I've been to a few Reniassance fairs, it was a weekend event the one I went to, there was an entire day of LARPing, it was awesome.
I have never done LARPing, but it seems like a blast. I would like to take the role of a wizard
All the people in costumes at renaissance fairs make me feel like I am back in folk times.
That's the point! I think the horse riders with the huge harpoons are funny, too.
Harpoons are generally used for fishing, I think you're meaning the Jousting sticks they use, those things are so scary!