My partner and i get overloaded pretty easily, so what we like to do at the ren faire we visit regularly is find a tree in an area with not a lot of people and we sit and people-watch, or one of us will doze while the other watches our stuff. You get a good rest in the shade and the aesthetic experience of lounging under a tree with your lover in fantasy clothes. Try an area that's on the periphery, off to the side of a stage maybe. Ironically our favorite spot is near the town center in a small copse of trees that make it hard to traverse, so people stick to the other side of town center where the food and stuff is.
In my part of Canada they tend to call these events Medieval Faires, not Ren Faires, so if you're looking for something in your area, try that as a search term too.
I was 18 when I went to my first Renaissance Faire - I went with my mom to Bristol. She had some interest to begin with, but she ended up enjoying it a LOT more than she expected (and she's not a real nerdy person). You'd be surprised what your parents may be into! Editing to add: If anyone has the chance to go to the Louisiana Ren Faire, deff go! It's in November so you won't be dying of heat exhaustion! I used to go while I lived there for college
I grew up going to Louisiana Ren, I will second the recommendation! Every other Faire and Festival I've been to since has been a disappointment by comparison.
I’m from Wisconsin, so I was kind of amazed that we have one of the biggest Ren Faires, since, you know, Wisconsin. I want to ask my mom if we can go to Bristol this year. Did you like it?
I will add to bring disposable tissues or something like that in case the porta potty toilet paper runs out. And eye drops if you wear contacts or get dry eyes because it can get really dusty, depending on venue/location. Take the porta pottys into account when you're planning out the skirt/dress situation, as it's pretty cramped in there. And for anyone asking about how to store things in ways that match your outfit: tie-on pockets can be made easily, can be huge and hold lots of stuff, and can easily match an outfit or go under your skirt/dress if it has side openings, like apron-front skirts.
I totally agree that comfy shoes are a must!!!! I am such a crabby person when my feet hurt & things aren't fun anymore when I'm in pain. So have fun & wear comfy shoes!
The parking pass for the Minnesota Ren Fest is new this year. I haven't ever bought a parking pass for it. The parking has always been a nightmare. It sometimes takes an 1.5 hr to get in and another 1.5 hr to have. Hopefully that helps reduce the parking issue
Minnesota is owned by the same management company that does Michigan and they're implementing a parking pass this year too and blaming local ordinances 😒 I don't mind paying for it (I do season passes so I get it included anyway), but at least be honest about it... We've had nothing but issues since they took over...
@@sarahjriley Interesting. I didn't know that. I've only been to the Minnesota faire as a toddler and then again as an adult so I didn't really notice a difference because of the huge time gap.
I've always gone alone myself. I wasn't much of a friend making guy growing up, so I do not know anybody well enough to go on a multi hour drive and eight hour day with. I have mad multiple good friends at fairs however. I do sometimes get depressed when I dwell on my loneliness, but there's still nowhere else I'd rather be.
I know my local ren faire does this but STUDENS CHECK WITH YOUR SCHOOL FOR THE REN FAIRE FIELDTRIP OPTION!! my school had a free field trip to the ren faire, so the only thing we had to pay for was if we bought anything in the ren faire. That was when I was finally able to go to the ren faire for the first time. Yes if it's students day then PARENTS all the bars and taverns will be closed. Along with individual shop's rules. The leather shops did not allow you to go inside and touch anything. While the jewelry shop let you try on their clip on earrings and elf ears.
I haven't been to any kind of festival since the Big Sick, kind of nervous about other patrons mask attitudes. Thank you for these reminders as we head into Faire and Fest season ❤
Minnesota Ren Faire is transitioning to paid parking because they have gotten so popular it's created a major parking problem in a town that is too small to support it. It's actually really bad for the roads, o now there's also a park and bussing situation that gets you a $5 coupon.
