July 2, 2019
The thundering of hooves across the jousting list prompts the roar of the crowd as the lance splits into a dozen pieces. A knight falls from her steed, her armor shining in the sunlight as she clatters to the ground. A cloud of dust rises and the crowd holds its breath to see if she […]
Read The First Years of ORF – With Rebecca Kostrach
June 28, 2019
Alright, I’ll admit it. American Princess from Lifetime had me from the first episode. I’m not really sure what I was expecting. There has been some scuttlebutt around the Rennie community here and there. Anytime a ren faire gets so much as a mention in a tv show or movie, we pounce on it to […]
Read Ren Faire in the Media – A Review of American Princess
June 25, 2019
It takes a certain kind of person to wake up one day and decide “Hey! You know what I’d like to do? Dress up in three to five layers of upholstery grade fabric and go running around thirty five acres in all sorts of adverse weather conditions while talking in a 16th century English accent!” […]
Read Behind the Gate: Cast Auditions
June 21, 2019
Imagine you’re sitting in a tavern. The room is dimly lit by the warm tones of the hearth. The cheap beer clings to the sides of your mug in much the same fashion as it does your throat. Rain beats at the thatched roof and you aren’t looking forward to the long walk home. Tomorrow […]
Read Music Culture at Faire – With Jennifer Brough
June 18, 2019
Day One Arriving on site first thing in the morning is an entirely unique experience. Before the crowds arrive, before the blessed chaos begins, there is nothing but the robins picking about the grass and the smell of the faire. It has been years since I have been on this side of the gate, and […]
Read Celtic Fest Ohio 2019
June 11, 2019
Nestled in the neat country village of Morrow Ohio is the Valley Vineyards Brewery. This inviting little venue hosts several events throughout the year, but for my money, the one to attend is the Wine and Beer tasting.
Read Beer and Wine Tasting at Valley Vineyards with the Cast of ORF
June 4, 2019
So you’ve never been to a renaissance festival before! Well, congratulations! You couldn’t have picked a better one to start with. Maybe it was the call of bagpipes or the belly-dancers swirling skirts. Perhaps it was the promise of beer on Sunday or the wine and mead tasting. Whatever it was, you decided this was […]
Read How To Survive Your First Time at ORF
June 2, 2019
As faire season draws closer, we all look forward to the fun of the festival. From the colorful garb to the whimsical atmosphere, faires have steadily gained in popularity over the last several years. Each faire has its own unique way of contributing to a cultural phenomenon, and ORF is no exception. Before you come […]
Read 10 Things You Should Know Before Going to the Ohio Renaissance Festival
June 1, 2019
In 2012 & 2013, I had the singular pleasure of participating in the cast of the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Even though I was only able to join for two years, it has remained one of the most delightful experiences of my life and I have longed to return to their amazing family ever since. So […]
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