Bristol renaissance faire

[KawaiiNStuff]

I might go again this year, last year i wore a wolf/raccoon like tail. This year i might do something WAYYYY more stand out-ie

i just hope i dont get shot

[PsychoticAries]

i absolutely love this place :) i remember one year i ran into a magician and he taught me the multiplication tables

[Xtrememan89769]

This place is a family tradition. We go there every year.

[KeltoiThomi]

I reconize the grim guy at 2:47. he had bells on his shoes. lol

[MystMoonstruck]

The tune is best-known as "Red Admiral Butterfly", as there are a number of pieces that include "Butterfly" in the title. Thank you for this video. I went to Bristol for 13 summers before a serious health problem put a halt to my attendance. Naturally, I went in garb. One fellow dubbed those who wear garb but pay to get in "playtrons"! They've made so many changes it seems that I'd so much love to be there again! I saw the Swordsmen and Lady Ettie! Maybe someday I shall revisit it. *sigh*

[crimsionclover]

Lovely vid! I also love the music, who performs it?

[BellaDonnaSaige]

Wonderfully put together! I really loved your video! It's an annual MUST for our family to go! We've already got our tickets for 2011 season!!! LOL

[10thDoctorLuver]

What song was playing during the photos?

[lhscf1]

Ahh I remember going there with your Mom and Mike lol, omg that was so long ago...

[VincentCarter0]

I havent been there in 5 years, I am goingthis year, and It will be so amazing and fun.

[adburgett23]

love the music! I'm going next month

[LordSoar]

To step outside one's door and discover so much culture,talent,nice ppl.How could you not build nothing but fond memories and the good food is just the icing on the cake.My heart and mind will always linger there too long........ :)

[austinberge]

Were can I find this beautiful music?

[crazypeterson]

who knows what the guy at 2:49 is called??? That is my all time favorite character at the ren faire but i can't find out what he is called?

[coltsowl]

Ladies......See ROMANTIC movie clip  A knight and his lady

[streetfighter4541]

i went the last year and it was awsome

[mrecorleone]

I went there this last year (2009). I am so going again this year, but this time I'm dressing up. Awesome video and great dress. I can't wait.

[danieljg1995]

omg watching this made me want to go to a ren fair so bad i have 2 that i go to every year but there in the spring (tn ren fair and rogersville ren faire) lol that looks so fun

[tokyopuffer]

I miss Bristol Ren Faire!!!

A beauty of a video...thanks for posting!

[randomNco]

i felt the same, last week i went and omg i was like OMG i was sooo into it, i got a fox tail and ears and i was like idk a elf fox! i loveeddd it, wanna go back nect week and when i turn 18 i wanna travel with them! god that wood be a dream

[billyboyd94]

Beautiful footage, thank you for sharing!

[4thtroika]

I haven't been there in years. Is the nut guy still asking people to sample his nuts?

[myalteredself]

yep!

[kimdkus]

@4thtroika

Snicker. Yeah. Snicker!!

[imnottrenton2]

pasteurize that hoe!!!!!!!

[JustAPrayer]

I've always wanted to go to a renaissance fair. That looks cool!

[crazypeterson]

@JustAPrayer it is so much fun you should try it out.

[Sunnshyneone]

I was there on the EXACT day and took alot of photos that day.

[myalteredself]

You can't resist! There's so much going on, gotta get the memories so you never forget! :) Way too much fun, lol.

[ww2production]

@myalteredself do they have real bows and arrows made out of wood from trees? becuase ive always wanted to find a real natural bow

[Selnyk]

It sounds like Scythian to me.

[errtex]

I live in the Dallas area and the Scarborough Ren Faire in the Spring is an annual tradition in our family. This one looks even better!

Hmmmm... Perhaps a trip to Illinois may be in order next year!

[alikokos]

what kind of food is there?

[alpaca9]

there is really good food. really good

[myalteredself]

Roasted cashews, roasted almonds, roast beef sandwiches, bread bowls (I got one with broccoli cheese something or another).. but there was also chicken noodle or a beef soup, fritters, fruit/ice cream deserts (oh SO good!). I don't know what else, it's hard to think of everything, but they have so much food. Pickles on a stick! Don't wanna forget that one. To sum it up, way too much to list but if you love food you can't hate what they have here, it's all so good! I loved the fritters. :)

[crazypeterson]

@myalteredself don't forget the gelato, turkey drum sticks, and monkey tails :)

[amaterasuXrising]

I love renaissance faires! I go to the Texas RenFest every year. Good video!

[nicidy]

i was there the day the video was made!

[myalteredself]

Awesome! :)

[BURMTIC]

DAMN HIPPIES!!!!!!!

[77MommaBear96]

Sweetpea, go get a dictionary and look up the word "hippie". You're in desperate need of an education.

[maddwitch]

More drum jam!

