Who's going to Ren Fest?

We go the day after Thanksgiving (Friday) this year. The whole family will be in town ........and so we will also celebrate 'Christmas' as well on Thanksgiving.....with tree, presents, feast and oh....we put up "Biggly " in the front yard....maybe on Saturday.

wmubronco :
Biggly is the giant white deer?

peppermintstick :
Yep..........that's what the grandkids call him. They are trying to get me to make the 'other' reindeers.....Prancer, Dancer...you know........................but, I cannot MOVE the house over, to fit them all,................so it's just Biggly.

wmubronco :
I've had my picture taken with him a few years ago. You would need some space for all of them.

I like the idea of going. But I am not sure I would enjoy it. I have not been any year I have lived here and think maybe I should try it just once. I don't like large crowds, hot temperatures, and rowdy people. Any recommendations for which weekend and time of day?

MrsC67 :
I've been going for over 40 years, and it's so much more expensive, and crowded. The family went last year, and left the house Very early, to get there soon after they opened. Traffic was still backed up, once you get within about 10 miles of the venue. We were disappointed with the food we got. It is honestly best for older kids or adults, as much of the best entertainers are geared towards that group. It was a bit much for our young ones, under 4., so we left after about 4 hours. If you haven't been, it would be fun to go once, but wait til the weather is cooler, and go early. Not many rowdies, early in the day.

KingwoodNana : We are actually planning to go

wmubronco :
My grandson looks forward to seeing Bigly every year. Did you make him? Do your grandchildren come to FM for the Halloween parade ? We enjoy the parade so much. I have to get my costume ready !

teatime : My son and family took us with them to look at a subdivision Christmas contest in Jersey Village. There, on one street, was this huge deer. She asked me if we could make one like that and I had to say yes. Found the "Winfield Collection" plans online. They send you full size paper cutouts to trace onto 3/4" thick marine plywood. Fits together like a jig saw puzzle and withstands wind up to 60 mph. Yes, my son, my daughter and Belle got to cut it all out with an electric jig saw.

MrsC67: well expect all of that

KingwoodNana: love going to that & dressing up! Good times…

MrsC67 :
It was not at all rowdy when I went. I was impressed with how kind and respectful everyone was to each other and to the property: No one honked in the parking lot. People moved over to let others get a good view. People didn't litter. The camp ground may be a different story. I waited to go till Nov. last year so it wasn't hot. I didn't find it especially crowded either. There is plenty of space to move around.

MrsC67 :
A Sunday in Nov. Last year we went on Heros Day.

BamaBoy :
Dressing up is the best part! That and seeing everyone else's creativity with their costumes. People are just nicer to eachother when dressed up.

KingwoodNana: couldn't agree more! Some people have amazing outfits that have obviously been put together through the years. Do you dress up?