A Day at the Michigan RenFest In Holly
I love being at the Michigan Renaissance Festival right at 10am… they put on a show before they even open the gates. You’re not even in yet, and they’re already…
Doni at the Michigan RenFest in Holly! HEY! It’s a turkey leg! You know who would really love this?
Donielle FlynnI love being at the Michigan Renaissance Festival right at 10am... they put on a show before they even open the gates. You're not even in yet, and they're already harassing you... but in a fun way. Once inside the gates, the festivities at the May Pole begin shortly after 10. The king and queen are there and everything is splendid at the Michigan RenFest in Holly. My day is already off to a great start. Scroll down to get straight to the pics or read on and find out some things you may not know about the Michigan RenFest.
On my latest visit, I saw something I hadn't seen before: a cat chilling on a leash. Opening weekend is Pirates and Pups, so I was a little surprised to see a cat. The cat is named Morf. Morf and his owner have a show at RenFest. How cool is that? You can see Morf the Magnificent and Captain Sean on the Mother Oak Stage. After all these years of going to the Michigan RenFest, I still never know what I'm going to see.
Put Some Clothes On
I made my way over to Hearts Delight. This is my go-to for costuming. I've been treated well every year by these wonderful people, so naturally, I return every year. Once again, they hooked me up in an amazing outfit, and off I went to enjoy the festival in proper garb. I love dressing up for RenFest and I love checking out everyone else's outfits.
We bumped into Zach The Cleaner of Glass (window washer) and his wife, Spring at Hair Flips. The owner, Holly, was a super cool lady. Like many of the shops you'll find at RenFest, Holly is a local business owner. I have a ton of respect for her hustle.
The OG Tomato Guy
From there we headed over to a place I knew in the 90s as Vegetable Vengence. You will find it tucked away in the bottom left corner of the festival grounds. You pay money to throw tomatoes at a guy who is insulting you like no other. I loved visiting Vegetable Vengence even though I knew I was running the risk of getting ripped to shreds. Some (most) of what was said would not be cool in today's world. We met Shawn, the owner of the newly reincarnated Tomato Torment. Shawn is the nicest insulting yet wholesome tomato guy you're ever gonna find. He is also wicked smart. Shawn has a background in stand-up and improv. He incorporated cameras into his stand and has over 100,000 YouTube subscribers (including me) as the OG Tomato Guy. Go see him and throw some tomato pieces. Support insults and general bad behavior.
We also went to jail, hit up the pickle man, checked out some shows, and met the Michigan Viking Alliance. The Michigan RenFest has been expanding on the jousting side. They have a living history encampment at RenFest. I love that these people dedicate their time trying to authentically show you what life was like for Vikings. And let's never forget about the SOUNDS of the Shire. I love the bands.
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We also took a bunch of pictures of pirates with their pups and Austin, from the WCSX promotions team had his traditional turkey leg. Scroll down and let the picture bring these moments to life. I love the Michigan RenFest in Holly. It's truly one of my favorite places.
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Donielle FlynnI love the harrrassment begins before the gates actually open. Up top, you see two people giving the crowd some good natured crap before letting us in. lol
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Donielle FlynnIt was Pirates and Pups weekend, but Captain Sean brought his cat! They have a show! You can see Morf The Magnificent on the Mother Oak Stage at the Michigan RenFest
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Donielle FlynnTyr of the Forest holding Little Clara... It's her first time attending the Michigan Renfest!
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Donielle FlynnDoni gets her garb on at Hearts Desire Clothier! It's time to go full RenFest!
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Donielle FlynnLord Cordin helped Doni get her look together at Hearts Delight Clothier
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Donielle FlynnI always visit the Pickle Man! PICKLES! GET YOUR PICKLES!
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Donielle FlynnTHIS DOG! Suave (brother Rico was at home) was the biggest dog we saw all day. Suave is a sweet boy and will beg for turkey. Helen and Art owners were super cool people.
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Donielle FlynnThe holy grail of turkey legs! Available now at the Michigan RenFest!
