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by Vernie Fahey Published 4 years ago Updated 3 years ago

How many days does the Bristol Renaissance Festival last?

Another renaissance festival occupied the same grounds prior to that. It’s open nine weekends each summer and takes its framework from the summer day in 1574 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth visited the English city of Bristol. The Faire covers 30 acres.

What is the Bristol Renaissance Faire Kenosha?

The Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha, Wisconsin, turns the clock back to 1574 and transforms the peaceful town of Kenosha into a village of revelry and merriment.

When did the Bristol Renaissance Faire start?

Another renaissance festival occupied the same grounds prior to that. It’s open nine weekends each summer and takes its framework from the summer day in 1574 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth visited the English city of Bristol. The Faire covers 30 acres. You can play dress-up and arrive in costume.

Can I scalp tickets 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.

Do you have to wear a mask at Bristol Renaissance Faire?

Full-face covering masks (such as with fursuits) are welcome, but we must ask that you remove the mask before you reach the entrance gate as we take your ticket. Once you are inside the Faire you may put your costume mask back on.

How long is the Bristol Renaissance Faire?

Its 30 acre site runs along the Wisconsin-Illinois state line west of Interstate 94. It recreates a visit of Queen Elizabeth I to the English port city of Bristol in the year 1574. The faire runs for the nine weekends from early July through Labor Day.

Where is the best Renaissance Festival?

Best Renaissance Festivals in the USTexas Renaissance Festival. ... Maryland Renaissance Festival. ... New York Renaissance Faire. ... Scarborough Renaissance Festival. ... Bristol Renaissance Faire. ... Northern California Renaissance Faire. ... Ohio Renaissance Festival. ... Arizona Renaissance Festival.More items...

Why is it called the Bristol Renaissance Faire?

Concept. The Faire seeks to historically recreate the world of Bristol, England on the day that Queen Elizabeth visited the town on her summer progress in 1574.

How much money should you bring to a Renaissance fair?

I would advise you to budget $50 including tickets if you want to do a good amount of activities and eat more food. Next year, I want to just bring $100 and do whatever I want with it, whether it's buy a lot of food or buy a souvenir, so I'll budget for that.

What do you wear to a Renaissance fair?

To look authentic you need something upon your head. For women, you'll want a headdress, wreath or bonnet. If you don't have one, you can always buy one at the fair. For men, headwear includes muffin caps, flat caps, felt hats, and straw hats.

Where is the biggest Renaissance Fair?

Texas Renaissance Festival: The Texas Renaissance Festival is the world's largest Renaissance Fair. Nearly 400,000 people attend yearly in Plantersville, Texas, on weekends through October and November and on Thanksgiving Day.

Can I be an elf at a Renaissance Fair?

The wonderful thing about elven renaissance faire costumes is that you can add elf ears to pretty much anything you want and call it good. If you're torn between going as a huntress or being an elf, you can be both!

How many states have a Renaissance Festival?

Renaissance Festivals are found all over the United States – in Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, Minnesota, Florida, California, even Alaska. If you've never gone to a Renaissance Fair, as they're also called, take my word and try one this year.

What can I bring to the Renaissance Faire?

Bring money (cash or credit) for shopping. Believe it or not, you can definitely get some retail therapy at a Renaissance Fair. There are lots of specialty vendors, some of the most common include: Clothing and Weaponry, Jewelry (especially hand-made pewter goods), traditional Toys, etc.

Who owns the Renaissance Fair?

Renaissance Entertainment ProductionsPresently owned by Renaissance Entertainment Productions (REP), it is a commercial reenactment of a 1580s market faire at Port Deptford, a waterfront town in Elizabethan era England.

How big is the Renaissance Fair?

Since its inception, more than 5 million people from around the world have visited Southern California's Renaissance Pleasure Faire, averaging approximately 20,000 each weekend.

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Arne Parrott

Whimsical, wonderful and always witty, Arnie Parrott's music captures the simple enchantment of the faire and encapsulates it within a myriad of musical mirth.

How late can you get a wristband for Pub Crawl?

Pub Crawl tickets purchased online must be redeemed at Guest Services between 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to receive your wristband. You MUST check in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled Pub Crawl to receive your wristband. No wristband means no Pub Crawl. If you are late, you will not receive all 4 drinks. No refunds.

Does Pub Crawl include Bristol Renaissance Faire?

The Pub Crawl sells out quickly and does not include admission to The Bristol Renaissance Faire. You will need an admission ticket and a Pub Crawl ticket if you wish to drink with us.

Entertainment Stage Schedule

The Entertainment Stage Schedule will be posted the Wednesday evening before each weekend.

2 Noisy Knights (all season)

With the help of yarn (over 75 lbs and growing) the “Knights” give a new perspective to familiar, and some not-so-familiar tales. With the motto “Why just listen to a story when you can live an adventure,” they encourage their audience to be involved in the experience.

Adam Crack: Fire Whip (all season)

Holder of NINE Guinness Book World Records, Adam Crack’s skills are unrivaled anywhere. Adam performs sophisticated, high-energy routines, featuring his own dry humor in spoken material, anecdotes, historical or educational stories. And yes, there is always room for audience participation, so come prepared!

Aerial Silk Fantasy (July 10 – Aug 22)

Lauryn Murray graces the floor and nimbly climbs the precarious heights of silk, appearing as though gravity were merely a suggestion, not reality. Lauryn’s beauty, grace, and skill will awe the young and old alike as she floats effortlessly 30 feet above Shakespeare’s Meadow near the RenQuest™ encampment.

Arne Parrott (all season)

Whimsical, wonderful, and always witty, Arnie Parrott’s music captures the simple enchantment of the faire and encapsulates it within a myriad of musical mirth.

Barely Balanced (all season)

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Belly Dance With The Great Antone (all season)

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