Maryland
It’s Oktoberfest at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and that means a weekend full of German music and dancing for you to enjoy. It’s also the first weekend that several shows will open, including Bob DaVinci.
You can still get a discount on tickets by purchasing a 2-Day Pass. It saves $10 and is good for […]
Massachusetts
This weekend at King Richard’s Faire, they’ll be showing off the flash. Check out the Tattoo Contest Rules and enter for your chance to take one of the titles.
Discount tickets and coupons are still available.
Kansas
It’s Beauty and the Beasts weekend at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Enjoy faire with your favorite pet and the faire donates all pet fees to local animal rescue groups. They’ve scheduled pet contests, herding demonstrations, and booths for rescue groups to spread the word throughout the PetFest.
Get discount tickets a couple of ways:
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Indiana
It’s the Year of Romance at the annual Fishers Renaissance Faire at Conner Prairie in Fishers.
In addition to the usual Knighting and Princess ceremonies, they’ve added a Pirating Ceremony for those of the pyratey nature. With Jousting, music, and shopping, there’s something for everyone to see and do.
California
Join the celebration in Hanford this weekend at the 32nd Hanford Renaissance of Kings Faire. It’s a free event lasting the whole weekend.
North Carolina
It’s faire time in North Carolina as the Carolina Renaissance Festival near Huntersville returns for their 15th year. The villagers of Fairhaven have planned two months of non-stop entertainment, feasting and games, for your entertainment. They’ll swing open the gates beginning this Saturday and continue every weekend through Nov. 16.
They’ve got several ways […]
California
The Northern California Renaissance Faire continues this weekend in Hollister.
A weekend pass is your best deal on discount tickets. You’ll save $15 and get to experience the faire at a slower pace because you don’t have to do it all in one day.
The Knights of Avalon take to the field three times daily to […]
The past weekend, I had the pleasure to attend and volunteer at the first annual Santa Fe Renaissance Festival. It was hosted by a local charity, Open Hands, and El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a quaint living history museum and working 18th-century Spanish villa. It was a one-weekend event, just to test the […]
California
It’s a combined celebration at the Northern California Renaissance Faire in Hollister What that means for you is a chance to participate as they celebrate Bacchanalia (a time for revelry), the Feast of Michaelmas (the end of harvest), and Masquerade (a chance to dress up and show off your finery).
The ticket sales page indicates […]
Michigan
Michigan Renaissance Festival has added a weekend to their season, I’m guessing because of the rainy weekend caused by Hurricane Ike. Cast members helped spread the word at RenaissanceFestival.com and a check of the website verifies the extension. So get out there and enjoy the Fall Harvest Celebration they’ve planned for October 4 & 5.
I’ve […]
Nebraska
Join the Midlands Pirate Festival for a weekend full of pirate fun for the whole family. Located at the Bellevue Berry Farm near Papillion, you’ll find an array of entertainment, shopping, and fun.
Sorry this one’s going out so late, but there’s still plenty of time to get out there and have […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of being on cast at the Arizona Renaissance Festival, it’s time to act *chuckling* Auditions are scheduled for September 25-27, 2008 in Tempe at The Centers for Habilitation. You’ll need to call the administrative offices at (520) 463-2600 for an appointment. Get all the details in the Audition Flyer.
From the […]
Oregon
Pirates are taking over Cathedral Park under the St John’s Bridge in Portland this weekend as the Portland Pirate Festival sails into town.
The entertainment list is extensive and looks like there’s something to suit any privateers taste and more than enough to keep a pirate occupied.
Get discounted tickets with the two day pass at […]
Ontario, Canada
It’s a Faire weekend in Waterloo this weekend as the Royal Medieval Faire takes over Waterloo Park West. There’ll be tournaments and knightings, music, dance, and falconry. Make sure to stop by Sword in the Stone Crafts and see the leatherwork.
Oklahoma
It’s all about Sicily at the Messina Italian Renaissance & Wine Festival, a free event taking place this weekend in Bristow. You’ll get a taste of the Renaissance from a different perspective, leaving the chilly Elizabethan festivals behind and celebrating the grape harvest in this Mediterranean port town.
