 In 1993, RPFS was purchased by Renaissance Entertainment Corp (REC), a for-profit corporation; and later by its current owners, Renaissance Entertainment Productions (REP) (also a for-profit corporation), under whom the Faire has become more family-oriented.2020 saw the COVID-19 pandemic as grounds for cancellation; the 58th was deferred to 2021.The costumes worn by official RPFS's actors are styled after those of the period of Elizabeth I of England (15581603) and must pass a rigorous approval process ensuring their authenticity.