The EVENTS of the Renaissance Days are numerous. They usually surround a Festival or Fair where Merchants gather to sell Renaissance/Medieval wares while patrons are entertained by wandering  Musicians, Jugglers, and Bellydancers.  An activity might be an Archery Competition or Jousting on War Horses. For the children and more mild- hearted adults there are Marionette Shows, Arts and Crafts to admire and purchase. The most fun of it all is to become a part of this ancient backdrop. BECOME a Dashing Knight or dress in a Merchant Costume and hawk your crafts in one of the many booths at the fair.  Become a Renaissance Maiden and your friend or mate..well..Shall we make him KING?

And WHAT, would Medieval times be without that big ole heavy suit of Armour that some Knights wore to battle in......

Check out the Costumeman at FrankBees for the above Renaissance Costumes and many more. He also supplies LOTS of Accessories for your Medieval Costuming needs.

At HalloweenCostumes4U.com there is a large array of Renaissance Garb for you to choose from.
Below are some examples...Click on the picture of the costume for more info about that particular Costume.

         Above:  Lady and Gents Renaissance Theatrical Costume

              Children Renaissance Queen and Warrior King

  

     Above:  Maid Marion and Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves  

         Palace Executioner                               Court Jester
All of the above and MUCH MUCH more can be found at:
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES 4 U - Low Prices on your favorite Halloween Costumes

Above a Renaissance family is all dressed up in the Garb of the times.


The little animation above is a catapult. An ancient weapon used for tossing large rocks or chunks of wood or other debris at the walls and doors of the castle in hopes to toppling them to have easy access at what and whom lie within. The debris also played Holy Heck when lobbed and landed upon someones noggin . Ü

      
              Venetian Dress                                  Inkeeper Garb

  
            Gypsy Wench                                    Dukes Doublet

   Men also won't be disappointed.  From a Hooded Robin...To the Kings own Knights. It will be romantic to the ladies, like it or not! Our feelings aside though...Think of the fun you will have at the jousting matches at the faires...as either a jouster or just a member of the onlooking crowd. Stop over at the local pub for a mug of your favorite mead and checkout the barmaids...if you dare :-).. for I hear they are a fiesty few. Don't forget to check out the Tudor Shoppe for your weaponry also.. (If you don't find what you want at this shoppe you will find more further down this page).

Here are examples of some more Garbware you will find at this Renaissance/Medieval Shoppe:

 Click on  ANY item and you will be swooped away to the Tudor Shoppe and that exact Item. (You may want to bookmark this site/put it in your "Favorites" so you can find your way back here if you wish Ü)

 
          German Wedding Gown                      Knightly Tunic & Mail

 


While on the topic of Renaissance/Medieval Garb, specifically from the Tudor Shoppe, let me put up something they carry for those of you who are "creative", have some sewing skills, and the time..AND patience... to do something as rewarding as putting together Homemade Renaissance Garb . Making your OWN Renaissance Garb could REALLY be exciting I think. I would be tempted to add my own special touches and thereby "personalizing" my creations Ü. What FUN it could be! and I can only imagine the money saved by putting your own labor into such a cool project.
  That said...Here are just a few of the "Easy" Renaissance Clothing (or GARB) Patterns carried by The Tudor Shoppe:

 

          Peasant Bodice                       Elizabethan
                                                         Tabbed Corset

  
     Elizabethan Doublet                Renaissance Breeches

As I said above..these are only a FEW of the Patterns you will find at the Tudor Shoppe. I am quite sure you would find every pattern and instruction to put together a great Renaissance Garb ("set"? of Garb...? hmmmm ...Ü) for your next Renaissance Days Event.

  

  

 

    

     

    

      Beautiful aren't they? There are plenty of styles of Circlet to chose from at the Tudor Shoppe.
IF, however, you are feeling even MORE "Regal"...even "ROYAL"..Here is the Headwear for you:

    

    

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Here's a picture of a Medieval Juggler. ...Taken at a Renaissance fair in Palm Springs, California, sometime in the 1990's is the best that I can remember.  I DO recall that it was a GREAT TIME though ! :-)  I  have more pictures... that will be posted soon...of THIS years Faire in Palm Springs.

                      

                          

                             

 

BuyCostumes.com (the same as the store above) also provides some great accessories to go with whichever garb you choose. Many of the accessories that go WITH a costume will be found on that costumes particular page. For other Renaissance Accessories simply click on one of the pictures below and then click on Hats and/or Accessories.

               

Below, from Oya Costumes, is a Garbed Couple and a sweet Medieval Gown for a child or teenager:

Below are some VERY cool LEATHER  items from a great store:

Chivalry Bookshelf
and Revival Leather.us

Low Medieval Boot 

This is Revival's popular low medieval boot, made for comfort and durability, appropriate for wear from the 13th - 16th centuries.

c.1400 Riding Boot

 
Penultimate c. 1400 riding boot, exceptionally comfortable on and off the field!  


Sueded Medieval Shoe

c.1400 sueded shoes are both comfortable and appropriate for various forms of reenactment.

Medieval Turnshoe

Available in Black or Brown.

How about some Gloves:

Swordsmans Gloves in Black or Red

Chivalry Bookshelf says:  One of our most popular items, the *original* swordsman's gloves (we were the first to make them, way back in the 1980s). These gloves are of a very high quality leather and are available for a very reasonable price!

Light Sparring Glove

Specially crafted gloves for Western Martial Arts / SCA / and LARP use--they have martial arts foam carefully quilted onto the back of the hand, fingers, thumb and wrist--but they preserve freedom of movement!

...Here's something to check out gang.  NOT a "costume" but wouldn't it be GREAT to have as your BOOTH at a Renaissance Faire. I had to include it because I think it's TOO COOL! Ü  Heck..I want one to go CAMPING in!

Medieval Round Pavilion-Ready to Ship

 


Fiore dei Liberi "Segno" Sterling Silver Pins
(a great addition to any Medieval Costume)

Four pins are available; the Elephant, Lion, Tiger and Lynx.

Then there are the Weapons:

Talhoffer 1467 Rubber Warhammer

Medieval Utility Knife  

Elegant Medieval Knife

This store carries TONS of Garb and Accessories so please click on a product and then feel free to browse the whole store. The Chivalry Bookshelf ALSO carries instructional books and DVDs for the Medieval Period. I'll show you one example but keep on looking once you arrive at the store. It's REALLY interesting.  Did you ever want to learn the skills of Swordfighting.   Here you'll find "How to." and THEN some.  Learn ancient Wrestling Techniques by watching a DVD. There is even learning information on JOUSTING!  It's amazing what you will find here so get on with it!   Then..get along to the nearest Reniassance Faire and kick some Medieval (ahem) "behind" Ü.

The Swordsmans Companion: A Modern Guide to Training with the Medieval Longsword

  Before you run off to the faire...you must  consider ALL of the several "props" you may need to re-enact the ancient times.  In certain cases you may actually be a "participant" in a mock battle re-enactment. Thus, you may need weaponry or at least some weaponry Replicas.  I found a very cool place that has JUST the type of thing you may be looking for. They have Armour, Shields, Swords of ALL types, Crossbows, Battle Axes, EVEN Fencing Masks for those who need a little practice with the sword...and the list goes on. I will post a few items here but you will probably need to go check this place out for yourself to get all that you may suddenly "need" when you see the beautifully made things offered. :-)

Bronze Battle Axe Replica

Double Battle Mace "Morning Star"

Breastplate - Lionheart Crest

Medieval Celtic sword

   Coletta@Costume-Works.com