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As renaissance fairs become big business, can they retain their counterculture roots?

Within moments of entering the Newport Renaissance Faire, you are ushered to a group of fairies.

Within moments of entering the Newport Renaissance Faire, you are ushered to a group of fairies.
They pass you a scroll and say, “You must seek out the Bone Man for the first hurdle in your quest.” As you navigate the fair, you find many men dressed … [8378 chars]

Source: Coeur d’Alene Press | Published: 2026-04-25T08:00:00Z

Credit: Coeur d’Alene Press

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