I worked this faires sister festival for over 20 years, the majority of which was in a reenactment village. I work leather, can hand build homes, etc. I learned these things from oothers who weren't 'experts', but got things done. I built our charcoal oven and rebuilt our cooking hearth without written plans. The oven is still functional after 6 years in the Arizona desert. I can teach pretty much everything I know.
I've seen a lot of blacksmithing in my state. Stopped at what I thought was a fair and it was all blacksmithing. Seen at Renaissance and small town fairs too.
Back when I was active in a prepper group, 1996-1999, I took on learning to be a farrier. The guy that shoes your horses. That led to learning leather working for making bridles, hitching gear, and saddles. Learned mostly by doing repairs on other peoples stuff then started making it on my own. Well the leather working lead to making holsters that then got me into Kydex molding. I've always been a reloader so I have that skill also. Then I used to raise a garden big time at my old place and sold produce every weekend at our city market thru the summer. Now I'm learning about raising and processing tobacco. I've made wine, beer, and other spirits in the past and still have all that equipment and knowledge. The way I look at it now is that its better to learn these skills while you can. Yes, I've made mistakes doing different things but right now there is time and if I make a mistake nobody gets butthurt or dies because they are relying on what ever item it is I'm learning about.
You are right, and I think it applies to all types of livestock, having 6 horses myself I realize that tending to livestock can also be a double-edged sword. Trying to keep them fed during the winter, safe from other people, and predators will be a full-time job and require a load of resources.
@HachiZenki LOL, My daughter was ranked in Dressage this year but I prefer a Western horse and saddle, the problem is in Germany If I want a quarter horse I'm gonna be buying something imported from the states with a Doc Bars bloodline that is ridiculously expensive.
@bullshitdave Not sure I understand where this comment was coming from or directed at, I have never heard a prepper or a survivalist contemplating slaves as an option in a grid down situation. However, in terms of logistics, caring for anything or anyone would exponentially increase the number of resources required.
Really good points you made here. I always think about food, water, fuel, medical, defense, but I really hadn't thought about these ancient skills you brought up. It definitely made me think way out of the box.🙂
I was just mentioning this to my wife and that I’d like to go this year. Our closest Renaissance Fair is in Tuxedo NY from Aug. 17th-Oct. 6th. I haven’t been to it in probably 8-10 years. Thanks for the reminder. I’m putting it on my calendar now so I wont forget like I have the last few years.
"WHEN SUBCULTURES COLLIDE!!!" As an aspiring outdoorsman who worked at Ren Faires for *three years* in my youth, thank you. You've really touched on a lot of the things that make the experience so special, particularly regarding the social, community, and self-entertainment aspects that we got specifically trained on as performers! And yes, camping out and living at the site between shows (at least on weekends) actually did teach me a few survival and camping hacks! (For instance, always have two shirts, for when one gets sweaty.) It's also worth noting that when the "survivalist" movement started to get going under Mel Tappan in the 70's(?), his original intent was to reach out more to traditional craftsmen and their ilk, much like what's demonstrated here, than on some of the more middle-class, white-collar people who invested in the trend later on.
You certainly draw from a lot of influences, Don! 3 most important messages I heard you say: 1) community is going to be very important in a long term SHTF type scenario. 2) Manual arts, skills and services will become extremely valuable. 3) Prepping is about a lot more more than just accumulating gear and supplies.
People really don't have much of any skills anymore, at least within my generation. I'm 22, and everyone I know was pushed into higher ed, so now they don't really have any skills and are in debt. I've been slowly training myself a wide variety of skills, such as auto repair and construction. Not even my parents, who were born in the late 50s/early 60s have much of any skill based knowledge to offer. It's great that people want to educate themselves, but theres more educating needed than what you learn in school.
Amen just reading your comment made me want to be your apprentice and I'm just a year younger than you! I really would like to extend such knowledge and skills to the next generation
I think most learning is done once school is finished. Glad I didn't go to college. Could start right away and learned on the job than wasting 4 years on some things that may be useless later on. Though I should've maybe been an electrician. Little school needed. Good money quickly than gender studies.😆
Love these festivals that show how things use to be done. There is one every Oct.-Nov. every year It is about 50 miles north of Houston, Texas. It is very large and looks very much like this one.