Make sure to give The Ladies of the […]
Missouri
It’s the second weekend of the St Louis Pirate Festival in Wentzville.
There are a several ways to save money:
Save $7 with a two day pass
Print a $2 coupon from the website
3 Pints Gone and the Musical Blades take the stage both days.
Pennsylvania
The Village Renaissance Faire in Wrightstown this weekend features a living chess match, archery, jousting and more. The Crime and Punishment skits by the Nottingham Players offers a taste justice the old fashioned way. Visit the merchants and food booths and have a wonderful day.
Texas
Serendipity Haven’s Adults Only Pirate Weekend is on.
Someone posted on RF a message they found on Myspace (is that round about enough?). If true, it’s a great way to help our fairemily recover from Hurricane Ike and get to enjoy the Faire all at the same time.
Serendipity this weekend has agreed to charge 1/2 […]
New Mexico
The Santa Fe Renaissance Fair is this weekend. The fundraiser is part of Santa Fe’s 400th year celebration with proceeds benefiting El Rancho de las Golondrinas and Open Hands.
Massachusetts
The Salem Pirate Festival is this weekend. Watch as Captain Hook searches for his new bride. And make sure to catch The Brigands as they take to the stage to sing Sea Chantys for your enjoyment.
Pennsylvania
Kilts and music will be in abundance at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival as they kick up their heels at the Celtic Fling.
Coupons for discount tickets are available at area Wendy’s or Shop’nSave. Don’t forget the form on the Shop’nSave coupon. Fill it out for a chance to win $1000 in free gas.
Pennsylvania
Get your kilts and kilt checking supplies ready, it’s Scottish Fling weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Mannheim.
At the Gates Only, Buy Discount Tickets to Our Events at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
AAA, College ID, Military, Senior Citizens (55+) Admission (ID Required.) $23.95
Adult Costume Admission (you must have a full period 16th century costume) […]
Ohio
It’s Romance Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg. To celebrate, there’ll be a Mass Renewal of Vows ceremony held in St Peter’s Chapel
There are several ways to get discount tickets, including
ClickNPrint for Season passes and discount tickets
Printable $2.00 coupons from 980 WONE (scroll down about half way)
Don’t forget to save a couple of […]
California
It’s Celtic weekend at the Northern California Renaissance Faire in Hollister. Tempest performs both days, so put on your best kilt and get out to see this modern Celtic band.
They’ve got a couple of options for discount tickets on the ticket sales page:
Save $15 with a weekend pass if you’re going both days
If you’ll make […]
New York
It’s closing weekend of the New York Renaissance Faire and they want to make sure you can take home a souvenir. So head over to the Renaissance Collection Souvenir store and save 25% on your total purchase, no coupon necessary!
Discount tickets are still available:
Save $2 with a coupon for adult tickets (at the gate […]
Minnesota
It’s time to don your masks as the Minnesota Renaissance Festival celebrates the Italian Carnivale. There’ll be Mask Fashion Shows, a Spaghetti Eating Contest, and the Minnesota State Bocce Ball Tournament to bring home the influences of Italy.
Purchase advance discount tickets online from ClickNPrint
Purchase advance discount tickets at SuperAmerica or Walgreens
Maryland
The Maryland Renaissance Festival continues this weekend in Crownsville.
Discounts on tickets are still available:
2-Day Pass saves $10 and is good for any two days
Fairever Passes are still availalable at the gate. If you’ll attend more than four of the remaining ten days, the Fairever Pass is your best savings.
This will be the last […]
Michigan
It’s a weekend full of Shamrocks and Shenanigans at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. This weekend is also the culmination of the Beer Barons Brew Brawl. Ales, Lagers, Meads, and Ciders will be sampled and judged as part of a Beer Judging Certification Program (BJCP) sanctioned event.
You can get discount tickets a couple of ways:
Buy-one-get-one for […]
Massachusetts
The second round of Renaissance Idol is this weekend at King Richard’s Faire on the King’s Stage at 4:00pm. It’s all preparation for the finals next weekend.
