Scope and Contents Ren (Renaissance) Faire originated in 1971 at Whitman College as an outgrowth of the Whitman Renaissance Consort. Kate Bracher, the co-director of the Consort at that time, and Ruth Spangler, were the first chairpersons of Ren Faire. The title of the event changed often in the beginning, shifting between May Fete, Renaissance Pleasure Faire, and Renaissance Faire. The festival is currently known as Ren Faire.Ren Faire designates a committee of current students and alumni, under...