Renaissance fair
(chiefly, US) An outdoor gathering that recreates the European Renaissance or Middle Ages.
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(chiefly, US) An outdoor gathering that recreates the European Renaissance or Middle Ages.
"A Renaissance fair with a purpose": that is how one spokesman describes the Fair Housing Faire which will be held Sunday, April 21 fronn 10 am to 6pm.
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