Quote Originally Posted by robthehiker View Post
What does one who is not re-enacting do at such an event? Is it appropriate for children to attend?
Definitely a family affair. You watch the "battles," tour the period camps, gawk at the open-fire cookery, admire the crafts, clothing, and weapons, ask questions of the participants ("Are you going to eat that?", "Did you really sleep in those tents last night?", "Are those uniforms hot?", and my personal favorite: "Do they pay you to do this?"), and spend money at the various vendors. Loads of fun...!