I found a super cute tiara at last year's renfaire (not pictured) and this is my mood board for my gothic vampire costume I am planning built around the tiara. All the items shown are from amazon, and I am planning on adding my own accessories, the ones pictured are mostly inspiration.

I got a costume corset that comes with silk lacing. I’m wanting something that is more sturdy and authentic looking but don’t know what kind of string/chord to use. Any suggestions? Here is a pic of the corset for reference

So last year for my local all hallows themed renaissance festival I made this really cool pumpkin themed costume that won the costume contest even and got loads of attention, eith people lining up for pictures. I loved it amd had loads of fun and enjoyed all the praise for my hard work on the costume that took almost a month and almost 200 dollars. Would it be in poor taste to wear the same costume to the same fair this year? Especially since I won the costume contest? I wouldn't enter this year's contest with the same costume as that wouldn't be fair or as fun as making something new but I dont have as much time or funds as I did and I honestly love my old costume. I also wonder if I would get the same amount of attention or if I wpuld be "oh that person from last year in the exact same costume". So I wonder if it wpuld be boring and look lazy?

Hello! I’m (F20) looking for some new people to talk to about fantasy, Renaissance fairs, larping or just in general! I love to dress up, create costumes, sing sea shanties, and just hang out. I’m based out of southern USA but my home fair was Bristol in Kenosha. My discord is Grenadine3617! Hmu!

Hey y'all. As the title suggests I'm looking for a good quality cloak, and I figured who better to ask than the renfair crowd. Please tell me any of your favorite creators, vendors, artisans, etc. specifically looking for something black and silver for my upcoming wedding in October. I know it'll be pricey but that how I know it's quality. Thanks folks :)

Hey there, as you may guess, I am a skirt wearer with thigh chafing. And my question is what do you wear under your skirts to mitigate? In the past I've worn bike shorts but last time I was at the faire, using the restroom was near impossible with them, and also the heat did Not help. I'm considering making a set of split bloomers, but wonder if it would still help with the chafing? Thoughts?

Hey everyone, I went to my first ren faire a couple of years ago and was bitten by the bug. I went to the Texas Renaissance Festival and just fell in love with the whole vibe of everything.

Anyway, I plan on going to the Sherwood Faire in Texas for the first time and wanted some pointers as to what to expect from this specific faire. I know it will be smaller than TRF and I'm totally fine with that.

Any performances you all recommend, specific food or vendors? What's your favorite mead you've gotten while there? Also, are there sit down restaurants or something similar?

Thanks in advance! :D

Might be a stupid question. But are there any renfaires in the UK? Or are they called something else. Google isn't helping

Ok so I had an idea to make a venitian style mask with rose petals around it. Problem is for my local fair I domt have time or money to sew a big venitian dress to go with it. I thought about going for a more floaty ethereal approach that was simpler to let the mask stand out. I was thinking a dress that was a mix between a kaftan and something like Padme's lake dress from episode II, just simplified maybe and solid green. I know kaftan have been worn in other countries for thousands of years but I still want the costume to feel like it belongs at the fare, even as a more ethereal fan creature.

I’m new to Utah and I’d like to find recommendations for events in the area, or driving distance! Any suggestions?😊

My local renfaire is coming up in April and I’m trying to put together my outfit. Wife and kids have done theirs with my help already but I think I am having some version of writers block for myself. I’ll list the stuff I have and appreciate any input of extra things I could add or general ideas. I will say I am a tattooed big guy (3xl shirts) and rock a shaved head and beard so I’m leaning Celtic/Norse but am open to any thoughts.

I have: Swords, Axes (1 big one and two hand), Knives, Black kilt, Black lace up shirt with 3/4 sleeves, Brown wrist guards, Black cavalier hat with red band (kid may steal this for her outfit, she wants to be a highwaywoman), Horn mugs (with belt holders), Black cloak, Plague mask, Probably some other things I’m forgetting but that’s the bulk

As of now it’s the kilt and shirt with a few of the weapons and a mug, but it just feels incomplete to me at the moment. I appreciate any suggestion and thanks for your time

Edited: my list became a paragraph and I couldn’t not add commas

See here - https://washingtonfaire.com/

Curious, if you had to guess which do you think would be the least crowded weekend? Guessing first will be craziest.

I drew this a little while back, and have decided I want to try to make it for my next Ren Faire! I have tracked down a historical pattern for pansied slops, but would love to hear from fellow faire-goers on how you'd bring this to life!

I'm a hobbyist dice maker and me and my friends are planning a trip to the Carolina Renaissance Festival during their fantasy week. This is my first one and I am beyond excited!! I love the idea of trading but the only thing I'm really good at making are dice. I'm hoping that during fantasy week there will be more dnd nerds around, so I was thinking about filling my pouch with handmade d20s. How would you feel about receiving a random die?

Eta - thanks everyone!! I'll definitely look into the rules beforehand about this. I don't have any clue how trading works (obviously lol) i mostly think it would be a fun way to meet and interact with new people! I am so excited :)

Sherwood Forest is almost here and I'm GIDDY. I have an 11 year old niece who's turning into my little reflection 🥰 on Christmas she said she wanted a tail and I could've exploded. (I was definitely a fox tail wearer in high school)

A little more than a week away and I'm just so excited! I grew up going to the Maryland Ren Fest with my ma, so stoked to continue this with my favorite nibling 💖

Any tips/tricks/things to remember for a young person's first time? I have some extra dresses to share with her, but I also need to keep in mind she's not gonna be as excited for mead as me🥴

I have 4 skirts (black, navy, brown and white) and 3 white peasant blouses on order, as well as a long belt, 2 skirt hikes and a pouch.

How do I tie it together? I AM a bar wench, so I thought for my first one I thought I'd go for a bar wench or just "busty wench" in general vibe. I don't really know fantasy characters yet, and I'm not sure I could wear attachments to my body.

How do you measure for a corset/bodice? I want the straps because a bra is a must, as I'm 54. I'm a 38JJ, and a size 16. Anything I see big enough for bust is too big in waist. I think I'd like a bit of a gap in the laces. I was going to order from Amazon because easy returns, but if I can get the measurements right in the first place I may not need to worry about that!

If you have site recommendations, I'd appreciate them so much.

Hello! I'm going to a Lord of the Rings/Renaissance themed wedding in AZ in June and I'll have a 6 week old. It'll be my first time dressing up in this style and I'm really excited! I'm wondering if there are any styles of dress that would be nursing friendly? Or even a store that sells Renaissance dresses modified to be nursing friendly? Thanks in advance!

I'm beyond excited for 2024!! My fiancé and I will be taking our travel/adventure YouTube channel to 7 different Renaissance festivals along the east coast this year starting with the ENC Renaissance in North Carolina in April. We'll also be attending The Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and North Carolina Renaissance festivals. This will be the most I've attended over a single year and I'm just too pumped. I we love vlogging our experiences at them and it'll be our first time at a few of them(Georgia/PA/West VA). How many are you going to this year?!? Which east coast fest is your favorite?