How would you change your local faire if you won the lottery

[sealion]

I'd start with having flushies installed at MIRF.

[Lady L]

My home faire is MNRF.
I would buy it outright from the owner, so it isn't a cash cow for the rest of his enterprises.   
I would then relocate it to a permanent site that isn't swampy on one side, and built in the middle of a quarry on the rest of it.
I would provide shade at all stages/games.
The pubs would be larger with more room to sit and enjoy the music.  It is PACKED like sardines at just about all the pubs.
The shops wouldn't be gouged for rent six ways
FLUSHIES!
Our street cast is top notch, but I think they are also not allowed as much creative freedom as they would like.
There would be a separate area for families to attend with little children-gotta get them when they are young.  The area would be maintained well, not as an after thought like right now.

In the same vein, there will be an area for PG13 and up, where little bitty children won't be "welcome".
And adults can enjoy the more bawdy shows without righteous indignation from clueless parents.

Campgrounds for the participants wouldn't be packed like a sardine can in the swamp.   
If space allowed, campgrounds for patrons too.

I am sure there are other things too, but can't think of it now.  Too sleepy.

Applauds loudly. I so agree! How about having a huge parking lot, not a mudpit/quarry/dust bowl?

[DonaCatalina]

My other local faire (110 miles away) is the new Sherwood Forest Faire. I can't complain about the way it's being operated, but since it's still building, I would offer them a contribution to help with that.
'Zardoz Memorial Flushies' anyone?

I'll vote for that!
His Lordship and I discussed Sherwood. We would like to build a quasi-rustic Tudor house in the playtron camping with outside access storage and flushies for one of the camping clans.
Upstairs would be our private sleeping quarters with a separate access.

[Lady D1]

Before this weekend, I didn't really know what I would change - and now at TRF - I would spend my $$$ on making the roads wider with contra-flow lanes to ease the traffic and parking situation for coming and going. 

I would also cover the Arena somehow to provide more shade.  It can get way to hot in the Texas sun to sit comfortable to watch the shows.

[Tabitha]

Four winds is on an exposed hilltop with very little shade. I would help them plant trees or build some awnings.
And they definitely need a a better pub area and more flushies.

[jcbanner]

My home faire is the St Louis renfaire.

First thing I would do is set aside half the money, (more on that later)

First improvement would be to expend the utilities to the lower fair grounds. Over half the faire has no access to water or electric.  this would also include bringing sewage lines into the park so we can get bathrooms.

Third would to rebuild the joust field into a proper horse eventing arena.

forth would to to better develop the wharf area.  Build a boardwalk leading up the hill from the pirate ship stage with stalls that can be rented to merchants.  get rigging lines and all the spars added to the masts on the ship, ect.

fifth would be to rebuild the front gate with something of a palisade entrance.

sixth would to be to develop a currently unopened road that would give our faire a full loop to the lay out rather then a single path lay out.

seventh would to give the enchanted forest area a makeover and really turn it into a fae touched landscape.

eighth would be to purchase the land next to us and turn it into a new parking lot.  would never have to close again because of flooded parking. (obviously this would be where the new palisade gate entrance would be built)

now, back to that original split off half.  set it up in a trust fund to generate yearly interest. Part of that interest would be used for upkeep, but the main part of it would be to offer a salary to the executive staff of the event.  they are currently all volunteer and can not afford to give full time commitments to the faire.  with a salary, they could better give a full time dedication which would in the long run help the faire grow vastly.

this would all be dependent on it being a VERY large lottery, but if you're going to dream, dream big.

[Randal]

I would set up a child-care area with appropriately trained and liscensed staff. Mom and/or Dad could drop the wee one(s) off for an hour or two, for a reasonable fee, while they go attend some of the adult entertainment that the faire offers. There would be a rustic looking climate-controlled building for the days when it is too hot or too cold or raining, and a fenced play area for the nice days. There would be stories, toys, games, singing, and other activites appropriate for children of the time period. No TV's, movies, video games, etc.

