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South Carolina Renaissance Festivals and Faires

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South Carolina 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.

Interactive Map of U.S. Renaissance Festivals and Faires

1. The Enchanted Chalice Renaissance Faire

The Enchanted Chalice Renaissance FaireKathy Castrovinci
  • When:May 21st 2011, 10AM-6PM
  • Where:
    1135 State Park Road
    Greenville, SC 29609

Thrill to the color and romance of the Times of King Arthur as brave knights in shining armor joust on fiery steeds and battle with swords and lances while fair maidens parade their finest gowns and jewels. Glory in the sights and sounds of the many entertainers performing on our stages in a day of dance and music, magic & pageantry. Marvel at our jugglers, fire-breathers and belly-dancers and watch in wonder at the ancient arts and crafts practiced before your very eyes by dozens of fine crafts persons. Wander along our Main Street to view and purchase the fine wares presented- feast on the splendid victuals and divine nectars of our local vintners.

2. Suggest a South Carolina Renaissance Faire

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I did some research, but couldn't find a renaissance faire in this state. Shoot me an email to let me know about a new event in South Carolina.

3. North Carolina Renaissance Festivals

North Carolina Renaissance Festivals and Faires. These are listed by date they occur. Dates are not exact, check the official festival websites for exact dates, times and admission rates.

4. Interactive Map of U.S. Renaissance Festivals

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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.

5. 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!

6. 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'.

7. Share your Renaissance Faire Experience

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Do you regularly visit ren fests or have a festival that I should post? Have you sewn together a difficult renaissance festival costume or accessories? Ever bought a costume that was outrageously expensive? Have a bad experience you want to dish on?

Tell us about it. Ask questions on where to get gowns, how to sew bodices. The forum awaits thee.

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