15501 E. Arrow Hwy · Irwindale · Southern California
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The Original Renaissance Faire
2008 ** April 5 - May 18 ** 2008
Saturdays & Sundays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
School Day is Friday April 25, 2008
(ALL Dates and details are subject to change.)
Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area - Irwindale, CA
Santa Fe Dam is a unit of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, maintained and operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
Play Along With Us!
Want to join in the merriment at the Faire? Many Faire activities invite you to become more than a spectator. But there are other ways to feel like you are one of the merry-making revelers.
First and foremost--dress the part. The easiest and quickest way to enter the world of the Renaissance Faire is to come in costume, whether as an elegant courtier, rebellious outlaw or lusty wench.
Costumes may be made, rented at the Faire, purchased, or simply assembled--tights, a belted shirt, hat and boots for a squire, two skirts, blouse and waist-cincher for his damsel. See our Costuming Guide for more information!
Once dressed appropriately, thou mightst also converse in the tongue of the Realm, for thy pleasure and edification, or, to put it simply, learn some Renaissance words and phrases so you can speak like a 16th century native.
| Good morning. | = | Good morrow. |
| Good afternoon. | = | Good day. |
| I’ll see you later. | = | I shall see you anon. |
| How are you? | = | How now? |
| Please… | = | Prithee or Pray… |
| Thank you. | = | Grammercy. |
| Hello, nice to see you! | = | Hail and well met! |
| What time is it? | = | How stands the hour? |
| Where are the restrooms? | = | Whither be the privies? |
| What is your name? | = | What be thy tide? |
| Please wait on me! | = | Prithee, attend me! |
| I'm thirsty. | = | I be parched. |
| Goodbye, I gotta go! | = | Fare thee well; I must away! |
Learn to address the villages and members of the royal court by their correct titles, but remember to be extremely respectful of the Queen:
| The Queen | = | Your Majesty, Her Majesty |
| Court Ladies | = | My lady, good Madam |
| Archbishop | = | Your Grace |
| Court men | = | My lord, good sir |
| Villagers | = | Good mistress, my good woman, good master |
Language Guide
If interested, you can purchase our language guide from at the Renaissance Collection stores on the fairesite during faire hours. For other helpful resources, click below.
Language Preparation Resources for the Faire (Adobe Acrobat - PDF)
And, finally, immerse yourself in the Renaissance Faire experience by eating foods of the period--with your fingers--make toasts to her Majesty's health as you quaff an ale, and end the day cheering loudly for the knight of your choice at the Joust. Remember, the more you participate, the more fun you'll have!
Saturdays & Sundays
April 5 through May 18, 2008
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
School Day is Friday April 25, 2008
(ALL Dates and details are subject to change.)
There is an additional nominal charge for some rides and games.
Sorry, NO pets or outside food and beverages.
Faire is held at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
Faire Site: 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, Ca 91706 ** Mailing: Renaissance Entertainment Productions, P.O. Box 1550, Irwindale, CA, 91706
Phone: 626-969-4750 ** Fax: 626-815-9495
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