Tag Archives: renaissance festivals

Renaissance Clothes: Advice From The Cap’n For This Year’s Festivals

Aarrgghh! Spring has sprung, me hearties! And with the glorious weather come renaissance festivals of all sorts. Don’t ye worry yer head none ’bout what yer gonna wear this year. The Cap’n is here to point ye in the right direction. After all…I have yet to come across a buried treasure that’s slipped through me […]

Why You Should Visit a Renaissance Festival

Renaissance festivals are slowly becoming very popular across America, Canada and Europe. But what are they and what is the appeal? A renaissance festival is like any other festival, but with a twist. A renaissance festival will differ from standard festivals by having a touch of spice or Gothic adventure about them. Renaissance fairs are […]

Your First Renaissance Fair?

If you’ve never been to a renaissance fair, then you’re in for a wonderful experience. You’ll notice right away that history comes alive and the experience is one that hits all the senses: the sights, sounds and smells, the feel of exquisitely crafted objects, and the overall love of history on display. You may also […]

How to Dress Renaissance When Pregnant (and Wanting to Look Your Best)

My husband and I attend the local renaissance festival every year, often going two or three times a season. We have four young children and it would seem I’ve been very pregnant for the past several ren fairs. Sometimes we take the kids; sometimes it’s just the two of us. We are avid costumers (and […]