What's NEW at the PA Ren Faire for 2023? We'll tell you!

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2023
  • There are a lot of new changes at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire for the 2023 season, including new shops, shows, performers, and FTHH merch! We are here to give you the run down on all of these things and tell you everything you need to know before coming to PRF this year.
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Komentáře • 82

  • @TerryPress
    @TerryPress Před 11 měsíci +7

    hello. i live near this place. i just shared the link to this video in all the local community Facebook groups. 😀

  • @TheMouseRanReverse
    @TheMouseRanReverse Před 11 měsíci +5

    Hey! So I'm actually the awkward flower crown girl and I wanted to say I really appreciate how you didn't have me featured too much (I appear briefly in the background). It was only my second day working there and I was so awkward and I'm not used to being filmed at all. I believe I could have appeared a few times in the background, but I think you could tell by my actions how I felt. Hopefully in the future I get to see you guys again, and actually be more comfortable! You two are the sweetest couple!
    💜🐹

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Hey! Thanks for commenting and telling us how you were feeling. Truthfully, we did not notice any awkwardness from you at all. You were very sweet and friendly to us! ☺️ We’ll definitely say hello throughout the season whenever we pass your cart of crowns!!

  • @heatherburns6982
    @heatherburns6982 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Working at the PA Ren faire I don't usually get out of the shop to see all the new things happening or popping up on the grounds. Next time you are on grounds I would love if you could stop into The Emporer's Needle up in Swashbuckler's Grove and check out our new expansion and newest products!

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci

      We noticed you guys expanded when we were there on Pyrate Invasion Weekend! If we new this info before opening weekend, we would have included it when we were in that area of the shire. We’ll definitely stop in to check it out and say hello!

  • @crispyyrosee
    @crispyyrosee Před 10 měsíci +2

    I'm going this weekend with my husband for our first time! Thanks for this upload! Definitely gonna check all this stuff out. We're so excited!

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 9 měsíci +1

      We hope you had a wonderful time!

    • @crispyyrosee
      @crispyyrosee Před 9 měsíci

      @@FromtheHobbitHole we did! The first stop we made was the pirate area, just like you said 😅
      We're gonna go again for the last weekend on October 29th. Hope you guys make it out!

  • @theshepherdsknot7184
    @theshepherdsknot7184 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thank you Nathan and Haley for visiting The Shepherd's Knot in your latest video blog. It was great to have a visit with you and come back any time.

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci +1

      You are very welcome. It’s nice to see you guys having a more permanent presence at PRF. We definitely will come back! We always love seeing what you have imported from the UK to sell to us Americans 😉

  • @TrixieTreat
    @TrixieTreat Před 11 měsíci +2

    We're coming up from West Virginia for our first visit in October. Watching your video has made us even more excited for our trip! Thanks!

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci +1

      That’s awesome! PRF is a great Faire to go to!! We hope you enjoy yourself 🙂

  • @RandomWatts
    @RandomWatts Před 10 měsíci +1

    I'm going to the PA Ren Faire next weekend and I'm glad I checked this out. Your videos are always fun to watch.

  • @colinshanta1001
    @colinshanta1001 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I love your yearly videos and look forward to them all year long. There truly is no better resource for getting excited about the PRF and learning about all the new stuff.

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much!! 😃 We love to help out our fellow Faire lovers!

  • @AGAwesome
    @AGAwesome Před 11 měsíci +1

    My favorite yearly video to get prepped for our visit! Thanks for all the new info guys!! ❤️❤️

  • @paulprice7482
    @paulprice7482 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Loved the Friends reference 'Pivot!'

  • @kathleenmuscella6948
    @kathleenmuscella6948 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I always love these videos, this info is great for planning my next visit to the faire 😀 will be sharing this with friends!

  • @hj17109
    @hj17109 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for doing this every season if I knew there Sunday i would have liked to meet you.

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci

      You are quite welcome! We love helping people out with being better prepared when visiting the Faire.

  • @isaiahhrenyk
    @isaiahhrenyk Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the tips Nathan and Haley!!!!! These will be helpful when I visit the Faire later on this year!!!!!!! I hope that I can see you guys when I visit!!!!!!

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Awesome! Glad you are finally able to make it up to PRF. DM us on instagram with the weekend you’re coming.

  • @rainadams1439
    @rainadams1439 Před 11 měsíci

    I just want to say thank you so much for these videos. Ever since Covid and my move across the country, I haven't been able to go to the faire and these videos make me feel so happy.

