July 23, 2025
“I had never been before and absolutely loved it! My favorite groups are always Father Son and Friends and Albannach (they were fabulous, as always). SCYTHIAN! They were so kind and their music is just the best combo of Celtic, pop and bluegrass. Partook in several drinks at the Ailing Knight Pub…I highly recommend the snake bite! Weather […]
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July 9, 2025
Prepare to don your finest medieval garb, gather your loved ones, and journey back to the enchanting village of Willy‑Nilly‑on‑the‑Wash — the Ohio Renaissance Festival awaits! From the moment you pass through the gates of the 16th-century village, you’re swept into a world filled with laughter, magic, and unforgettable memories. Running every weekend from August […]
Read Step Into the Magic: A Family Adventure at the Ohio Renaissance Festival
June 18, 2025
In a world dominated by digital interactions and virtual experiences, the Cincinnati Siege 2025 stands as a testament to the enduring allure of physical prowess, camaraderie, and the timeless spirit of chivalry. This premier armored combat tournament, held from May 23 to May 25 at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Park in Waynesville, Ohio, offers spectators […]
Read Cincinnati Siege 2025: A Modern Revival of Medieval Valor
June 11, 2025
From the clang of steel in a joust to the aroma of roasted turkey legs wafting through the air, renaissance festivals capture our imagination like few events can. Across the country, renaissance festivals enchant millions of visitors each year, transporting them to a world of fantasy, history, and immersive fun. Whether it’s your first time […]
Read What Makes a Fantastic Festival? A Guide to the Magic of Renaissance Faires
April 16, 2025
The idea of the renaissance brings to mind two sorts of meals; the lavish affairs of the court in which hedonistic amounts of food were heaped before royalty, and the simple gruellike porridge that the peasantry had to be satiated with. However, we know that even the poorest of peasants did their best to bulk […]
Read Taverns, Trenchers, and Tudors: Where Did Londoners Eat Out
February 12, 2025
“A wicked design to erect and uphold in himself an unlimited and tyrannical power to rule according to his Will, and to overthrow the Rights and Liberties of the People’. In carrying out this strategy, he had ‘traitorously and maliciously levied war against the present Parliament and the people therein represented.”– One of the accusations […]
Read The Rise & Fall of King Charles I of England