Since I am getting ready for another Renfaire tomorrow, here's some Renfaire 101 from a lifelong Rennie:
The pleats of your kilt go in the back
Your corset is laced from the middle (most of the time)
If these things are off most times more experienced Rennies will quietly let you know, there are some assholes in the mix, but most of us are cool if you are. I can't tell you how many times I have relaced someone's corset for them in the bathrooms.
Put your boots on before your corset
You don't have to dress to theme, or dress up at all. If you wanna wear jeans and a t shirt go for it. It's still fun.
Wear comfortable shoes. Lots of walking no one really cares if you're shoes don't match. I'm wearing my Docs cause my $5k Faire boots are a little tight and I keep putting off breaking them in during off season.
I know you're there for a good time but so is everyone else. If you're a belligerent drunk, limit yourself, if you can't keep your hands to yourself, stay tf home.
Take into account how you will ride home. Not just in terms of having a designated driver (v important) but also it's not very comfortable to ride home after a long day in a corset. You're gonna be tired and grouchy. Throw a t-shirt or some jammies in the car to change into when you get back to it, some soft slippers too.
Stay hydrated!! No alcohol doesn't count! Most faires I have been to have Powerade/Gatorade and bottled water for sale, tap water for free. Bring a few Gatorades to put in the car (can't bring them inside but they aren't gonna search your vehicle). Even if it's cold out hydration is important so you can keep having fun.
Sunscreen.
I bring my kids so I always have a small first aid kit on me, some wet wipes, bandaids, cortizone, the likes. Has been useful for my kids and others. If you can fit it into your bag, bring it.
Don't steal shit, this isn't Walmart. Most shops (at least at the faires I go to) are artisans selling their craft and they have worked really hard to purchase and build the booth they're in. If you can't afford it, move on.
TIP the Performers!! Even if it's just a dollar, I know it may come off weird that almost every show has a "Please tip us" segment but they (at most faires) literally work for tips. The Faire itself doesn't pay them to be there.
If you're camping for the weekend bring some fruits or veggies to snack on, you aren't going to find many inside the Faire.
Speaking of camping, you don't need to join a clan to have fun. Clans are just groups that put on different activities/parties for patrons. If you meet some people and hit it off and they invite you to join their clan, cool. But honestly it's p much just signing up to be involved with set up and planning w/o pay. Not necessary
All in all, have fun, consent is mandatory, and nothing feels better than an after Faire shower. ❤️