October 4, 2024

Renaissance festivals, like the Ohio Renaissance Festival, offer more than just a fun escape into history. They have a profound impact on the local economy and culture. These festivals celebrate the art, craftsmanship, and traditions of a bygone era, but their modern contributions are felt deeply in the communities they engage. From creating economic opportunities […]

September 26, 2024

Since June 2019, I have done my utmost to present to you all the little secrets, tips, and fascinating things about the Ohio Renaissance Festival through the blog. From interviews with the Queen herself to the best eats in the village, it feels like you should know everything by now. Right? Well, maybe not! Read […]

September 11, 2024

The atmosphere of the Ohio Renaissance Festival is one of freedom and adventure. There’s excitement around every corner, with incredible shows and wonderful characters to meet. You can ride a dragon in the Games and Rides district or become a fairy at the face-painting booth. There are pubs and taverns and shopping galore. It feels […]

July 10, 2024

Looking for the most fun you can have this fall? Warren County is known as Ohio’s Playground for a reason. There’s plenty to do in every corner of the county, from Carlisle to Loveland and Monroe to Clarksville. People come from all over to enjoy the sights and entertainment provided from venues and the natural […]

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 […]

October 11, 2023

When it comes to the myriad of musicians at renaissance festivals, the talent displayed is overwhelming. You have people who have dedicated their lives to the romanticized notion of a wandering bard bringing their music from town to town and spreading joy like a guitar strumming Johnny Appleseed. With all this skill, it’s strange to […]

September 6, 2023

A (Very) Brief History of Belly Dancing With a history that goes back thousands of years, belly dancing has seen a surge in popularity as a means of self-expression, body confidence, and entertainment. Its origins are traced to rural folk dancing in ancient Egypt (around 3100 BC), where these enticing shimmies and free-flowing movements were […]

August 16, 2023

Each season the Ohio Renaissance Festival searches far and wide to bring our guests untold merriment and adventure. Along with a myriad of musicians, singers, acrobats, and performers, our faire proudly brings out specialty entertainers like Birds of Prey, Cincinnati Barbarians, and the jousters of Combatant’s Keep. This year, we add an all-new experience to […]

August 2, 2023

The Story of Mirth and Whimsy Once upon a time in the 16th century, in a quiet and peaceful monastery tucked away in the hills of England, there lived a monk named Brother Ignatius. He was a hardworking man, but even the most devoted of souls can grow bored of the same routine day after […]