Faire Fun for June 27- July 7, 2008
California
The Long Beach Pirate Invasion added a bit of excitement to a 10k Marathon Swim being held at the same time. To start the event, the Pirate chased the swimmers in to the surf with cutlasses waving and many a shout and snarl. Jeff Gritchen of the Press-Telegraph posted some great pictures of the event.
The Fair Oaks Tudor Faire this past weekend was hot and still a bit smoky, but fun for those who attended. Some great photos of the weekend have already shown up on Flickr.
Colorado
It’s Children’s Weekend at the Colorado Renaissance Festival with all children 12 and under admitted free with a paying adult. Curtis of CCIMages posted some of his pictures on Flickr for our enjoyment. Area King Soopers locations have discount tickets available for purchase and discount coupons are available at participating Wendy’s and Diamond Shamrock Corner Stores.
The Mancos Faire was, in the words of the organizers, spectacular! They had over three thousand in attendance and everyone had a good time. Thirty-three vendors hawking their wares joined mover than thirty performers and Mancos’ own Madrigal Singers. Fire Dancers concluded Saturday’s festivities with an amazing show. Of course, the SCA was there as were King Duncan and Queen Mary. Children participated in Page school, in addition to the demonstrations of all kinds and fantastic “battles” staged. I found a few pictures on FeVaPhoto’s Blog.
Illinois
The management of the Illinois Renaissance Festival has decided to cancel this year’s event, originally scheduled for August 24 & 25. They are committed to holding a festival in 2009 the weekend of August 29 & 30.
Kentucky
It’s a Red, White, and Blue weekend at the Kentucky Highlands Renaissance Festival. This is a three-day weekend for them, they’ll be open on Friday, July 4th. Discount tickets are still available if ordered online through the ClickNPrint link on KHRF’s homepage. Erin added a second post to her Thurday Pass blog, full of more pictures from the masquerade weekend.
Louisiana
Early bird discount tickets are on sale for the Louisiana Renaissance Festival through the end of July. They’ve already decided and posted their Weekend Themes, take a look and get your garb ready.
Michigan
Derbyshire Renaissance Faire has closed it’s gates for the season with many kudos sent to the cast from the Street Theatre managment. Phrooge Designs Photography has finished posting pictures, including some of the Archery Competition.
Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire opens this weekend in Battle Creek with their Knights in Service weekend. Military personnel and children 12 and under will get it for ½ price. The falconry demonstration by Kitty Carroll and Birds of the Gauntlet is always interesting.
Missouri
It’s closing weekend for the White Hart Renaissance Faire. This weekend only you can see Sonic Sidhe Tribe and their unique blend of drums and vocals.
New Jersey
Jeff Mach’s Totally Normal Event was a blast if the reports that I’ve seen are any indication.
New York
The New York Renaissance Faire is running their early bird discount ticket sale now through midnight July 23rd. Faire doesn’t for a couple more weeks, but with the Buy-Two-Get-One, the Queen’s Pass for all season, and the Mayor’s Pass for a single weekend, it looks like they’ve got all the bases covered. If you purchase by the July 23rd deadline, the passes include some free tickets.
Ohio
This weekend the gates of the Avaloch will again swing wide as the Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace welcome visitors. There will be a grand celebration of Her Majesty Princess Mary Elizabeth’s 16th birthday with a A Mid-Summer Knight’s Dream and birthday cake for everyone.
Pennsylvania
In spite of some rain, the Celtic Fling on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival the music was great. I found Danielle_blue’s Flickr photos to share with you.
Tennessee
The Tennessee Renaissance Festival has posted the 2009 cast audition information.
Washington
Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire was a success. Congratulations and thanks are being posted by vendors and cast on the Yahoo group and pictures are being posted at the Faire’s Flickr group pool.
The Northwest Renaissance Festival continues this weekend. If you missed getting to see Tania Opland and Mike Freeman, you have another chance as they appear again this weekend. In addition to the special guests, other musicians include Hawke the Balladeer, Red Hugh, and Silver Strings. With eight stages of continuous performances throughout the day, there’s plenty to do in addition to their daily Battle Chess, Knightly Games, and Joust events. A $1 discount coupon is on the website.
Wisconsin
It’s Chivalry and Romance Weekend at the Wisconsin Renaissance Festival in Chippewa Falls. For those in love, present yourself to the Queen at the chapel for a Royal Proclamation of Love; for those who are single, there’s a Medieval Mingle Party at Angus’ Pub. Tickets are available at local Mega Pick N Save Food and Liquor stores. Aragorn has shared his pictures of weekend 3 at WiRF on his PhotoBucket account.
Bristol Renaissance Faire opens in Kenosha this weekend and they’re making it a great place to spend your holiday weekend. All children 12 and under get in free, no discount coupon necessary, and adult tickets are 20% off. It’s also Media Weekend so you’ve got a chance at seeing some of your favorite local personalities. RenQuest, a live-action role-play, is a new adventure in lineup this year. Quiet a few of my friends from the “Have you met?” article series are on the entertainment schedule (PDF). Stop by and tell them we said “Hi!” Late update: There’s construction in the area that’s going to affect traffic, check the BristolRenFaire LiveJournal post for alternative traffic patterns detailed routes.
Canada
Casa Loma Renaissance Faire begins Friday on the grounds of Casa Loma in Toronto. Admission to the Faire is included in the price of admittance to Casa Loma.
