The ORF Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]