Huzzah! Michigan Renaissance Festival – Pirates & Pups
I am a fan of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. I love the vibes and the sensory immersion. For years now, the opening weekend theme has been Pirates and Pups. People…
So much cuteness. This little pup named Faith was a part of the Pups and Pirates weekend at The Michigan Renaissance Festival. Also pictured Destine’s boots (Faith’s owner)
I am a fan of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. I love the vibes and the sensory immersion. For years now, the opening weekend theme has been Pirates and Pups. People roll out in some amazing costumes with their amazing pups. Let's check it out! Scroll down for pictures or read on for a brief history of the Michigan Renaissance Festival.
Michigan Renaissance Festival History
The OG of Michigan Renaissance Festivals happened in 1979. The festival took place in Clarkston near the I-75 Dixie Highway crossing. In 1985, the festival moved to the Shire of Holly and has remained on this 100-acre property ever since.
I first attended the Michigan Renaissance Festival in 1990. My college friend said they needed people to work, and I had never been. I pictured dudes leaping around in tights. When I arrived, my jaw dropped. I couldn't believe how big the festival was (and is). I sold children's hats and fell in love with the festival.
OG Messing With The Crowd
Back in the early days of RenFest, life was different. If you asked someone in costume where the bathrooms were, they made a spectacle out of question. They would shout, "Excuse me! This way! Coming through! This person needs to use the privy!" By the way, bathrooms (outhouses) were called privies because only the rich got to use them. Everyone else had to go... well, I don't know where the rest of the people went, but I'm sure it was horrible.
The old-school, Vegetable Vengeance would not have flown in today's society. A man dressed as a jester sat in a stockade and threw insults at the crowd. People (some clearly ticked off) would pay money to throw tomatoes at the insulter. He was very good with insults and he was not a bit politically correct. Today it's Tomato Torment. Now the jester, The OG Tomato Guy on YouTube reads the crowd and decides if they need a compliment or an insult... sometimes he even insults himself.
I hope you get a chance to head out this year! I love the festival. Something new-to-me this year was the statue lady. Check this out:
Michigan Renaissance Festival Photos
Pups and Pirates Weekend at The Michigan Renaissance Festival
Donielle FlynnI meant to catch their names, but I kid you not, I go nuts for their dog and forget myself. - Doni
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Ridiculously Cute, Sweet Dog
Donielle FlynnLook at this cuteness. LOOK AT IT!
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The Pickle Man!
Donielle FynnI make a B-Line for the Pickle Man as soon as I get inside the festival gates. The PIckle Man sells pickles and has a million double entendre lines to match. He will put his pickle in your mouth.. free of charge.
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HUZZAH!
So much cuteness. This little pup named Faith was a part of the Pups and Pirates weekend at The Michigan Renaissance Festival. Also pictured Destine's boots (Faith's owner)
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Pups and Pirates Weekend
Donielle FynnThat's how you do it. This couple looks fabulous and their dog is a gentle giant!
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The Renaissance Statue
Donielle FynnA still picture doesn't do justice to this statue at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. If you see her, stop and stare. This statue has been known to move.
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Teagan Is A RenFest Pup
Donielle FynnThis sweetie! Teagan is a rescue pup and a RenFest doggie. Her owner, Bob has been bringing her since she was a puppy (she still looks like one!).
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Gene Simmons Arrives
Donielle FynnI don't know why this guy chose to dress up like Gene Simmons for the Michigan Renaissance Festival, but Doni was so glad he did. Huzzah, Gene!
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A Great Upgrade to The Children's Playscape
Donielle FynnATTN: Parents.. this is awesome. I can tell you from my PTO days, that blue rubber base is not cheap, but man it really makes for a better experience for the kids.
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Amazing Costumes at RenFest
Donielle FynnIf you zoom in, you'll see that the Michigan Renaissance Festival attendee on the left has a rubber duck in its jaws.
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The Brogus Costume
Donielle FynnThis guy was so proud of his costume. He made it himself. According to the man, Scottish lore found brogues (a type of burr) to be good luck. The bad luck stuck the brogues and carried it away. The costume was very creative, but also disgusting. sorry, dude!
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