RenFaire Survival Guide - Everything You Should Know Before Your First Renaissance Festival

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I get lots of questions about Renfaires and how to go to them and have fun so I thought I'd make a video about it! I didn't want to make it too long so there will definitely be another part for costumes, and maybe a third part if it seems like I've missed a lot of information. If you have any questions or important things that I've missed let me know in the comments so I can put it all in another video!
To find a RenFaire near you -
○ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
○ www.therenlist.com/all-fairs
○ www.renaissancefairefestival.com/
○ fairefinder.com/events/featur...
Skip Ahead:
0:00 Intro
0:48 How to Find a RenFaire Near You
2:51 Finding Friends
5:29 What to Bring
8:26 Planning Ahead of Time
10:34 Food at the Renaissance Festival
11:40 Parking
12:07 Weather
12:40 Accessibility
13:18 What Time to Arrive
14:20 Buying Tickets
14:34 First things to do at the Renfaire
16:22 Individual Activities
16:31 Food
16:47 Friends
17:00 Shopping
17:54 Performances
18:14 Taverns
19:00 Pace Yourself!
20:28 What to Wear
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○ Casual RenFaire Outfits - • Casual RenFaire Outfit...
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○ LA Renaissance Pleasure Faire Vlog - • Come to the LA Renaiss...
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@minnie7783 11 ай бұрын

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.

@goblinfairy3697 15 күн бұрын

That is literally the cutest thing ever. Hope you and your partner have amazing faires every year.

@lyndabethcave3835 11 ай бұрын

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.

@vozera723 3 ай бұрын

Even fairy festivals or Viking festivals can be pretty similar.

@apollosbabe 10 ай бұрын

As someone who has performed at my local renfaire for over a decade, get there AS EARLY as you possibly can. Waiting two to three hours after opening at my faire would make you wait in an hour to two hour line to get into the parking lot. Most faires have opening gate shows so if you get there super early, you won't have to wait long before entertainment starts.

@beth_winegarner 11 ай бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for including tips on accessibility, food allergies and sensory overload. I feel so seen!

@witchofverdure 11 ай бұрын

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

@NoDecaf7 11 ай бұрын

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.

@sapphicsapphire82 2 ай бұрын

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?

@witchofverdure 2 ай бұрын

@@sapphicsapphire82 Yes! Definitely go if you can

@MicahKC 11 ай бұрын

I love sprinkling compliments out to other faire goers as I'm walking the paths, and a lot of people break into huge smiles.

@Sugarcrazy 11 ай бұрын

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!

@Tuilelen 10 ай бұрын

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.

@Rosiebud82 11 ай бұрын

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

@sarahjriley 10 ай бұрын

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...

@Rosiebud82 10 ай бұрын

@@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.

@cypriennezed5640 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reminder: Renn Fest is starting up soon! 🎉

@zenith3783 11 ай бұрын

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.

@coolkookie9242 2 ай бұрын

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.

@m.maclellan7147 11 ай бұрын

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 !

@kyrascrimgeour5825 11 ай бұрын

For the Colorado Faire (which is beautiful and permanent!) the best way to buy tickets is at King Soopers!

@waderoberts3701 17 күн бұрын

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.

@Linn50310 11 ай бұрын

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!

@watsonmelon6575 11 ай бұрын

I've never been to a Ren Faire but really want to so thank you for this video! 💛🙏

@moth.faerie 11 ай бұрын

You should go it’s so much fun!

@KittieRoses 11 ай бұрын

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!

@lianelaskoske4397 10 ай бұрын

He's very good, and hilarious.

@NoDecaf7 11 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@caitpatterson2685 11 ай бұрын

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 😂😂

@jayena 10 ай бұрын

I loved this video! Can't wait for the next one :)

@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 11 ай бұрын

This is SO GREAT!!

@Ghostly_Paradox 2 ай бұрын

“If it’s muddy wear different shoes” Me going as a fawn:

@nataliestanchevski4628 11 ай бұрын

This is great advice for attending any type of festival, thank you!

@mothwood7055 2 ай бұрын

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

@pokelover02 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm ND and desperately needed a detailed guide like this to gather up the courage to go!

@AM-we2vx 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. It was incredibly helpful and I feel more confident about going to my first Ren Faire this month :)

@consumersismiller1300 10 ай бұрын

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!

@mistymoon883 11 ай бұрын

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!

@professorstitchwitch7176 8 ай бұрын

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!

@moth.faerie 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad they were helpful! I hope you had a great time!

@teemmm538 9 ай бұрын

So informative thank you so much I was taking notes❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@mariapudoka9582 11 ай бұрын

drop that skin care routine! your skin looks flawless!

@moth.faerie 11 ай бұрын

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!

@almostfiction 10 ай бұрын

Must discovered your channel! I love your content! ✨ maybe I’ll see you at my local nor cal renfaire! ⭐️

@moth.faerie 10 ай бұрын

I’d love to make it to a faire there sometime!

@SoooJulie 11 ай бұрын

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.

@ilynn9794 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I’m going to my first one on aug 20th if you can release part 2 before then haha😆😆

@alex9190 10 ай бұрын

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

@jac_and_the_making_of 10 ай бұрын

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!

@Katrinalotrfan 11 ай бұрын

MN Ren fest allows peace tied weapons still. And all the parking stuff others have talked about... Plan ahead for that for sure!

@moth.faerie 11 ай бұрын

Their website says no bladed weapons and nothing about peace tying!

@suzerainty4192 10 ай бұрын

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 :)

@Chetallica 10 ай бұрын

We'll be at the MD Fest tomorrow (the 9th)! Tailgate at 9:30, then merriment will abound 👑😀!

@meganchandler715 10 ай бұрын

How did I find your channel right after I moved from Glen Burnie to Nashville 😥. The MD RenFaire is amazing.

@softhobbies 11 ай бұрын

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?

@Peterthechappellroanan45 2 ай бұрын

When she said she always brings her epipen, i seriously thought she said, "I am really allergic to stinging and sex." 💀💀

@jamescummins6958 10 ай бұрын

In Florida peace tying still works

@DisneyboyB 10 ай бұрын

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.

@believeinfaeries8713 11 ай бұрын

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!

@DressMeUpScotty 11 ай бұрын

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 😅😂

@oxfordrenfest 7 ай бұрын

Can we use this for Oxford Renaissance Festival page?

@oxfordrenfest 7 ай бұрын

well facebook...

@moth.faerie 7 ай бұрын

please email me minjalinjee@gmail.com

@AS-ds5jo 2 ай бұрын

Virginia is next week

@anthonymartin9672 11 ай бұрын

Have you ever visited TRF?

@pay1370 11 ай бұрын

I wish i could experience a renfaire but i'm european lol

@RavenBlaze 11 ай бұрын

Screen shot your tickets!!!!

@laceylane2229 11 ай бұрын

Oh! Drink more water than normal like 2 days before. Itll definitely help.

@breezy_the_faere3997 10 ай бұрын

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