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci

      You are quite welcome! Hopefully you found a new Faire or festival to call home wherever you landed.

  • @oso_dubu
    @oso_dubu Před 11 měsíci +1

    Nicely Done!!

  • @kdidley
    @kdidley Před 11 měsíci

    I'm excited to check out some of the shops you featured. I've been going to the faire at least twice a year since 2015, and I feel like there's so many places I always pass and never explore. I'm going to try to see as much as I can every time I go😁 Thanks for the video, it was really enjoyable to watch!

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci

      It really is hard to see everything at the Faire, even if you go multiple times! Enjoy your time there!!

  • @rosabella4440
    @rosabella4440 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Nice , helpful video 😍

  • @colinshanta1001
    @colinshanta1001 Před 10 měsíci

    I just used the information from this video to make a custom daily writ for Oct 14/15. Should be super helpful to find all the new stuff plus all the shows, shops, and food I already love! Thanks again!

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 10 měsíci

      That’s awesome! We love hearing that the videos we create help people to enjoy their time at the Faire. 💚💛

  • @LeeLeeCRN
    @LeeLeeCRN Před 10 měsíci

    My choral group from high school called madrigals used to sing at the pa ren faire every year.We rented pro costumes n all. It was so fun. Great memories 😊

  • @DireRaven-hk6us
    @DireRaven-hk6us Před 11 měsíci

    We were there for the opening weekend for the first time and it was truely amazing😊

  • @MoonChylde0622
    @MoonChylde0622 Před 6 měsíci

    Meg's pottery is so awesome! You guys really make me want to roadtrip to PA for faire! The PA faire grounds look absolutely stunning. LOVE the new Bosworth!!! Does PRF have campgrounds?

  • @oso_dubu
    @oso_dubu Před 11 měsíci +3

    4:18 My friend at Bewitched2Stitch make the cloaks and Waterproof cloaks! The place to shop at the faire !!

  • @catherineleslie-faye4302
    @catherineleslie-faye4302 Před 11 měsíci

    Looks like a nice faire... perhaps next year I can get to it, since I live in Oregon.

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 10 měsíci +1

      If you ever make your way to the eastern part of PA during this time of year, it is definitely worth checking out! Do you have a local Faire in Oregon that you go to?

    • @catherineleslie-faye4302
      @catherineleslie-faye4302 Před 10 měsíci

      @@FromtheHobbitHole Yes. The Oregon Renaissance Faire is in Canby OR every June; Canterbury Renaissance Faire in Silverton OR every July; and Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire for one weekend in September right after the farmer cuts the hay has it bailed and in the barn in Kings Valley OR. Shrewsbury is the oldest of these faires.

  • @jeremyz8029
    @jeremyz8029 Před 10 měsíci

    Going for our 1st time this weekend! Yea weather is supposed to be cruddy but it's a rain or shine event so hoping to still see alot

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 9 měsíci +1

      We hope you were able to enjoy yourselves regardless of the rain!

    • @jeremyz8029
      @jeremyz8029 Před 9 měsíci

      @FromtheHobbitHole Had a great time! Got real wet but still really packed and everything was going on even with the rain! Which is great!

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 9 měsíci

      @jeremyz8029 we are happy to hear that you enjoyed yourselves even with the rain!

  • @elizabethfromm7915
    @elizabethfromm7915 Před 11 měsíci

    Delighted Eye was bought by Joan and Lance Berg (from LaForge!)

  • @terrymmm9905
    @terrymmm9905 Před 11 měsíci

    I haven't been to the faire in over 20 years and we are going later this month. Any must-see/must-eat/must shop recommendations for a group of adults? (we are only going to be there for 1 day)

