Prince George held its first official Renaissance Faire lastweekend at the Exhibition Park AG Arena, drawing steady attendance and participation from both locals and visitors.
Organized by the Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association (PGAHA), the event ran Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27.
The fair included more than 60 vendors, eight food trucks a petting zoo and a BCNE alehouse operating each afternoon.
Sunday featured a children’s costume parade at 2 p.m., followed by a general costume contest at 3 p.m.
The fair also included live action role-playing (LARP) demonstrations. A duelling tournament was one of the weekend’s central features. The event was held in partnership with a combat group based in Williams Lake, with participants from across Alberta and BC. Fighters competed under updated medieval-style rules using weapons such as swords and shields.
Plans are underway for another Renaissance Faire next year, organizers said.
