Talk the Talk

If you want to feel part of the crowd, you may want to start practicing how to talk and act in the proper way. Below I have attached a podcast of me explaining a little bit more about how people at the festival act around each other and others!

The Options Are Numerous

There are many different events during a festival, and I tried to capture as many of these moments as I could. So I have created a slideshow of all of the pictures I wish to share with you. These show how people dress, how the atmosphere is, and the food as well.

Please feel free to look through some of these pictures that I have shared, and if you have any questions about any of the pictures, please feel free to ask!

Let's Get Started

Now that most festivals have ended, its time to start looking towards the future. Just because the festival isn't until next year, that doesn't mean we can't start looking at what we want to do! I like to start planning my costume well in advance so I have plenty of time to look for the pieces and order them online.

If you want cheap pieces that may or may not look like the picture, definitely check out Ebay. This is where I purchased a few key parts of my costume this year.

Photo Credit to Michelle Abendroth

In the picture above you can see that underneath my skirt there is some brown fabric, this is actually a double slit skirt that came in and wasn't at all how the picture showed it. Since it was so cheap, I just positioned the piece so it added just a bit of layering effect. Another piece I got online was the green and black corset. This was much cheaper than going to an expensive online store, however, keep in mind that the quality isn't as good as an expensive corset.

If you don't want to risk getting cheap clothing, there are plenty of good websites that you can find cool options from! A few are:

Medieval Collectibles
Ravenswood Leather
The Tudor Shoppe

So Many Shows!

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

 Every year the shows and performances at the Renaissance festival changes up. Also, there is a large variety of shows for kids and adults to attend. Each show is has a sign outside the stage they will be performing on to announce the times!


The majority of the shows are kid friendly, but be sure to keep an eye out for the ones that are for a mature audience. They may be hilarious, but kids will be slightly mortified to hear some of the things they say!


The variety of shows can go from a hypnotist to gypsies dancing onstage.

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

Don't forget to check out shows with animals in them. The one in the picture below was focused on different types of birds, and even brought out a bald eagle!

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

Then there are even shows that get the crowd involved. For example, in the picture below there is a woman teaching many participants the basic steps of belly dancing!

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

Then there is another show for children that have fairies dancing with the children.

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

One of my favorites involves two men attempting to push the other into water!

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

Keep an eye out for a show you may enjoy!

All the Gifts

What should I get for my friends and family? Would they even like any of this stuff? These are a few things people think when looking for gifts for family and friends at the Renaissance Festival. Most people that get gifts from the festival, expect them to be unique. So no matter what you get them, they will most likely appreciate it because they know this is the kinds of things you find there.

Here are some of the things you will most likely give away as a gift:

     1) An ankle bracelet would be perfect. Who wouldn't want one, even if it has a slight Renaissance style to it.

     2) A mug. There are many different types of mugs to choose from. Ceramic and wood are the main material options, but form there, the styles are far and wide. They go from shot glass, to the biggest mug you will ever see!

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

     3) Food. More specifically, kettle corn. This one of the safest and cheapest options out there. However, not everyone likes popcorn, so be sure to check first.

    4) A waxed rose is also a pretty easy and cheap gift. This was actually what I bought for my sister because she loves roses! Who doesn't love a beautiful waxed rose?

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

     5) Go to a gift shop stand. They usually have T-shirts and other options that anyone would love to have. This would be the safest option you will find when finding 'normal' stuff.

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

Even if you don't think your friend or family won't like some of the options, just remember that they are part of the experience. Maybe even pull a joke and give someone a stick from the ground. See if they laugh before handing them whatever you get, then they might appreciate it even more!

Who Doesn't Love Food?

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

I have decided to broach the delicious topic of: FOOD.


Everyone loves food, and if you say you don't, you're probably lying. It's definitely a love/hate relationship, why is all the unhealthy food the best? Of course the Renaissance Festival is no exception.


Most people know the classic turkey leg. They are huge and surprisingly delicious, and completely worth every penny you pay for them. If you aren't known for eating a lot of food, definitely consider sharing this treat with a friend!

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

My personal favorite would be the bread bowl! When I first went to the festival their weren't as many options, but they have recently added a large variety of choices. A few are: Mac n' Cheese, pasta salad, and artichoke cheese dip. There are many more options, but I'll let you discover this yourself.

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

Each festival has it's own variety of foods. My favorite dessert from my local festival, would have to be apple dumplings. They are super messy, but definitely worth it!

Make sure to walk around all the different food stalls to check them all out. You wouldn't want to buy one item, only to discover that there is another you would've wanted more.

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

Photo Credit to Samantha Abendroth

 No matter what you get, it will definitely be amazing!