Ye Olde Good Time   Bristol Renaissance Faire provides a way to
relive English history  Photo courtesy of the Bristol
Renaissance Fair Dressing up in period costumes helps kids feel
more like they're part of the party at Bristol Renaissance
Faire.   Every summer the woods outside Bristol, Wis., are
transformed into Queen Elizabeth's Merry Olde England, complete
with 10 neighborhoods of shops and nearly 1,500 participants. It
is an opportunity for kids of all ages to experience living
history—using the language, observing the dress and customs, and
hearing the music of the era.  While this trek back in time can
be fun, it can also be expensive and overwhelming for first-time
visitors. Prithee kind lords and ladies, let me guide ye in the
ways of our faire (translation: Ladies and gentleman, here are
some tips for making the most of this entertaining historical
reenactment).  1. Get thee early to the faire. The faire opens
at 10 a.m., but a stunt show outside the front gates starts at
9:45 a.m.  2. Bargain hunt