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Old 08-24-2006, 11:47 AM
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Anyone been before? We are talking about going on Saturday.
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It's a great time John I go every year. Went last Sun.
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I go a couple times every year. its a great time... Hot chics in chain mail, good food, good beer and just alot of fun...

be sure to check out these shows:

Moonie
Brune
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Where is it located?
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Where is it located?
the ren faire is located off of rt 94 just over the wisconsin border...

here is the website...

http://www.renfair.com/bristol/

it has directions and a site map too...


this might sound screwy... but if anyone in the party you go with gets a headache, buy and eat one of the pickles for some reason they cure headaches...

bring you camera and take alot of pics!
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Thanks!
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no prob dude... have a great time!
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Thanks!
Can I go? I can play the lute.
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Originally Posted by Avalanche
Can I go? I can play the lute.

LOL lutes!!!

nothing like a little fretless hollow guitar...
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one of the best times i've had.

alot better than the typical "movie and dinner" date.

good food too.

i just wish it was like "Cable Guy" and the audience could go out and sword fight
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Originally Posted by Slow Z28
one of the best times i've had.

alot better than the typical "movie and dinner" date.

good food too.

i just wish it was like "Cable Guy" and the audience could go out and sword fight
Its BYOS, if you bring your own sword there are plenty of weirdos there to hack and slash at.
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I've been working at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival for 6 years doing security.
The minnesota fest is prob the biggest show in the tristate, if not the midwest.

Is there A fest in Illinois? I didn't know there was one going on right now.
Usually the rennies that work at these shows travel from show to show, and most of them are staggered so the rennies have time from the end of one, to get to the next one and setup shop. I've got a buddy that travelled with the fest for 2 years doing that.

If you were willing to drive the 6 hours from chitown to MPLS, i'd help you out with your cost of admission

But yeah, if your into fests, and ever wanna come out, you'd prob enjoy the show.
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Originally Posted by DirtyJohn
I've been working at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival for 6 years doing security.
The minnesota fest is prob the biggest show in the tristate, if not the midwest.

Is there A fest in Illinois? I didn't know there was one going on right now.
Usually the rennies that work at these shows travel from show to show, and most of them are staggered so the rennies have time from the end of one, to get to the next one and setup shop. I've got a buddy that travelled with the fest for 2 years doing that.

If you were willing to drive the 6 hours from chitown to MPLS, i'd help you out with your cost of admission

But yeah, if your into fests, and ever wanna come out, you'd prob enjoy the show.


The IL/WI fest is in wisconsin right on the border..

Hmm how much longer does the MN fest run... might be worth checking out
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Originally Posted by ibanez7
The IL/WI fest is in wisconsin right on the border..

Hmm how much longer does the MN fest run... might be worth checking out
Didn't even realize it was bristol. I've heard about that show.

MRF runs till OCT 1st

Here's the linkey

If your close, and you've never been its worth checking out.
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Originally Posted by Avalanche
Its BYOS, if you bring your own sword there are plenty of weirdos there to hack and slash at.
OH HELL YEAH!!



wonder what they'd say if i brought my own light sabre ? hahaha
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I FOUND IT!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O23EzxT-Ug

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We had a really good time, but we did go with other couples who have small children.

Y'all remember all those old folks who still play online games, and also collect Magic The Gathering cards? They all dress up and go to the Renaissance Fair.
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LOL so true..


glad to hear you had a good time!
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My family went there, said it was a blast plus great food. I was hungover sat. Next time My sisters husband is a freak with this stuff



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