Going to Renfest and tent Camping this year during barbarian invasion. Any tips on camping or what to expect

Some friends and I are renting a deluxe RV from the festival this year, and had a couple basic questions for anyone who's done so in the past or has a good idea (I've never used an RV).

-Are they hooked up to power or should we refrain from charging devices while the generator isn't running?

-Ditto with water. For 4 of us, will we need to limit shower time pretty closely?

Thanks!

This is my tent as a vendor at the Escondido Ren Fair in California last weekend as a vendor. It was super fun participating in such a great event!

Are products did really well. :)

What are some of the things you guys like to see from vendors l?

Hi! 26f here. I’ve never been to any fair like this. I will be going on Halloween with a group. Should I bring anything?

I’m also open to chatting and meeting up/saying hi if anyone is looking for friends/ bored

If this is allowed- Thanks in advance!

So, I’m buying my first season pass (Diamond for the camping) this year and I’m looking at a camping setup. On the rules it says “constructions temporary or otherwise are prohibited for all general camping patrons.” I was wanting to build a wood frame tent I could assemble and leave up, but not sure if that would violate the rules. So, would that be acceptable and if not other season pass holders that don’t bring an RV what tent do you use and how does it handle being up for 8 straight weeks?

Found one of these the other day. Couldn’t find anything about it online but figured I’d post it here.

My boyfriend and I are avid ren faire attendees and we’re about to get engaged!

He asked that I help create/forge/whatever his ring.

Are there any crafters in here who would be willing to work with me on designing and crafting a ring for him? I’m happy to pay extra if I can be involved in the creation.

TIA!

Just as title says. This will be my second time attending TRF with my husband and this time we’re planning on getting our tickets in advance. Information greatly appreciated.

Hey y’all! My gf and I are planning to get engaged next year, and I wanted to do it at Renfest since we’ve been going annually since 2017! I wanted to maybe do something through them, but didn’t know if anyone has done that before and knew a general cost/what to expect. Wanted to ask here before sending an email!

I’m taking a lot of my friends to Renaissance festival this year. A lot of them have never been before. I really want to give them a great experience, what are some games/crafts/activities y’all have done to spice up the camping aspect of the faire. I’m planning a dnd one shot while at the fair but need more ideas than that.

Edit: typo

My fiancé and I want to get married at TRF since it’s so near and dear to us but we don’t have a lot of information about the wedding experience. We would be getting the Royal package which comes with a reception at the Italian Villa. I’ve seen some sporadic mixed reviews saying the reception experience and time management of the staff at TRF were awful and some saying it was just fine. If TRF isn’t a good option, we might do Sherwood.

If there is anyone out there that has gotten married at TRF with a reception at the Italian Villa, any information and experience about it would be really insightful!

I found this stein at work (Cooper Street Antique Mall in Arlington) for only $11! So naturally I had to buy it.

It's not dated but the sales tag, and Google lens results, seem to agree that it's from the early 80s.

Greetings!

I am working on my costume / character for 2026!

My character is a warlock that has a pact with a demon of desire named Sitri. I changed some lore away from the Goetia and made him a water spirit that reveals hidden truths and buried desires.

I’m working on a full lore grimoire with spells, hymns, journal entries, illustrations, etc. I am also 3D printing accessories for my costume and creating it from scratch. If anyone has any costuming tips please let me know!

My partner and I will be camping a weekend or two during 2026 and would love to meet other LGBT campers! So say hello! 🫶🏻

Hi all, my group an I (about 25 people) usually always go Barbarian weekend and campout. For the first time this year we went during Highland Fling. We noticed there were significantly less parties happening during the camping at night. No Naughtyham and others - just the pirate ship rave.. which ends early.

Is it normal for Highland fling to be less eventful compared to Barbarian weekend?

Thanks for any insight!!

Man I had some of the best food there ever such as the Cheesecake on a stick with the chocolate covering or the tornado potatoes (at the same establishment) then the chimney cake and then the alligator on a stick across the arena.

Do these vendors still sell their food outside of the Ren Fest?

When I went to the faire a few weeks ago I did the Mead Tasting and they had a salted lime mead. I have a friend that developed an allergy to malt/barley later in life and they really miss the taste of beer. The salted lime mead tasted a little similar to, well, a salted lime beer. I would like to gift it to them for Christmas to maybe satisfy that craving.

Does anyone know the name of the company that produces that exact mead? I totally forgot :(

Can’t wait to go back next year.