West Virginia Renaissance Festival kicks off with a Pirate Invasion

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVNS) — For those who’re a lad or lass who desires to return to the medieval time interval, you have to take a look at the West Virginia Renaissance Competition in Lewisburg.

This weekend kicked off a month-long slate of renaissance actions. This week’s theme was a Pirate Invasion. Competition-goers dressed as much as match the theme or got here as themselves.

Even the King and Queen determined to grace my presence with an interview.

“It’s the one one right here upon and it’s so thrilling to be right here and we now have individuals coming from everywhere in the nation,” Queen Eleanor stated.

Ginger Harmon, the Proprietor of Sassy Gals Gourmand Treats from Jackson County options moonshine candied pecans and slushy mixes. Harmon stated that is her first time on the pageant, and he or she’s showcasing her enterprise and having a blast doing it.

“Folks come out, they style my merchandise, it places a smile on their face. I at all times make investments again into the economic system personally, I assist help different small companies,” Harmon stated.

Two contributors, Brooklynn Lehoist and Noah Martin drove three hours from Clarksburg to expertise the Renaissance Competition. Martin’s costume was handmade from 14 gauge metal and it wasn’t low-cost.

“$150 within the armor about $200 as a result of that is actual leather-based we really purchased this final 12 months this is likely one of the bits we purchased. And the weapons had been purchased on-line,” Martin stated.

Martin and Lehosit spent a mixed whole of $900 for his or her costumes, however visitors are welcome in no matter apparel they select.