If you’re planning on going to a renaissance fair, then you might as well know that planning one afternoon is hard, with all the sights to see and things to hear. Renaissance fairs are known for their activities and for the festivities that one day might not be enough. Hence, proper planning is required to make the most out of your day.
One thing I always do before we go to a renaissance fair is to know what kind of medieval clothing will we wear. Remember that the fun begins with the choosing of a medieval costume to wear! Often times I make a list of what characters I would want to play this year and my list would go on to include pirates, Knights, Kings, Princes, and even some mythical creatures I’ve thought of at the last moment. And then I’d check my favourite online medieval shop for a list of costumes that they carry.
My next stop would be to connect with the organizer and know beforehand what kind of activities do they have in-store for visitors. Since most of the renaissance fairs that come across our area are moving, I’m always treated to something new every single time. I’d then make a list of activities that I want to see or do and then, on the day itself, I know where to go and what time I should be there.
That’s easy if the festival is in your area, but what about if it is out of town?
For out of town activities, I go for the more safe approach. A few days before the renaissance festival, I grab a roadmap of the area and highlight in advance the places where the events I’d like to see are going to be held. That way, I won’t get lost and I won’t be wasting my time all-over town, wondering where I should be going and how to get there.
These are simple planning I do in order to make the most out of my own medieval event adventure, which I also share to first time goers! Nothing beats being in the right place on the right time, if you really want to make the most out of the experience.
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Renay Laudeman writes articles related to wench costume and renaissance costumes. You can find more information about renaissance costumes at our web site.
