The 40th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival kicked off Saturday, July 18, at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo.
Attendees of the historical event experienced combat battles in era-appropriate armor, came face-to-face with Queen Elizabeth I’s court, and enjoyed stage performances of plays and music.
"I came out last year, and it was an absolute blast. You know, so I love working out the whole weekend for this dressing up," said festival attendee Jackie Ford. "Just great food. I mean, I'm a big fan of the Scotch eggs, and then I, I love dice. So, there's a bunch of trinkets here. There's leatherworking here. Kind of a little bit of everything that I'm interested in."
The fair marketplace has a variety of vendors selling handcrafted collectibles, costumes, and art.
Sunday, July 19, is the fair’s Pirate Day. During the day, a free treasure hunt will be available for attendees, and privateers will patrol the festival, teaching basic swordsmanship and the vocabulary of a true buccaneer.
Tickets are still available and go for $40 for adults and $35 for children and seniors. Costumes are not required but are highly encouraged.
