Plenty of food is available at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire. The main delicacy of the event is the large, roasted turkey leg, which you will see being eaten all over the fairgrounds. But many other items are available including fish and chips, skewers of meat and vegetables, sandwiches and plenty of sweets. Close to 20 booths offering food is part of what draws people to the event. Beer and wine also is served at the fair.
There is no shortage of entertainment at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, with everything from dramatic and comedic performances to dancing, juggling and music. The fair also features characters who stroll the park in Renaissance clothing, mustering up audience members for the shows. There also are adult-themed performances with risque numbers: The Merry Wives of Windsor, three "wenches" serving up bawdy musical numbers; or the Poxy Boggards, "the drinking group with a singing problem" that perform suggestive songs combined with naughty antics.
In addition to the food, entertainment and the overall festive atmosphere, the Renaissance Pleasure Faire adds some extras to the event with activities such as swashbuckling. One piece of a treasure map is given out with clues to help you find the rest of the map and a prize. Wine tasting is another happening at the fair, and when you buy a ticket, you receive a punch card that entitles you to five tastes of wine at certain ale stands, each featuring a different wine. A costume contest also is held each day of the fair, and the costumes must represent the Elizabethan era of 1559 to 1603.
In 2011, tickets purchased at the gate were $25 for adults and $15 for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Kids under 5 were admitted free. For groups of 15 people or more, a 20 percent discount was given. Typically, admission price includes all entertainment shows, four parades, exhibits and craft demonstrations. Pets are not allowed. and the fair takes place rain or shine. In 2011, the fair opened at 10 a.m. and closed at 7 p.m.