The ORF Blog

June 8, 2021

A bad friend lives far awaythought his house lie on your road,but it’s no distance to one who is dearthought you travel many miles.” Havamal, Stanza 34 The Tudor Era of England began in 1485 when King Henry the VII took the throne and runs all the way to 1603, at which time Queen Elizabeth […]

June 1, 2021

Bawdy humor has been a mainstay of the renaissance festival since its inception. The witty, tongue-in-cheek humor of the more open stage performances plays well with the adult crowd while soaring over the heads of the younger guests. Add in a few kilt spins, some tightly laced bodices and there’s a little something for everyone […]

May 25, 2021

It’s time again for dust on your boots and barbecue between your teeth! The 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q opened its doors for the 2021 season to bring us a summer full of great food and fun activities. If you managed to get a table last Thursday then count yourself lucky. They were bursting at the seams […]

May 18, 2021

If you fell into the endless scrolling of TikTok like we did, then it’s likely that your algorithm sorted itself out pretty darn quick. It didn’t take long for me to find my way onto #renfairetiktok. From there it was easy to find many of the folks I know and love from our own dear […]

May 9, 2021

Being a Rennie mom is incredibly challenging as it can require long hours in booths, lots of travel, not always the greatest weather conditions, among other things. But it is the most welcoming and rewarding community to be a mom in.” Niki Boyd The Mother archetype is an often overlooked but nonetheless an essential aspect […]

May 4, 2021

The sun is shining, the days are getting warmer, and everyone you know is ready for faire season! For many of us within the ren faire circle, our season isn’t limited to the weekends at a festival. We typically find ourselves getting together for many events leading up to the faires themselves. So when spring […]

April 6, 2021

So long 2020! Hello 2021! With last year’s cavalcade behind us, Renaissance Park is looking forward to brighter years ahead. I know many of you are excited to get back into the faire grounds to greet old friends and catch the new events. Let’s go over some of what you can expect from us in […]

February 1, 2021

2020 made for a harrowing experience, providing us with many challenges in our quest to bring entertainment and joy to all of you. Renaissance Park is a multi-attraction operation, one which requires the dedication of a huge crew, staff, and coordinators to make happen each season. We could not be more grateful to the folks […]

December 22, 2020

For the last three weekends, the grounds of the Ohio Renaissance Festival opened itself up for a splendid display of lights and revelry to bring us together for the holiday season. This was the Ohio Renaissance Festival’s first go at a winter festival and I have to say it turned out to be the perfect […]

December 15, 2020

It was beautiful weather last weekend, giving everyone the chance to dress in garb or in street clothes without getting too cold. The limited capacity event was nicely spaced and gave the guests plenty of time to enjoy their surroundings and visit everything. With the second week of Yuletide Village neatly tucked under the tree […]