Jacques ze whipper will be at the WMRF this weekend and next. I've never seen his tiktoks, but I am definitely going to check out his show. I'm really happy with how my Ren Faire operates, outside food and drink is welcomed, historical/fantasy weapons are allowed peace tied, water station set up, and CAMPING. Thanks for sharing your tips!
Had our second ren faire day ever yesterday! It was absolutely lovely thanks to your tips! Thank you so much for making these videos-this and your outfit one really helped us prep and have a seamless time!
Thank you so much for all the tips and advice; you brought up some stuff I would have never have thought about (and I'm a planner) like free water at First Aid or working from the back and then proceeding forward. I really appreciate how well-rounded and versed you are with your knowledge and experience. Am about to hit up my 1st Ren Faire in a couple of weeks; beautiful inspo and happy returns!
Aw thank you honestly it’s just aging out of acne, I had really rough acne until I started spironolactone at 26 then by around 29 I’d grown out of it. But generally I double cleanse, use tatcha serum, pixi hyaluronic spray, cerave moisturizer with biolage squalene oil and lots of sunscreen!
For any folks that are going to King Richards Faire (Carver, Mass.). I have not been recently, however, tons of MUD & humidity & mosquitos ! (Carver, Mass. is the land of cranberry bogs !) I know last time I went parking was an issue, nit sure if thats still an issue. I LOVE @JacqueZ.Whipper, who is a local guy (used to be a radio guy locally) if I go, it's mainly to see him & his "sidekick" @SesCarny !
My first ren fair was last year ( it was only a 2day event) and none of my friends wanted to go so I dragged my brother and his wife with me and we all had a great time. Now a lot my friends want to go, so now I have more people to drag along 😂😂
I’m going to my first Ren faire in two weeks, it’s a 4 hour drive away and over the border (Canada to the US) My husband & son are dropping me off by myself and doing their own thing. I’m hoping that I can find others to hangout with but I’m fine by myself if not. I’m an 8 hour drive away from the Minnesota one so I’m planning for next year 😊 I’ll also have a small one just outside my city next year as well so I have lots of opportunities to wear the dress I’m currently making!
going to the king richards faire in massachusetts in september, im so excited. its on the other side of the state so my mom and i decided to make a little trip out of it and stay in a hotel. im gonna get her to dress up haha. also jack ze whipper is gonna be there if anyone is in the area and a fan of him. saw that on the website
i've gone to a faire twice with a friend, and the second year we didn't have a ride so look for buses there if you're like us! it will make things more difficult without a car but it is possible
Super bummed we can't make it to the Fae ball, but with flights and stuff it just wasn't financially a thing for this year. I really hope its successful enough to happen again, because we'd love to make it in the future. Also, a huge thank-you for this video. I've done the SCA thing for awhile now, but never actually been to a Ren Faire. Which is silly, because it looks like a great time ^_^ Looking forward to one of those in the future!
Thanks for making this! I've always wanted to go to a RenFaire but it always got away from me. But I'm determined to go to the Maryland RenFaire this year!! Idk when I'll be going (the pirate weekend is unfortunately during Rosh Hashanah otherwise I'd 1000% be going that weekend) but I'm definitely going to try to make some friends when I'm there. If anyone sees an androgynous enby with a shaved head and spikes pierced through their lower lip (orc tusks!), that's me and please be nice :)
I just went to the Washington state ren faire! food options were actually fantastic for vegans/vegetarians but that's probably an exception to the rule. do you know of any ren faires that have regular bathrooms, not portable ones?
Bristol is a great faire, but it’s not the most accessible.. so anyone in the Southeastern Wisconsin, Northeastern Illinois area, who may be interested in going, and has accessible needs, keep that in mind.
Bring cash to tip any performers you watch too. If they have physical CDs or thumb drives for sale, buy them there instead of online. Some fairs don't pay their musicians or pay very little, so they need those tips and CD/merch sales. Even if you sit and just listen to one song, leave $1 in their tip jar. If you don't, be prepared to be heckled as you do the walk of shame. Also, going to fair by yourself is fun, so don't worry if you can't find someone to go with you, you will meet people!