Agreed , I am a history buff and participated in several ancient crafts/skills each one makes me feel more capable and useful to any preparedness group.
Excellent post. We have access to learn things that will help us be better preppers right around us. And your video shows us to keep our eyes open to opportunities around us and to always be in a "learning mode"!!
A blacksmith is always at a small festival,The Andrew Jackson area in Tennessee with all the old houses etc,and I plan to buy one of his knives.They are very good.
Good afternoon! Great video and very informative as well. I’ve been watching your video for quite a while but this is the first time leaving a comment. Thank you 😊 for all the great information about survival skills and what to do when SHTF! Can’t wait till the next video. This is Big Boy Frank from Texas peace out ✌🏼
@@dongilleo9743 My brother was standing in Miguel's path facing the other direction taking a photo. Then Miguel does the silliest little shove, and flamboyantly yells "Out of my way, white man!!!" LMAO. We all died.
@@ArcaneWorkshop They are a great comedy duo. I've spoken with both of them, very briefly. They just seem like genuinely good hearted people. Miguel is almost always in character, using his "stage voice". Then you hear him using his regular voice, and you can't believe he sounds like some regular person from Chicago or something. I can remember way back when Don Juan's daughter was just a young teenager, and they first started including her in the show. She has certainly grown up.
@@francesfisher795 In America when a middle aged, white male starts a community it the feds call it a cult or a militia, in either of those cases it doe not turn out ok for the guy who starts it all. Besides that I am not a leader of men.
@john Mullholand Dear Sir, I never said that anyone nor ant of these festivals or anyone associated with these were anything not above board. I apologize if that is what you took away from my reply to a person. My original statement still holds true, I would love to live in a community like this.
@john Mullholand You are correct I never said nor implied the words"like this" The folks & the skills they have & share are the people I try to get to know, help & learn.
I think everyone in the group should have an ancient skill. I can make tools by flintknapping. My dad does leather work. My grandpa is a glass blower and my grandma is a soap maker.
I've been learning to spin yarn. Don't have the land for a sheep right now, but I do have some flax seeds so hopefully I can manage to make my own linen.
@@JNoMooreNumbers last time my truck broke down(Starter went out), the mechanic I took it to was about my age, and I'm in my twenties. He did a great job.
I use to go to the Renaissance Festivals with my Dad a lot when i was in High school. Thanks for showing this Sootch00. This brought back some memorys.As always long live the republic my friend
I think this is a great point on skills lost over time, someone on youtube did a video a while back on the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) and what an asset some of these people will be in a grid down situation. Many people look at them as weird or nerds, but I would definitely pick some of these people to be on my team before I pick a bunch of dudes that can't get beyond their HS football glory days.
Don't let this distract you from the fact that in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, "Spare Tire" Dixon.
To be fair, a lot of those football fellows are just lost in a society that's just plain not designed for them. Grid down, they may find themselves again in being called upon to protect and support their community.
Also, knife throwing and archery could be a good way to reacclimate the public to weapons and self defense. People don't seem to freak out as much to a bow and arrow and knives as they do to handguns and rifles. People see archery as a skill, and they see it in shows and movies. People don't see guns that way.
Been a couple times at the one in Huntersville NC and it truly is amazing how they do some of the things that was done in the past brother keep up the good work watch all videos you make thanks for your
one of my favorite clubs i ever belonged to was the Society for Creative Anachronism. i was encouraged to create a 'persona' from another country that would have been alive at some point in the middle ages and learn how that person would live in that time period. i investigated the foods that were eaten, the clothes people wore, the working life, the entertainment, etc and then proceeded to act out that character by dressing and acting as that person may have. so much fun, so much learning! from dancing with a (pretend) king to fixing dinner in a clay oven and serving to my friends for celebrations! my now adult children still remember the fun and the history they learned from this group. history is a good teacher of skills that may be needed if society goes sideways.
I thought when I started watching that the faire looked familiar. That one's in my area. I agree fully that the most vital part of being prepared is the mindset and having your mind geared to observe and use your surroundings well. Also the steak on a stake is the best with a shot of mead.
