The Renaissance Is Coming

Craigmeister • June 19, 2020

I ran across a post in the renaissancefestival.com forums that had an inspiring positive remark at the end. While it was a 2020 cancellation notice, the BubbleWright ended saying "Remember that after the plague comes the Renaissance!"

That was very uplifting to me. I can't believe how quickly half of this dreadful year has already passed. However, we're just 7 months away from the prospect of 2021 faires, let alone the fall season of many of these wonderful events returnin g.

Faire-wise, this year has been the pits! I don't know how I made it without my routine escapes from the Rat Race, let alone all of the bad news. I got to dress up a few times for videos, made a new archery target stand, am working on a new target, bought some outstanding cd's from Jesse Linder and got a new quiver as well.

I feel deeply sorry for the performers and vendors who have been deeply affected by a lack of venues to frequent. I've been praying for that group and the other patrons who have been missing out on our special world.

However, the tide will turn back in our favor. We'll get back to seeing our fairemilies sooner than it seems and we will appreciate our faires even more. When our faires approach, it will be a great time to advertise to those who have never made it to a Renfaire so they can forget about all the crazy goings on of the modern world.

Good times will be had by all; for the Renaissance is coming! Huzzah!

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By Craigmeister August 9, 2025
Happy Saturday! I have added more links to re-visit Missouri & Arkansas Renfaires on my website. The Mizzou events include: Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival, Silver Sage Renaissance Festival and the Joplin Renfest. https://www.meistersrealm.com/empty-page Events shown in the Natural State are: The Narnia Faire, the Northwest Arkansas Renfaire, Renfest of the Ozarks & the Gravette Renaissance Faire. https://www.meistersrealm.com/re-live-an-arkansas-renfaire-here Enjoy!
By Craigmeister August 1, 2025
Good day! I have created a new page on my website. It contains collections of links to photos, reports in the lanes, interviews as well as performance videos organized by individual faires. So far, I have compiled links to some of the 1st Renfaires that happen in Oklahoma each spring. If you like them, I will add more faires to the page. https://www.meistersrealm.com/re-live-a-renfaire-here
By Craigmeister July 21, 2025
Renfest Info And Fun Podcast # 11 is now available. It is an interview with Bob the Incredible Juggler. I have been a longtime fan of Bob's positivity, jokes and juggling talent. I was able to get some insights on his career and performances. I hope you enjoy! Huzzah! You can listen to the podcast on Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Amazon, Player FM and/or Podchaser.
By Craigmeister July 18, 2025
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By Craigmeister July 10, 2025
Good day! Would you like to see a panel of Renfaire enthusiasts relaying stories & answering questions in a dry, air-conditioned environment? Then you can join Heath Miller, Tina Englehardt Nettles, Careena Campbell, Holly Anne Black & me at the OKC Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 26th. (You can learn about them on the Renfest Info And Fun Podcast. I have an episode interviewing each of these amazing people.) Our time on stage will begin at 4 p.m. We will also have a booth at the event. I am quite sure that there will be plenty of other grand things to do the rest of the day as well. You can garb up & join us as we give the cosplay world a Rennie flavor. Huzzah! https://www.facebook.com/events/1235600164753836?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
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Good day! In case you want to hear about my 2025 Spring sojourns while you drive, mow or vacuum, you can follow this link. OR you can watch it and have a relaxation break. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzLLybQQ6vk
By Craigmeister June 8, 2025
Well met! I have published Renfest Info And Fun Podcast # 10. It is an interview with Careena Campbell that I conducted a couple of years ago. Not only is she a Rennie, her alter ego can be found at Wren Fairy Cosplay on the Book of Faces . You can listen to the podcast on Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Amazon, Player FM and/or Podchaser. This podcast is another Easter egg for something coming in the near future. Stay tuned...
By Craigmeister June 4, 2025
Oh, my! There will be a mid-week small, short Renfaire in Broken Arrow on Wednesday, June 4th. In Tulsa street terms, it will be on the southwest corner of 101st Street South & 145th East Avenue. If we can show the library system that they have something great on their hands, mayhems they will move it to a weekend... https://www.facebook.com/events/640413532326316/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mec...
By Craigmeister May 29, 2025
Seeking adventure this weekend? Well, look no further than the Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival in Saint Joseph, Missouri. (It's about an hour north of Kansas City.) I can ensure that you will have a great time at this event. Good music, jousting and great vendors abound! Huzzah! www.bluffwoodsrenfest.com