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci

      It really depends on what you like! We’ll try to give you a good array of options so you can figure out what fits your tastes. So here we go…
      Food: we HIGHLY recommend The Huntsman Sandwich and the Mushroom Brie Hand Pie (our 2 current favorites). The Archer’s Grilled cheese is a nice option, and you can never go wrong with their scotch eggs!
      Shops: we are partial to Tomboy Togs (a roving merchant that sells pins, keychains, and other items out of a basket) and Ironworks Pottery because they carry our merch. 😉 Earthly Leather Designs, Perth Pewter, Emperor’s Needle, and both locations for Chimes and Charms are shops we love to frequent because they have great, handcrafted items. The Hallowed House and Shepherds Knot have some really unique items to check out. Seriously, just plan to take an hour or so out of your day to peruse as many shops/vendors you can!
      Shows: this is toughest to answer because it really depends on what you want to see. Also, the weekend you come could determine which performers are there. If you’re there for the adult (r rated) entertainment, we’ve heard that Arthur Greenleaf Holmes is good, along with Tea Time. If that’s not your thing, and you want more family friendly variety shows, Don Juan & Esmerelda, Pipsy Pinwheel, Whose Jest, Celtic Legacy, and the Mudskippers are good choices. If you like to watch stage fighting, English World Wrestling, the Boarshead Brawl, Tournament of Arms and Ultimate Joust are great (the last 2 are storyline shows).
      Our suggestion, look these shows/acts, and vendors up on PRF’s website and read up on them to see if they are things you’re group will personally like. Moreover, just have fun with whatever you choose to do!

  • @SilverScribe85
    @SilverScribe85 Před 11 měsíci +1

    On a Facebook based around the PA Ren Faire, someone mentioned that there's a D&D themed escape room somewhere on the grounds.
    Did you happen to see it and if so, how much does it cost to enter?

    • @elizabethfromm7915
      @elizabethfromm7915 Před 11 měsíci +1

      the escape room is run by the people that run the glassblowing

    • @SilverScribe85
      @SilverScribe85 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@elizabethfromm7915 How much does it cost to enter the room?
      Other questions I have are the following
      1. Aside from the shoppe with the wooden swords, is La Forge still operational? Besides the Pyrate Ship and that one building with the open gates that used to hang shields and weapons for sale, La Forge is one of my favorite places to buy medieval weapons.
      2. Are turkey legs still being sold (you can't go to a Faire without having at least ONE turkey leg, right?)
      3. My mother and I have already purchased our tickets and printed them out. But since we'll be attending BOTH Saturday and Sunday during the Wizarding Weekend, will we need to purchase our Sunday tickets online as well?
      4. On the off chance bad weather arises; is there ANY way to get a refund, should the Faire close for the day?
      Finally, will there be any new musicians/bards performing at the Shire this year? I miss seeing groups like the Empty Hats or Tartanic performing, when they used to come around here. Part of me secretly wishes Blackmore's Night would come perform at the faire (they're my favorite group)

    • @elizabethfromm7915
      @elizabethfromm7915 Před 11 měsíci

      @@SilverScribe85 I swear I wrote out a whole reply, and it never posted! 1. LaForge is still operational, they just rebuilt the demo booth for this season as well! (Delighted Eye that was featured here was bought by them!) 2. Turkey Legges are still sold 3. You need to purchase separate tickets for all days you wish to attend 4. I'm unsure of the refund policy, you would need to check the website for that

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci

      @@SilverScribe85 we did cover the escape rooms on the shire back in 2021. You can see that vlog here: Medieval Avengers Assemble at the PA Ren Faire
      czcams.com/video/cpdYO94CPj8/video.html
      As for your other questions, Elizabeth Fromm answered them with great accuracy. There is the ability to get a refund on your tickets if needed, or to change them to a different date, but there are fees involved. The PRF website has all the details on that.
      If you love Tartanic, then go see Celtic Legacy. There are a lot of similarities between them, and they are there all season. Some of the other new musical groups will NOT be there on Wizarding Weekend (like Ship Shape).

  • @DSpurlin215
    @DSpurlin215 Před 9 měsíci

    First timers here, heading up on Sunday for the past day. Any tips? We wont he dressed up lol

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Prepare for the weather. Expect long lines for food and drink. Bring LOTS of cash. Most importantly, have fun! You can also check out this other video that we made: 5 TIPS for a Better Ren Faire Experience czcams.com/video/N_AtRFd4Sys/video.html

    • @DSpurlin215
      @DSpurlin215 Před 9 měsíci

      @@FromtheHobbitHole thank you!

  • @ashleyvaughan7635
    @ashleyvaughan7635 Před 10 měsíci

    Are they selling the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire ceramic mugs this year?

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 9 měsíci

      We believe they are at the Wine Shop outside of the gates.

