PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Canby's annual Renaissance Faire begins the first weekend of June and continues every weekend through June 29, bringing eight full days of fantasy fun to locals and tourists alike.

Here's everything you need to know before you head out to frolic with the faeries.

What is the Renaissance Faire?

Renaissance Faires, also known as Ren Faires, are a great way to meet community within fantasy-based fandoms. Fans who enjoy Lord of The Rings, Game of Thrones, and many other forms of media within the fantasy genre can easily feel at home at the festival.

Many visitors dress up in garb specific to their area of interest, whether it be historically-accurate medieval costuming or fictional fantasy media. One way or another, the Renaissance Faire brings together a large gro

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