I go to ohio renaissance festival they just expanded The worse thing that happened was a kid got lost and I yelled into an abyss of people to help the mom we found the kid in 5 minutes but I scared my group of friends when I just screamed
My partner and i get overloaded pretty easily, so what we like to do at the ren faire we visit regularly is find a tree in an area with not a lot of people and we sit and people-watch, or one of us will doze while the other watches our stuff. You get a good rest in the shade and the aesthetic experience of lounging under a tree with your lover in fantasy clothes. Try an area that's on the periphery, off to the side of a stage maybe. Ironically our favorite spot is near the town center in a small copse of trees that make it hard to traverse, so people stick to the other side of town center where the food and stuff is.
That is literally the cutest thing ever. Hope you and your partner have amazing faires every year.
In my part of Canada they tend to call these events Medieval Faires, not Ren Faires, so if you're looking for something in your area, try that as a search term too.
Even fairy festivals or Viking festivals can be pretty similar.
Thank you SO MUCH for including tips on accessibility, food allergies and sensory overload. I feel so seen!
I was 18 when I went to my first Renaissance Faire - I went with my mom to Bristol. She had some interest to begin with, but she ended up enjoying it a LOT more than she expected (and she's not a real nerdy person). You'd be surprised what your parents may be into!
Editing to add: If anyone has the chance to go to the Louisiana Ren Faire, deff go! It's in November so you won't be dying of heat exhaustion! I used to go while I lived there for college
I grew up going to Louisiana Ren, I will second the recommendation! Every other Faire and Festival I've been to since has been a disappointment by comparison.
I’m from Wisconsin, so I was kind of amazed that we have one of the biggest Ren Faires, since, you know, Wisconsin. I want to ask my mom if we can go to Bristol this year. Did you like it?
@@sapphicsapphire82 Yes! Definitely go if you can
The Louisiana rent fire is on my bucket list. I'm hoping to go this fall.
I love sprinkling compliments out to other faire goers as I'm walking the paths, and a lot of people break into huge smiles.
I will add to bring disposable tissues or something like that in case the porta potty toilet paper runs out. And eye drops if you wear contacts or get dry eyes because it can get really dusty, depending on venue/location. Take the porta pottys into account when you're planning out the skirt/dress situation, as it's pretty cramped in there. And for anyone asking about how to store things in ways that match your outfit: tie-on pockets can be made easily, can be huge and hold lots of stuff, and can easily match an outfit or go under your skirt/dress if it has side openings, like apron-front skirts.
I totally agree that comfy shoes are a must!!!! I am such a crabby person when my feet hurt & things aren't fun anymore when I'm in pain. So have fun & wear comfy shoes!
The parking pass for the Minnesota Ren Fest is new this year. I haven't ever bought a parking pass for it. The parking has always been a nightmare. It sometimes takes an 1.5 hr to get in and another 1.5 hr to have. Hopefully that helps reduce the parking issue
Minnesota is owned by the same management company that does Michigan and they're implementing a parking pass this year too and blaming local ordinances 😒 I don't mind paying for it (I do season passes so I get it included anyway), but at least be honest about it... We've had nothing but issues since they took over...
@@sarahjriley Interesting. I didn't know that. I've only been to the Minnesota faire as a toddler and then again as an adult so I didn't really notice a difference because of the huge time gap.
I've always gone alone myself. I wasn't much of a friend making guy growing up, so I do not know anybody well enough to go on a multi hour drive and eight hour day with. I have mad multiple good friends at fairs however. I do sometimes get depressed when I dwell on my loneliness, but there's still nowhere else I'd rather be.
Thank you for this, its really helpful to have a breakdown since some of these seem super obvious and clear but for first timers, it's so necessary!
