Here is some chain-mail I wouldn't mind getting into.
In my neck of the woods we have King Richards Fair. It's a full blown renaissance affair. I'm talking knights, maidens,jugglers,wenchs...mmmm...wenchs..Jousting on horseback. Its pretty cool and all the workers stay in complete character. Plus they have beer.:)
some info ..
http://www.kingrichardsfaire.net/