What is the #1 benefit that you get from a Renaissance Faire?

[DonaCatalina]

Affirmation that lots of other nice people are insane in the same manner as myself.

[Carl Heinz]

Lots of long time friends.  Second is being able to play.

[LadyStitch]

A place where my skills are appreciated, and a place where I don't have to pretend to be something I am not. 

[Dayna]

Home and a fairemily (tm)

[Athena]

My friends, and everything else comes a distant second. These people are beyond "online" or "faire friends" and are very much like a second family. I wish some of us lived closer to each other!

[Welsh Wench]

So do I, Athena!

I've made a circle of friends that are very dear to me. And then there are a few...well...
<insert pukey face here>

But I got my opportunity to write for a magazine at a faire. Now on my eleventh issue. Thanks to the partner in the past and the partner in the present--I love you both!   

[angusmacinnes]

I work in a somewhat restritive enviroment so it is about Freedom to me.  I can let loose and be myself.

[Al-Nimer]

e) All of the Above!

Seriously, it's just a helluva lot of fun in soooo many ways!

[meauho]

Heat exhaustion    

[Zardoz]

I get Calm,

From Merriam-Webster Online:

1 a : a period of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity.
2 : a state of tranquillity.

[Carl Heinz]

Heat exhaustion    

Water.  Drink it or wear it!  (Another Cuthbert slogan.)

[Kate]

Confidence.

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

1. Freedom to express who i am, with others expressing themselves.

2. HANGOVER.

[Anna Iram]

FAIRE BOOGERS!! 

[Ferret]

A new mug from the Feast Of Fantasy. That one thing I get every year and treasure, brings back all the memories of all the enjoyment MNRF has brought to me. For over 25 years. Great times.
Ferret