I've always wanted to see someone on a potty wheel lol! That was really cool though. I've been wanting to go to one of those but have never had the time or found one close enough to me. Learning is one of the reasons.
Very interesting. I'm surprised that it look so much like the festival in Holly MI that I thought it was at first. Greenfield village also has a lot of crafts from way back. There are people cooking their meals on old wood stoves and eating as people walk through. It looks like they may live there. Lessons to learn.
Don't forget Crossroads Village in Flint, Michigan ( leather work, tinsmith, blacksmith, printer, sawmill, cider mill, grist mill and so forth. They also have two coal fire engines, and one Desiel engine to pull the train and a stern paddle wheel. Memorial day weekend to Labor day weekend. Wednesdays to Sunday. Geneseeparks.org
Good point alot of skills from that area will be needed should we ever encounter a emp strike and the grid go down. As it could and most likely take many years to repair the entire system.
Learning how to sew clothes.I go to the local thrift store ,a load up on material,needles,threads,patterns,etc-give me a good price on it. Another source,is some Walmarts will have scrap material that is bundled up for a set price 2.00,3.00 etc -this is wide material 60" to 90" wide by 2 to 3 yards that can be made into clothes or curtains,etc..it varies
If anyone is interested in more knowledge of old ways of doing things check out the Ruth Goodman videos Tales of the Green Valley and Tudor Monastery Farm, also James Townsend's videos on living in the 1700s.
My wife grew up going here and now even though we live 4 hours away our family still goes every year... never really looked at it from a prepping perspective... great ideas.
Initially perhaps after a national traumatic event, this kind of reconstruction/rebuild may happen in some places. Unlike the folks of times past, they had nothing to refer to as to how an industrial revival is to happen. They had to figure out all the things that we benefit from the struggles of previous generations. We, have the advantage of knowing how and what needs to happen to make a rebuild or post apocalyptic industrial revolution take place. Where my concern is, if the trauma were global, that's one thing. But if the trauma only takes down say a big portion of the industrialized west, our major enemies are NOT going to just hang back and wait for the west to "work things out" No. They are sooo going to make their move on the west.
I am married(18yrs now) to a woman that grew up in El Salvador, Central America, she grew up poor and survived the civil war that happened there. She knows many things about survival and just surviving when the SHTF and you need to make due with minimal supplies.
Great vid. We try to go there at least once a year. Enjoy watching the craftsmen doing their work. There's a series of books where modern technology quits working and the Renaissance festival crowd saves the day. "Dies the Fire" is the first one. Back to your point, having a group with skills would be the best option.
This one was fun. Used to sell at a Ren faire hear in Michigan back when it was at Clarkston and the first year at Holly. Been doing middle ages reenactment for over 30 years including Pennsic war for over 30 years (10K reenactors camping together for 2 weeks). Skills learned over the years include Blacksmithing, chain armor, leather working, Brewing, and the wife does weaving. These are fun things to do but in a SHTF situation such skills may be the difference between being accepted in a group as useful and just being another mouth. Also becomes a sellable trade just in case things fold.
We got to attend the Carolina Renaissance Festival this past year for the first time. It was very interesting and a fun time. Wonder if the feudal system will come back after SHTF... I always enjoy your videos!
If you're interested in getting into this yourself, look for the SCA. They generally have a local group and meet regularly, and *a lot* of what they do translates well into prepping.
I Love Reinesanse!!!!! Our family make rugs, vinegar, laundry soap, fabric softener, mouthwash, toothpaste, deodorant... There is also mountain man rondevou, and a Viking type one too. This was a neat thing to point out😉
Did I see a clip of "The Don Juan and Miguel" show at 7:44??? If so, those 2 guys have been at it for a LONG, long time - not to mention going where the actions is, as I'm from a different region of the country from Sootch. 'Don Juan' and 'Miguel' were hilarious when we saw them, and Don Juan once serenaded my wife with "La Cucaracha"! Wonderful performers.
Youd like the henry ford mueseum they got cars and machinery inside but outside they got old farms glass they got a huge ancient sowing equipment size of big room its pretty neat. You could spend a good two days easily.
