Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire

The Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire does not have accommodations for campers. Still, there are excellent places to park your RV for a stay nearby. Look to towns like Thomaston, Bristol, and Southbury as options less than 25 miles from Warsaw Park, home of the faire.

Decide on the family’s preference for this trip. Will it be a privately owned campground with a pool and water slides? Or are you looking for an experience in the quiet of the woods? Kettletown State Park offers just that, over a space of 600 acres. Stay at Connecticut’s largest shoreline camping area at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Watertown is a hop, skip, and jump away and is home to views of the Western Highlands at Black Rock State Park. While in the area, take a day trip to West Rock Ridge State Park for spectacular sights and hiking.

The terrain at the festival is grass and dirt, and although level, may become a challenge in the rain if you have a wheelchair or stroller. Bring along a friend or family member to help out in inclement weather. Footwear requirements are comfy and worn-in sneakers or boots that fit your costume. You will be spending a lot of time on foot exploring the town of Vonsall, so be prepared with sneakers or sandals.

Pack your best Renaissance clothing and join in the revelry at the town of Vonsall, located on the mystical realm of the Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire. Become a fairy, pirate, nobleman, or knight. The character you choose is yours for the day. Pack a change of clothing in the event the sun is hot. Wear your garb for part of the day if you choose, and then opt for shorts and a t-shirt.

Be prepared as you set out on your road trip to Connecticut. Pack a small tool kit, clamps, and hoses for water and sewer hookups. Throw in a roll of duct tape, which comes in handy in every circumstance. Extra batteries, jumper cables, and a lantern for around camp are essentials you want to remember as well. Finally, bring lawn chairs, toiletries, and cleaning supplies.

When camping beside a lake, the scenery is a sight to behold. But, with the close proximity to the lake come safety rules. Teach the kids to stay clear of the shoreline unless an adult is present. As for swimming, check with the park rangers or campground manager for water quality. Blue-algae blooms can present a risk, and sometimes swimming is off-limits.

Plan ahead of time whether you will cook mainly inside the RV kitchen or at the fire ring, and shop accordingly. Healthy veggies and meats are a good start to the grocery list. As far as utensils, a dutch oven with a lid, cast iron skillet, small saucepan, and a set of spoons and spatulas make for a useful kitchen kit. Bring or buy a basic dish set, eating utensils, pot holders, a cutting board, and serving dishes. These essentials make for a ready to go RV kitchen.

Is it the chef’s night off? Treat the cook and the family to a meal in Ansonia after a fun day at the faire. Recommendations are Polish, Cajun, or Italian. Thai, Spanish-American, Asian, and more are other choices. Hearty Renaissance appetites will be sated before heading to the campground for a dessert of s’mores.

Vendors at the Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire showcase period-type wares from jewelry and clothing to clay sculptures and more. If you are looking to buy a fantasy or medieval souvenir, spend a few hours perusing the many booths on site. If you have a thirst, try the mead or an iced coffee. The kids can get an intricate design painted on their face while you go for a massage.