We have attended the Irwindale Renaissance Faire for over a decade. Friends recommended this similar festival and we visited for the first time. The positives: fewer crowds, cheaper admission. The negatives: fewer crowds means fewer interesting people to gawk at, fewer booths, games, food selection. I personally prefer the larger faire in Irwindale. However, if you have never visited a Renaissance Faire and are near Corona, then definitely try it out.

So, my sister in law goes to these all the time, and my wife has gone a couple of times, but I have never gone, until this year. I didn't dress up like so many that were there, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it. There was a lot to see and do, from sword swallowing shows, jousting, mermaids, awesome bird show, different food places to eat, even a cool parade of something like day of the dead theme. I enjoyed the knife places, and lots of clothes for sale if you wanted to make a costume, leather goods, and a location fitting for a renaissance faire. All in all a good time and I wouldn't mind going back next year, maybe i would even dress for it :-)

I believe that the Koroneburg Festival has much more to offer than we saw last Saturday. What we did see was really great. My favorite part was the Dirty Wenches Show which was hysterical!!! The exhibits we took in were really informative. The village was quaint and really made you were in the Renaissance period. Cons: I believe that some vendors had already pulled out, moving onto their next adventure. I implore the festival to have an Aid, docent etc. at the front of the park to inform you how the Guilds work, and what interactives / educational opportunities there are. I am confused about the guilds, and the other opportunities there were and didn't make the most out of my day I'm sure. The dirt. My beef is that with a walker, I needed skis on the walker to move through the festival the dirt was so deep and loose at times. Thank you. I will try again next year because I do think this festival has potential. Bring some cash with you. Some places accept only cash.

Koroneburg is an awesome family attraction. Not all about beer and bosoms like some Renaissance events. Once you enter the gates, you are transported to a quaint little German village. Lots of interesting permanent buildings create a full time travel experience. The Baron wanders the village interacting with everyone. Great Crafters to watch at the guild Yards. Also some incredible shopping from artisan makers of the highest quality. Good food too. Don't miss out on this annual event!

The only show to have not sold out over the decades to pirates, fairies, and other fantasy elements, Koroneburg still gives my wife and I a fantastic ride back in time for our money. We wanted to die when it wasn't open to the public last year, tho we heard that, in the wake of it's original owner's death, it's re-opening this year, bigger and better than ever, under new owners!! Can't WAIT to get out there and PLAY at that Faire! Huzzah!!