It´s really a great idea to have a hobby that can make you some money when you get unemployed, or the banks are locked-down... If you have a garden and bee-hives, then you can earn quite a sum: honey, candles, mead... Also spices, herbs could make some money, not to forget how much apples a single tree can yield...
Have a supply of fast growing seeds in case you have to keep moving too. Always been a gardener. Have hunting and fishing skills and supplies. Hand tools are good to have with no electricity. Would like a hand cranked ham radio too. If I had the money, portable solar generator. Need one anyway when power goes out for awhile. Maybe a mini crossbow along with other bows and a good slingshot and get 50 caliber balls if we lose our guns and keep other stuff in a different spot. Ammo can run out and might have to leave reloading stuff behind. I can food and dehydrate stuff from a summer garden so game and dried root crops can make a good stew. Now books on various things would be good to get as one can afford them. Gathering info on what's edible, making things, etc. Learning to knit could be practical too and learning to tan skins. Being quiet about prepping could save you from being raided too. Antique stores would be a good source for supplies like a sewing machine if you can't find non electrical items. Lots of small fruits planted is nice too and can be dried into fruit roll ups. I moved and found a massive amount of raspberries already there in the back and they keep spreading and added more varieties of fruit.
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This shows how important community is, looked like fun!
I worked this faires sister festival for over 20 years, the majority of which was in a reenactment village. I work leather, can hand build homes, etc. I learned these things from oothers who weren't 'experts', but got things done. I built our charcoal oven and rebuilt our cooking hearth without written plans. The oven is still functional after 6 years in the Arizona desert. I can teach pretty much everything I know.
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I've seen a lot of blacksmithing in my state. Stopped at what I thought was a fair and it was all blacksmithing. Seen at Renaissance and small town fairs too.
Back when I was active in a prepper group, 1996-1999, I took on learning to be a farrier. The guy that shoes your horses. That led to learning leather working for making bridles, hitching gear, and saddles. Learned mostly by doing repairs on other peoples stuff then started making it on my own. Well the leather working lead to making holsters that then got me into Kydex molding. I've always been a reloader so I have that skill also. Then I used to raise a garden big time at my old place and sold produce every weekend at our city market thru the summer. Now I'm learning about raising and processing tobacco. I've made wine, beer, and other spirits in the past and still have all that equipment and knowledge. The way I look at it now is that its better to learn these skills while you can. Yes, I've made mistakes doing different things but right now there is time and if I make a mistake nobody gets butthurt or dies because they are relying on what ever item it is I'm learning about.
Next week on Sensible Prepper: The 15th century broadsword for prepping, let’s check it out
Thumbs way up!
Smile when you say that.
Sword and crossbow are among my arms for a reason.
One thing preppers don't often talk about, is how valuable horses will become again!
You are right, and I think it applies to all types of livestock, having 6 horses myself I realize that tending to livestock can also be a double-edged sword. Trying to keep them fed during the winter, safe from other people, and predators will be a full-time job and require a load of resources.
@HachiZenki LOL, My daughter was ranked in Dressage this year but I prefer a Western horse and saddle, the problem is in Germany If I want a quarter horse I'm gonna be buying something imported from the states with a Doc Bars bloodline that is ridiculously expensive.
@bullshitdave Not sure I understand where this comment was coming from or directed at, I have never heard a prepper or a survivalist contemplating slaves as an option in a grid down situation. However, in terms of logistics, caring for anything or anyone would exponentially increase the number of resources required.
Ox and mules will be of extreme value.
And oxen and donkeys and mules. And training them (there's an occupation)
Really good points you made here. I always think about food, water, fuel, medical, defense, but I really hadn't thought about these ancient skills you brought up. It definitely made me think way out of the box.🙂
I was just mentioning this to my wife and that I’d like to go this year. Our closest Renaissance Fair is in Tuxedo NY from Aug. 17th-Oct. 6th. I haven’t been to it in probably 8-10 years. Thanks for the reminder. I’m putting it on my calendar now so I wont forget like I have the last few years.
"WHEN SUBCULTURES COLLIDE!!!"
