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Renaissance fair

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A Renaissance fair, Renaissance faire or Renaissance festival is an outdoor gathering that aims to recreate a historical setting—most often the English Renaissance—for the amusement of its guests. Renaissance fairs generally include an abundance of costumed entertainers or fair-goers, musical and theatrical acts, art and handicrafts for sale, and festival food. These fairs are open to the public and typically commercial in nature; some are permanent theme parks, while others are short-term events in a fairground, winery, or other large public or private spaces. 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 to wear costumes representing several eras in a broad time period. Renaissance fairs encourage visitors to enter into the spirit of things with costumes and audience participation. Many welcome fantasy elements such as wizards and elves.
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Have you ever been to a renaissance fair? Would you go to one?
 
I have been to the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire last year and am going next weekend this year! The overlying theme is the village of Merwick during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and it goes for several weekends. costuming is encouraged, but there is no required theme. This year I will be going as my original Tolkien's Middle Earth story character, Vardarianna.

Another place I have gone to is Camlann Village where it's 1376 in southwest England. The place is a permenant year-round village and is so medieval they use cash, or you can write a check (anyone remember writing checks?). There is no ATM, and no EFT-POS. The Bors Head Restaurant served authentic period meals and are quite good!
 
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