Mama Geek Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I bought a knight costume for dd before realizing the weekends are all themed. We may not be able to make it to the weekend that would be reasonable for that costume. Especially for kids, would she be better off to go in street clothes or do people wear whatever costumes they have? By the way her knight costume is also going to be used for Halloween so it will still get used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Weekends are themed, but medieval attire is worn every weekend too. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 It totally doesn’t matter. You can wear whatever you want. Hundreds and hundreds of people will be dressed up. Some will go with the theme. Many will not. The knight costume will be 100% fine on any day of the Ren Fest. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) I’ve seen people dressed as hobbits, wizards, Doctors, (from Doctor Who), at these things. As long as it’s somewhat medieval/renaissance (or a Doctor costume) it’s all good. My son is wearing a viking costume this coming Saturday on “Pirate Day.” I’ll be wearing a pirate costume next week when it’s not pirate day. Edited September 28, 2018 by Garga 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Thanks, I have not been to one before and I just wanted to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Oh yes, knights are always welcome. Have a great time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) Oh gosh yes, wear the costumes you have! There will be all sort of costumes, and people in regular clothes. Theme doesn't matter at all. I love Renaissance Faires though I was spoiled by my first one and all others pale in comparison. Couple years ago I took my kids; they dressed in pirate-ish clothing and loved it. I don't even remember the theme... didn't matter. Edited September 28, 2018 by marbel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Well, now I want to know what the theme is! OP - can you share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 https://www.texrenfest.com/themedweekends/ is the one we are talking about going to, so like this weekend it is Octoberfest, next weekend is more magical fairy type stuff. I am still not sure what weekend we are actually going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Even on the theme weekends there are always jousts, so a knight costume is always appropriate. Personally I don’t costume up anymore because it’s too hot. Last year I finally gave my Renaissance peasant woman costume away because I have not used it in so long. At our local one, I would say that only about 1/3 of the visitors or less are in costume. Lots of people wear one costume thing, like a drinking horn or a flower garland, just to give the nod to the festivities. So it’s really an ‘anything goes’ space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 It’s a cosplay free-for-all. I’d let her wear what she wants. Comfortable shoes are very important. I’d bring extra clothes in case her costume bugs her after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Mama Geek said: https://www.texrenfest.com/themedweekends/ is the one we are talking about going to, so like this weekend it is Octoberfest, next weekend is more magical fairy type stuff. I am still not sure what weekend we are actually going. Very cool! I'm sure a knight would fit in with any of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 hour ago, texasmom33 said: Since you haven't been- I just wanted to give you a heads up in case it matters to you. Some of the women's costumes are extremely skimpy and suggestive. Some weekends are worse than others. We have seen chainmail thongs/gstrings/gchains (not sure what you would call them) and with chain bikini tops, and other costumes that leave absolutely nothing to the imagination. It's not always like that, but it is on some weekends. I saw your dd is 7, so just thought I'd mention so you might be prepared to be on the look out and redirect if it is something that matters. Um, yeah, our local Ren fest has a lot of this kind of thing too, though I have heard there is a weekend that is supposed to be family friendly. I have a friend who works at our local festival, and it's just loads of crazy people and lots and lots of inexcusable (and often drunk) behavior. I sincerely hope yours is fun! I was so excited to go the first time and so under- and negatively impressed after I actually did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 I have already been warned to stay in the family oriented areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Mama Geek said: I have already been warned to stay in the family oriented areas. Nice of them to offer one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 5 hours ago, KungFuPanda said: It’s a cosplay free-for-all. I’d let her wear what she wants. Comfortable shoes are very important. I’d bring extra clothes in case her costume bugs her after a while. I put shoe inserts in our shoes. Our festival is unpaved with a ton of trees. Walking on all those tree roots will leave your feet SORE at the end of the day without inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 7 hours ago, Mama Geek said: https://www.texrenfest.com/themedweekends/ is the one we are talking about going to, so like this weekend it is Octoberfest, next weekend is more magical fairy type stuff. I am still not sure what weekend we are actually going. I've been to that RenFest with kids in knight costumes and it was fine even though the theme was Christmas. If you're in costume, many people will greet you. The kids loved that. 1 hour ago, texasmom33 said: Just so you know- they don't limit themselves to a specific area, if that makes sense. People walk around everywhere. There really isn't an "off-limit" area for it unless something changed in the last year. I'm not trying to scare you off- I'm just saying as far as family friendly there isn't any guarantee anything is quarantined to an area at Ren-Fest. We've taken our kids and I know a lot of people who take theirs, but I also know people who never would because of the bawdy jokes, and the corseted boobs hiked up to chins, not to mention the chain-mail so I just wanted you to be fully prepared. Things tend to descend as the day progresses..... They do have a homeschool day that I've heard is clean, but I haven't been to it. I've been to home school days. I vastly prefer them to the weekends because they're much less crowded and it's easier to get into the shows. I'd keep it in mind for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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