The ORF Blog

November 9, 2022

With the renaissance festival behind us, our village has begun to look forward to the winter holiday season. Our site crew was up bright and early the Monday after ORF, lights in hand, ready to transform this 1572 Tudor town into a twinkling lane of colorful cheer. This will be the 3rd season for Yuletide […]

November 2, 2022

Another season passes, leaving in its wake the joy that comes from being together with friends. We still have Yuletide Village to look forward to in just a few weeks. But as we take the time between now and then to recover ourselves, it’s nice to take a look back at some of the fun […]

October 27, 2022

“This fellow is wise enough to play the fool.” William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night The visual effect of a jester is something that most people are familiar with, even if they don’t really know why. Diamond patterned clothing in bright colors, a three-pronged hat with bells jingling about. They may wear masks or have elaborate face […]

October 19, 2022

Nothing compares to romance at the renaissance festival. We have flower sellers around every corner, offering up brightly colored blossoms for your sweetheart. Weddings occur on the regular, with big parades proclaiming the couple’s love as they travel up the lane to St. Peter’s Chapel. The Mass Vow Renewal takes place each year, giving those […]

October 12, 2022

Summer is at an end, but even as the school bells ring bright and early the kids come home full of energy. Autumn is the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities from fall festivals and pumpkin patches to haunted houses and yes, our very own Ohio Renaissance Festival. We’re past the midway point for the 2022 […]

October 5, 2022

Looking to dine like the Queen while enjoying the best that the Ohio Renaissance Festival has to offer? The Royal Feast offers up a wonderful five-course meal, from appetizers to dessert, including your very own special edition ceramic mug to take home. While our servers refill your drinks and bring each selection to your table, […]

September 28, 2022

Highland Weekend brings us around the corner from summer and into the full embrace of autumn, a fact for which we could not be more grateful. Delicious cool breezes and comfortable temperatures make festival days easy to enjoy with friends and family. Especially if you’re aiming for a little good-natured competition. The Highland Games were […]

September 21, 2022

The Sea Dogs of Queen Elizabeth Rollicking adventure, reallocation of wealth, and plenty of rum to go around. Today we look at these ragtag misfits with a sense of fondness for the freedom they inspire in us to take our life into our own hands and seek our fortunes in far-off lands. Being pirates or […]

September 14, 2022

The Elizabethan Fae Considering the concept of fairies from a historical standpoint might be enough to give one pause. They are only folklore after all, aren’t they? Stories meant to explain the weirdness of the world or to prevent children from misbehaving. That is an easy stance to take in 2022. But to the people […]

September 7, 2022

Good morrow and welcome to the Ohio Renaissance Festival 2022! I hope everyone out there is as ready for the season as I am, and with that in mind, I would like to make a few quick announcements. I want to try something a little different this season to keep things fresh. We’re going deeper […]