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I’m a big fan of Renaissance Faires. I go a few times a year. One of the ones locally I make sure not to miss is the Escondido Renaissance Faire.

This is not as big as the Southern California Renaissance Faire, but quite frankly I like the location better. Felicita Park is beautiful, and the playground means that this Faire is just a little bit more fun for the kids. It’s really something seeing all these kids in Renaissance Garb playing there.

A Renaissance Faire is a great way for adults to have the excuse to dress up and act differently. That’s the main reason I go. The shopping is pretty good too, if you like items that at least look appropriate to Renaissance times.

The Escondido Renaissance Faire for this fall just finished up last weekend, but these guys do it twice a year, so you can count on another one in the spring, then again in the fall I would imagine. It was unusually busy on it’s last day… the people selling turkey legs (a very popular Faire food) actually ran out early in the afternoon. If you’ve been to a Ren Faire in the past, you know how horrifying that is to many a Faire goer.

Every year since 1994, Little Italy in San Diego has held a celebration called Precious Festa. It has grown from a small celebration to a major event with more than 100,000 attendees every year.

The 2006 Precious Festa is on Sunday, October 8. There are some events on Saturday, October 7, but no vendors and just a little entertainment. Sunday offers more than 150 vendors with a variety of offerings, 3 stages of entertainment, two beer and wine gardens and much more.

Enthusiasts will be displaying their Italian-made vehicles. You’re sure to see some real beauties there.

The entertainment available ranges from big band music to Frank Sinatra impersonators to a variety of Italian favorites and much more.

If you’re in the area, this festival is quite worth attending.

The San Diego County Fair started June 10, 2006 and will continue until July 4, 2006. It’s a great time for the entire family. Adults can get in for $11, kids 6-12 $6, kids 5 and under are free. (more…)