Tickets (adult admission)
Gate: $24
Online: $22
Tom Thumb: $21
Group (min. 15): $18
Ticket Info
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Originally Posted by Boltfan
Are they still offering discount tickets this year? I believe it was either at Kroger or Tom Thumb last year.
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The info regarding buying discount tickets at Tom Thumb was hard to find on the old web site. I couldn't find it at all on the new site, so I just called my local Tom Thumb.
Tips
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Originally Posted by FishGuy13
Who has some tips for me to get the most out of it, including how much to expect to spend, time to see all or most of it?
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Here are my tips for a first-time visitor (and I hope some other hardcore rennies add their own):
1. It can be VERY HOT AND HUMID at Scarbie, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for warm weather. I always hydrate the morning I'm going and take allergy pills because the place is in two big meadows and it can be an allergy sufferer's nightmare. The earlier you go, the less hot (and less crowded) it should be.
2. The basic activities are eating, drinking, shopping, watching shows, and listening to music. Try a little of everything the first time you go to figure out what you like. To each his own, but my don't-miss shows are Adam Crack (the whip dude), Don Juan and Miguel (TFF!), and the joust (which has improved considerably since professionals took over). (I continue to be pissed off that Ded Bob goes to the Arizona renfest rather than Scarbie.) SoftPlaceToLand and I enjoyed a laugh last year when I gave Christophe the Insulter enough simoleons to rag my then-sugar baby about her hairy pussy.
3. My don't-miss stores are Nagle Forge and Foundry ("authentic" period jewelry), Medieval Moccasins (shoes for your girl in a gazillion different colors to match her dress), and The Frock Shoppe and The Hat People (both have great selection and service, and both are owned by a Texan). (btw, I noticed the venerable House of Dra will not be at Scarbie this year. Drag.)
4. Avoid the Dungeon of Yorkshire Tower and the Mythical Monster Museum. Each costs an extra $3.00 and they're way lame. The petting zoo ($3.00) is worth the money if you have kids (or a sugar baby -- haha).
5. The games can be fun, but they all cost extra. The games include knife throwing, axe throwing, the crossbow, and archery. You will feel a special sense of accomplishment if you drench the wench.
6. You don't have to wear a costume, but if you don't, you will be scorned and laughed at by all of us who do. Haha. Nah, I'm just kidding. You can wear golf shorts, black socks, sandals, and your Texas Rangers T-shirt -- don't worry. Just don't expect to get anywhere with the lusty wenches. If you don't own a costume now, shop at the faire. The selection is great. Buy the basics first, like a comfortable top, bottom, and shoes.
7. If you're a guy, please don't dress like a pirate. Pirates had nothing to do with the Renaissance. Besides, unless you're Johnny Depp, dressing like a pirate is gay. If you're a shapely wench, however, feel free to dress like a pirate. Or partially dress. That would be even better.
8. If you've been to Scarbie before but haven't been in years, it's a much different environment than it used to be. In the olden days you'd see lots of female near-nudity and clouds of suspicious smoke. Now things are more family-oriented. Think Vegas 20 years ago compared to today.
9. To me, going to a renfest is like going to the State Fair -- to have fun, you don't think about how much you're spending. Take twice as much money as you plan on spending. If you leave with empty pockets, you know you had a good time. To do Scarbie to the max -- that is, ticket, beers, food, games, and shopping -- expect to spend at least $100.00 per person. If you are going to outfit your lady friend with clothes, expect to spend at least another $300.00 for dress, bodice, shoes, and hat. If she agrees to wear a chainmail bra, buy it, my friend -- no matter what it costs.
10. I'd allow at least 3 hours to fully cover both meadows. If you want to stay longer and your feet hurt, SoftPlaceToLand has volunteered to pull you around in a wagon.
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