The village consists of more than 130 craft shops, numerous food booths, five pubs, ten major stages, a Jousting Arena and lots of games. There's something there for everyone, kids and adults alike. This event is the regions premier outdoor event and is the second largest Renaissance Festival in the country. The festival started in 1977 as a ramshackle village and has become a large community of more than 1,300 participants and 280,000 guests annually that come out on Saturdays and Sundays from the end of August through just after mid-October.
I have gone to this festival for many years and even though many of the things in the festival are the same or similar annually, I have enjoyed each visit. It's a great place to spend several hours with friends. You can dress up in renaissance era clothing, rent clothing or just come as you are. I always bring a camera to capture the experience and fun.
Some may wonder if they would enjoy such a festival, as it seems so far and away from modern-day life. The renaissance era may not interest some, but it is a part of history and history affects the future. I view this festival as a way to take a break from the cares of the "real world" and have a uniquely enjoyable time. It's fascinating to see how things were like and to appreciate the many things that the renaissance brought to improve life such as with the arts, literature, crafts, inventions and also with the way we communicate and interact with one another. There is so much to do at the festival and just going once may not seem like enough.
Here are a few pictures taken from my recent visit and be sure to thoroughly check out their website for a plethora of information about this entertaining and enchanting festival. So I welcome you to visit Rennfest and you may indeed find yourself saying huzzah (hurrah or hooray) with your time there.
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