Carolina Renaissance Festival

Disclaimer: We are about an hour and a half south of Greensboro in Huntersville, NC. 

Here we are enjoying the entertainment on the Stage of Merriment at the Carolina Renaissance Festival. As you can see from the photo, even people at the back of the tent were interested in the entertainment: jugglers, comedy shows, a sword swallower, jousting, over 500 people milling around in costumes; plenty to keep attendees entertained. Seven weekends a year, Huntersville, NC comes alive with costumes, food, entertainment, and good times from centuries past. The buildings in the background are permanent structures in place for the one time a year when this fairground comes alive for the Renaissance Festival. This upcoming weekend is the last for the festival so, if you are in the area, we highly recommend your visiting. The outdoor acts, ten to fifteen per day per stage and there are six stages-- are included in the price of the ticket ($18 at Harris Teeter; $20 at the door). Throw on a costume and head on down and eat a bread bowl of food, steak on a stick, a turkey leg, while strolling through a replica of a 16th century village. Wikipedia explains the history of Renaissance fairs here.

We're sharing this with Mellow Yellow Monday.

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[Magical Mystical Teacher]

THE RENAISSANCE FAIR

We were there
At the Renaissance fair
And we saw them juggling balls.

We were there
At the Renaissance fair
And we climbed the castle walls.

We were there
At the Renaissance fair,
Milling around with the crowd.

We were there
At the Renaissance fair—
The air was festive and loud.

© 2010 by Magical Mystical Teacher

[B^2]

They are always interesting to attend.

[Halcyon]

This must have been fun!

[Lily]

Seems like a lot of fun & a very good value.

[Janis]

An Autumn Ren Faire! I have always thought this would be the perfect time of year for a Faire. Our Ren Faire is April-first weekend of June, We have been going in garb for over 30 years! Wow, I am a really oldish geek!
It really IS more fun in costume. We have been going as a band of 4-16 pirates the last few years and have had a blast. No having to act ladylike and noble as a Bonnie Pirate wench,bring on the Steak on a stake!
I am in envy of your Autumn faire! AAARRGGHHHHH!

[barb farr]

I love attending the ren fair in Atlanta. Back in the day, it would be spring and fall for 6-7 weeks. These days it only runs during the spring. Fun for all, that's for sure.