National Geographic
What started as a 1960s school fundraiser in California became a nationwide escape into the past. Here’s the history behind the Renaissance fairs and how they blend fantasy, theater, and community in ways their founders never imagined.
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How the Renaissance Fair became America’s favorite fantasy
Kelly Faircloth
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What started as a 1960s school fundraiser in California became a nationwide escape into the past. Here’s the history behind the Renaissance fairs and how they blend fantasy, theater, and community in ways their founders never imagined.
