Everything NEW at the PA Ren Faire 2022

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

We hope this video helps you know what to expect when visiting the PA Ren Faire this season! If you have any questions, please comment below and we will do our best to answer them. 😁 Also, our apologies for some of the rough audio in parts of the video, it was windy when filming and our mic was not liking it 😕

[@CBass-nk4eu]

We have the New England Renaissance Faire in Lebanon CT. It goes on for 6 weekends in September and October every year. I enjoy it so much that I've been known to visit multiple times each year. When I first discovered it a few years ago, there was this elated feeling, like I'd found something that I didn't even know I'd been searching for. It felt like coming home.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Renaissance Faires are definitely special for that specific reason! Glad to hear that you have a Faire that you enjoy going to!!

[@stacyreyes9576]

What exactly is the Time Traveler weekend? We're coming this weekend and I hope it's not too far off from Midevil times 😞

[@vowxhing]

Is it possible that I found a family vlogger channel that’s nice, normal, genuine and doesn’t flood the channel with clickbait?! Freezing! Subscribed!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

It pays to be real! Thanks for subbing!! 💚💛

[@kathleenmuscella6948]

I'm so glad you guys pointed out the honey store...I love that shop so much and missed going opening weekend. I always stop and stock up on lip balm and the honey spreads...yum!!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

That shop is one of our favorites! With it getting a bigger location, there’s even more items to purchase there.

[@andwatifisedno]

I can't wait to go, thank you so much for all your videos I love to watch these to help budget and prepare for my trip. I've watched 3 years in a row.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Yay! That’s awesome!! We are so happy to help! Thank you for watching our videos. 💚💛

[@alexthegreat4441]

I remember going when I was a kid and the fair being in a giant field, with no buildings and just a bunch of tents. But I’m 30 now so that was at least 20 years ago.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Are you talking about the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire? Because they’ve had building since the very early 90s

[@alexthegreat4441]

@@FromtheHobbitHole yea maybe I’m just remembering it wrong I was a little kid, I remembering getting a wooden sword. I definitely want to go back, thanks for the video it brought back memories, I def want to go.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

No worries! We’ve just seen people call the Pittsburgh Festival, or the now defunct Philadelphia Ren Faire, the PA Ren Faire. So we wanted to make sure we were all on the same page. 😉 PRF has definitely gone through lots of changes since you were 10, so there might have been more open fields than there are now. We are thrilled that we were able to invoke a core memory for you!

[@shladez]

From someone who just started working at the Ren Faire, and has not been sober enough as a patron to remember anything, thank you!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

😂😂 you are very welcome! We are happy to help!

[@shladez]

Please come see us in te afternoon at the informistress! We'd love to say hi!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

We’ll make sure to swing by! 😊

[@rainadams1439]

I've gone to the PA ren faire since 1999 and stopped after 2019 due to Events in both my life and the world and it's so nice to hear about the shier. Also when I was a child Oarthouse was 4 food places, it's where we would always get our giant turkey legs. I remember my dad would buy one and eat it for the whole day lol.

[@ChillwithChel]

We've been there every day of the season so far and I still learned more from this video that I didn't know! Great job and love seeing you during the season!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Just goes to show you that there’s more to Faire than what you can see in a single day, or single season if you are a pass holder!

[@TheCharlieHuman]

You are both fantastic. Thanks for another great tour of the Shire and everything new to enjoy this season. Can't wait to bring the family, and hope to see you there someday! (You're Faire celebs at this point!)🙂

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Thanks! 😊 We joke between ourselves about who is more sought out at Faire…the Queen, or us? 😅 In all honesty, it’s still surreal to us whenever anyone recognizes us at Faire and stops us for a few seconds to get a picture with us or just say hello and thank you.

[@pacob4728]

You two are a beautiful couple, thanks!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@gryphoncompanion]

I haven't been to the PA Ren Faire since COVID began. This year I am *finally* going back. I've been going for over 15 years. And am going at least twice this year. Thank you for this and the 2021 video! It will definitely help! I am excited to go back finally ^_^

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Awesome!! We hope you have an incredible time upon the Shire! Keep an eye out for our “New for 2023” video towards the end of August!