[neversleepneverdie]

YAY I WORK HERE, IM IN THE GUILDE OF ST LAWRENCE I LOVE IT. Whats really funny though is that I almost reveranced (sp?) the nobles in this video because ive gotten so used to reverancing anyone whos dressed nicer than I am at faire. I have so many great faire memories. Anyone under the age of 25 in the guilde were playing catch and we got patrons to join in. And one weekend I asked everyone I saw that was wearing a kilt "What's underneath the scottsman's kilt?" until one patron flashed me.

[Xtrememan89769]

@neversleepneverdie Is the guilde the castle with the prisons? If so, are you the lady?

[iloveeeEeyore]

@neversleepneverdie do people like dress up and stuff and like when in the year does it go on?

[jimdrewa]

went my first time last saturday. going again next saturday. kinda wana dress up. sent message for ideas or grouping up.

[KingJeremy77]

I went to the Ren Faire yesterday and man did i have a lot of fun! I'll be back next year.

[dwightshruteismyhero]

Seriously, whats the song (and/or songs) from this video? I'd love to buy the album, would be great to work to.

[Picardy]

The first piece of music is from the movie "The Secret of Roan Inish" - it's title is "Fiona".

[SydneyBristow447]

Beautiful music from an even greater movie!

[myalteredself]

Thank you!

[meandmymandola]

@Picardy

Ummm the first tune is more commenly known as 'the butterfly'

[Picardy]

@meandmymandola Thank you, I didn't realize there was another name to the tune used in Roan Inish.

[grainschickenandyour]

Great video you put together here! What's the music? I like it. :)

[FzMonsta]

whats that guitar like instroment at 8:07?

im gunna be workin here this year too, im exicited.

[myalteredself]

I think it's called a lute!

Good luck... :)

[tomspy77]

It is a lute...

[gubbagubba19]

(Sigh) I'm an actor from Bristol, and this year I can't make it, being exiled to the wilds of Montana. This makes me so homesick. (Fairesick?) Best place to be ever.

[SirKaoz]

best Renaissance faire i've ever been too.

[myalteredself]

:)

Can't wait to go again!

[shadowcasterband]

I remember when it was called King Richard's Faire... hope that doesn't make me sound too old. haha

Was it the strawberry ice cream you made a mess with?

[myalteredself]

No, haha!

Chocolate! :)

[Jedidew]

I'm an actor in the Indiana renaissance fair. They are really fun!

[mindygrahamkrauth]

i have gone to this faire every year for over 30 years... it was called king richard's faire long ago, before it became commercialized...

maybe i am in this video!

[WhoIsCarla]

Oh! This song is so familiar to me! Care to share what the name is?

[myalteredself]

I have no idea!

i should have made a note!

[Vegetanthony]

Really really great video

[greenmanj23]

I live in South Cal, and this Ren Faire looks way more amazing than ours. Even though ours has been running for 47 years.

[ajny2la]

That is because this one has a permanent home, they buildings are there year round, the one in South CA is temporary and they must build everything each year. They need to find a permanent home...

[greenmanj23]

Yes they do need to find a permanent home. I so want to go to this one also.

[izzyanddennyfan]

is this the bristol one in WI?

[myalteredself]

yes

[EleemosynaryFilms]

I could do that whip thing...

[DazeWolf]

Oh and hey, when I went they wouldn't let me take pictures of the cool things they were selling - I'm surprised you got video. ): I guess it varies from store to store.

[myalteredself]

Oh ya! they told me to please not do that so I had to stop. I guess if you do it discretely, then it's not like they will see you.

[DazeWolf]

Ah, I go to Bristol every year and always bring a Ren-virgin so I can convert them. (; My harem is bigger every time we go.

[myalteredself]

Lol!

that's what I plan to do this year.. bring my best friend and my cousin who's only 7. :)

[neversleepneverdie]

im in the cast for the first time this year and im sooo excited. I love the Guilde of St Lawrence <3 ^_^ GO DUCKS QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK

[IsraelyRussian]

I worked at Bristol Ren Fair for 3 years at Tzipora Jewels. A jewelery store that my mother owned. I love bristol!

[musicisexpression23]

are those wierd things supposed to be nymphs

[myalteredself]

Which one.. lol?

at what time during the video?

[ForeverBlueChild]

This is the best fair ever! I wish I could like live thereXD. So many amazing things to do. If anyone ever has a chance to go, do it.

[20vampgirl]

i am so excited i have a chance to go for the first time myself hopefully either this summer or this fall!!! yay! so excited! great video by the way!

[purplepolish92]

ahh Im excited Im going this summer. First time!! any advice for the newcommer?

[myalteredself]

Have fun!! Lol, it's my only advice. Just really sit back and watch the beauty, cos its so pretty. Get there early enough so you can see everything, there is so much to see! Oh, and if ur a spender you might wanna have a lot lot lot of cash, cos I know for me there was SO much I wanted to buy but I was flat broke when I went, it really sucked. Good luck, I don't know how anyone wouldn't like it so have fun! :D

[AlefHely]

dress accordingly as best as you can and be part of everything and everyone. Enjoy it and take lots of pics and/or videos, you will love it! And oh, take money because you will like many things there!.