I know my local ren faire does this but STUDENS CHECK WITH YOUR SCHOOL FOR THE REN FAIRE FIELDTRIP OPTION!! my school had a free field trip to the ren faire, so the only thing we had to pay for was if we bought anything in the ren faire. That was when I was finally able to go to the ren faire for the first time. Yes if it's students day then PARENTS all the bars and taverns will be closed. Along with individual shop's rules. The leather shops did not allow you to go inside and touch anything. While the jewelry shop let you try on their clip on earrings and elf ears.
Thank you for the reminder: Renn Fest is starting up soon! 🎉
I've never been to a Ren Faire but really want to so thank you for this video! 💛🙏
You should go it’s so much fun!
I haven't been to any kind of festival since the Big Sick, kind of nervous about other patrons mask attitudes. Thank you for these reminders as we head into Faire and Fest season ❤
Thank you! I'm ND and desperately needed a detailed guide like this to gather up the courage to go!
Minnesota Ren Faire is transitioning to paid parking because they have gotten so popular it's created a major parking problem in a town that is too small to support it. It's actually really bad for the roads, o now there's also a park and bussing situation that gets you a $5 coupon.
This is great advice for attending any type of festival, thank you!
Jacques ze whipper will be at the WMRF this weekend and next. I've never seen his tiktoks, but I am definitely going to check out his show. I'm really happy with how my Ren Faire operates, outside food and drink is welcomed, historical/fantasy weapons are allowed peace tied, water station set up, and CAMPING.
Thanks for sharing your tips!
He's very good, and hilarious.
Thank you for making this video. It was incredibly helpful and I feel more confident about going to my first Ren Faire this month :)
Had our second ren faire day ever yesterday! It was absolutely lovely thanks to your tips! Thank you so much for making these videos-this and your outfit one really helped us prep and have a seamless time!
I'm so glad they were helpful! I hope you had a great time!
Thank you so much for all the tips and advice; you brought up some stuff I would have never have thought about (and I'm a planner) like free water at First Aid or working from the back and then proceeding forward. I really appreciate how well-rounded and versed you are with your knowledge and experience. Am about to hit up my 1st Ren Faire in a couple of weeks; beautiful inspo and happy returns!
drop that skin care routine! your skin looks flawless!
Aw thank you honestly it’s just aging out of acne, I had really rough acne until I started spironolactone at 26 then by around 29 I’d grown out of it. But generally I double cleanse, use tatcha serum, pixi hyaluronic spray, cerave moisturizer with biolage squalene oil and lots of sunscreen!
Must discovered your channel! I love your content! ✨ maybe I’ll see you at my local nor cal renfaire! ⭐️
I’d love to make it to a faire there sometime!
For any folks that are going to King Richards Faire (Carver, Mass.). I have not been recently, however, tons of MUD & humidity & mosquitos ! (Carver, Mass. is the land of cranberry bogs !) I know last time I went parking was an issue, nit sure if thats still an issue.
I LOVE @JacqueZ.Whipper, who is a local guy (used to be a radio guy locally) if I go, it's mainly to see him & his "sidekick" @SesCarny !
I loved this video! Can't wait for the next one :)
For the Colorado Faire (which is beautiful and permanent!) the best way to buy tickets is at King Soopers!
My first ren fair was last year ( it was only a 2day event) and none of my friends wanted to go so I dragged my brother and his wife with me and we all had a great time. Now a lot my friends want to go, so now I have more people to drag along 😂😂
Water is very important indeed, i witnessed a seizure one time and saw paramedics at the ren faire removing a lady's corset to aid her
You had me at, "nerds who like to dress up".....yup that's me!
Very good advice and list of things that some of us may not have thought about
I’m going to my first Ren faire in two weeks, it’s a 4 hour drive away and over the border (Canada to the US)
My husband & son are dropping me off by myself and doing their own thing. I’m hoping that I can find others to hangout with but I’m fine by myself if not.