[@sillygee23]

I think you will be delighted to hear I managed to convince over a dozen of my friends (all who have never visited the faire) to go the 16th of October. Since covid, however, I haven't been able to visit. 😢 This video is perfect for giving the details of what's new so that I can really give my friends a great first time experience!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

That’s awesome!! We hope you all have a magnificent festival day! Also, if you haven’t purchased your tickets yet for the day you plan to go, definitely do that soon. We recommend no later than a week before because the weekends in October sell out!

[@sillygee23]

@@FromtheHobbitHole Thanks for the advice! Will definitely get on that ASAP. :)

[@v8cool231]

As a Brit, I couldn't imagine living in the US and not having real castles etc. We have the Medieval fare at Tewkesbury. Its one of the largest medieval fares in europe and its free. They do a battle on part of the actual 1471 Battlefield . We have loads of others like at Warwick castle etc.

[@2000danlb]

The path around the End Game is a great idea, but I will miss the acts harassing the people who choose to walk through their shows. :)

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Seems to be pros and cons to everything, right? Lol

[@countcoupblessings979]

Now they can harass people who go on autopilot and think they're going to walk through , only to find out that there's a pile of rocks at the end. Lol

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

😂😂 good thing the first aide station is just down the path!

[@myst530]

I’m going here for my school field trip so I’m currently just researching and it seems fun so far

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Awesome! You are going to have an incredible time!!

[@StarsAndEmbers]

One day I'm gonna make a trip to the US just for this faire, it looks so fun!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Hopefully you come check other things out, too! But yes, this Faire is definitely something you don’t wanna miss!!

[@wolfieskies2586]

We usually go to the Ren Faire every year around Halloween but we missed out this time, tickets got sold out cause they only sell so much with Covid going around. Bummed out, but making up for it by binging videos of the Faire. Hopefully we have better luck next year!

[@amandasheldon5556]

I'll be there this year at opening weekend! If you are there I am going to try and spot you!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

We’ll be there!

[@notamazonalexa8182]

Thank you for the updates! I’m going twice in October and I’m tremendously excited to return!!!!!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

You’re welcome! Enjoy your visits!!

[@dizzybeautiful]

Thanks for the new info!! Looking forward to seeing it all this weekend!!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

You are very welcome! Enjoy the festival this weekend!!

[@countcoupblessings979]

Thank you , first I've come across this content , much appreciated . I was SO thankful for the path newly placed behind the end game stage . Physically it's been much needed , and new "real estate" for more vendors . Love that it's artisan centric. My son was sad for the maze being closed now . It appears ( if you peek over the fence where it had been)..... That they are building either another performance area , or a building for Fair workers needs perhaps.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

You are very welcome! We are so glad that you found our content, and that you appreciate it!! It was a bummer to see the maze go as we were looking forward to doing it with our daughter this year. What is being built there is going to be an Absinthe Garden where they’ll have an Absinthe tasting experience. That does have us very excited!! The Faire hopes to have it open before the end of the season, but we haven’t seen much progress on it since we first saw in at Brewfest back in June.

[@xw7239]

I used to work there, haven't been in a decade, going tomorrow! Great video 💖

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Enjoy your first time back in a loooong time!

[@jennigee51]

Ohhh Nathan, I love that you left some of your mistakes in the main film, it was great fun! I always enjoy your videos, Thank you 😊

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

😅 thanks! The main film needed the humorous moments in it to keep it from being so factual and potentially boring. 😬

[@bryancook8385]

Hello you too it was great to see you today. I did pick up both of the pins from Emily on Saturday.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

It was great seeing you, too! That’s awesome!! Thank you so much for your support 💚💛

[@robynthompson412]

Was so great seeing y’all opening weekend!!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Likewise! Thanks for letting us film you during beano

[@robynthompson412]

@@FromtheHobbitHole you’re welcome!

[@RoversWayMusic]

Thanks so much for the shout out friends!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

You are very welcome! We hope your beer tasting event becomes very popular this season!!

[@Quantum7R]

I'm really glad you put subtitles at 3:30 😂

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

😅 definitely realized in editing how that could have been taken wrong 😜

[@WPUpioneer]

1:58 isn't Beano what you take to prevent gas? 😂

[@history_leisure]

Frozen Hot Chocolate sounds something I'd be interested in. Want to try and get back out to Lancaster for Hersheypark's new Dark Nights event

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Those new events that Hershey is offering looks pretty insane!