As an aspiring outdoorsman who worked at Ren Faires for *three years* in my youth, thank you. You've really touched on a lot of the things that make the experience so special, particularly regarding the social, community, and self-entertainment aspects that we got specifically trained on as performers! And yes, camping out and living at the site between shows (at least on weekends) actually did teach me a few survival and camping hacks! (For instance, always have two shirts, for when one gets sweaty.)
It's also worth noting that when the "survivalist" movement started to get going under Mel Tappan in the 70's(?), his original intent was to reach out more to traditional craftsmen and their ilk, much like what's demonstrated here, than on some of the more middle-class, white-collar people who invested in the trend later on.
You certainly draw from a lot of influences, Don! 3 most important messages I heard you say: 1) community is going to be very important in a long term SHTF type scenario. 2) Manual arts, skills and services will become extremely valuable. 3) Prepping is about a lot more more than just accumulating gear and supplies.
Thanks for the video. Much needed. Need to get out of this "comfort zone" and learn new things.
Love this take. Great observations. I've been to the Renaissance Festival in Minnesota several times.
People really don't have much of any skills anymore, at least within my generation. I'm 22, and everyone I know was pushed into higher ed, so now they don't really have any skills and are in debt. I've been slowly training myself a wide variety of skills, such as auto repair and construction. Not even my parents, who were born in the late 50s/early 60s have much of any skill based knowledge to offer. It's great that people want to educate themselves, but theres more educating needed than what you learn in school.
Amen just reading your comment made me want to be your apprentice and I'm just a year younger than you! I really would like to extend such knowledge and skills to the next generation
I think most learning is done once school is finished. Glad I didn't go to college. Could start right away and learned on the job than wasting 4 years on some things that may be useless later on. Though I should've maybe been an electrician. Little school needed. Good money quickly than gender studies.😆
Love these festivals that show how things use to be done. There is one every Oct.-Nov. every year It is about 50 miles north of Houston, Texas. It is very large and looks very much like this one.
Agreed , I am a history buff and participated in several ancient crafts/skills
each one makes me feel more capable and useful to any preparedness group.
Excellent post. We have access to learn things that will help us be better preppers right around us. And your video shows us to keep our eyes open to opportunities around us and to always be in a "learning mode"!!
Love going to these festivals. You can pick up a lot of ideas.
A blacksmith is always at a small festival,The Andrew Jackson area in Tennessee with all the old houses etc,and I plan to buy one of his knives.They are very good.
The person to person interaction is something we have lost a lot of...
Heard someone say once that the only good thing to come from an SHTF event would be the rebirth of tight-knit communities.
Ok boomer
@@rp8327 ok zoomer
This will be my 3rd year attending The Carolina Renaissance Festival !
Love the footage !
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Thanks for the ideas to think about.
Good afternoon! Great video and very informative as well. I’ve been watching your video for quite a while but this is the first time leaving a comment. Thank you 😊 for all the great information about survival skills and what to do when SHTF! Can’t wait till the next video. This is Big Boy Frank from Texas peace out ✌🏼
Great take on Renaissance festival! Really makes you consider what it would be like walking through a modern day SHTF SQUARE.
Enjoyed your upload! Thanks a lot.
7:43 Don Juan & Miguel!!! I love those guys, they come to Scarborough Fair in Waxahachie TX too.
They've been coming to the Arizona Renaissance Festival every year for at least 20 years.
@@dongilleo9743 My brother was standing in Miguel's path facing the other direction taking a photo. Then Miguel does the silliest little shove, and flamboyantly yells "Out of my way, white man!!!" LMAO.
We all died.
@@ArcaneWorkshop They are a great comedy duo. I've spoken with both of them, very briefly. They just seem like genuinely good hearted people. Miguel is almost always in character, using his "stage voice". Then you hear him using his regular voice, and you can't believe he sounds like some regular person from Chicago or something.
I can remember way back when Don Juan's daughter was just a young teenager, and they first started including her in the show. She has certainly grown up.
It would be really great to have an actual community like these in different parts of the country. I'd wanna live there.
Patchworkz I thought the ver same thing each time that I went! ☮️💜☀️😇☘️
Start one up!
