This is an annual EVENT that occurs the first weekend of October…read more A charity benefit for Coastal Grove Charter School, the Medieval Festival of Courage has just celebrated its 10th year running. Admission is cheap: $5 for adults and $3 for kids up to 12. Toddlers 2 and under are free. The time period is broad, spanning from the 5th - 15th centuries, with heavy references to Scottish, Saxon and Scandinavian cultural themes. Fantasy characters, in the sense of period appropriate mythical folklore, are encouraged and live performers enact a Court of the Fae each year. The height of excitement is live, real action jousting performed by televisions Knights of Mayhem each day from 12:30 - 3:30. After the competition is complete, children and adults are welcomed into the jousting ring to partake in combat training overseen by the Knights themselves. Tour several historical encampments spanning different periods of history, now including Pirates and Vikings! Listen, if you are brave enough, to a tale of life's lessons often learned by tragedy told by the pale and deathly master story teller, The Carpathian. Browse a medieval market in which artists from all up and down the western coast sell hand made medieval reproduction items and art ranging from true cast-molded reproduction gold doubloons, to bone-ware dishes, costumes, weapons and armor. Food vendors include a stuffed flat-bread stand, Leg O Beast, Ye Old Confectioners, and a hospitality booth that provides hot meals ranging from rolls and gravy to delicious stews and chili. Alcohol is served at several vendors' booths and local goat cheeses and mead are often available. Be prepared to show ID, as there is no stamp for age at the ticket booth. Coastal Grove Charter school has several dancing and acting performances throughout the day by students, and live music plays all throughout the faire. My ONLY complaint is that at times, they had modern cover-bands playing, and I felt it was wrong for the event theme. Really shattered the immersion for a while, especially since they were acoustic, slowed down renditions of a pop songs. Hopefully that was a one time, emergency situation where the scheduled performer couldn't make it, and a local band had to fill in last second? Hopefully that won't happen again. Actors and vendors from North Coast Renaissance, The Scottish Heritage Society, Longship Trade Goods, and several local volunteers all work together to make this fun local fundraiser happen each year, and the kids it benefits are largely involved as well, learning the value of pitching in as a community towards a goal.

I'm not going to say this is the most authentic ren fair I have ever been to, but as a parent with…read morea 2 yr old, it was an entertaining way to spend a morning. They had a small petting zoo, kids performing songs, a bouncy castle, and various food booths. Also jousting, but we didn't stay for that performance. Note: the field where the fair is set up is extremely uneven and bumpy. We brought our burly jogging stroller and even that made for a pretty comfortable ride for our son. Bonus: there's a pumpkin patch in the next field over so you can get a ride on a hay wagon and a pumpkin the same day you get a turkey leg roasted on a BBQ shaped like a dragon!

This fair is the greatest. I have not been to a fair where it's laid back . It's just a happy…read morerelaxing no stress fair. People are friendly. U have to experience this fair. We go to fairs everywhere in the state of California. From LA to state fair. This is the best one. Food is all good. Rides of all kinds. There even a beach about two miles from the fair. Open to the public. There's nobody there. I've went there before the fair open. That another story I need to yelp. I hope my post encourage u to go. U will be amazed

This fair is the worst fair I've ever been too. 15$ to get in is absolutely ridiculous, all the…read morefood is terrible. The only ok thing is the horse races and that isn't even that good. The flower exhibit. All the halls have barely anything in them. I spent 190$ on nothing, such a waste of money. Spare yourself and save your time and money.

For me, it doesn't get much better than Crabs Baseball!!…read more I'm a big fan of heckling, the fanbase for the Crabs does NOT disappoint. While visiting from Seattle I brought my kids for the first time (ages 7 and 9). They were quickly able to get into the spirit, making friends with all of the people surrounding them. Our fellow hecklers passed down their wisdom with classics like "I've seen better arms on a snake" and "I've seen better swings in a playground". The food and drinks are affordable, the crowd is the best, and live sports are always a fun option...especially when the tickets are so inexpensive. May this space never change!