I’m an 8 hour drive away from the Minnesota one so I’m planning for next year 😊
I’ll also have a small one just outside my city next year as well so I have lots of opportunities to wear the dress I’m currently making!
going to the king richards faire in massachusetts in september, im so excited. its on the other side of the state so my mom and i decided to make a little trip out of it and stay in a hotel. im gonna get her to dress up haha. also jack ze whipper is gonna be there if anyone is in the area and a fan of him. saw that on the website
i've gone to a faire twice with a friend, and the second year we didn't have a ride so look for buses there if you're like us! it will make things more difficult without a car but it is possible
MN Ren fest allows peace tied weapons still. And all the parking stuff others have talked about... Plan ahead for that for sure!
Their website says no bladed weapons and nothing about peace tying!
MDRF has request that cash be used this year as they had problems with connectivity for most of the vendors. I might catch you at MDRF this year.
So informative thank you so much I was taking notes❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is SO GREAT!!
Super bummed we can't make it to the Fae ball, but with flights and stuff it just wasn't financially a thing for this year. I really hope its successful enough to happen again, because we'd love to make it in the future.
Also, a huge thank-you for this video. I've done the SCA thing for awhile now, but never actually been to a Ren Faire. Which is silly, because it looks like a great time ^_^ Looking forward to one of those in the future!
We'll be at the MD Fest tomorrow (the 9th)! Tailgate at 9:30, then merriment will abound 👑😀!
Thanks for making this! I've always wanted to go to a RenFaire but it always got away from me. But I'm determined to go to the Maryland RenFaire this year!! Idk when I'll be going (the pirate weekend is unfortunately during Rosh Hashanah otherwise I'd 1000% be going that weekend) but I'm definitely going to try to make some friends when I'm there. If anyone sees an androgynous enby with a shaved head and spikes pierced through their lower lip (orc tusks!), that's me and please be nice :)
“If it’s muddy wear different shoes”
Me going as a fawn:
In Florida peace tying still works
I just went to the Washington state ren faire! food options were actually fantastic for vegans/vegetarians but that's probably an exception to the rule. do you know of any ren faires that have regular bathrooms, not portable ones?
How did I find your channel right after I moved from Glen Burnie to Nashville 😥. The MD RenFaire is amazing.
Thanks for the video! I’m going to my first one on aug 20th if you can release part 2 before then haha😆😆
Buy some beads, a roll of leather and some charms.... Buy a drink and make a few keychains. Convo pieces and gifts.
Bristol is a great faire, but it’s not the most accessible.. so anyone in the Southeastern Wisconsin, Northeastern Illinois area, who may be interested in going, and has accessible needs, keep that in mind.
Can we use this for Oxford Renaissance Festival page?
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When she said she always brings her epipen, i seriously thought she said, "I am really allergic to stinging and sex." 💀💀
Bring cash to tip any performers you watch too. If they have physical CDs or thumb drives for sale, buy them there instead of online. Some fairs don't pay their musicians or pay very little, so they need those tips and CD/merch sales. Even if you sit and just listen to one song, leave $1 in their tip jar. If you don't, be prepared to be heckled as you do the walk of shame. Also, going to fair by yourself is fun, so don't worry if you can't find someone to go with you, you will meet people!
Have you ever visited TRF?
Virginia is next week
Dang it I didn’t know liquid IV had an affiliate program otherwise I woulda signed up before I gave them free promo in my Ren Faire tips video 😅😂
Screen shot your tickets!!!!
I wish i could experience a renfaire but i'm european lol
Oh! Drink more water than normal like 2 days before. Itll definitely help.
I go to ohio renaissance festival they just expanded
The worse thing that happened was a kid got lost and I yelled into an abyss of people to help the mom we found the kid in 5 minutes but I scared my group of friends when I just screamed
Thats so awesome that most faires will ban resellers, thats why i avoid markets, all the resellers lol
You live in a democrat state so rules on weapons are harsher on law abiding