So Many Opportunities For Faires
Craigmeister • July 27, 2021
The other day I was watching a video when the host said that he was at one of the nation's 35 Renfests. Actually, there are almost 250 in a normal year from coast to coast and in Canada. There are also close to 150 Scottish and Celtic events. Some heavily-populated states have over two dozen events.
Did you know that Oklahoma has almost 20 such events within its borders? If you were to see any of these or travel to a state that touches ours, you could experience about 75 Renaissance, Celtic, Medieval, Scottish or Viking celebrations.
Now is a great time to plan where you want to travel this fall and next spring. To find out where and when these trips to the past occur, visit my lists at www.meistersrealm.com. I have them organized by date and by state. If you see me at any of them, please come say "hi".
Good day! Renfest season is rapidly approaching. Huzzah! I have published Renfest Info And Fun Podcast # 22 for your musical pleasure. I hope it can keep you in a Rennish mood as we prepare to return to the gates. You can find Episode 22 on Podbean, Amazon, Player FM, iHeart, Apple and/or Podchaser.
Huzzah! My most recent interview was with Kevin Hicks. I have tuned in to his YouTube channel "The History Squad" for years to learn about archers in the English Army. He also has stories about European royalty, Joan of Arc, a bit about The Cold War and even some American History. His videos are sure to draw viewers in because he makes history FUN! He has had many fun jobs, including portraying Robin Hood at the REAL Sherwood Forest and an archer at Warwick Castle. This podcast will be well worth your time. You can find this interview on the Renfest Info And Fun Podcast episode 2026 21. It is available on Podbean, Amazon, Player FM, iHeart, Apple and/or Podchaser. You can also watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPKNZiuTwKo
Good day! I was privileged 2 days ago with a return visit by Careena Campbell (see dryad above) who runs the Wrenfairy Cosplay book of faces page. She is a very busy lady and provides an update on the many things that she is working on these days. You can find this interview on the Renfest Info And Fun Podcast episode 2026 20. It is available on Podbean, Amazon, Player FM, iHeart, Apple and/or Podchaser. You can also watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyruu6eSYfg
Happy New Year, one and all! Here is the link to what I created in the Fall of 2026, places I visited and a hint of what is to come in 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DROPAu-cUvQ
Good day! I have published Renfest Info And Fun Podcast # 19. 'Tis an interview with my good friends, EZNDIL. I hope you enjoy this hour-long trek into their past, present and future. There are many laughs and insights. A nicer & funnier couple are hard to find. You can find Episode 19 on Podbean, Amazon, Player FM, iHeart, Apple and/or Podchaser. (I re-recorded my Public Service Announcement # 6 in this cast. The ironic thing about it is that I originally made it on the boardwalk at the Oklahoma Renfest about 25 yards from Ezndil's stage a few years ago.)
Were YOU at The Medieval Fair of Norman in its early days? I hear tell that it was by the Duck Pond. I am anxious to find out about what went on back then. There's a Zoom link in the Details page of the event. I plan to tune in this Friday evening. Huzzah! https://www.facebook.com/events/1147838004139580/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
I can now present the large project I have been working on for a month & a half. I visited 11 parks in the Tulsa Metro area, making videos showing the amenities each would provide in holding a Renfaire in them. 'Tis high time that someone starts a Renfaire around Tulsa again. It is too large of a city not to have a Renfaire. 800,000 people live in the Metro! Catch just 1% of them & have 8,000 people walk through your gates. That would be a very successful starting faire! There are links to tips on a running a Renfaire in the video's description. Feel free to contact me if & when you decide to bring a Renfaire to Tulsa County. Some friends & I will be happy to assist you. Huzzah! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6wdSba0848&t=24s
Ever wonder what it takes to become a Renfaire vendor? Would you like to see what makes a stone carver tick? Well, you can do both by listening to Renfest Info And Fun Podcast episode 2025 18. 'Tis a conversion of a YT video I made with Gary Bennett a few years ago. (I have been a bit tardy with podcast creations this fall. I have been working on a different project that is almost complete. More to come soon...) You can find Episodes 18 on Podbean, Amazon, Player FM, iHeart, Apple and/or Podchaser.
The most famous archery battle took place on this day in the Year of Our Lord, 1415 at Agincourt, France. The French outnumbered the English by some say 3 or 4 or more to 1. Yet, the English army was comprised mostly of longbowmen. Those archers decided the outcome of this battle on Saint Crispin's Day. It was a disastrous defeat for the flower of France. For the overall story, check out the 1st link from The History Squad. The 2nd link gives more of a personal account that an individual bowman would have experienced. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnpcd-HX5FE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW3XElkafkg
Greetings, fellow Renthusiasts! The 2025 Renfaire season is rapidly coming to a close. For a good dose of faire, head to Bentonville, AR this weekend. You can catch Fugli, the Fortress Dwellers , Athren the Red and many other performers, vendors to make many memories. Huzzah! https://rentopianwa.com