type that introverted people will enjoy.

[american_city_walks]

You look stunning! The hair, the facial jewelry, the outfit! ❤

[MattBlanck]

I go to three faires every year now, being in TX. Sherwood Forest in McDade, Scarborough in Waxahachie, and TRF in Todd Mission. TRF is the best because you can make a 4-5 day weekend of camping depending on which weekend you go. I have been to the Co Faire good work out up the hill, down the hill, up the hill and back down. I am lucky to be able to make all of my costumes now, I do buy kilts, but my other costumes I have made. I own way too many real swords and knives but they do make the costume. This year will be with my son and brother, my brother and I use to work at Scarborough so it is nice to just shop and watch the shows. Great video!

[BioMasker]

Extremely helpful! I'll be attending the Canterbury Faire near Portland soon. I go solo to most events, though I'm interested in grouping up. Pretty heavy in the extrovert side of things so this will be exciting.

[georgewachsmuth]

I have been to the one in Tuxedo, NY at least a dozen times. I played DnD back in the 70s and 80s and had a bunch of friends that I went with then. We dressed up and I enjoyed those visits the best. I was also in my 20s and that did help. I have also brought friends that had a family they brought along. Not everyone enjoyed it and I ended up breaking away from that group and enjoyed the fest by myself. I am pretty friendly and participatory in the shows that had that element. I have since gone alone but lately….just with one other person into fantasy, or of Pagan faith, or just plain very extrovert, is my choice. Be willing to wait in line for food. But…if you wander around you can find some vendors with quicker lines. Something that happens often is the coffee vendors usually have the quickest lines at the NY Faire and who hates that? Love your Ren Faire stuff!🎉

[tinykass]

I grew up with TRF being my home faire. I’ve always had a massive group to enjoy it with over the years.
Though-I just moved up to Colorado with no friends or family so I’m really in the same boat of wanting to find a community to go with. I’ve honestly been really nervous to go alone but I’ll be brave 😂💪🏻

I’m hoping to make some chill friends at Colorado faire this season hopefully! 🥺🖤
Would be cool to see you there this year!