You can get discount tickets a couple of ways:
Save $1.50 on adult tickets via Click’nPrint*
Print $1 coupons for adult admission on the website
If you hear the bagpipes but don’t […]
New Jersey
The Lakewood Renaissance Faire, a fundraiser for the Lakewood Lions Club, is this weekend. The Knights of Valour will be entering the joust ring twice daily. Archery competitions, hand to hand combat, thrown weapons, and fencing will be demonstrated on the lower field.
Kansas
Come celebrate Scotland the Brave at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival this weekend. There’ll be Best Kilt and Best Knees contests, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about, toss, and even taste Haggis. Scotch eggs (hard boiled eggs, surrounded by sausage, and fried) are two for one.
Get discount tickets several ways:
Wear your tartan and get […]
Iowa
Final weekend for the Des Moines Renaissance Faire is this weekend. Originally scheduled for Sept 13 & 14, management wisely chose to postpone as Hurricane Ike roared through the Midwest. That means you’ve got one more chance to get out and enjoy their Romance, Wine & Royal Revelry.
To save a little time and money, you […]
California
The Gold Coast Pirate Faire, also called the Ojai Pirate Faire, begins the first weekend of its two week run at Lake Casitas in Ojai this weekend.
You can get a $5 discount on tickets if you’re planning to be there the whole weekend. You don’t need coupons, just ask for the Weekend Pass at the […]
Massachusetts
There’s a special treat at King Richard’s Faire this weekend as the annual Cleavage Contest takes place at 4:00pm on the King’s Stage.
You can get discount tickets a couple of ways:
Save $1.50 on adult tickets via Click’nPrint*
Print $1 coupons for adult admission on the website
*Click’nPrint tickets for children cost $2 more than gate price. […]
Kansas
It’s the third weekend of the Kansas City Renaissance Festival and their celebrating a continues this weekend with a Mystic Bazaar. their Retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Enchanted Tales.
Get discount tickets several ways:
Buy-One-Get-One with the donation of 5 non-perishable food items
Red Hat Society Weekend offers discount tickets and much more
Save $4 at the […]
Michigan
Experience the Wonders of the World at the Michigan Renaissance Festival this weekend and bring your pet along for the Pet Fest.
You can get discount tickets a couple of ways:
Buy-one-get-one for Albion & Traverse City this week, plus four schools
Click’nPrint your discount tickets and walk right in the gate
Participating Wendy’s, Kroger, and Walgreens locations will […]
Ohio
There’ll be Rogues & Blades abounding at the Ohio Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg this weekend, just the thing to steal a Lady’s heart.
There are several ways to get discount tickets, including
ClickNPrint for Season passes and discount tickets
Printable $2.00 coupons from 980 WONE (scroll down about half way)
Donate blood at the Hoxworth Blood Center […]
New York
New York Renaissance Faire continues this weekend in Tuxedo with their first ever Pirate Weekend. Don your pirate garb and practice your pirate talk, then enter the costume and “Arrghh!! contests.
Save time and/or money with one of these links:
ClickNPrint - save time & money by buying online
Passes - when you know you’ll be […]
Washington
Mason County Commissioners have given the Washington Faire community another setback by denying event permits to Avery Township owner, Gregg Paisley. He had planned to hold the kick-off for the Avery Renaissance and Fantasy Faire at the site the weekend of October 4 & 5, 2008 and a full event in July 2009.
Read the […]
Faire a la Carte recently announced that they have been contracted to produce a one weekend Renaissance faire on November 8 & 9 in the Heartland Amphitheater at the Sac and Fox Casino in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Susi Matthews Cannon told me, “This is an Elizabethan Renaissance Faire, featuring the Royal Court with daily Children’s knighting.” […]
Sarasota Medieval Faire posted a MySpace bulletin last night wil final call for general cast, villagers:
The last day to join the General Cast and Villagers of the Sarasota Medieval Fair is this Monday, Sept. 8th. The Combatant positions have been filled, but we are still accepting those that wish to join to make up the […]
I received the following from Rick Hight, General Manager of the Louisiana Renaissance Festival, this morning:
Greetings! We had two trees that are down, but they were not near any structures. There are limbs scattered around, but nothing that can’t be cleaned up pretty quickly. We have a couple fences that blew over, but they […]
If you’ll be visiting the Connecticut Renaissance Faire more than twice, a season’s pass will save you money. At $50 for all eleven days, it’s a steal but only for a limited time.