@@francesfisher795 In America when a middle aged, white male starts a community it the feds call it a cult or a militia, in either of those cases it doe not turn out ok for the guy who starts it all. Besides that I am not a leader of men.
@john Mullholand Dear Sir, I never said that anyone nor ant of these festivals or anyone associated with these were anything not above board. I apologize if that is what you took away from my reply to a person. My original statement still holds true, I would love to live in a community like this.
@john Mullholand You are correct I never said nor implied the words"like this" The folks & the skills they have & share are the people I try to get to know, help & learn.
LOVE it, thanks for making and posting it.
I think everyone in the group should have an ancient skill. I can make tools by flintknapping. My dad does leather work. My grandpa is a glass blower and my grandma is a soap maker.
Problem is, young people can barely change a tire now.
I've been learning to spin yarn. Don't have the land for a sheep right now, but I do have some flax seeds so hopefully I can manage to make my own linen.
@@JNoMooreNumbers last time my truck broke down(Starter went out), the mechanic I took it to was about my age, and I'm in my twenties. He did a great job.
@@JNoMooreNumbers People have been saying that since the fifties.
I use to go to the Renaissance Festivals with my Dad a lot when i was in High school. Thanks for showing this Sootch00. This brought back some memorys.As always long live the republic my friend
Used to?
Do you mean you've stopped going? If so, what brought you to such a decision
Music at the beginning of your video was cool, I hadn't thought of the Ren Faire being a good source for prepping.
I recommend Silver Dollar City. They have a lot of craftsmen and women demonstrations.
I have a nephew that is a really talented glassblower and I have been to a few Ren fests and they are a lot of fun.
Amen brother. I have turned my prepping into more of learning the old ways.
I think this is a great point on skills lost over time, someone on youtube did a video a while back on the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) and what an asset some of these people will be in a grid down situation. Many people look at them as weird or nerds, but I would definitely pick some of these people to be on my team before I pick a bunch of dudes that can't get beyond their HS football glory days.
Don't let this distract you from the fact that in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, "Spare Tire" Dixon.
To be fair, a lot of those football fellows are just lost in a society that's just plain not designed for them. Grid down, they may find themselves again in being called upon to protect and support their community.
Also, knife throwing and archery could be a good way to reacclimate the public to weapons and self defense. People don't seem to freak out as much to a bow and arrow and knives as they do to handguns and rifles. People see archery as a skill, and they see it in shows and movies. People don't see guns that way.
I live 1 town over from there and go almost every year and got to know some of the artists,great people and some will teach
At 0:40 ... Oh, it's a coin stamper. I thought it was a Scottish Maiden, an earlier form of guillotine.
Been a couple times at the one in Huntersville NC and it truly is amazing how they do some of the things that was done in the past brother keep up the good work watch all videos you make thanks for your
Looks like a interesting place to see and go through each booth . Learn new things as you see all the different arts and crafts being displayed .
That would be an awesome place to visit!
carbon copy of the one in Michigan...I even recognized some of the same cadre. Love that place
I thought it looked familiar too.
Each time I hear your closing message I think of Prairie Home Companion.
one of my favorite clubs i ever belonged to was the Society for Creative Anachronism. i was encouraged to create a 'persona' from another country that would have been alive at some point in the middle ages and learn how that person would live in that time period. i investigated the foods that were eaten, the clothes people wore, the working life, the entertainment, etc and then proceeded to act out that character by dressing and acting as that person may have. so much fun, so much learning! from dancing with a (pretend) king to fixing dinner in a clay oven and serving to my friends for celebrations! my now adult children still remember the fun and the history they learned from this group. history is a good teacher of skills that may be needed if society goes sideways.
Too bad so many of our current young people think they can just google everything.
Don, thanks for sharing.
I thought when I started watching that the faire looked familiar. That one's in my area. I agree fully that the most vital part of being prepared is the mindset and having your mind geared to observe and use your surroundings well. Also the steak on a stake is the best with a shot of mead.
It would be useful to master at least one of these skills, and then convince your friends to master another.
that would have been fun to go to. I am glad you and your family had a good time.
