We haven’t been to the renaissance fair in a few years, so we figured we should go. For us, this happens pretty close to Chicago, in Kenosha (only about an hour away).
Overall, it was a blast! Lot’s of food and drink, music, people in cosplay, and a very immersive world! There are plenty of stands (both food and merch) that is cash only, so be sure to have some with you unless you feel like waiting a long time for the very limited ATMs around the venue.
Everyone really gets into the spirit which makes the fair that much better! It is also a HUGE area with a lot to do! On this day, it was particularly hot – be sure to carry a couple of bottles of water if you plan on being here a while – there is pretty limited shade and water can get very expensive within the fair.
Throughout the fair, you will find a lot of actors, all of which really get into character and transports you into a time before ours.
Here is a small video of some of the adventures!