You can only get the Seasons Pass tickets by ordering online and the sale ends September 15th.
Texas
Serendipity Haven Fantasy Faire begins this weekend in Smithville. It’s time to “Dress like your favorite Fantasy/Fiction Character” and enter the costume contests for some great prizes.
Tickets are reasonable and, if you’re a First Responder, you get in free with proper ID. If you wear a full costume, shoes included, they’ll give you a $1 […]
Pennsylvania
It’s a weekend full of Chivalry, Love, and Love at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. Married couples can renew their vows at the chapel while Prince Charming teaches the gents to romance their ladies.
Order your tickets online before September 12, 2008, to save $1-$2 per ticket.
Coupons for discount tickets are available at area Wendy’s […]
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire honors those who Serve & Protect us at the Olde World Fest Weekend with special discount tickets at the gate.
Check with area sponsors–Turkey Hill, Burger King, Cloister Wash & Lube or Hess to see if they have any of the 2-for-1 adult ticket coupons
You’ll also want to check for special programs […]
Ohio
It’s Kids Free Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg. Adult ticket options range from Season Passes to ClickNPrint discount tickets to printable $2.00 coupons from 980 WONE (scroll down about half way)
Youngsters 12 and under, grab an adult and get out for a day of cakes and slides. The Royal Court is hosting […]
California
It’s opening weekend of the Northern California Renaissance Faire in Hollister at Casa deFruta as the Village of Willingtown welcomes visitors to a Celebration of Children.
They’ve got a couple of options for discount tickets:
All children 12 and under are FREE this weekend!
Save $15 with a weekend pass if you’re going both days
Save $5 on adult […]
New York
New York Renaissance Faire continues this weekend in Tuxedo. No special events are planned but there’s lots of entertainment and shopping available.
Save time and/or money with one of these links:
ClickNPrint - save time & money by buying online
Passes - when you know you’ll be going more than once
Coupons - $2 off coupons for other […]
It’s time to celebrate our Irish Heritage at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. You’ll get $2 discount at the gate on tickets for wearing the green, no coupons needed. Watch Irish Dancers or the Juggling Competition. Saturday, there’ll be Sign Language Interpreters as selected shows.
ClickNPrint on the web or local SuperAmerica and Walgreens all make getting […]
Michigan
It’s a weekend full of Wine, Romance, and Song at the Michigan Renaissance Festival.
You can get discount tickets a couple of ways:
Buy-one-get-one for Mt Pleasant and Bay City this week, plus four schools
Click’nPrint your discount tickets and walk right in the gate
Participating Wendy’s, Kroger, and Walgreens locations will sell you discount tickets too!
There’s lots […]
Maryland
The Maryland Renaissance Festival brings a test of Ireland home this weekend with their Irish Celebration.
There are a number of ways to save on your admission price:
A printable coupon for savings from $1 - $4
2-Day Pass saves $10 and is good for any two days
Fairever Passes are still availalable at the gate. If you’ll […]
Massachusetts
King Richard’s Faire continues this weekend in Carver.
You can get discount tickets a couple of ways:
Save $1.50 on adult tickets via Click’nPrint*
Print $1 coupons for adult admission on the website
If you’re in the area of the King’s Stage at 4:00pm Saturday, stop by and watch the first round of the Renaissance Idol Contest. You […]
Kansas
The Kansas City Renaissance Festival continues this weekend with their Retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Enchanted Tales.
Get discount tickets several ways:
Buy-One-Get-One with the donation of 5 non-perishable food items
Save $4 at the gate with coupons from VisitKC.com
Save $1-$2.50 at area Walgreen’s, Dillon’s, Gerbe’s, Baker’s, and Greater Kansas City Hy-Vee
If […]
Virginia
For the second year, the Enchantment Faire at Foamhenge will take place at Natural Bridge this weekend. Held at the site of a full size replica of Stonehenge, there’ll be games, merchants, and entertainment for young and young at heart.