The more you know and the more you can do in SHTF the more value you will have to those dont have your skills.
I've always wanted to see someone on a potty wheel lol! That was really cool though. I've been wanting to go to one of those but have never had the time or found one close enough to me. Learning is one of the reasons.
Very interesting. I'm surprised that it look so much like the festival in Holly MI that I thought it was at first.
Greenfield village also has a lot of crafts from way back. There are people cooking their meals on old wood stoves and eating as people walk through. It looks like they may live there.
Lessons to learn.
Lambert Klein I thought it was Holly MI at first too. I go every year.
Thought it was Plantersville, Tx.
Don't forget Crossroads Village in Flint, Michigan ( leather work, tinsmith, blacksmith, printer, sawmill, cider mill, grist mill and so forth. They also have two coal fire engines, and one Desiel engine to pull the train and a stern paddle wheel.
Memorial day weekend to Labor day weekend. Wednesdays to Sunday.
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@@DeniseAnderson We use to go at least once a year but haven't made it there in a few years now.
@@janismeader924 That sounds like a great place to visit. The description reminds me of Greenfield village.
She was using a LOOM to weave the cloth.
Please replace the missing screw on your door hinge. It's driving a lot of us nuts.
Greentree weaving has quality clothing, my mom knows them. Weaving would be a great skill to have.
I live in Huntersville!!! I love the renascence festival!!!❤️🥰
Good point alot of skills from that area will be needed should we ever encounter a emp strike and the grid go down. As it could and most likely take many years to repair the entire system.
I have a neighbor and friend that studied gun smiths in his younger day. He stands a vary good chance in grid down.
Learning how to sew clothes.I go to the local thrift store ,a load up on material,needles,threads,patterns,etc-give me a good price on it. Another source,is some Walmarts will have scrap material that is bundled up for a set price 2.00,3.00 etc -this is wide material 60" to 90" wide by 2 to 3 yards that can be made into clothes or curtains,etc..it varies
Thanks
We need a prepper fest!
If anyone is interested in more knowledge of old ways of doing things check out the Ruth Goodman videos Tales of the Green Valley and Tudor Monastery Farm, also James Townsend's videos on living in the 1700s.
I'm in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) I've learned a lot from the group that carries over into my preps.
I recognize one of the Knights, an old friend from Schaumburg
Interesting and thought provoking insight
I thought that preview looked familiar. We've been to that Ren faire before. :)
My wife grew up going here and now even though we live 4 hours away our family still goes every year... never really looked at it from a prepping perspective... great ideas.
enjoyed your upload as always. Resembles the Ren Faire in Hammond, LA.
Initially perhaps after a national traumatic event, this kind of reconstruction/rebuild may happen in some places. Unlike the folks of times past, they had nothing to refer to as to how an industrial revival is to happen. They had to figure out all the things that we benefit from the struggles of previous generations. We, have the advantage of knowing how and what needs to happen to make a rebuild or post apocalyptic industrial revolution take place. Where my concern is, if the trauma were global, that's one thing. But if the trauma only takes down say a big portion of the industrialized west, our major enemies are NOT going to just hang back and wait for the west to "work things out" No. They are sooo going to make their move on the west.
I went to this festival. Thought it was gonna be lame as hell, but I had a blast. there’s so much to do and the food is great.
I am married(18yrs now) to a woman that grew up in El Salvador, Central America, she grew up poor and survived the civil war that happened there. She knows many things about survival and just surviving when the SHTF and you need to make due with minimal supplies.
Thanks for this video. I've thought about taking up weaving in the past as a hobby, but never made the connection to having it as a prepping skill.
I went to that! Sorry I missed you there, been great to meet you. I dressed as a regular 20th century dad! lol!
Wow! Great video! 😁😀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙇🙇🙋🙋
I recognize Sky Kings Falconry! Totally support them, Wildlife Rescue.. or is it Wildlife Reveal? is their non profit.
Thanks Sootch, nice
Gotta love that good ol concord nc rennaisance. Good times. Havent been there in a few years now
Great vid thanks 👍
Great vid. We try to go there at least once a year. Enjoy watching the craftsmen doing their work. There's a series of books where modern technology quits working and the Renaissance festival crowd saves the day. "Dies the Fire" is the first one. Back to your point, having a group with skills would be the best option.
