# PA Ren Faire Dopefest in October? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 2, 2005, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255 "2005-08-02T03:41:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2005, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/61 "2005-09-20T16:39:30Z")
I’m very interested, but it all depends on monetary considerations. Actually, I just like to wear a corset in public. 🙂 I’ll post if I’m sure I’m going to be there! ---
**Author:** ![Pandora](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/eada6e/32.png) [@Pandora](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pandora)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2005, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/62 "2005-09-20T16:49:17Z")
I’d like to say I’ll make the 9:45 grouping… but if If I want to stay until the end, the 10:45 group is probably better for me. (I have a dog that will need to be let out at some point… he crosses his legs pretty well, but the finale hasn’t been letting out much before 7:45/8 o’clock, and with a 90 minute drive home, that’s a long day.) Ben, Up-hill or down-hill side of the boar’s head? For those who haven’t been to the PA faire before, the boar’s head stage is straight down the main street from the gate (and I do mean down, it’s a pretty steep hill). It inclued a brown and white two story tudor style “Inn” as part of the backdrop for the stage. It’s pretty hard to miss. ---
**Author:** ![Pandora](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/eada6e/32.png) [@Pandora](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pandora)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2005, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/63 "2005-09-20T16:54:25Z")
Oh, and discounted tickets are available online, from the faire’s website. I would recommend to at least consider ordering online for anyone who is definately planning to attend. The tickets are cheaper, and you can skip the lines and go right in. In my past expereince they seem to have the tickets in the mail the following business day, so there is still time. The online tickets are not date specific, they can be used any faire day. But of course for an outing like this one, weather is still a concern. ---
**Author:** ![supervenusfreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@supervenusfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supervenusfreak)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2005, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/64 "2005-09-21T01:54:10Z")
Jayjay and I should be able to make the 10:45 grouping. I have to work that morning, and we will head there right after I am done. Looking forward to seeing all of you there! ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2005, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/65 "2005-09-23T12:31:23Z")
Another bump. So far, I’m the only one interested in the opening of the gates, so we’ll just meet at 10:45 at the Boar’s Head Inn stage… let’s meet on the uphill side. Attending: AntaresJB Scuba Ben Pandora supervenusfreak Jayjay Maybes: Draelin DocCathode danceswithcats, possibly with kitten-dancers Hamadryad ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/66 "2005-09-26T12:53:07Z")
Alas, you can take me off the list. I have to attend my best friend’s father’s wedding and keep her from saying things like “You know, when Dad and Sandy met, my parents were still _married!_.” Something tells me I would have had more fun with you people. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GillianBoardman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GillianBoardman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GillianBoardman)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/67 "2005-09-26T13:07:20Z")
Is it too late for me to get in on this? I still have to arrange for my ticket, (although I may bite the bullet and pay full price). Also, to arrange for a vehicle, as I can’t assume the one I’m borrowing for work will be available for gallivanting. But assuming the Faire gods are on my side, I could make it. I’d like to. I know I mostly lurk, but what could be better than a Ren Faire with Dopers? My two favorite things! ---
**Author:** ![GillianBoardman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GillianBoardman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GillianBoardman)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/68 "2005-09-26T13:08:29Z")
by the way, ignore my location, I am temporarily back in the states, near Philly while attending to some personal busines. ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/69 "2005-09-26T13:10:07Z")
We’d be glad for you to join us, **Gillian**. Anybody who needs a ride and has to rely on SEPTA, the first R6 train of the morning gets into Spring Mill at 7:54 am. Email me to arrange for a ride out to the Faire. ---
**Author:** ![supervenusfreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@supervenusfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supervenusfreak)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/70 "2005-09-26T13:10:52Z")
> [@GillianBoardman](#): > > Is it too late for me to get in on this? I still have to arrange for my ticket, (although I may bite the bullet and pay full price). Also, to arrange for a vehicle, as I can’t assume the one I’m borrowing for work will be available for gallivanting. But assuming the Faire gods are on my side, I could make it. I’d like to. I know I mostly lurk, but what could be better than a Ren Faire with Dopers? My two favorite things! Of course you are welcome to meet us there. I will be bringing along a small pile of discount coupons with me, if you do not have the time to get a deal from their website. ---
**Author:** ![GillianBoardman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GillianBoardman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GillianBoardman)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/71 "2005-09-26T13:13:24Z")
Thanks! What time would I have to be at the entrance to avail myself of discount coupons? ---
**Author:** ![supervenusfreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@supervenusfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supervenusfreak)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/72 "2005-09-26T13:14:53Z")
> [@GillianBoardman](#): > > Thanks! What time would I have to be at the entrance to avail myself of discount coupons? Jayjay and I should be there by 10:45-11:00 am… ---
**Author:** ![GillianBoardman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GillianBoardman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GillianBoardman)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/73 "2005-09-26T13:17:11Z")
This would be great if I can make it. I’ll know by tomorrow. Would you be at the fountain as was mentioned earlier for the early bird special? ---
**Author:** ![supervenusfreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@supervenusfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supervenusfreak)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/74 "2005-09-26T13:20:31Z")
I think the later group is meeting at the Boars Head unless it has changed. Will keep an eye on this thread to see. ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/75 "2005-09-26T13:31:07Z")
The main meeting is still 10:45 at the Boar’s Head Inn stage. I’ll be at the fountain outside the gates at 9:45, in case anyone else shows up early. ---
**Author:** ![GillianBoardman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GillianBoardman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GillianBoardman)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/76 "2005-09-26T13:40:07Z")
> [@supervenusfreak](#): > > I think the later group is meeting at the Boars Head unless it has changed. Will keep an eye on this thread to see. I am confused as to how I would use your discount coupon if you are already inside the faire to meet. That’s why I asked about the fountain. Obviously since you would be doing me a favor I would arrive at the faire before your expected arrival, but how would I know you? I unfortunately am unable to come costumed. Living out of a suitcase, (ok 2 suitcases) does not encourage one to bring faire gear. ---
**Author:** ![supervenusfreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@supervenusfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supervenusfreak)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/77 "2005-09-26T18:59:43Z")
> [@GillianBoardman](#): > > I am confused as to how I would use your discount coupon if you are already inside the faire to meet. That’s why I asked about the fountain. Obviously since you would be doing me a favor I would arrive at the faire before your expected arrival, but how would I know you? I unfortunately am unable to come costumed. Living out of a suitcase, (ok 2 suitcases) does not encourage one to bring faire gear. LOl. True true. Am certain that we can work something out though beforehand. Meeting at the fountain is another possibility. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/78 "2005-09-27T05:38:38Z")
Did the online ticket buy today. See you on Saturday, all. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/79 "2005-09-28T02:19:19Z")
Due to a lack of funds, and the fact that my attempts at replicating the appearance of leprosy have gotten somewhat out of hand, I shall not be attending. ---
**Author:** ![Cleophus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e57/32.png) [@Cleophus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cleophus)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2005, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255/80 "2005-09-29T13:50:57Z")
I’m going to have to drop out. Sorry, all. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-ren-faire-dopefest-in-october/315255.md?page=5)