Hear Ye! What to Wear to a Renaissance Fair — Knights, Fae, and Pirates

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 16/04/2026

Guide to Renaissance fair costumes: Knights wear tunics, foam armor, swords, and boots; fae prefer flowing dresses, wings, flower crowns, and sparkly jewelry; pirates don billowy shirts, vests, boots, bandanas, and accessories.

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Hark, New Adventurers! A Beginner’s Guide to Attending a Renaissance Festival (Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival)

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 02/04/2026

The Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival offers immersive Renaissance fun with jousting, archery, themed attire, family activities like Fairy Village and Pirate’s Cove, and a Fantasy Film Festival.

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