I know a lot of lubbers hide in their shacks when the storm clouds push in, but this past weekend at the Georgia Renaissance Festival I observed how the show goes on whether it rains or shines and I’ll count down TEN reasons why you should toss on your galoshes and head down to New Castle.

Great Parking

On rainy days there are fewer cars which means that you get to park a lot closer to the entrance!

Cheaper Thank a Water Park

The last time I checked (which was 3 minutes ago) a discount day pass ticket to White Water was $39.99 and the water parks don’t sell turkey legges or swords.

Shorter Lines

Whether you’re in line for boiled eggs on a stick or the Welsh Shin-Kicking Ride, you won’t have as long to wait

Clean Rennies

A rare sight indeed if you were to listen to the slanderous Haymarket press that I’ve written in past about rennies. All the same, bring some Himalayan Pink Salt Bar Soap along and see what happens!

Way Cooler

By the time May rolls around the temps really begin to climb, but a jolly good rain storm can really chill you to the bone. Bring a bikini shawl along, just in case.

Everything is a Mud Show

Those mud-diving morons at the mud show have a lot more competition on rainy days because everyone from the pickle seller to the horse tickler are flopping around in the stuff whether they want to or not (they do not (want to)).

Cholera

Those portable toilets begin to….. you know what? Just skip ahead to number 3.

Wet Shirts/Bodices

There’s no faster way to get someone to say “You really are a creeper for staring at my wet chest you weirdo” on a rainy day. I’d advise that you not point, hoot and holler, or take pictures. Trust me.

Free Water

While ice is rumored to be nearly unattainable for anyone but paying customers at the Renaissance Festival, the place is overflowing with free water on rainy days – it’s everywhere and it’s cheap and it’s gladly given to patrons and even the cast! Crazy, eh??

The Peacock Tea Room

Pull up a chair and marvel at the giant spiraling roof of this beloved Georgia Renaissance Festival destination as you down a warm pot of tea and gnaw on tasty scones while waiting for the showers to subside.

So in closing, don’t be a-feared of getting a bit wet at the Renaissance Festival because it may be the best time you ever had!

Take it from me, a pirate!