Wow!!’ That is cool!!!!👍👍
This one was fun. Used to sell at a Ren faire hear in Michigan back when it was at Clarkston and the first year at Holly. Been doing middle ages reenactment for over 30 years including Pennsic war for over 30 years (10K reenactors camping together for 2 weeks). Skills learned over the years include Blacksmithing, chain armor, leather working, Brewing, and the wife does weaving. These are fun things to do but in a SHTF situation such skills may be the difference between being accepted in a group as useful and just being another mouth. Also becomes a sellable trade just in case things fold.
We got to attend the Carolina Renaissance Festival this past year for the first time. It was very interesting and a fun time. Wonder if the feudal system will come back after SHTF... I always enjoy your videos!
Looks a lot like the Renaissance festival in Minnesota
Where’s the busty maidens?
You will need to successfully joust for one !
It's good to learn other ways to make it .
Cool and unique video, thank you
If you're interested in getting into this yourself, look for the SCA. They generally have a local group and meet regularly, and *a lot* of what they do translates well into prepping.
Love the ren fair. Lot of fun.
If you go bring water and sunscreen and cash. Your gonna pay too much for drinks get sunburnt and pay many ATM fees if not.
I Love Reinesanse!!!!! Our family make rugs, vinegar, laundry soap, fabric softener, mouthwash, toothpaste, deodorant... There is also mountain man rondevou, and a Viking type one too. This was a neat thing to point out😉
Did I see a clip of "The Don Juan and Miguel" show at 7:44??? If so, those 2 guys have been at it for a LONG, long time - not to mention going where the actions is, as I'm from a different region of the country from Sootch. 'Don Juan' and 'Miguel' were hilarious when we saw them, and Don Juan once serenaded my wife with "La Cucaracha"! Wonderful performers.
This is a great festival, comes to ohio around September-October
when the s*** storm comes these old world skills will be invaluable . these folks are light yrs ahead of the curve.
Renfest is so much fun...sad that we probably won’t get to have this environment again...
I try and go every fall!
Very interesting video! Thanks for sharing!
I've been to the fair in Pompano Fl. A few times
Youd like the henry ford mueseum they got cars and machinery inside but outside they got old farms glass they got a huge ancient sowing equipment size of big room its pretty neat. You could spend a good two days easily.
Sewing books I find at Goodwill for 1.00 each. A serger at a antique mall for 40.00
Nice looked fun
The one near Houston is close to Plantersville. . There are others, as well. Just Google Texas Renaissance Festivals.
Trf is all made in China garbage try a faire that's not a flea market
Looks like a wonderful multicultural experience was had by everyone!
Multicultural??? How so?
WinSomeLoseNone - anyone could go and participate and integrate - can’t get anymore multicultural than that.
I’m going to go to the ren. Fair this year!
It´s really a great idea to have a hobby that can make you some money when you get unemployed, or the banks are locked-down...
If you have a garden and bee-hives, then you can earn quite a sum: honey, candles, mead... Also spices, herbs could make some money, not to forget how much apples a single tree can yield...
Have a supply of fast growing seeds in case you have to keep moving too. Always been a gardener. Have hunting and fishing skills and supplies. Hand tools are good to have with no electricity. Would like a hand cranked ham radio too. If I had the money, portable solar generator. Need one anyway when power goes out for awhile. Maybe a mini crossbow along with other bows and a good slingshot and get 50 caliber balls if we lose our guns and keep other stuff in a different spot. Ammo can run out and might have to leave reloading stuff behind. I can food and dehydrate stuff from a summer garden so game and dried root crops can make a good stew. Now books on various things would be good to get as one can afford them. Gathering info on what's edible, making things, etc. Learning to knit could be practical too and learning to tan skins. Being quiet about prepping could save you from being raided too. Antique stores would be a good source for supplies like a sewing machine if you can't find non electrical items.
Lots of small fruits planted is nice too and can be dried into fruit roll ups. I moved and found a massive amount of raspberries already there in the back and they keep spreading and added more varieties of fruit.