August 24, 2021
As Renaissance Parks opens itself up as a venue for third-party events, I find myself thoroughly enjoying all of the opportunities it presents for outdoor entertainment. This year we had the return of the Lights, a lantern release ceremony that holds multiple concerts throughout the US. These festivals are a great opportunity for people to […]
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June 1, 2021
Bawdy humor has been a mainstay of the renaissance festival since its inception. The witty, tongue-in-cheek humor of the more open stage performances plays well with the adult crowd while soaring over the heads of the younger guests. Add in a few kilt spins, some tightly laced bodices and there’s a little something for everyone […]
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February 1, 2021
2020 made for a harrowing experience, providing us with many challenges in our quest to bring entertainment and joy to all of you. Renaissance Park is a multi-attraction operation, one which requires the dedication of a huge crew, staff, and coordinators to make happen each season. We could not be more grateful to the folks […]
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December 22, 2020
For the last three weekends, the grounds of the Ohio Renaissance Festival opened itself up for a splendid display of lights and revelry to bring us together for the holiday season. This was the Ohio Renaissance Festival’s first go at a winter festival and I have to say it turned out to be the perfect […]
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December 8, 2020
The chill of winter has settled into the air. The fire pits crackle merrily in the lanes. The glow of lights dance like fairies from every tree and trellis of Willy Nilly! From the gates to the pubs, everyone is ready to experience the joy of the season by visiting the Yuletide Village, Season of […]
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December 1, 2020
As we look forward to the turning of the year, the holiday season has already begun! Thanksgiving is behind us with the winter celebrations just ahead. From Christmas to Yule, the Winter Solstice and New years, there are plenty of reasons to keep the days merry and bright. Many of us have already decorated – […]
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October 27, 2020
Every year is an opportunity to learn from your experiences. Some years present more opportunities than others. So why not lean into it? During 2020, Renaissance Park has dedicated itself to trying new ideas and concepts to provide a variety of activities throughout the year. They saw what works, what didn’t, and strived to make […]
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October 20, 2020
As we round out the last few weeks of October, we find two of the Renaissance Parks events closing for the 2020 season. On Friday, the 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q closed it’s doors to the public, offering one last taste of smoked meats and brews before the cold sets in. I was so happy to get […]
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October 6, 2020
On Saturday the 1572 Roadhouse BBQ offered up the last of their concert series with Southern Accents, a Tom Petty tribute band named after the 6th studio album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It’s funny how you can grow up listening to an artist on the radio and never realize just how many of […]
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September 8, 2020
For thirty years, Labor Day weekend has held a special place in our hearts. Far from the backyard barbecues and furniture sales, the gates of the Ohio Renaissance Festival burst open at the sound of the canon and the faire season begins. Only this year it didn’t go quite like that. For a lot of […]
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