[@sadlobster1]

These all look like great additions to the faire, especially the extra tables; which my mother and sister will no doubt feel very pleased with, after walking for quite a while. We are set to attend during the upcoming Viking Weekend, which is on the 17th and 18th of September and it's a theme I've yet to experience at the shire. Before we visit, I have but a few questions/comments regarding the new additions. 1. While it was mainly spoken in jest, my mother asked me if there were any spaces added where guests could lay down and take a nap along with all the new sitting areas. She's getting on in years and compared to our previous lodging area of the Hampton Inn, which was right across the street from the gates, THIS YEAR'S choice of lodging is fifteen minutes away from the gates. I only ask if there are any resting spots besides the tables because when we stayed at Hampton Inn; my mother could just walk or drive across the street to the hotel, rest for a bit and reconvene with my sister and I at the faire again. It's not a HUGE thing...but are there any rest spots added to the faire this year? 2. Are the weapons shoppes still doing business at the faire? I haven't visited in a couple of years due to the Pandemic and the Hampton Inn shutting down. So, I'm unsure if I can still buy a weapon there anymore. If I CAN; I hope to find a Chakram, a Scimitar, any copies of fantasy weaponry I don't have (be it D&D related, Game of Thrones related, Lord of the Rings related or whatever) or maybe a replica of King Arthur's sword, Excalibur. 3. Ironically, what the Faire calls "Beano" is more commonly known as Loteria in Mexico. It's the same concept as you described but in Loteria, there is more than ONE way to win than just getting a whole set in a row. 4. Even though I didn't see YOU or anyone else with them on, ARE masks still a requirement at the Faire or is the choice just up to the patrons? I'm asking because I am long overdue for some photo op moments and my family hopes to get a few. 5. On the cast list, I saw a performer wearing an orange dragon mask with big blue eyes and dragon hand gloves. What is this performer/vendor's name and where might I find them around the shire? Last but certainly not least, ARE...THERE...TURKEY LEGS?! Seriously, are there still giant turkey legs being served at the Faire? Of all the food served at there, I ALWAYS look forward to those most! I only ask if they're available because my mother brought up something about the Avian Flu and how it has affected chickens in a lot of places. I sincerely hope it hasn't had that same affect on the turkey population

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

The addition of all the tables and umbrellas is such a good one, and they will definitely be well utilized as the season progresses! We’ll do our best to answer all of your questions… 1. There are no spaces that are specifically designed for patrons to lie down. Our suggestion, since going back to your hotel is very time consuming now, would be to bring a blanket and lie down under the shade of a tree if need be, or if the heat is what you need to escape, go hang out in the Anchor and Mermaid Tavern as it is air conditioned. 2. There are still a couple of weapons shops that are there for the entire season. We are unsure if any others will arrive as the season progresses. 3. How interesting! 4. Masks are NOT a requirement, but if you desire to wear them, you will not be shamed for it. There are still people that prefer to wear them. Also, you may see staff and cast of PRF wearing them if there was an exposure at any time during the week, since they have to follow the protocol for such an event. 5. The “performer” you saw is Fireflicker. This is a character that you can come across on the streets and have a meet and greet moment with them. Fireflicker is only going to be at PRF for a few more weeks. You can see us meeting this friendly dragon last season in this vlog: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYnYZKqLisd8j68 Lastly, YES, they have turkey legs. The price for one is a bit higher than pre-2020, but they are still here and just as tasty!

[@shirleydavey1633]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos of the Faire! I enjoy each one and appreciate you as I don't get out of our shoppe much! Oh My Goddess is our shoppe, just follow our tapestries down Guildmans Way and find us and pick a painted rock from our Kindness Rock Garden! 💜💚

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Hi Shirley! We know exactly where you are located!! We are beyond thrilled that we get to help even the shop owners enjoy the Faire through our videos! 💚💛

[@bubbles-o72]

I like the out takes lol. I will have to go to this when I see my mom one day.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

😅 thanks! We love throwing those in at the end.

[@Dragonleo1986]

Please come to Texas Ren Faire in Oct if you can. It's really big.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

We won’t be able to do that this year, but maybe in future seasons!

