We’re just a few weeks away from one of Big Bear’s most popular events. Yes, cast out your foolish modern grammar and manners. It’s time for Big Bear’s annual Renaissance Faire, so pull on your metal pants, chainmail vest, and join us for the weekends of August 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16. You’ll want to make your reservation early, because many of our properties get booked quickly.
This annual event is almost more fun than should be allowed in polite company. But that’s okay. Much of the time you may not actually be in polite company. It’s the one time of the year you get to use words like, “tankard,” “jousting,” and “mirth.” The Renaissance Faire offers a full range of things to do, and offers great entertainment for the entire family.
Our favorite event is the “Imperial Knights.” These fine folks pull on 130 pounds of steel armour, climb on horses weighing 2000 pounds, and charge at each other with long, pointy lances. They’ve been known to reach speeds in excess of 30 miles an hour before they collide in the middle. What could possibly go wrong?
The Passado Action Theater acts out a collection of Shakespearean vignettes filled with bawdy humor, physical comedy and outrageous swordplay. Zaria will also be there. Named in honor of the Slavic goddess of beauty, youth, and sunrise, this troupe is based on a foundation of feminine strength and positive energy. There will be storytellers, pirates, royalty and period craftsman as well. There’s going to a troupe of belly dancers, and you’ll also experience the magic of Ciran the Gypsy Magician. Wander among the dozens of vendors selling great souvenirs and period crafts.
If this is your first visit, we suggest you arrive hungry, and be prepared to consume some of the most outrageous foods you’ve ever seen. The rumors are true. You can actually get an endless supply of roasted turkey legs that clearly come from turkeys the size of an emu. The ale flows freely, and the cooking aroma in the air is combined with the pleasing sounds of wandering minstrels and occasional shrieks of delight. Many of our guests keep returning each weekend because it’s just too much fun not to.
Browse all our Big Bear properties at this link. Call us at 310-800-5454 and we’ll be glad to help you plan a great getaway. Interested in a getaway at one of our other destinations? Browse our properties in Mammoth, Park City , Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, or Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway for Big Bear’s Renaissance Faire or a week-long summer vacation, we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect cabin or estate.
