When I was younger, my mom practically had to drag me kicking and screaming to the Renaissance Faire, and I’d spend half the time embarrassed and hiding behind a turkey leg.
But somewhere along the way, something changed, and those faires became a highlight of my year.
Today’s post celebrates Ren Faire enthusiasts from the r/renfaire subreddit who proudly shared their carefully crafted costumes—each one cooler and more detailed than the next.
Grab your ale, dust off your medieval vocabulary, and let’s admire these incredible folks who turned dressing up into more than cool cosplay, but an art form.
1. Sterling NY
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2. Just finished my first ren faire costume!
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3. King Richard’s Faire. I won first prize! I can’t imagine for what…
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4. My first fair in almost 15 years.
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5. ISO Armor for the Small
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6. Just a little fool for you.
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7. My take on gale! Met a cool green fella.
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8. My first time as a vendor was a success.
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9. Me and my boyfriends outfits this year.
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10. Thought y’all would appreciate me and my fiancé’s knight engagement shoot!
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11. We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures.
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12. My ren faire costume this year.
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13. Amazing day to show you my costume. What do you think about it?
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14. I’m so happy with how my Italian renaissance inspired gown turned out!
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15. I hate pictures of myself, so they’re not very common. Someone posted a picture from 2018 and this is the first time I’ve seen a side-by-side comparison of my 95lb weight loss. I still have a ways to go, but this is inspiring.
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16. For those who ask “Is this Costume Okay?” Yes. Yes it is.
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17. Garb for MDRF this year.
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18. I think im ready. Suggestions?
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19. Going as a medieval beekeeper.
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20. MDRF! My handmade scalemail.
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21. My costume at ren faire this year.
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22. My ren faire costume last summer was a hit!
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23. So I shot a wedding where EVERYONE in attendance show up in costume!
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24. Xena at Ren Faire
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25. Fun Tradition at the Ohio Renaissance festival. On the last day right before close we always get a visit from the headless Horseman.
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26. I was trying to give evil witch advisor but the tomato heckler just called me a goth chandelier.
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27. Got to recreate a photo from 14 years ago at Bristol this past weekend.
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28. Looking for this couple so they can have their engagement photo.
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29. Some of my renfaire garb! This was my first season at ohio ren!
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30. My pirate look.
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31. Unlocking Core Memories at the Carolina Renaissance Festival.
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32. Any excuse to wear the fit, right?
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33. My friend and I debuted our matching Viking apron dresses at MD ren faire yesterday.
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34. Our first year dressing up for Ren Fest (MN)! We were wizards on vacation.
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35. Are Mermaids OK for a Pirate Theme Weekend?
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36. First time sewing my own garb.
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37. First ever time going to Renfaire! Will obviously leave sword at home but is this costume acceptable?
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38. “It’s a yes!” Moments after proposing to my now-fiancée last weekend at the Carolina Ren Fest.
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39. Bristol Renaissance Faire
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40. Debuted Frodo and Sam (and Gandog) this past weekend!
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41. First ren faire and I am a fan for life now.
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42. Trying on the winter version of my Spellblade garb for Yuletide this weekend.
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43. Isn’t it a masterpiece?
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44. My outfit for today’s ren faire!
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45. Our first ren faire.
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46. Excited to go, apprehensive to go by myself and dress up for it.
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47. Went to the Ren Faire in search of the One ring.
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48. My first ren faire!
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49. My Halloween costume OC, King Astor The Deluminated. Can only rarely bring him out due to material issues.
Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome
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