A Renaissance or medieval fair is an outdoor gathering that aims to entertain its guests by recreating a historical setting, most often the English Renaissance.
An actress playing the role of Mary, Queen of Scots
Harp player at Scarborough Faire, Texas
Fantasy elements, such as centaurs, are welcomed at some Renaissance fairs.
Jousting knights perform on horseback at the Texas Renaissance Festival
Revels is a contemporary series of American seasonal stage performances, incorporating singing, dancing, recitals, and theatrics loosely organized around a central theme or narrative. The folk-tradition-based performances started in 1957, were restarted in 1971, and now occur in multiple cities around the US.
A 2022 Revels performance at Sanders Theatre at Harvard University