Eat, Drynk, & Be Merrie!

Renaissance Greeter

Stepping through the gates of Fairhaven is like walking into a fairytale. From the moment you cross that threshold you are transported to a captivating fantasy land complete with a cartoon-like medieval village. Countless characters are dressed the part from head to toe in some of the most elaborate get ups you will ever see, as well as those that are the epitome of peasantry.

Fairie

The storybook village is jam packed with entertainment that offers something for people of all ages. It is nearly impossible to see and do everything the Renaissance Fair offers in one single visit, although that didn’t stop us from trying our best!

Medieval Village

As you traipse through the open air market filled with artisan shops, kitchens, games and people powered rides, you are inundated by peddlers of all sorts. If you have a problem with saying no, I suggest you fake deaf and keep on walking. My trick was to laugh and keep walking, it worked pretty well. And because everyone is a comedian in this place it was all in good fun. As a matter of fact, I laughed so much that my abs were sore the next day!

Barely Balanced

Here in Fairhaven, entertainment abounds with live shows running non-stop throughout the day. If you’re looking for a chuckle the stage performances should be your cup of tea. We managed to catch a new show just added this year called, Barely Balanced, a trio of daredevils who were an absolute riot!

Purple Knight

We also joined the mass of spectators at the Jousting Tournaments, which took place at three different times during the day. These exhibitions draw the largest crowds so make it to the arena early for choice seating.

Jousting Tourney

Wandering can get you into trouble when you're in between spectacles as there are so many different things to spend your money on in this place. I can imagine that going with a group of kiddos might be quite expensive due to the games and rides sprinkled throughout the village. My friend and I decided to be a little adventurous ourselves and chose to take a tumble on the Pirates Assault Catapult. It was exhilarating!


Note to self: Next time do this prior to stuffing face!



Speaking of stuffing face....you can find a number of things to feast on throughout the village lanes. We had a turkey leg (or two) & a scotch egg to name a few. At last year's festival we waited too long before deciding to try one of those tasty orbs so we missed out, but not this time! Oh my goodness they are so delicious. I bet you we never make that mistake again :D

Scotch Egg

Just before the cannon blows and the gates close, we had time to observe one last show. Dexter Tripp is a crazy, show-off stuntman who has a penchant for putting himself into danger.

Demented Dextre Tripp

We witnessed him walk across a flaming tightrope and juggle with a chainsaw, now that's entertainment! I really like that such a dynamite day ended up with something on fire! I'm such a pyro.

Dextre Tripp

Even if you're there from open till close, you are bound to miss a thing or two. Two days would be ideal, but at $20 a pop all one can afford is [a] day (not to mention that its 2 hours away located just outside of Charlotte, NC). However, if the admission is what would keep you away, I would think about attending the opening weekend when they offer a two for one deal. We hoped to do that this season but I was just getting back from Hawaii and there was no way! Maybe next year when we go, we'll dress up with all of the other faire folk for the full experience! :D Until next time fare-thee-well my good fellows. HUZZAH!!!!!!!!



Additional Info:
~North Carolina Renaissance Festival - website

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25 comments:

  1. I am in love with that first photo! What a terrific costume!

    That looks like so much fuN!

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  2. That looks like so much fun. Love the trio - what a fun shot.

    All your photos are wonderful!!

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  3. man, I would so love this

    what great shots

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  4. I just live for stuff like this -- what a cool event!

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  5. Awesome pics!

    Wait a minute... They didn't have chain saws in the Renaissance! :-o

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  6. I love Renaissance festivals and used to go to at least one of the two annually in Atlanta every year. One of my daughters and her bff even have beautiful costumes they were to attend! Such fun!

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  7. Great pictures. My son went one year on a school trip.

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  8. I've never been to an event like this. Looks like it would be a lot of fun!

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  9. Well, this was a complete getaway for me, a trip into great fantasy. I would love that fair, it looks like pure enchantment. And the vimeo of you is darling. And I love Scotch eggs!

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  10. Great shots WW...and Scotch eggs look yummy! What is that, breading? xo

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  11. a wonderful series of fun and merriment..always a great time here!

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  12. Looks like a fun place to spend a day! Great shots!!

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  13. What a wonderful experience. What wonderful images you've captured. Everyone seems to be having so much fun.

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  14. This looks like it was a super fun day out. Scotched eggs are yummy, but not something I eat often. They are really easy to make too.

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  15. that egg dish does look good! what a fun festival--there's one in CO in the summer but your's looks better!

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  16. that's look like sooo much fun. Great job you have a camera and can share with me those interesting events.

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  17. What a fun time! I haven't been to a festival in YEARS. (I believe I was in high school and some strange guy came up to me and kissed me right on the mouth! EEEEWWWWWW!) Maybe my hubby and I will brave a trip with the kids next Spring! Such rich colors and characters. You captured them perfectly!

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  18. Fairy tale indeed! What a day it must have been!

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  19. Just stopping by..to see if you still blog.. a lot of my list has stopped.. I am not as faithful as I once was but I miss it..

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  20. Oh my stars. This looks amazing. I'm glad you enjoyed the bungee, too. :) I think it's almost funner to watch the adults than the kids. :)

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  21. That festival looks like alot of fun!!! I have always wanted to watch a jousting!!! That egg thing looked crazy!!!!!

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  22. wow what a great blog!! I have never been to this type of festival! but i have always wanted to watch a jousting!!! that egg thing looked crazy!!!

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