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Planning Your Day at the Central Coast Renaissance Festival
The Central Coast Renaissance Festival offers a delightful escape to the past with its vibrant reenactments, performances, and Renaissance market. With temperatures expected to reach around 80 degrees, planning your day thoughtfully can ensure you enjoy the event to the fullest. Here’s a guide to help you make the most of your visit. Before we […]
What Do You Get For Your Money at the Central Coast Renaissance Festival?
Assume you’re an adult and pay $30 to enter the Central Coast Renaissance Festival in San Luis Obispo on July 20 & 21. What do you get for that? For starters, you’ll be immersed in non-stop entertainment from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Six stages come alive with singing, dancing, storytelling, acrobatics, comedy, and all […]
Get Through the Entry Gate Faster at the Central Coast Renaissance Festival with A Clear Bag!
Are you planning to bring a backpack or bag with personal items to the Central Coast Renaissance Festival? In today’s world, our professional security will want to check the contents. Want to speed up your entry time and enjoy more of the festivities? We have just the solution for you: a clear sling bag that’s […]
Constables of The Shire
The always humorous Constables of the Shire, citizen-police of Shakespeare’s era, roam the streets of the Central Coast Renaissance Festival looking for misbehavior amongst the faire goers. Watch for them as they may accuse you of outrageous charges, then place you in the stocks…all in good fun and a great photo opportunity of course. They […]
5 Reasons You Can’t Miss the Central Coast Renaissance Festival
Step into a world where knights test their skills in combat, troubadours serenade, and artisans craft with skill and passion. The Central Coast Renaissance Festival is back on July 20 & 21 at San Luis Obispo’s beautiful Laguna Lake Park. Here are five compelling reasons why it’s an event you absolutely can’t afford to miss […]
Food and Drink at the Central Coast Renaissance Festival
As the scent of roasted meats and freshly baked pastries fills the air, a visit to the Central Coast Renaissance Festival will transport you to a realm where delightful food and drink intertwine with the magic of the past. Amidst the bustling streets and vibrant performances, the array of food offerings will invite you to […]
Dancing Through the Elizabethan Renaissance
During the Elizabethan Renaissance, dance was an important aspect of English culture. It was a way for people to come together, socialize, and express themselves through movement. Dance was popular among both the upper and lower classes, and it was often performed in a variety of settings, including the court, the theater, and the home. […]
Experience the 38th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival!
Join us for an enchanting journey back in time at the highly anticipated 38th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival! Immerse yourself in a world of chivalry, merriment, and medieval charm at this captivating event taking place in the heart of the Central Coast. Step into a realm where knights don shining armor, actors amuse with […]
Feast Like Royalty: A Guide to the Delicious Food Choices at the Central Coast Renaissance Festival
The Central Coast Renaissance Festival is a celebration of the culture and customs of the Renaissance period. Along with live music, battling knights, and other forms of entertainment, the festival also offers a wide variety of food and drink options that are sure to satisfy any visitor’s hunger and thirst. From traditional fare like turkey […]
Raggedy Redbeard and the Princess: A Tale of Pirate Stories and Kindness
Raggedy Redbeard and the Princess” is a heartwarming tale of a pirate performer at the Central Coast Renaissance Festival, who shares his stories of life on the high seas with a young girl dressed as a princess. As the festival draws to a close and the crowds disperse, the unlikely pair find comfort in each other’s company, reminding us of the power of storytelling and kindness, even in the most unexpected of places.
From Historically Accurate to Fantastical: The Rich Variety of Festival Costumes
The festival is a great place to see a variety of costumes and fashions, ranging from historically accurate garb to imaginative interpretations of Renaissance style. Here are some of the different types of costumes and fashions you might see: Historical Accuracy: Some festival-goers take great care to create historically accurate costumes that are representative of […]
Why is Sarah Sad?
Sarah had always been fascinated with the Renaissance era, the fashion, the food, and the activities. She had heard a lot of great things about the Central Coast Renaissance Festival, and she had made up her mind to attend the event. The festival promised a weekend of fun-filled activities like jousting, live music, and artisans […]
Alcohol in English Renaissance Diets and Modern Renaissance Festivals
Alcohol played a significant role in the diets of both nobility and peasants during the English Renaissance period. Beer was the most common alcoholic drink consumed by both groups and was often brewed at home using grains like barley or oats. Wine, on the other hand, was a luxury item that was generally reserved for […]
Step Back in Time and Experience the Humorous Humiliation of The Stocks
Participants are not punished or humiliated and are instead encouraged to have fun and enjoy the festival atmosphere. It’s all in good fun and a way to immerse oneself in the culture and entertainment of the Renaissance era.
Children At The Renaissance Festival
Costumes and Dress-Up: Children often enjoy dressing up in costumes and playing make-believe. Renaissance festivals offer an opportunity for children to dress up as knights, princesses, fairies, and other characters from the period, which can be a fun and engaging way for them to participate in the event.
Highlights from the 35th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival
These photos are from the 35th Central Coast Renaissance Festival. Let’s spend some time reviewing this year and giving a shout-out to those that made it happen. New Shows First off, the armored knight shows were fabulous. In my 37 years of working at this festival, I have never seen such big crowds attend a […]
Faire Names For English Folk
From: From: Chris Laning claning@econet.org Date: July 1999 Subject: (NEW!!) Faire Names for English Folk NEW RESOURCE!! Are you tired of people named “Chastity Sweetlips” or “Obadiah Cockswinger”? Do you want a source of REAL names for Elizabethan England? Here it is! Based on new studies of Elizabethan naming practices, Faire Names for English Folk is the most […]
ATMs On Site
Of course we want you to bring as much money as you can and spend it with our wonderful vendors. Don’t worry if you run out… we have two ATMs so you can always get more! 😎
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