Iowa
The Des Moines Renaissance Faire continues this weekend with a Highlanders’ Weekend. To save a little time and money, you can buy discount tickets at area Hy-Vee stores.
Kenneth Stewart, two-time West Coast Champion, will demonstrate an assortment of Highland Games, then there’ll be games of skill and chance for you to show what you can […]
Sarasota Medieval Faire is still accepting merchant applications for the 2008 run, November 15-16 & 22-23. Shannon Conley, Director of Marketing at the event sent me an email last night asking for help getting the word out.
You can contact Shannon at:
Shannon Conley
Director of Marketing
Sarasota Medieval Fair, Inc.
P.O. Box 152023
Cape Coral, FL. 33915
Toll-Free: 1-888-303-FAIR(3247) ext. 4
Marketing@SarasotaMedievalFair.com
www.SarasotaMedievalFair.com
They’ve […]
Last week, I started a series about the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire in Tavares, Florida, with “LotL-1: What’s the purpose of this Faire?” As we go forward, find all the entries in the series using the LotL tag.
Getting there and getting ready
On August 23, as Hurricane Fay made its way up the east […]
Pennsylvania
Children’s Weekend at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival will delight the youngsters as they participate in costume contests, knighting ceremonies, and have their pictures taken with the King and Queen.
Save $1 on children’s and $2 on adults’ admission by ordering discount tickets online
If you’d rather purchase your tickets at the gate, pick up $2 coupons from […]
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire dedicates this three day weekend to families, especially the littlest members, with a Children’s Fantasy Weekend. Special events are planned throughout the weekend as the wee ones are invited to share the Queen’s birthday cake, play with the kazoo orchestra, and join in a parade.
They’ve even made it easier on Mom and […]
Ohio
The Ohio Renaissance Festival opens tomorrow for the first of its eight week run. And what better way to start than with three full days of Two Adults for the Price of One. All you have to do is request “Two For One” at the box office or use that code when you buy your […]
New York
It’s a three day weekend and the New York Renaissance Faire is going to make it even easier for you to be there. Monday, all adult tickets are $10 with coupon.
Information about discount tickets and coupons can be found at:
ClickNPrint - save time & money by buying online
Passes - when you know you’ll be […]
Minnesota
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival invites you to celebrate the three day weekend at the Royal Ale Fest. There’ll be a homebrew competition and the Minnesota State Longbow Competition in addition to all the normal entertainment and goings-on.
The food drive continues, so donate for an adult discount ticket
Purchase advance discount tickets online from ClickNPrint
Purchase advance discount […]
Michigan
It’s a Buccaneer Beer Fest at the Michigan Renaissance Festival
There are a number of ways to save on your admission price:
City and school discounts, different locations each week
The food drive continues, Buy-One-Get-One tickets with a donation
Purchase advance discount tickets online with ClickNPrint
Purchase advance tickets at area Wendy’s, Kroger, and Walgreens locations
It’s a weekend full […]
Maryland
Magic fills the air and stages at the Maryland Renaissance Festival for three full days this weekend.
You’ll want to print coupons from the website for the $1-$4 dollar savings. And if you’re a senior (62+), Monday is your day as the gates swing freely for you. That’s right, Seniors get in Free on Labor Day […]
Massachusetts
King Richard’s Faire opens for their 27th year in Carver.
There’s a couple of ways to save this weekend, depending on where you live:
Carver residents get in free on Saturday only
$3 printable coupons for discount tickets on the website
Be sure to greet King Richard if you see him wandering the shire and stop in to see […]
Kansas
The gates to Canterbury will swing open this weekend as the Kansas City Renaissance Festival opens its seven week season with as the villagers celebrate A Royal Affair with a weekend full of romance.
Discount tickets are available a couple of ways:
2 for 1 tickets with a donation of 5 cans of non-perishable food for Harvesters
Save […]