Meanings
plural Renaissance festivals
- Synonym of Renaissance fair.
A Renaissance festival is generally a Medieval-inspired outdoor event that tries to immerse those in attendance in what may have been happening in theatre, history and culture during the European Renaissance period from the 14th to 17th century.
2022 August 25, Colin Butler, “Ontario's only Renaissance festival looks to make ye olde comeback after 2 year COVID-19 hiatus”, in CBC News, archived from the original on 10 Sep 20221 more example
Hosted by Wham City Comedy, a comedy night featured comedians of all types, experimental, alternative, and classic, bringing their all to a crowd full of sweaty, happy people intent on enjoying themselves. Saturday night featured Violet Gray, a local Baltimore comedian, who brought jokes that mix her experience as a trans woman with her undying love for video games, renaissance festivals, and LARP-ing.
2016 September 20, Lorelei Ramirez, “Camping, Healing, Cold Brew: The Best of Baltimore's Hidden Art Festival”, in VICE, archived from the original on 14 May 2023Synonyms: Renaissance fair
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of Renaissance fair.
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Renaissance festival. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Renaissance%20festival
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