Alaska renaissance festivals and faires are a great place to show off your handmade medieval garb and accessories. These are listed by date they occur. Dates are not exact because they change every year, check the official festival websites for exact dates, times and admission rates.
1. Three Barons Renaissance Fair
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- When: Two Weekends in June
- Where:
Tozier Track
3400 East Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK
See a map to this festival.
Hail and well met, traveler! Know ye that thou hast entered the Realm of the Three Barons. Join them in revelry and merriment as they meet once more to shape the fate of nations.
2. Bear Paw Festival at the Eagle River Renaissance Village
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- When: One Week in July
- Where:
Eagle River Renaissance Village
Downtown
Eagle River, Alaska
Eagle River Renaissance Village, hosted by the 3 Barons, will transform the Commons into a scene from the past. Featuring demonstrations & entertainment that will convey a sense of the past. The area's longest running Renaissance themed event is home-based right here.
3. Interactive Map of U.S. Renaissance Festivals
Map of US Renaissance Festivals
<p>Find renaissance festivals in your state or in the neighboring states, or plan a weekend of costume fun on a medieval vacation across the country. This map of U.S. renaissance festivals will help you in your quest.</p>
4. Show us Your Renaissance Garb
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We want to see what you wore and what you plan to wear to the next renaissance faire. Tell us... was it handmade? Who made it? Did you add your own touches to an existing piece bought at a renaissance faire? We already know ren folk aren't shy, so it's time to upload ye olde photos!
5. What to Wear to a Renaissance Faire
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There are people from all walks of life who attend renaissance festivals, and that calls for a lot of crazy costuming. Find out what is generally appropriate and learn how to create some of your own renaissance festival 'garb'.
6. Tell us About a Ren Faire in Alaska
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Tell us about it. Ask questions on where to get gowns, how to sew bodices. The forum awaits thee.
