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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 24, 2024

Note: The Ohio Renaissance Festival does not currently have plans for a time capsule. This blog is about what you, as a patron/rennie, would want to see in a time capsule and why our experiences there have value. Looking back on all we have seen and done, it’s stunning to realize that this season marks […]

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 […]

December 6, 2023

With two weeks left of Yuletide Village, many of us are excited to celebrate the midwinter season with our holiday of choice. Family traditions often go back generations, connecting with cultural expectations throughout the world and adding a sense of familiar comfort to the festivities. However, if you’re looking to bring a bit of the […]

November 29, 2023

Did you know you can tag us? Use #yuletidevillage or #ytv23 so we can find you on Instagram & TikTok! Feature Image Credit to: Ashlee Williams Yuletide Village is quickly becoming a favorite for Ohioans looking to spend the winter weekend amid twinkling lights. Every year we come together to celebrate the holidays in a […]

November 22, 2023

Are you ready to celebrate winter in a picturesque outdoor village? Yuletide Village 2023 starts this Friday, bringing an array of delights that are perfect for your family festivities. This glowing lights display expands across Renaissance Park, the same place as the famous Ohio Renaissance Festival, and gives folks the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere […]

November 15, 2023

These days, most of us don’t till the soil ourselves. We don’t raise the turkeys or dredge cranberries out of a bog. But to those of our past who did this as a matter of survival, it only made sense to give thanks for the abundance that would keep them and their families alive. It’s […]

November 8, 2023

Forget freezers and canned goods. We live in an era where robots can bring food right to your table and your fridge can keep inventory and let you know when you run out of milk. We add preservatives to food to keep it shelf stable for longer, and we don’t feel as dependent on the […]