Anyone who sets their course for a Renaissance Faire can step back in time to a rich, folkloric time period. The arts, language, foods, clothing and social customs of the 14-16th century are filled with meaning that still rings through today. That’s why these themed faires and festivals are so popular. The historical reenactment – replete with jesters and jousters, gypsies and courtiers, falcons and spies, is filled with something for everyone.
Participating in a Renaissance Faire allows people to have a "real life" experience of those artistically rich days. Coming out of the dark Middle Ages, the Renaissance was a period of revival, and renewal of the arts, science and literature.
Here in Sonoma County the Much Ado About Sebastopol provides two days of family-oriented fun. In fact, this harvest faire is an educational fundraiser that takes place in an historic park. There is where the mythic hamlet of Fenford arises with Fenford citizens busily preparing for Queen Elizabeth’s annual visit to their legendary apple harvest faire. She will be joined by members of her royal court as well as by Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raleigh and St. Michael and St. George guild members.
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To get the most out of this fun experience, people can become Fenford citizens. The free registration includes several tokens of appreciation, including a raffle ticket, a certificate, a quarterly e-newsletter filled with Renaissance-fun and an opportunity to personally meet the mayor.
This year’s event takes place September 14-15, only two weeks away. Be sure to mark your calendar.
