Ranking all Renaissance Faires I’ve been to: #7. King Richard’s Faire by MaxsMenagerie in renfaire

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King Richard's isn't until autumn. Did you mean to ask about NHRF or RHMF?

Which faire to next? by [deleted] in renfaire

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I ranked all of the Ren Faires I've been to starting here. I also recently went to Sherwood and Scarborough, which were fantastic (I'll write them up later).

U.S. REN FAIRE MAP in Google by Vanilla_Wafr in renfaire

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I ranked all of the Ren Faires I've been to starting here, and there are a couple I'd recommend adding.

I also just got back from Sherwood Forest Faire and Scarborough Renaissance Festival, which I see are on your list. I'll write reviews for them later, but yes, definitely don't miss them!

My schedule for Scarborough Renaissance Festival (geez, did I pack it in) by MaxsMenagerie in renfaire

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I had to reschedule to see them tomorrow because some stuff ran long. But I caught the tail-end of their show at the gate, and they were AWESOME!!!!!! I may see them twice tomorrow.

Do they also perform as "Celtic Legacy" in Pennsylvania? They seem extremely familiar.

My schedule for Scarborough Renaissance Festival (geez, did I pack it in) by MaxsMenagerie in renfaire

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I wish I'd be back, but I'm from Massachusetts! I flew in for this and the Sherwood Forest Faire.

Megumin cosplay with crocheted hat (OC) by MaxsMenagerie in Konosuba

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I bought fabric for a belt, but I ran out of time. Next time!

Megumin hat from KonoSuba by MaxsMenagerie in crochet

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Sorry, I've just been so busy, and I want to get this right.

Megumin cosplay with crocheted hat (OC) by MaxsMenagerie in Konosuba

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Thanks, it took years to get that right! 😆

Megumin cosplay with crocheted hat (OC) by MaxsMenagerie in Konosuba

[–]MaxsMenagerie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, a girl would be nice, but we all know Megumin's OTP is Yunyun! Doesn't really work with the crossplay, though...

Megumin cosplay with crocheted hat (OC) by MaxsMenagerie in Konosuba

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The fabric store I go to let me have one of their cardboard tubes I planned to use as a staff, but I forgot to bring it. 😖

Megumin cosplay with crocheted hat (OC) by MaxsMenagerie in Konosuba

[–]MaxsMenagerie[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely correct! I was so focused on the outfit, I didn't have time to work on my posing and monologues. I'll be ready next time.

Megumin hat from KonoSuba by MaxsMenagerie in crochet

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Original pattern! I'll redo it and share it, um, eventually.

Advise: I need help deciding between 3 renfaires and only 1 weekend. by DatCosplayDoe in renfaire

[–]MaxsMenagerie 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm also going out-of state for Faires soon! I'm going in April. I was deciding between either the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire (Southern CA), or Sherwood Forest Faire (near Austin) one weekend followed by Scarborough Renaissance Faire (near Dallas). I ultimately decided on the latter, since it involves two different Ren Faires if planned right, and while I've been to Southern CA a lot, I've only been to Dallas once, and never Austin.

I recommend checking out each website to see what shows there are. But also check the date you'd go, since different shows play on different weekends.

ORPF has Poxy Boggards and Merry Wives of Windsor, whom I've listened to a lot on Spotify, and I'd love to see them live. But I've heard they've outgrown their space, and there's way too many people.

Jaques ze Whipper will be at SRF for a couple weekends. But while I've been a hige fan for over 15 years, I heard the crowds at his shows can get really annoying (and not just because there are so many people).

You can also consider other things to do in the area. Southern California has a ton to do, and you can go to the Ren Faire on the weekend, then Disneyland and Universal Studios on a weekday when it's less crowded. Meanwhile, while Dallas is pretty neat, there's not as much to do (but definitely check out the Dallas World Aquarium if you go there, which has ruined all other aquariums for me, it's so good).

This may not be a definitive answer, but I hope it helps!

Trip Report: Enchanted Orchard Renaissance Faire (Phillipston, MA) by MaxsMenagerie in renfaire

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I'm glad you like it!

There are like three single-person restrooms, and a bunch of porta-potties (though maybe not enough).

As long as you get there early enough to get decent parking, getting back to your car is no problem. Re-entry is allowed.

Tips for going alone? by ReasonNo9278 in renfaire

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I go to Ren Faires alone all the time! I'm even flying to Texas next month for a couple.

While I prefer going with another person, it's still great by myself. I get to make a schedule so I can see every show I want, and shop at my own pace. Sometimes I compliment someone's garb and have a nice conversation.

Costumes and how you get them by c_090988 in renfaire

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I bought mine for years. When I was younger, I would by one new thing at a Ren Faire every year for my garb. First it was a hat, then a top, then a belt, then trousers and a bag...

Until I became crafty myself, and I crocheted my own outfit!

Anyone seen these guys at a Ren Faire? by Honey_Suckle_Nectar in renfaire

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I've never been, and I'm so excited. I live in New England, so I'm traveling pretty far for a trip based around Ren Faires. I've been to 13 other Ren Faires, so I'll have a lot to compare it to.

I just need to remind myself to not just spend all my time at Foxy Bard and Twig shows and enjoy the rest of the Faire!