Surprisingly fun for me as not really a baseball fan. Nothing personal, just not my first thought…read more That being said, it was really entertaining and a relaxing way to spend a summer day. The hometown fans were super welcoming and friendly. The band was delightful - Nirvana to Neil Diamond. The hotdogs were delicious. The best part was the Crabs came out of the dugout after EVERY inning to share words of encouragement and high fives with each other. Can't wait to visit next summer to cheer on the Crabs again!

I have been to a few of these paint nights. The last one I brought my grandson. He's 11. The…read moreinstructor gave clear instructions while showing us how to achieve our painting. My grandson really enjoyed himself and so did I.

My husband and I have taken our 8 year daughter and her friend to this a few times. We helped her…read morealong and she's pretty artistic. We all got beautiful results. The paintings all hang in her room and have a matching color scheme. She really thought Stephanie was cool and we learned some cool techniques. When we've gone there, there's been really delicious baked goods and healthy finger food and drinks, just snacks but a nice touch. This is a super fun way to spend an afternoon or evening.

A train lovers heaven. Climb the stairs and find miniature model train cities complete with grown…read moremen having the time of their lives running the trains over hills and thru tunnels. The space is a bit cramped, and it does feel as if you are in someone's attic. There is a fun treasure hunt offered for children and adults. Would be cool if there was a prize to go with it. This place would be so great if it had better access and longer visiting hours. Reaching out to local youth could also ensure the longevity of such a local treasure. Worth a visit for sure. Even if you are not a train fanatic.

I think this is the 5th annual for the Wingfest. There are so many wing venders and I could not try…read morethem all. The smokestack wings were nice and juicy. There's organic wing option also. you can taste wing for a a dollar each from many booth but mostly they're like $5 for 6 wings. I got some wings with habanero sauce from the Congo booth and man it was HOT!! yes even for me! We drank beer in the beer garden and stuff our faces with more wings. These's also live band out there. Can't wait til next year!

This is a hidden gem! It was predicted to be 107 at our home course, so we decided to take…read moreadvantage of reciprocal play opportunities and head to cooler temperatures on the coast. We found a beautiful course. 18 holes that were in very good condition and each had their own unique character. The course is both challenging and forgiving for those of us that are thankful for the good misses. It truly is a pleasure to play this course and enjoy the beauty of each hole. In addition, the gentleman that worked Saturday & Sunday morning in the pro shop ( should have asked his name ) is an example of a perfect club employee. We felt welcome, he was fun, engaging, accommodating and simply a nice young man! Thank you for a great experience, we can't wait to comeback. The Pitkin's from Wilcox

Enjoyed playing Redwood Empire Golf & Country Club yesterday! The golf course was in great shape…read moreand the greens both held well and rolled nice. The staff and members were all very friendly!

Recently had the opportunity to enjoy a live performance here and this building and facility are…read morenothing short of spectacular. A true gem in the town. The 1920-30s building is from an era gone by, a time when going the the theater used to mean something. It was an event to go to in its day. Painstalkingly restored and revitalized, with attention to the details is obvious when walking into and through this building. An architecturally beautiful Art Deco facility. Ornate detailings throughout the building with impressive fixtures and appointments and true to its heritage. There is really not a bad seat in this house, as it is designed and setup for live performances. My visit was no exception, six rows back and stage left. A near perfect location for a view on to the stage without looking up. The sound system is top notch as well, and the acoustics exceptional throughout the building. Be sure to check out the Artist level downstairs very cool. 4.5 Stars - rounded up for the great restoration of a great old building 00651

Regardless of politicization of the benefactors of this theatre, Arkley Center is clean, well…read moreappointed, and offers homes to some decent events. On this night, I attended The Nutcracker. The production itself was good. There were a few aspects of the production that were surprising... Borderline startling... But in total the talent as well as the student aspects were very pleasant. There were even some cameos by some local icons! (No spoilers!) The venue itself has sufficiently comfortable seats and an open, spacious lobby. The mezzanine is large and affords good vantage. I sat center in row m, which was a bit away from the stage. This didn't bother me as the space is intimate enough to afford fine views from everywhere. The decor of this site is downplayed. I am not sure how to define it... Neither Grecian nor Elizabethan but borrowing from both, the walls made of a sculptors wide brush-strokes. I didn't entirely like it... But it certainly didn't detract from the production quality. I will possibly revise to 5 star after my next visit... As the missing star has more to do with the specific production than the venue itself!