Bristol Renaissance Faire

Bristol Renaissance Faire

Looking for a fun filled day of family activity?  Why not head over to the Bristol Renaissance Faire?  It is a guaranteed great time for all ages! Open Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day Monday) from 10Am until 7PM, rain or shine!  Easy to find, right off of I94 at the WI/IL border!  They have everything from shopping and food to shows and rides!  And where else can you get dressed up in period clothing and let loose?  Don’t worry, you don’t HAVE to dress the part, but my family thinks that is half the fun!

I mean, what little girl (or adult for that matter) would’t want to walk around in a pretty dress and flowers in her hair?

And where else can a strapping young lad run around in a kilt, carrying a dagger (they sell wooden and foam ones!) yelling “CHARGE!!!”And did I mention the shopping?  They sell clothes, gorgeous jewelry, hand made candles, weaponry, tapestries, leather bound journals, and SO MUCH MORE!!!!!!!

Oh,and the food!  Fresh chocolates, giant pickles, mushrooms, giant turkey legs, and the best ale around!  Give them a tip and they will ring a bell and yell HUZZAH!!!!!  The kids just LOVE that!

You will see women dressed as all sorts of faeries, trolls, the Queen and her Royal Court, sword fighters and jesters!

Make sure you save enough time in your day to stop and watch some of the shows!  The Mud Show is an absolute MUST!  Grown men being silly throwing, dancing in, and eating mud…why would you even consider missing it?!  This is by far my children’s favorite show.  I personally LOVE MooNiE the Magnif’Cent!  A Mime with an attitude indeed!  And the audience participation makes this show even BETTER!!!!  And then there is always the classic jousting!  Pick your team, wave your flag, and cheer your Knight on through the all the activities!!

If you bring your children, I can almost guarantee they will insist on trying out some medieval rides!  It is fun to watch, because they are all powered by men!  The boat swing is a favorite among my kids!

So, what are you waiting for?  Head over HERE and sign up for their newsletter and you will get coupons sent straight to your inbox!  Looking for discounts on your admission and shopping?  Go on Labor Day (the last day of the faire) and a lot of places offer discounts to lessen inventory at the end of the season!  You can get some great deals!  Find all faire related info HERE!