Sure, there would be legal issues to consider, but that's what lawyers and insurance are for.

As a father, I know how hard it can be to make sure that every activity is child safe, and I know how nice it can be to have a couple of hours alone with your spouse, so I think that this would be a good option for parents who want to spend all day at the faire, but are worried about keeping their children entertained and content.

Randal

[BubbleWright]

PARF is my home Faire. Originally, Mt. Hope Winery had a one weekend Renaissance event to draw people to the Winery. Now the Faire and other events bring in the public for the show as well as for wine. Aside from adding the physical improvements that all previous posters (improved rest room facilities), if the lottery award was the mother of all awards, I would do the following:

-Adjacent to the Faire, build a large enclosed complex of living facilities, class rooms, work spaces, stages, shops, and eateries that would resemble a 15th century English/European city (minus the unsanitary conditions).
-Establish a Renaissance University, which would teach the arts and science of the Renaissance Faire. Actors, acting troupes, stage acts, comedians, and musical groups from all over the World would conduct classes in their respective fields. Technical people, craftsmen, and costumers would hold workshops to teach the knowledge of their respective fields.
-During the Faire season, the living facilities would provide low cost housing for the actors and others who work at the Faire.
-During the off season, the facilities would provide a venue for ongoing theater and musical productions open to the public.

I'm sure all of the people on the RF Forums, with their fertile imaginations, can see how this would benefit the world of the Renaissance Faire, not just my home Faire.

[BubbleWright]

with a arbored gateway connecting the 2 worlds

...with me hiding in the arbor bellowing Goooody... Gooooooody! . (Private Joke!)

[Jack Daw at Work]

This would be for the Texas Ren Fest:  I would double the size and add an inn, so that those who want to stay overnight, but not camp, can.

[DonaCatalina]

This would be for the Texas Ren Fest:  I would double the size and add an inn, so that those who want to stay overnight, but not camp, can.

I think someone mentioned that a Best Western in Todd Mission would stay booked solid for the faire run.
I'm not sure I'd want to have King George running the hotel and the faire.

[Merlin the Elder]

I think the Doña hinted at it, but what might really be cool is a hotel within the faire proper, and some night-life activities happening, such as some shows, pubs, and the like.

[The Bruce of Springstein]

I think the Doña hinted at it, but what might really be cool is a hotel within the faire proper, and some night-life activities happening, such as some shows, pubs, and the like.

Agree 100%, I love enjoying my time in the past during the day but would love to experience what went on at night. Not that camping isnt great.  Sherwood will be allowing us back in at night again I believe which was a blast last year.

[Capt. Morgan]

GLMF...I'm sure it would have something to do with getting rid of the Township Trustee's, buying more land and expanding the Pubs...

[kcdcchef]

PARF is my home Faire. Originally, Mt. Hope Winery had a one weekend Renaissance event to draw people to the Winery. Now the Faire and other events bring in the public for the show as well as for wine. Aside from adding the physical improvements that all previous posters (improved rest room facilities), if the lottery award was the mother of all awards, I would do the following:

-Adjacent to the Faire, build a large enclosed complex of living facilities, class rooms, work spaces, stages, shops, and eateries that would resemble a 15th century English/European city (minus the unsanitary conditions).
-Establish a Renaissance University, which would teach the arts and science of the Renaissance Faire. Actors, acting troupes, stage acts, comedians, and musical groups from all over the World would conduct classes in their respective fields. Technical people, craftsmen, and costumers would hold workshops to teach the knowledge of their respective fields.
-During the Faire season, the living facilities would provide low cost housing for the actors and others who work at the Faire.
-During the off season, the facilities would provide a venue for ongoing theater and musical productions open to the public.

I'm sure all of the people on the RF Forums, with their fertile imaginations, can see how this would benefit the world of the Renaissance Faire, not just my home Faire.

I would donate my share of lottery winnings to the PARF to dig up the pavement and put woodchips back in!!!! I like your ideas though!