What I Learned About Confidence and Community at the Renaissance Fair

What I Learned About Confidence and Community at the Renaissance Fair

When I first stepped through the gates of my local Renaissance fair, I expected the turkey legs, the jousting, and maybe a few awkwardly delivered “Good morrow!”s. What I didn’t expect was to walk away with something much bigger—a deeper sense of confidence and a connection to a community I never knew I needed. The Renaissance fair isn’t just about dressing up in period garb or buying handmade trinkets. It’s a place where self-expression is ce…