Will there be a Bristol Renaissance Faire in 2021?
Kenosha's Bristol Renaissance Faire plans to return in summer 2021.15-Apr-2021
Will there be a Bristol Renaissance Faire this year?
Buy tickets online now Tickets for 2022 will be available later in 2022!
Is Ren Faire Cancelled?
Ren Faire 2021 Is Canceled, but Future Fests Will Reign.03-Feb-2021
Is Bristol Renaissance Faire cash only?
All food and drink merchants are cash only.
Is the PA Ren Faire open?
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire will be open Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day August 20 through October 30, 2022. The gates open at 11AM each festival day.
What should you not wear to a Renaissance Faire?
Most men choose to wear full-length breeches or half-length breeches with socks tucked into simple leather boots. For summer Ren Faires, tights would be uncomfortably warm anyway. DON'T dress as a pirate!, Trekkie, mermaid, elf, unless its' that kind of Renaissance Faire.18-Oct-2020
Do you have to dress up for a Renaissance Faire?
It's totally not necessary to dress up at all. Also know that you can if you want to, and that you don't have to go all out or be period-accurate. The most important thing is to be comfortable and dressed for the weather (which, since our faire runs in July, can be HOT).29-Dec-2019
What is a peace tied weapon?
Q: What does "Peace-tied" mean? A: Peace-tying a weapon keeps if from being used. As an example, a sword must be sheathed and the hilt of the sword must be peace-tied to the sheath so that it cannot be drawn. Arrows in a quiver must be peace-tied together and the bow unstrung.
Who owns the Bristol Renaissance Faire?
The event was a four-weekend fair and drew approximately 10,000 people. In 1988, the Shapiros sold the fair to Renaissance Entertainment Corporation, having created a second incarnation of the King Richard's Faire in Carver, Massachusetts.
Can you bring a sword to a Ren Faire?
PERIOD ARMS Such arms may include, but are not limited to: swords, daggers, maces, bows and arrows, and pikes. All arms must be secured or “peace tied” to the guest at all times in a holster protecting the blade and may not be removed from the holster.
What should I bring to the Ren Faire?
Food and drink BRING CASH. Food options include basic festival fare: Fish and chips, turkey legs, pretzels… and my personal favorite Steak on a Stake… Beer, wine, and champagne are available as well.16-Oct-2015
How much are Renaissance tickets at Menards?
Tickets are $25.95 for adults; $11.50 for children, ages 5 to 12. Children aged 4 and under are admitted free. Discount tickets are available in advance at RENFAIR.COM, all Menards stores, or by calling (847) 395-7773.03-Jul-2019
How to get access code for a ticket?
1) Please scroll down to the Access Code Box. 2) Enter the Access Code. 3) Wait for the ticket line with your Access Code to appear at the top. 4) Select the number of tickets you want and complete your checkout as normal.
Is scalping allowed at the Bristol Renaissance Faire?
Any sort of ticket scalping is strictly prohibited by the Bristol Renaissance Faire. As always, the only way you can be 100% sure your tickets are real and will get you in is to buy them from our sources. Together we can fight fraud.
Back for 2021
The faire was shuttered in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But, as the faire says, “after the plague comes the renaissance.” Opening weekend at this outdoor event found few visitors or workers wearing masks.
1. Bring Cash
Bring cash–the food vendors don’t take credit cards. Photo credit: Cindy Richards
4. Enjoy the Entertainment
Pick up a schedule at the entrance so you don’t miss any of the shows. Photo credit: Cindy Richards
5. Feel Free to Dress the Part
Chain mail is appropriate period costume wear at Bristol Renaissance Faire. Photo credit: Cindy Richards
6. Try the Tempura
What’s a renaissance faire without a turkey leg for lunch? Photo credit: Cindy Richards
7. Take a Spin on the Human-Powered Rides
The faire might call them thrill rides, but they’re more kitschy fun. The teens enjoyed hopping on a ride and having a couple of able-bodied, period-costumed workers push them around.
8. Get Discounted Admission
Buy your tickets online to skip the long lines at the entrance. Photo credit: Cindy Richards