1) If you
want to experience a unique, entertaining and very interactive shopping
experience, then you should think about visiting the Original Renaissance
Pleasure Faire.
2) If you
love dressing up in costume, Cosplay and/or role-playing a character from the
same time period, then you can gig with the merchants while you shop.
It only adds to fun while you search for some
unique finds to add your collections.
Or some fun items to add to your child's costume like the wooden swords and shields below.
Plus
you can get your picture taking with a variety of other faire goers from
different time eras as well.
3) If you
are looking for some themed clothing, then there are also a great selection of clothing
vendors who sell renaissance themed clothing
and festival wear.
Many of their items can be worn to other
similar type festivals, Comic Con and other such events.
4) If you
have ever wanted to shop while eating a Turkey leg, then you will find the
Turkey legs are freshly cooked and quite tasty.
If you are a messy eater, bring a bib.
The Turkey legs can be a bit juicy.
5) If you
love handmade jewelry and want to add something unique to your collection then
this is the place to be. Here are some of
my favorite merchants:
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| pale-moon makes jewelry for men and women |
a. Pale-Moon – where customers can
find some beautifully hand carved bone pieces by Christopher Miller.
You can pick out your favorite pieces and have them strung to
create your own one of kind necklaces. I have a
large
collection of necklaces that I add a piece to each year.
b. ArtoFactory – Wearable
necklaces and art pieces that are made of old engine parts that are up cycled
into beautiful jewelry by the artist Eghan Thompson.
6) If you
have ever wanted to take a shopping break and attend a live “Joust Tournament” while
drinking cold ale then you are at the right place. The Joust takes place several times a day. The ale and food stands are conveniently located nearby to serve you. Pick a knight you like, and be prepared to
cheer him to victory.
7) If you
have wanted to try out archery but just don’t have time, then you can take a
break from shopping and for a small fee you can give it a try. There are also games booths that offer axe
throwing, fencing, fishing wells (for the kids) and other fun activities. There is also a hidden gem called "Kids Kingdom" where Children can find craft activities, shows geared especially for them and so much more.
8) If you
get tired from shopping you can also find a lovely hay bale to sit on and
watch a variety of shows, which vary from belly dance performances to audience
interactive shows like “MooNiE the Magnif'Cent”.
Where
you may be lucky enough to be picked from the audience to be his onstage
assistance.
9) If you
love freshly handmade soaps, oils and creams, there are several vendors at the Original
Renaissance Pleasure Faire who offer these types of wares. You can find lovely herbal soaps and even
soaps made with honey and oats. There are also live demonstrations by some of
the guilds on the process of making soaps, drying herbs and more.
10) If you
have been searching for that perfect color of yarn to knit something fun and
unique. The Guild of Saint Cuthbert’s
has live demonstrations on spinning yarn. They also make available for
purchase, some beautifully hand spun and hand dyed yarns for faire goers.
If you want to spin at home, they do have hand turned drop spindles for sale too. And if the experience of going back in time to the Renaissance gives you
an urge for a cup of tea, the Guild of Saint Cuthbert’s also offers a daily
“Tea with the Queen” experience which can be quite fun to attend.
You never know who you might run into.
So all in all, if you like to be entertained while you shop, consider visiting the
Orignal Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Irwindale, California and spend the afternoon shopping in an atmosphere of playful fun and entertainment.
These are my ten reasons for shopping at my local Ren Faire. What are yours?
Note: this is not a paid post, I just enjoy going to the faire, meeting new people and above all...shopping.
