September 18, 2024

We have a unique perspective when it comes to history. Many of us were taught a somewhat simplistic view of world events, most likely centered on the most significant figures and wars of the time. But what we often lack is a more human sense of who people were and what their day-to-day lives were […]

September 4, 2024

The 2024 season of the Ohio Renaissance Festival is underway! With more to see and do than ever before, it’s no surprise that guests want to make the most out of their visit. There’s no way to take in everything after just one trip around the village, so let us help you out with our […]

August 23, 2024

Mermaids! Let’s get that out of the way. We are as excited as you are🧜‍♀️ As the Ohio leaves turned golden in the dying October sun of 2023 the mug illustrator of the Ohio Renaissance Festival was hard at work planning for 2024… Wow, we just had Déjà vu. This is a big birthday for […]

August 19, 2024

In a fascinating exploration of contemporary graphic design trends, Elizabeth Goodspeed delves into the concept of “Future Medieval” in her article for It’s Nice That. This aesthetic movement, which reimagines medieval styles through a modern lens, has been gaining traction in the design world. As we take a closer look at Goodspeed’s observations, it’s clear […]

July 24, 2024

Fashion is cyclical. Common knowledge states that fashion recycles roughly every twenty years, but perhaps they’re underestimating the annals of historic clothing. During the 2020 pandemic, we experienced a surge of iconic trends such as fairycore, cottagecore, and even royaltycore. Four years later, that love seems to have reached the runway as a resurgence of […]

June 19, 2024

Fun day with faire-mily! The music is always fantastic for Celtic Fest. Love seeing the sheep running around and being herded. But it’s always my friends that make it amazing! Heather Mullen Since 2016, Celtic Fest Ohio has brought together Irish, Scottish, and Welsh culture in both a traditional and modern sense. With live musicians […]

June 12, 2024

Want to keep on top of everything happening at Renaissance Park this season? There is plenty to see and do for family and friends alike, so take a look a tour fantastic events and make plans to visit us for the 2024 Season! 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q Summer: Thur 5-10pm | Fri 5-9pm | Sat 12-9pm […]

May 8, 2024

What did you have for dinner last night? How about for breakfast? When was the last time you ate food that was not from your country of origin? For those of us living in the modern world, extreme variety is a constant. We can eat apples from Brazil, baklava from Greece, and shrimp from India […]

April 10, 2024

Following the death of her less-than-popular half-sister, Queen Mary I, Elizabeth Tudor ascended the throne in 1559 and became Queen Elizabeth I, Gloriana Regina, the sovereign queen of England and Ireland. Almost immediately following this momentous occasion came the inevitable question posed to every monarch sooner or later, but most especially Queens who ruled alone: […]

March 20, 2024

As the popularity of ORF continues to grow, we see an increasing number of clever, creative, and delightful folk joining in with cosplay and garb creations that make the streets of Willy Nilly more colorful than ever! From detailed, historically accurate period works to the latest popular gaming characters, it’s always fun to know our […]