[@Mark_E_M]

Just found your channel today. What a great thing you are doing! Thank you! I go every year for the Time Traveler Weekend (HUGE Doctor Who fan)! Looking forward to seeing the new changes!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

We are happy that you’ve found us, and we hope you enjoy the videos we post. 😊💚💛 Time Travelers is one of our favorite, too! We love the finale at the Globe on that weekend because they always bring back past characters and do other fun and nerdy things.

[@Mark_E_M]

@@FromtheHobbitHole I blows my mind when I hear people say that they never stay for the finale! That's THE BEST PART of the day!!! 😊😊

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Same!!! One year, on a sold out day, before the ultimate joust they had a public announcement saying, “stay for finale and enjoy an hour of music, entertainment, and revelry. It’s better than sitting for an hour in your car waiting to get out of the parking lot.” 😆

[@susandicocco4195]

Thank you. I will be going for the first time 9/24. I’m really excited to see everything.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

You’re welcome! Since this will be your first visit to the PA Ren Faire, we highly recommend you check out one of our other videos that gives you helpful tips before attending any Renaissance Faire: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJCkpYV8mZmGr9U

[@adventureswithkyle]

Very fun and informative video!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Thanks!

[@wesleywarsmith1113]

Bravo! I haven't been to this Shire yet. We have FIVE here in Missouri.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Wow! That’s a lot to have in one state!! Do they operate at different times of the year, or do all 5 overlap?

[@wesleywarsmith1113]

@@FromtheHobbitHole Two of them overlap in the fall, St Louis and Kansas city. The other's Kingdom city, and the Branson ones are in the spring.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

It’s nice when they are separated so you can spread out your Faire experiences. All of the ones near us tend to be at some point during Aug-Oct. The NJRF is in the spring, but it’s only two weekends. We want to visit other Faires throughout the country one day! We’ll have to add those to the list. Which ones do you recommend the highest?

[@wesleywarsmith1113]

@@FromtheHobbitHole Kansas city if you want a larger fair. But Kingdom city is the melo and relaxing fair that's not so commercialised. St Louis is the middle size.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Thank you! The PA Faire is quite large as it sits on 35 acres, and it is fairly commercialized, but they still do a fantastic job to make it feel quite special for each person. Hopefully one day you’ll be able to visit our home Faire, and we can visit one, if not all of yours!

[@RuinNationGaming]

i went opening weekend and one thing i missed from the last time I went was the asian dumpling stand and I think they had ramen a few years ago

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Yeah, that stand was rebranded to a gourmet grilled cheese stand, which we highly recommend! But still, we miss the dumplings as well.

[@RuinNationGaming]

@@FromtheHobbitHole it was too hot opening day to eat a grilled cheese haha :) ill come back during cooler time

[@AGAwesome]

Fantastic job guys! Can’t wait to go this year, looking like October 1st for our family. Maybe a second weekend as well if we can find the time. ❤️❤️

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Thanks! One weekend is never enough, so we hope you can find the time!!

[@stevenelmore7773]

Good go see the changes. We were vendars on the hill for 5years

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Which stand did you have? We might have shopped there!

[@stevenelmore7773]

@@FromtheHobbitHole between end stage and wrinkles the elephant. My wife sold spices and jams. I did cooking demos and also magic

[@stevenelmore7773]

@@FromtheHobbitHole this was back around 2005 we were also married at the faire.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

We miss seeing the demos around the Faire! Your shop sounds like a neat one to explore. The earliest either of us was at PRF was the last season that Wrinkles was there…so someone around ‘07-‘09…our memory is a little foggy on the exact year.

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

Where did you get your ear’s please? My daughter wants me to dress as a woodland Elf and your ears are perfect!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Ears are from www.aradanicostumes.com/ We highly recommend them!

[@nastudragneel8890]

I’m this year to pa ren fair and I’m dressing up as the king

[@brittanyalmond37]

Hi! Does anyone have any extra tickets for the faire this weekend, Saturday October 22?

[@anothershellcialistturtle8568]

God I love the ten faire I’m going next weekend

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Huzzah!! Time Travelers Weekend is one of our favorites! Have fun!!

