Way down in the south east corner of the state, nearly to the Illinois border, there’s a unique and awesome fair that takes place every weekend from July to Labor Day. The Bristol Renaissance Faire is celebrating 30 years this season and it has been voted the best renaissance faire in the country for the past six years running.
The Faire recreates a visit of Queen Elizabeth I to the English port city of “Bristol” in the year 1574. The whole thing takes place outdoors, rain or shine, on 30 acres featuring 20 stages of entertainment. With everything from a full queen’s court to strolling minstrels and jousting, you’ll find something for everyone in your family to love.
The Bristol Renassaince Faire has its own huge property just north of the state line. With 30 acres of space, you’ll never run out of things to see or do here.
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The Faire is a totally unique, unusual experience and it’s consistently honored as the best Renaissance Festival in the country. Running for nine weekends, there’s plenty of opportunity for you to make the trek and enjoy this awesome Wisconsin faire.
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Tickets are $25.95 for adults and $11.50 for children, though there are plenty of opportunities for discounted tickets, including signing up for their newsletter and buying tickets in advance at participating Walgreens. The Faire is open Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday, July 8 through September 4, 2017 from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm.
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Not only will you be able to immerse yourself in 16th century England, but the Faire runs numerous additional special event days - check the calendar for steampunk, swashbuckler, Celtic and fantasy-themed Faire days, as well.
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A trip to the Renaissance Faire is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. It’s fully immersive, with art, music and performance popping up everywhere, at any time.
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Scheduled performances from tumblers, actors, musicians and more will fill your day.
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And make sure you get yourself seats in plenty of time to watch the joust!
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You’ll also want to eat your way through the Faire, with everything from giant turkey legs to fairy desserts and so much more.
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The Faire is great for children, with kid-specific activities and games as well as more ways to spark their imagination than you can possibly handle.
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The Faire has something for everyone, from bawdy humor and weapon throwing to silly games and access to the royal court.
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Heading to the Bristol Renaissance Faire is a totally awesome way to spend a day in Wisconsin - we’re truly lucky to have the best in the land right here at our fingertips.
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The Bristol Renaissance Faire is located at 12550 120th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142.
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Have you been? Tell us about it in the comments?
Looking for more unique Wisconsin fairs this summer? Check out 21 Weird And Wacky Small Town Wisconsin Festivals You Have to Visit This Summer.
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