Vegan at The New York Renaissance Faire 🏰 ⚔🛡
September 14, 2019
New York’s Renaissance Faire, the vibrant crossroad of many-an era-specific subculture, in Tuxedo, New York is wonderful way to spend a September Saturday. There are pirates, elves, faeries, wenches, princesses, knights… the perfection of the space and all its details brings revelers, yes, but more it brings authenticity, folks who embrace the lifestyles, dialects, and ethos of times long ago. Not just for the day. It was inspiring to be within such a flourishing culture of arts.
Of course I had to dress the part. But the prettiest of my medieval gowns wouldn’t zip all the way unfortunately. Gunne Sax, one of my favorite vintage dress makers. But I guess if the 28 inch chested dress fit, I’d be kind of freaked out. The wardrobe malfunction steered me towards my long Khaleesi wig, which would hide my exposed back. But… as I moved about the zipper started to strain.
Yadda, yadda, yadda, I had to wear the dress I wore to Medieval Times (OMG, 9 years ago). These are my pirate friends wearing my horse and butterfly scarves. 😂 Oh, it was Pirate Weekend.
Mean pirate faces.
A step back in time.
I’m actually not a diva. Though he is a cheeky marmoset.
So there are vegan options at the New York’s Renaissance Faire! So odd to see the v-bomb about the fairgrounds.
The falafel platter doused in tahini.
Adjustment of my princess boots on the glitter-sprinkled tree.
There were bouts of rain so my dress is totally muddied up. I needed to hem it anyway!
Did I mention how great the space was yet? It is a permanent space with beautifully painted structures and bright flags all about. The attractions and performances are varied, well worth the admission price. And there is not much that strays from the feel of an authentic enchanted forest.
More vegan fare. Dole Whip pineapple floats.
There are many things to eat… all with far less of a line than the ginormous and disgusting turkey leg.
The knife-throwing performance after-math.
Forewarning, no cards accepted at a lot of the concessions.
Silliness ensues
Not a bad platter. Maybe next time.
Dirty, just like Medieval times
That’s a whole lotta tomatoes they better compost. This guy was pretty nasty with his insults.
Dorks R Us!
After a long day, a sweet treat on the way out. Gosh it’s nice to see vegan options so plentiful.
A chocolate shell filled with chocolate mousse.
Reality Ahead, ho hum.
I had no idea the Renaissance Faire had added these vegan options—thank you for this post!!
You’re welcome! I can’t keep up with the pace of vegan options springing up, but I sure am trying!! 🙂