Renaissance Pleasure Faire:: So. Cal Flickr Meet-Up April 26, 2008

Calling all So. California Photographers & Medieval Era Enthusiasts! The Renaissance Pleasure Faire is coming to town and we want to go photograph it in all its glory!

Date: Saturday, April 26th
Place: (Irwindale) Santa Fe Dam & Recreational Area (see directions)
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (or until you need to leave)
Price: $25 per adult at the gate (cheaper online)
Children 5-12: $15.00

We'll meet at the Front Gate Entrance @ 10:00 AM sharp!


Directions:
Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Southern California
Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area
Address: 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, Ca 91706
Phone: 626-969-4750

Directions:

Faire grounds are East of where the 605 San Gabriel River Freeway and the 210 Foothill Freeway cross. SO get to the 605 North or 210 East and follow from there:

From the 210 freeway, east of the 605....

1. Exit the 210 at the Irwindale Ave. exit and turn South
2. Go approx. 1 mile.
3. Turn Right onto Arrow Hwy ( West)
4. Go approx. 0.3 (3/10s) of 1 mile
5. Turn Right into the Santa Fe Dam Rec. Area park

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I have never been to one before, so I am very excited to go and take pictures! I know we'll look out of place with the gear, but that'll be part of the fun. The website suggests these other ways to have fun while there:

Play Along With Us!

Want to join in the merriment at the Faire? Many Faire activities invite you to become more than a spectator. But there are other ways to feel like you are one of the merry-making revelers.

First and foremost--dress the part. The easiest and quickest way to enter the world of the Renaissance Faire is to come in costume, whether as an elegant courtier, rebellious outlaw or lusty wench.

Costumes may be made, rented at the Faire, purchased, or simply assembled--tights, a belted shirt, hat and boots for a squire, two skirts, blouse and waist-cincher for his damsel. See our Costuming Guide for more information!

Once dressed appropriately, thou mightst also converse in the tongue of the Realm, for thy pleasure and edification, or, to put it simply, learn some Renaissance words and phrases so you can speak like a 16th century native:

Good morning. = Good morrow.
Good afternoon. = Good day.
I’ll see you later. = I shall see you anon.
How are you? = How now?
Please… = Prithee or Pray…
Thank you. = Grammercy.
Hello, nice to see you! = Hail and well met!
What time is it? = How stands the hour?
Where are the restrooms? = Whither be the privies?
What is your name? = What be thy tide?
Please wait on me! = Prithee, attend me!
I'm thirsty. = I be parched.
Goodbye, I gotta go! = Fare thee well; I must away!

Learn to address the villages and members of the royal court by their correct titles, but remember to be extremely respectful of the Queen:

The Queen = Your Majesty, Her Majesty
Court Ladies = My lady, good Madam
Archbishop = Your Grace
Court men = My lord, good sir
Villagers = Good mistress, my good woman, good master

Language Guide

If interested, you can purchase our language guide from at the Renaissance Collection stores on the fairesite during faire hours. For other helpful resources, click below.

Language Preparation Resources for the Faire(Adobe Acrobat - PDF)

And, finally, immerse yourself in the Renaissance Faire experience by eating foods of the period--with your fingers--make toasts to her Majesty's health as you quaff an ale, and end the day cheering loudly for the knight of your choice at the Joust. Remember, the more you participate, the more fun you'll have!
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I know the cost may keep some of us from going, but I know they are offering group discounts and Border's Books has a deal: Get 2 free tickets for the Faire with every $40 purchase!
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Hope to see you there!

Official Website: http://renfair.com/socal/index.php