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So this past weekend I took mom to her first Renaissance festival. Normally I like to plan these things out more so, but this I had just seen come up in my Facebook feed and we went all spur of the moment like. It was one of the smallest fests I have ever been to, but that is ok. Incase you're unfamiliar with them - Renaissance Festivals are outdoor events that have vendors, food, drink, entertainment and roving characters that all fit the theme. Common entertainment includes singing, dancing, comedy and other "side show" type acts like fire juggling and sword swallowing . Perhaps one of the best parts is the "roving" characters - kings, queens, washer women, mud men, jesters... all interact with guests. Some of the attendees too will show up in costume. It;s what you might expect - royalty, knights, Vikings, pirates, and sometimes it's unexpected like flappers and gangsters :-D Mom had a great time and I did too. I love these things, in particular the smaller fests. There's a number of them around, Renaissance theme, Western theme, Vikings theme, - so much love goes into it, I think it reminds people to play. Photo: Mine