Brevard Renaissance Fair (Melbourne)

Wickham Park, right in the middle of Melbourne, is a great park with a lot of different events happening all the time.  http://www.brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/Wickham/Home

One of the neatest things they have there is the Brevard Renaissance (am I the only one who has trouble spelling that word?) Fair. 

For the adults there were shows including comedy, music and dancing.  A little raunchy fun with the Washing Well Women and the Splatter show should not be missed.  The gypsy area was made up of local performers who put on a great musical show. 

For the children there was a pirate ship play ground, a fairy area, and a little tykes theater.  A mermaid tank, a unicorn to pet and brush, and pony rides all made sure the kids had plenty to do. Face painting and hair braiding were also popular.

There was a joust and many games for the gentlemen to show their strength and manliness (lol).  And of course lots of food and drink.  Shops to wander and bridges to cross (beware the troll). 

The best part of the event is people watching.  Many of the attendees dress up as elves and fairies, witches and wenches, knights and pirates...the costumes are terrific and so are the bosoms. 

Tips:  Buy your ticket online in advance to avoid lines.

Bring lots of singles for tips, somebody has to feed that unicorn.

Take a look at the show schedule before you go.  Some of the best shows only happen a couple times a day.

Website:  http://brevardrenaissancefair.com/