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Donielle FlynnThe Faerie Ensemble: Cobweb, Honey Comb and Cloverleaf. you can find them on FB: mrffae
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Donielle FlynnThe mermaid told the little girl to put her hands on the glass while the mermaid retrieved the girl's wish to grant it.
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Donielle FlynnDoni's big mouth lands her in jail.
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Donielle FlynnPirates and Pups! Here's Evie with owners, William and Kate
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Donielle FlynnOne of my favorite pics of the daY! HUZZAH! Austin has been captured.
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Donielle FlynnColleen Reagan loves the Michigna RenFest! Colleen makes her own headresses including this one!
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Donielle FlynnTom and Milo stop for refreshments! Pirsates and Pupps!
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Donielle FlynnTons of shopping at the Michigan Renfest! The Glassblowing sop is amazing!
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Donielle FlynnThe Queen is here!
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Donielle FlynnDoni and Austin make their way to mermaid cove
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Donielle FlynnBones and Allen of the Viking Alliance... living history!
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Donielle FlynnHere's a peek at the Living Encampment. It's just a bunch of Vikings going about their RenFest day.
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Donielle FlynnI always have to stop by and soak in the vibes at the pubs!
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Donielle FlynnThe OG Tomato guy is ready to go! Shawn has over 100,000 YouTube subscribers! Check him out live at the Michigan RenFest!
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Donielle FlynnDoni and Austin gear up for the parade! HUZZAH!
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Donielle FlynnHere comes the Michigan RenFest parade!
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Donielle FlynnHuzazh! The parade goes on..
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Donielle Flynnand on lol.. I love watching and hearing the parade at the Michigan RenFest
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Donielle FlynnDoni needs Google Maps to get to work... there's no way she's escaping from here.
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Donielle FlynnAmber and Barley are out for Pirates and Pups weekened! Barley tried to snag Austin's turkey leg! Can you blame him?
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Donielle FlynnTheWashing Well Wenches always draw a huge crowd!
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Donielle FlynnPub it pu! Who's ready fr a mug or two?
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Donielle FlynnWe renamed Zach the Window Washer. Heis Renfest name is "Zach the roysal cleaner of glass." Doni, Spring, Holly (the owner of Hair Flips) and Zach The Royal Washer of Glass!
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Donielle FlynnAUSTIN! Austin loves turkey legs. NONE SHALL PASS!
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Donielle FlynnWhat does the future hold for you?
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Donielle FlynnI loved these cute ligth catchers at Fire and Ice creations! Rebecca makes them by hand. They're laser cut and filled with resin! The windows glow in the dark!
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Donielle FlynnCat Calypso - Adrienne made her own costume! How great is this!
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Donielle FlynnGreetings from the queen and king of the Michigan RenFest!
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Donielle FlynnAll RenFest costumes are not created equal. Chris from the WSCK promo team considers THIS a RenFest costume. #fail
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Donielle FlynnI love the flower ladies at the Michigan RenFest!
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Donielle FlynnDungeons and Dice Bags! This place is D&D level Overlord!
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Donielle FlynnIt's Pirates and PUps weekend at he Michigan Renfest! This guy followed directions. :)
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Donielle FlynnCloverleaf of the Faerie Ensemble... what an amazing look!
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Donielle FlynnSwinging at the Michigan RenFest!
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Donielle FlynnStreet performers at the Michigan RenFest. There's music everywhere!
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Donielle FlynnDoni at the Michigan RenFest in Holly! HEY! It's a turkey leg! You know who would really love this?
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Donielle FlynnI love these faerie wings for the kids!
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Donielle FlynnDoni prepares to throw tomato at the OG Tomato Guy. He insults people... nicely
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Donielle FlynnShawn offers take-home tomatoes... they're guarenteed never to spoil. lol
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Donielle FlynnPirates and PUPS! This noblewoman shows off her pooch!
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Donielle FlynnDoni and Austin from the WCSX promo team are dressed up and ready to get their Renfest on!
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Donielle FlynnRenFest Modern day souveniers!
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