[@irishslipjig]

Great video!!! See thee upon shire.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Thanks! We did miss you seeing you this past weekend 😞

[@irishslipjig]

@@FromtheHobbitHole my sister woke up not feeling well so we played it safe for our cast member. Thankfully it was just her allergies flaring really bad. We’ll be back this weekend.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Glad to hear you played it safe and that she’s doing much better now that her allergies are under control!

[@carnivorepolice5-0]

Are the paths paved or dirt and how wheel chair accessible are the vendors?

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

All main paths are paved. There are side paths and other walking areas that are loose stone. The vast majority of vendors, food stalls, and theater stages are all accessible by wheel chair. In fact, we’ve seen people at the Faire over the years in various types of mobility assistance devices and they seems to get along just fine.

[@lilwolfloki7345]

i was just there yestterday

[@amberstamm1162]

My son goes tomorrow for a school trip. What amount of $ do you think he should take for food/souvenirs?!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Typically, food runs from $5-7 for small dishes/snacks to $10-12 for larger, more filling dishes. Drinks might be $2-8 depending on what it is. (We always bring our own water bottles and refill them at the water fountains.) Souvenirs are more difficult to gauge. It depends on what the child is looking for. There are small items/trinkets/t-shirts throughout the Shire that might be $5-30. Then you have your large souvenirs, such as Renaissance clothing and accessories, that runs $50-200+. Hopefully this helps! Please ask more questions if you need.

[@Marie_West]

This isn't the Pittsburgh side of PA Ren Fair. I wish ours was this accessible, I really wanna take a friend that can't walk the wooded area of ours. Even tho awesome as is.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Correct. This is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire and not the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. The PA Ren Faire has been around for over 40 years so they’ve had the time to pave walking paths and make almost all locations upon the 35 acre property accessible to all.

[@heretic1965]

Please be there Labor Day so we can meet you !

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

There’s a good chance we’ll be there! 😉

[@majcpw]

I went to my first fair(ever) in Maryland on Labor Day because seniors got in free. I can’t wait to check out this one. Thanks for posting!

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

That’s an awesome perk that the MRF offered! Definitely one check out PRF as it’s just as fun in its own way 😁

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

the Adult theatre is always the best entertainment!

[@dogfini3488]

Is this really worth the money to go to? It seems like so much money to get in and then to get food/other stuff? I’d really like to go but I wanna know if it’s worth it.

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Good question! If you spend the whole day there (gates open at 10:45am with the arrival of the Queen and then the last show starts at 7pm and goes for about an hour to close out the day), then it really is worth it! If you are one to drink and eat a lot, yes it’ll get pricey, but we tend to not get super hungry while there and we bring our own water with us. There are so many fun shows to watch and neat shops and vendors to check out that it’s worth going at least once to see if you like it.

[@junesondrab3833]

Is Itchy Scratch Bottom still there?

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Nope…. 😕

[@history_leisure]

3:04 what are mice?

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Ding! Ding! Ding!

[@timstar28]

What town is this exactly?

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

The PA Ren Faire is located in the northern park of Manheim, which is located in Lancaster County.

[@timstar28]

​@FromtheHobbitHole I'll be there 👍

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

Fun Fact: Haley is a REAL elf, so DON'T eff with her ears!

[@alexisflory9568]

oh look its me XD

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

You saw yourself when we went zipping by your stand?

[@alexisflory9568]

@@FromtheHobbitHole Yes yes I did XD

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

Good eye, because that camera was cruising! 😂

[@TheGeoDaddy]

I opted for the PA (over the NY) Ren Faire and it as much bigger than the PA event I attended a few years ago… lucky I took my bike 🏍 and was able to fit it in close to the entrance because it probably took 1/2 hour to park and make your way back by 1PM! Everything was up to the usual standards (got a pic of FireFlicker!) but the only thing I will never do again is EAT at the Faire! I could have stopped for gourmet burger at Red Robin’s and not wait an hour in line for a burger that was burnt with packet ketchup and relish, mushy Fries and water downed Diet Coke - at the same price cover $20!?! Maybe a snack if the line is - sane - but EAT UP before you go! I also did not appreciate a couple of the cast going around FAMILIES asking their kids were a “boy” or “girl” and telling them that - at the fair - they could be whatever they wanted to be!?! Keep WOKE politics outta the narration and keep these ideas to oneself! People come to be entertained! Not to be preached to about transgendering nonsense. Hardly “period” appropriate.