HOLLISTER — Bawdy times, mirth, jousting, jesters, and even tea with Her Majesty await those in the “woods” near Casa de Fruta.
The Northern California Renaissance Fair is back for its 20th anniversary run where commoners gather to party with royalty like it was 1599.
It replicates the faire revelry from the reign of the first Queen Elizabeth from 1558 through 1603 complete with an army of “characters” dressed in era appropriate attire whether they are entertaining, serving turkey legs or veggie burgers, selling 1500s wares, or roaming the grounds engaging fairgoers in conversation and antics.
It’s 91 miles from Manteca-Lathrop-Ripon to reach Casa de Frusta by taking Interstate 5 and then having west over the Pacheco Pass via Highway 152.
The journey is about 90 minutes by car but a lot longer by ox drawn cart.
The Faire takes place Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $42 per person while opening weekend tickets (Sept. 19-20) are discounted to $30.
It’s $12 to park your Tesla or ox cart.
The ticket covers dozen of shows. Plus, you can expect to spend coin on food, drink, and wares. And, yes, they do take ATMs. They aren’t that authentic although...