For those of you Renaissance Faire fans who like the faires but not the travel, and want more of a home-town local flavor, you should check out The Central Missouri Renaissance Festival Oct 22-23, 2016.  Located near Kingdom City,  which is  East of Columbia,  there are plenty of entertainers: storytellers, musicians,  crafts, and garb, though usually no jousting if that is your thing.  I do recommend purchasing a bopper sword and lightweight shield from Oakheart Armory  https://www.facebook.com/oakheart.armory?fref=ts,  for your exercise.    I would advise bringing a cooler or picnic lunch, though, as there are not many nearby restaurants.   There are not any paved or gravel walkways, so keep that in mind to bring wheeled contraptions that can handle grass, and be prepared for ye olde Johnny on the Spot.   https://www.facebook.com/events/552448751590996/