Things we miss: Ohio Renaissance Festival

Sir Joshua points to the crowd during the mornings jousting tournament at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Cirqa Brava brought a new act to the festival in 2017.

Brian and Wendy Jasper of Gallaway attend Romance Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

Michelle Spaulding of Dublin, Ohio brought the element of autumn to the festival.

Eragon of Maineville is photographed at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Chris Baughman and Sherlene Smith of Columbus.

A performer is photographed during the jousting competition at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Dimitrius Young of Bellefountaine sells flowers along the festival streets.

Sydni Fecher, left, and Rewee Fecher are photographed at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Gary Denzler holds a Lanner falcon during Romance Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

A bagpiper leads a wedding party to the chapel during Romance Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

Mark Volk or Columbus stands in costume at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Megan Massey, Emilee Urichich, Evan Harmeling and Christian Stewart attend Romance Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

Zach Gassman entertains festival goers as "Copper" during Romance Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

Christina, Alexia and Robert Clayborn of Indianapolis brought a Roman flair to the festival.

Isabel Voyd of Greenfield make giant bubbles during Romance Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

Jingles, Mike and Spark the Fairy attend Romance Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

Daniel Cibrian, 12, of Liberty Twp. shops along one of the vendor-packed streets.

Stage performer Moonie tries to blow out his fire sticks during the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

The Ohio Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg, Ohio, had its opening weekend for the 2016 season. The festival runs every weekend through Oct. 23 featuring music, dancers, jousting and sword fighting, juggling, storytellers, craft vendors and hundreds of costumed entertainers. Tina Maruffi-Reid of Wilmington, Erin Riddle of Columbus and Samantha Pering of Columbus

Michael and Jill White of Michigan attend Romance Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

A dragon wanders around the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

The Ohio Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg kicked off its season this Labor Day weekend with costumed pagentry, jousting, music, food and more. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth dances with a member of her court.

Travis and Susan Fessler of Pickled Brothers Circus take a rest in the shade before performing at the festival.

The Ohio Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg kicked off its season this Labor Day weekend with costumed pagentry, jousting, music, food and more. The Kamakaze Fireflies perform.

Sir Theodore throws a javelin at a target during the live jousting show at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

Thomas Day and Jessica Jones of Independence.

Jen, of Cirqa Brava shows off her acrobatic skill on the silks during Romance Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

Sam Johns, left, and Stevan Womack of Columbus eat turkey legs at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Participants at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH wrap ribbons around the May Pole on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Angus Cutler of Forest Park hangs out with pirates near an armory of swords, daggers and other sharp and pointies.

Dame Jaclyn prepares to joust at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Lord Mayor Shane Payne of Chillicothe, Brian Haller of Anderson and Princess Marguerite of Columbus in 2017.

Jesse and Abbie of Cincinnati purchase elf ears at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Performer Giacomo the Jester calls his audience to the stage.

Alistair McDowell shows off a mechanical bird he built at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Angus Mowry of Alexandria, KY tests his strength at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

One of the crowded avenues on the opening weekend.

James Moellman of Creations in Glass works on glass at the opening day of the 30th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival in Waynesville, OH on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Cookie maiden Sassy Waters of Mt. Orab hawks her wares.

Sir Robert rides through the lists during the live jousting show at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

Young Bartholomew plays as members of court dance.

Erica Vanzant of Cherry Grove and Sara Jandolenko of Batavia.

Susan and Travis Fessler of Florence.

Vincent Krava, owner of Dragon's Head Forge, showcases his talent as a blacksmith during the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

Yuta Mizoguchi of Japan and Scarlett Marcussen and Augie Giambrone of Anderson feast on the festival's famous turkey drumsticks.

Jarryd Mannasmith and Chris Gabell practice their archery skills at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Waynesville, Ohio.

David Hooper plays a game of chicken with the swinging pirate ships as he works to keep the ride in motion.