Review Title: Don't pay to be solicited to buy things! [ View All Reviews ]

I was super disappointed after paying $25 to enter the Renaissance Faire only to be bombarded by costumed sales persons!

I had always wanted to attend the Renaissance Faire and experience what it would be like to be in a small village back in time and marvel at the costumes, art, crafts, food, entertainment, etc.

Once we entered, we did see a bit of costumed folks and hear a bit of strange language from back then; however, nothing like I had heard about. I had heard it was a highly interactive event that really submersed you in the culture back then; instead, it was like any other Art & Wine Festival with booths set up all over to sell patrons overpriced items. What made it worse was the fact that the costumed sales persons were very pushy in trying to get you to purchase things. My kids were admiring a live owl on one man's arm and he told us, 'You can touch the owl or take a picture with it if you want...all you have to do is buy something inside...anything...even a $1 card." That is verbatim! It totally ruined the atmosphere and the entire day was full of solicitations like that. Overt, even rude, solicitations all throughout the day.

There was not enough role playing or interaction from staff toward patrons. Food was ridiculously over priced and at times ran out. Items for sale were ridiculously over priced for the quality being provided. It was dusty and you inhaled dust throughout the day, there were horse piles all over and quite smelly, and the pushy solicitations were over the top!

Do not waste your time or money! Create your own Renaissance Party at home with family and friends. You'll have a better time and enjoy it much more.