Resources

The Rennie Source

This site records what it is like to work a faire. It does not replace the groups that already help rennies with medical bills, sudden hardship, or finding where a faire is. Start with the organizations below when you need that kind of help.

RESCU Foundation

RESCU stands for Renaissance Entertainers Services Crafters United. It is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2003 to keep faire workers, crafters, and performers healthy enough to stay on the circuit. RESCU pays medical aid, helps negotiate hospital bills, and runs education and wellness programs.

If a medical bill is standing between someone and the next season, go to rescufoundation.org or call 800-374-9215.

Renaissance Catastrophic Emergency Assistance Foundation

RCEAF is a 501(c)(3) for emergencies that are not medical bills. It formed in 2020 when seasons vanished, and it still helps when a cancelled faire, a wreck, a fire, or another crisis wipes out income. Applications are digital and can be filed from a phone.

Apply or donate at rceaf.org.

The Renlist

The Renlist is a public directory of renaissance faires, highland games, and related events. Use it when you need dates, a website, or confirmation that a faire exists.

Browse listings at therenlist.com.