Gift Ideas for Renaissance Faire Fans

Renaissance Faires are a popular past time for people who are interested the the Medieval era and people who just like festivals. The popular events usually run on weekends for a limited number of weeks in a particular season. Fans of the Ren-Faire love to dress up in character, entering another personality and a different world. If you are buying a Christmas or birthday present for someone who likes ren-faires, consider a gift that they can use as part of their costume or a medieval style gift that can become part of their home decor.

Ren-faires normally incorporate a village market, with vendors selling unique gifts and wares. These arts and crafts are often hand made and unique. If you get to go to a renaissance festival, these markets are a great place to purchase a gift for the ren-faire fan. Renaissance faires often have websites with listings of their vendors. If you are looking for a speciality item, look up the vendor pages and see if there is a way to contact the vendors through their web page. Chances are, they will be happy to ship the product to you. Otherwise, gifts can be found on the Internet and at specialty stores.

Following are some gift ideas that a fan of the ren-faire may enjoy.

Medieval Jewelry

People of the medieval era often wore pendants with crosses inlaid with gems, enamel and pearls. Past Times is an retail store in England with a catalog that ships to the United States. Past Times is a supplier with authentic looking medieval style earrings, necklaces and rings. A string of pearls or a pendant of amber are also great gifts.

Walking Stick

Walking sticks are not only practical, they are fashionable at the ren-faire. Festival grounds are often uneven, so a walking stick can be a help to the festival goer who likes to stroll the grounds at these outdoor events. Purchase a rustic looking stick or a cane with a vintage look. Ebay often has a number of walking sticks listed.

Goblet

People of the Renaissance era carried goblets with them, tied to their belts. A pewter or pottery goblet can be an authentic part of the costume as well as a practical gift. A pewter goblet is more durable and less likely to break.

Fantasy pictures

Pictures of fantasy scenes, such as fairies, unicorns, Pegasus, princesses and knights are great gifts that can be hung on the wall, so the fantasy fan can enjoy the year around.

Pottery

Pottery is an ancient craft that fits in well with the medieval theme. Find a rustic vase or bowl to adorn the table at home.

Kaleidoscope

These fanciful tubes with broken glass inside can provide hours of entertainment as the glass shifts shapes. Decorative Kaleidoscopes are great coffee table gifts, that can be displayed in the home year around,

Leather Bag

Both women and men can use a practical leather pouch to carry their money and purchases while at the faire. A small to medium sized pouch with a shoulder strap is a gift that can be enjoyed all year long.

Wind Chimes

Vendors at the market may sell wind chimes that sing musically in the wind. These musical chimes are a joyful sound in the breeze year around.

Crystal

A piece of crystal, crystal figurine or crystal pendant are all pretty trinkets and meaningful gifts that are favorites of ren-faire fans.

Tapestry

A wall hanging or blanket of tapestry gives the home a medieval touch. Tapestry bags are a popular fashion item that can also enhance a ren-faire outft.

Whether you get the renaissance faire fan a gift that they can carry to the festivals, or a gift they can enjoy at home, a present with a medieval theme is sure to please.

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