A few more usefull bits of information
You can leave the faire to go out to your car, to drop of purchases or whatever, just make sure you have them stamp your hand when you leave if you plan on re-entering the faire.
Weapons are allowed, but they must be peace tied at all times.
Security will check them as you come in, and if they deem it necissary, they will put a zip tie on it to hold it in it's sheath.
If are looking for beverages other than alcohol, then I suggest you either get the plastic cups at the faire pop stands. Refills are only $2. (sounds like a lot, but those cups hold quite a bit)
OR
You can go to Piper's Pub, and get a period looking bottle.
Refills are only $1 on the smaller sizes, and $2 for the larger ones.
They have a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. They serve things like rootbeer, lemonade, orange cream, cream ale. (nothing with caffene though
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But they do take real money.
That brings me to the
Avaloch notes.
Almost all food stands, and all the pubs only accept Avaloch notes. Not real money.
Exchange booths are located near the food areas.
Just don't get more than you will use.
You cannot trade them back in at the end of the day!
They are good anytime you are at the faire though. So if you plan on returning, it is not such a big deal. I still have a few dollars worth in my pouch from last season that I will use opening day.
You are not allowed to bring in your own food or drink.
Now for a little monetary discussion.Food prices range from $2 for cookies at the bakery up to around $7 for a dinner at Fryer Pluck's, with most entres running around the $5 mark.
Not sure about prices at the pubs, but I think most drinks run around $4.
This is a 'tipping' faire.
In other words, most of the stage acts will 'pass the hat' after a show for tips.
Tipping is not required, but it does help to pay the acts for their travel, lodging, and other living expenses. So if you enjoy a show it doesn't hurt to show your appreciation.
Armed with that information you should be able to budget accordingly.
Just don't forget to bring some money to spend at all the great vendor booths.
There is a wide variety of goods and services out there. And it adds up quick. But there is a lot of cool stuff to be had, and it would be a shame to not have enough in the pouch to cover what you want.
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