[koreansrhot]

were having one here in korea i cant wait!!! and where is bristol?

[myalteredself]

In Kenosha, Wisconsin, US... lol. :)

[docsrocks]

Went again last year and was a blast as usual.

[krystinajo]

Aww I love that place. Can't wait until summer!

[myalteredself]

I know! I hope I go again! ^_^ I loveee it.

[archerranger1]

cool. where waz that??

[myalteredself]

On the Illinois/Wisconsin border.

[hamoudi357]

I thought in UK, anyway nice event.

[myalteredself]

Thanks!

[kretankooper]

Wow, looks like a real fun time. I love history coming alive. The guy with that whip, cool whip.

[marciamallow]

Hi! I lived in N. IL. Went many times to the fair! Moved to N. FL. 8 yrs. ago. We have a Renfair here but not as good as Kenoshas'. I love this fair!

[myalteredself]

Lol thanks...

yeah, so many people think it's the best!

[pdsavage]

You look so sad and the Music makes you seem even sadder,Im taking my daughter this year to our first one down in Texas as they have a huge one.Shhh dont tell her its a B-day suprise....

[myalteredself]

I was cranky for some reason most of the time, but it was still a good time.

whats cool is that its perfect for kids, too... but maybe a little scary. Lol

[SgtStrungOut]

Why does thiis crap not feel authentic? BECAUSE WE ARE IN THE MODERN TIMES!!!

[myalteredself]

Wow you look like a fucking moron, your a joke. There's no way to go back in time and vaca there to be able to experience it. Good for you if you have no god-damn interest, but your not welcomed on this video if that's how it is in ur opinion.

The ren faire isn't for you? then you are a worthless peice of shit that doesn't know how to have fun. Hope you never go.

I went and I had a great time and if u can't get ur head out of ur ass and be nice, you don't need to say a single god damn thing.

[RudisTabootis]

Nice vid. 4/5 stars. I actually do Renn Faire, I'm one of the ppl with the nice costumes on "Court." O and way to go spelling FAIRE wrong.

[myalteredself]

Way to kind of be a jerk but thanks... of course.

[ganlynde]

My limited experiences with the people on court have not been pleasant. think nothing of it ;)

[myalteredself]

Lol ok thanks. :)

[ImmyLovesHerIPod]

You look very pretty in your gear!

[myalteredself]

Ty!! ^_^

[IsoTheScissorMonster]

wow!!

I wish i was there the costume look fantastic, especially the fairies!

[xtuylsx]

that is so awesome to go to

[myalteredself]

Yeah, it is. :)

[jennspridco]

You actually got 4 of the 6 fairies that were on site! Well done! Most people don't see that many!

(Oh, and thanks for the nice comment on my video, too. My friend made it for me.)

[myalteredself]

I did?

I heard there was about 5 more painted fairies like the leaf one I got the footage of... but I thought that was all I saw.

Yw.

[jennspridco]

I play the autumn fairy, but you also got the green man, the dragon fairy, and the brownie. The only two you didn't find were the flower fairy and the spidra.

[myalteredself]

Cool, lol.

Very informative.. thanks. Haha.

Now I can remember that, though. I should be going again soon.

I guess I just pretty much figured that all the faries would be wearing wings.

[ganlynde]

nice video =]. I play the flower fairy, and i don't have wings, but i have a very awesome hat made by jenn.

I hope you do come again. More videos please! hehe

[myalteredself]

Ooh ok!

Of course. I'll continue to make vids every time I go. ^_^

[jennspridco]

many of our fairies don't wear wings...fyi.

[myalteredself]

Oh really?? Well I guess I did do good, then! ^_^

[Samus198]

I can't wait to go this year. What was the temp there? That's one thing I'm slightly worried about because I plan on wearing a very warm outfit.

[myalteredself]

I'm happy I went, I thought I might not like it.. until I got there and my face was like this :O

For a while it's going to be hot... I was lucky and caught it on a day where it rained before noon and cooled it all down.

[acelk]

Your welcome ;) Glad I convinced you to come along.

[34Zattara84]

wow!!! i'm pretty impressed! that looks like a very whimsical day! even the graves looked nice! though i have to say that some people do look creepy... the dress that you were wearing, looks good on you! :) lol, i'm just lost for words right now!!!

[myalteredself]

XD thanx!!

[deathclown81]

pretty it would be beutiful it it was a red skirt instead of a blue one kik

[myalteredself]

Lol

Yeas.... tru.

I was gonna get a red shirt,

decided not to... cos I'd wanna wait to get something bettar.

Love you.

[AliceInWorthlesstown]

That looks like it would be pretty kick ass :]

[myalteredself]

It is totally kick ass. :D

[acelk]

Besides, red's not your color.

[myalteredself]

lol ook

[AliceInWorthlesstown]

Wah?

[acelk]

sorry was put in wrong spot. should of been up higher