The Original Renaissance Faire

While some Renaissance Faires will display stocks and pillories, those journeying to a Renaissance Faire to witness actual torture (trapped within the stocks) would be in for a disappointment. For safety reasons, visitors to Renaissance Faires cannot be forcibly locked into stocks or pillories, and most displays provided by the faires are large enough that a "victim" can easily escape if the experience becomes uncomfortable and are used mainly for photographic opportunities. Further lending to the confusion, several faires have "Trial and Punishment acts" that include dunking. There are professional acting troupes that skillfully portray public punishment for entertainment purposes within their larger act, and are hired by professional Renaissance faires for their stunt abilities and highly trained realism. Much like the jousters and swordsmen, these players do not actually harm each other.

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[DariusFranke]

I like how the 'fantasy warrior' sounds like an insurance salesman.

[tinfoilhat1984]

i like that devil scull face armor costume that guy is wearing, he looks like another reject from a gwar concert.

[ffuffesor]

Irish Tucker is a cyber bully. Irish Tucker and friends think that it is okay to poison people with stuff slipped into their food. Really.

[TheMonsterSkull]

Dude that Skeletor looking guy was pretty cool... good armor

[coltsowl]

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

[yellowvespa04]

They have a boat... WE WANT A BOAT!

[cantehondo]

Me too...and you can say that again!

[Toopsandpoosley2]

I am from Faire circa 1964 to 1989 - Agoura and Northern Faire. You've lost lots of history.

[crimsontina]

sounds like a fun faire!

[tcadell]

a fine video of the Devore Faire, but I am a little disappointed. I was hoping it was a video of Blackpoint or most hopefully Agoura. This was a fun little video but it was almost all boothies, customers and FOF. It would have been nice to have had some of the actual entertainment staff in the interview.

[CarrHunger]

I do not know if you are aware that they had to shut down in 2004 and are making attempts to return. They hold a one weekend renfest at Casa Loma each year and a Pirate festival at Fort York. But I thought I'd say hi and such.

Later, Christina

(ex. ORF regular and now owner of the BC Renfest)