  • @worland102688
    @worland102688 Před 11 měsíci

    The new honey shop is nice but I really miss the old honey shop people =(

  • @starpenta
    @starpenta Před 10 měsíci

    I saw the leaf brooch but thought it was just a decoration until you said you guys were supposed to be hobbits (sorry Haley but you're just not plump enough to make a convincing hobbit 😉) I'm watching from TX and plan on traveling in the next year but I won't be able to make it this one. Love the video's- it looks like a great fair!

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 10 měsíci +1

      It really is a great Faire! Do you attend any Faire’s in Texas? Also, that’s a very sweet compliment 😉

    • @starpenta
      @starpenta Před 10 měsíci

      @@FromtheHobbitHole my 'home faire' is Scarborough Faire, I try to go to the Texas Renaissance Faire with my husband each year... we've been to Sherwood a few times and I really like it but it's at an awkward time for us. We have to plan it out ahead of time.
      I saw there was a video of you two at the New Jersey Faire but I haven't been able to sit down and watch it yet. It's on my to-do list.

  • @JnJShiffler
    @JnJShiffler Před 11 měsíci

    Lover your videos. Saw you at 2nd Tea Time but you left early. Wanted to say hi. Thanks so much for the season pass coupon tip at the Holiday Open House. We got 4 subscriptions with them for me, wife, and two adult daughters. So did Lady Lilith bestow you the "foot fetish guy" ? Was she talking to you or someone else? Geesh, try to give a Queen some footwear tips and......... one goat ..........

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci

      🤣😂yeahhhhh….that was me. 😅 What they didn’t mention is how Caol Kitt is the one who started talking to me about my feet/footwear, which is why I bought up proper foot shaped shoes would help Lilith with flat feet. Lilith brought it back up last weekend when we were in the audience! We did have to leave to go pick up our daughter from the babysitter. Hopefully we’ll run into each other another time since you have those subscriptions! 😉

  • @history_leisure
    @history_leisure Před 11 měsíci

    It did feel that Bosworth Field sat empty most of the day, and moving birds of prey (back) there allows other acts to use the Chess Board

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci

      It definitely does balance out the shows throughout the Shire.

    • @marysmith9011
      @marysmith9011 Před 11 měsíci

      @fromthehobbithole Thank you for your wonderful videos about PARF . Could you do one about the Blackfryar characters and maybe one about the Blackfryar shows ? Like the Trunk Shows ,Queens Cavalry,Peasant Dance .

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 10 měsíci

      You are quite welcome, Mary. We are not sure if we’ll be able to do that this season, but maybe next year? It would be fun doing the peasant dance in a video!

  • @lianelaskoske4397
    @lianelaskoske4397 Před 11 měsíci

    Disappointed you didn't do more with the new area behind the End Game. that was previously a backstage area and blocked off to the public.

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci +1

      We did last year! That area was expanded before the 2022 season so we covered it in this video: czcams.com/video/lBjW1kNPv7w/video.html

  • @billwright7272
    @billwright7272 Před 10 měsíci

    Have watched this video and was wondering how did this faire get so lucky to have so many solid structures. Went to one last Saturday and they did have a number of them but most vendors sold their wares from under a pop up canopy. That kind of takes away from the authenticity. The outsides were so well kept there in PA. They were painted well and in good repair. What’s their secret?

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 9 měsíci +1

      The PA Faire is over 40 years old. That’s given them plenty of years to create all of that infrastructure that younger Faires don’t always have. Some Faires rent their space so having permanent structures is out of the question. Over the last several years, the PA Faire and the vendors that own buildings have all been updating the structures with a fresh coat of paint. There are guests vendors at PA that will use pop up canopies since they are only there for a weekend or two, so it still happens here.

    • @billwright7272
      @billwright7272 Před 9 měsíci

      @@FromtheHobbitHole Thank you! That makes sense since it’s been around so long. Your videos are very well done and I wish you luck in the future.

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much! 💚💛

  • @erinjoyner3739
    @erinjoyner3739 Před 10 měsíci

    Seeing all these people not in costume in the background makes me so sad LOL Get with the spirit of immersion, people!

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Some people are there for the first time and don’t feel comfortable dressing up. Others are there to just drink and don’t care to be dressed up. Lol

  • @rangersoldat
    @rangersoldat Před 11 měsíci +1

    Why is there Rap at the Renn Faire? They look like nice guys but its the wrong venue. Tragic. What's next?

    • @FromtheHobbitHole
      @FromtheHobbitHole  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Who’s to say that rhythm and rhyme wasn’t something heard during the renaissance? That’s all rap is. Just a thought… 😉