Summer is a wonderful time of year. It's warmer outside, everything is green and alive and it's a great time to do fun things on the weekends with your friends. But if you're looking for something different to do, from going down to the shore or saving up for an out-of-the-country vacation, then you should definitely look into going to a renaissance faire. Here are some reasons why going to a renaissance faire this summer is a great idea.

1. You Get to Dress Up

You can go as a knight, princess, dragon, etc. It's like Halloween came early! You can also go in your modern-day clothes, but it's definitely more fun to dress up.

2. You Can Bring a Large Group

Do something different with your group of friends and give a renaissance faire a shot! There's something there for everyone.

3. The Food

You truly have not lived until you've had a turkey leg from a renaissance faire!

4. The Drinks

Can you say mead and wine? There's also non-alcoholic beverages as well.

5. The Jousting

Most renaissance faires that I have gone to have had a number of different jousting competitions. There's also sword fights, parades and the occasional fair festival. It's fun to watch, and before you know it you're cheering along with the crowd.

6. The Location

To give you a feeling that you've stepped back in time, most renaissance faires are set in an isolated location away from busy streets and loud neighbors.

7. It's Appropriate for all Ages

You can get everyone in on the fun if you have younger family members or friends.

8. The Entertainment

As well as jousting, there is also a number of other entertainments. There are musicians, acrobats, belly dancers and more. The list goes on with all the fun things to do at a renaissance faire.

9. You'll Remember it for the Rest of Your Life

One trip is all you need to want to go again the next year, the year after that and for more years to follow

Was this article enough to convince you to check out a renaissance faire? Then start Googling to see if their is going to be one near you this summer. One of the most popular renaissance faires on the east coast is the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York. Check it out, invite your friends and family and do something a little different this summer.