Visiting a Renaissance Faire is like....

[joan of arc]

being a person you wanted to be, when you grow up!

[dfloyd888]

... a break from today's world where it stops at the gates.  A simpler, more elegant time.  Encountering people with common interests.

[angusmacinnes]

being alive. Freedom if you will.

[Imestra]

...going to the biggest, funnest, sexiest party ever.

[LordEustace]

... seeing an old friend.

[Ferret]

Having all your favorite holidays and all your favorite people all at the same time.
Ferret

[Leneas Distara]

...living a life when times were simpler and far more fulfilling.

[bran_gray]

...being rewarded for behaving myself during my mundane life 

[Aelynn of Georgina]

...childhood, but for adults.

Huzzah!

Realizing that you aren't the only one who knows they were born in the wrong era, and knowing that there is a place where you can exist as you should have, even if it's just for a short time

And you get to choose who you want to be.

I'm completely new to faires  - attended my first last year, but have plans for a few more this year - but I knew the minute I walked in that it was exactly where I was supposed to be.  I don't know much about how to act or what to do there, but I want to learn and after reading what everyone has said here, I hope to be met with the same open arms, patience, warmth and friendship.  I can't wait to go now!

[Don_Juan_deCordoba]

a family reunion where your family members all get along!

[auntiegiggles]

..the happiest place on Earth!

[ItsTheBishop]

...coming home after a long vacation.

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

everything clicking into place... the sights, smells, & sounds.  The ambiance reaches out to you, embraces you, and makes you feel welcome.

[sitarserpent]

A great big yummy cupcake with PURPLE FROSTING!!!

[Drake Starsong]

...finally being where I belong...