Renfest Info And Fun Podcast

Tune in to find out the many various sources that I use to gather data on Renfests.  I also relay the sources that I use to send this information on to anyone who is interested in these wonderful breaks from reality.

Tune in to this conversation from 2023 on the rapidly growing Renfest in Guthrie, Oklahoma.  You will get to hear how some of the aspects were started.  This Renfest gets bigger and better every year!  How, one might ask?  Join in to find out...

This musical podcast features many great artists who do and have performed around the south-central United States.  Some songs will have the tendency to motivate you onto your feet to dance a few jigs while others are thought-provoking and relaxing.  We hope you enjoy them all.  Huzzah!

The creator of YouTube's "History Squad" Channel relays how he got into the trade of sharing the history of Medieval England and France, his time in the English Army, portraying Robin Hood in the REAL Sherwood Forest, an archer at Warwick Castle and more. Kevin makes history fun and captivating with his storytelling, on-the-ground examples and by using the models that he makes. He is my primary so...

Careena provides catches us up on her current activities, including her return to the Queensferry Renaissance Festival cast this spring, her love for masked balls, creating new garb and her Wrenfairy Cosplay book of faces page.

Here is a conversation with a married performing duo who are very down to earth.  They play and sing amazing songs, are quite funny and very engaging.  If you ever see that Ezndil is performing at an event, do make the time to see them at least once.  You will be happy that you did.

This is from a YouTube video I made in 2021 with the talented stone and wood carver, Gary Bennett.  Four out of the last five minutes showed some of his creations in case you want to check out the video.  It is in the Interviews list on my Craig Meister YT channel.

Here, I round out my 45 minute interview with more laughs and insights from Pastor Dave.  A nicer guy is hard to find.

Hear more of David Leroy's journeys inside and outside of the lanes.

David Leroy is the owner of the Feather In Your Cap clothing and accessory booth.  He also ran the Great Bend Renaissance Festival in Kansas a few years ago.  He has a wealth of Renfest experience and knowledge.

Lady Teresa had so much wonderful information and stories to share that it could not be contained in just Episode 13.  In this episode, she relays more tidbits as Castleton was being invaded on Pirate Weekend.

Lady Teresa is a well-known patron in the south-central part of the U.S.  She is VERY enthusiastic about Renfests, has a large group of similarly enthusiastic relatives that visit them with her and she adds flavor to any event she attends.

Tune in to this musical episode.  It's a "Twofer Tuesday" journey, with back-to-back songs from 7 different artists.  You will hear wonderful, energetic Renfaire music from start to finish.  I hope you enjoy! 

Everyone say "Hi, Bob"!  Yes, this episode is an interview with Bob The Incredible Juggler.  He has been a staple of Renfests for over 40 years, starting at the Minnesota Renfest and performing at the Norman Medieval Faire, the Oklahoma Renfest, the Kansas City Renfest, the inaugural Bluffwoods Renfest in Saint Jo, Missouri and other venues far and wide. Listen to hear funny stories and get a glim...

I present to you an interview with Rennie and Cosplayer Careena Campbell.  I moved it over from my YouTube channel "Craig Meister".  This young lady has big, well-thought-out plans for herself in the Renfest world.

This episode with Dan Zielinski provides information on how people in the Medieval and Renaissance eras relied on the stars to survive.  To find shows and purchase tickets to the amazing Jenks, OK Planetarium go to: https://jenksps.ce.eleyo.com/Planetarium

This nautical-themed music episode is dedicated to the memory of Bard Jesse Linder.  Hear some excellent songs by him and many others on the Renfest circuit.

Here are some methods of running a Renfaire on the weekend that it is going on.  Recorded originally on my "Craig Meister" YouTube channel on July 22, 2023.

Join me for a conversation with Holly Black.  She is an organizer for the Narnia Faire, held in Fordland, MO in the Spring as well as Fayetteville, AR in the Fall.  This wonderful event is a bit different from Renaissance Festivals.  How so, you ask?  Tune in to find out. Grammercy to my sponsors:  the Renfaire Angel, Houkreative Creations, the Twisted Thistle Trading Company, the Bluffwoods Renai...

These are Renfaire planning tips for the months and weeks before the event.  Recorded originally on my "Craig Meister" YouTube channel on July 15, 2023.

A discussion with Heath Miller who is on cast at the Queensferry Renfest in Vinita, OK.  He discusses his reason for switching from his initial dislike of Renfests to being involved in them.  A heartwarming story is involved.

This is an interview with Tina Nettles who has helped advertise and put on 2 different Medfaires in the Tulsa Metro.  Her YouTube page is title "Thorny Nettles".

Tune in to hear Renfest standard songs.  Songs to get you into a festival spirit and forget the world outside of the gates.

A brief intro with my background is followed by several wonderful songs by many who perform at Renfests in the middle of the country and other worthy lands.