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Four Winds Renaissance Faire tickets now available online

Texas I love it when a Faire makes it easy to get tickets. In my opinion, there’s no better way to start a Faire day than by walking straight in the gate without waiting in line. This year, Dustin and Kristin Stephens have partnered with Paul Burke of TicketDerby to make it happen at the [...]

February 18th, 2009 Posted by Escarlata | Proclamations | no comments

Four Winds Ren-dependence Joust Tournament

There’s a new Texas tradition in the making at the site of the Four Winds Renaissance Faire south of Tyler, Texas. The gates will swing open at 4pm on June 28 & 29, 2008, to welcome visitors to a new kind of New/Old World celebration of Independence Day. This special event includes musical entertainment, a [...]

June 23rd, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Proclamations | no comments

Looking forward to April 18-24, 2008

Looks like great faire weather for the whole country. Only Georgia may have a bit of rain and that only on Saturday morning like last weekend April 18 & 19 LSU Alexandria annual Renaissance Festival begins at 2 p.m. on April 18 and at 10 a.m. on April 19 on the LSU campus in Alexandria, [...]

April 17th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Discount Tickets Info, Faire Fun | no comments

Have you met Twisted Gryphon Leather?

The long purple wizard’s robe may be familiar around Scarborough and Texas Renaissance Festivals, but this year the wizard showed up some place new. Only once, though, the rest of the time at Four Winds Renaissance Faire the tall thin man wears the britches and tunic of a merchant. His first time vending has been interesting, bringing unexpected experiences, new business, and a feeling of having finally found the right place for his wares. He’s having a good time at it, enjoying faire so much that he’s developing a story line for himself. Let me introduce you to Butch Brehm, leather artisan and proprietor of Twisted Gryphon Leather. [...]

April 16th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Have You Met? | 3 comments

Looking Back at April 7 – 13, 2008

The Escondido Renaissance Faire’s final weekend was sunny and pleasant. The pictures and articles indicate that it was a great show. They’ll be back in Felicita Park October 25 & 26 and November 1 & 2, so if you missed the spring event, get ready for the fall one. Four Winds Renaissance Faire continued with [...]

April 15th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Faire Fun | no comments

Looking forward to April 11-17, 2008

Auditions Did everyone who was interested get their appointments to audition for the Connecticut Renaissance Faire? Auditions occur on April 12 and 13 and details are on the website. Open Faires The Escondido Renaissance Faire’s second, and final, weekend will be sunny and warm. The Four Winds Renaissance Faire celebrates Renaissance Romance with patrons renewing [...]

April 10th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Auditions & Job Info, Discount Tickets Info, Faire Fun | no comments

Looking forward to April 4-10, 2008

The University of Oklahoma Medieval Faire, also known as the Norman Medieval Faire, is this weekend only and offers some great entertainment and over 200 artisans. It looks like there’s great weather on tap for the event. The University Film and Video Studies program, in conjunction with the Medieval Faire, is presenting a Medieval Film [...]

April 3rd, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Discount Tickets Info, Faire Fun | no comments

Looking forward to March 28 – April 3, 2008

There are lots of things happening this weekend. You’ll see many a first greeting or parting hug as performers audition for upcoming casts and Faires open or close the gates for the season. Auditions: The Shakespeare and Friends Renaissance Faire auditions occur on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 6:00pm on the Eastern Tennessee State University [...]

March 27th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Auditions & Job Info, Discount Tickets Info, Faire Fun | no comments

Looking forward to March 21-27, 2008

Arizona Renaissance Festival, Bay Area Renaissance Festival, and Four Winds Renaissance Faire continue this weekend with Easter celebrations predominating. The Mount Hope Winery and Estate’s Swashbuckler Pyrate Feast (Friday & Saturday nights from April 4 – April 19) tickets are on sale. The advantage to buying advance tickets before March 27th is that they’re giving [...]

March 20th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Discount Tickets Info, Faire Fun | no comments

Looking Back at March 11-17, 2008

Kentucky’s Highland Renaissance Festival rescheduled open auditions for March 29 at the site. More details can be found in the Kentucky Forum thread “Auditions Take Three.” The Great Lakes Medieval Faire, which runs July 5 through August 10, announced their themed weekend schedule. Looks like fun for all. Kergan’s Renaissance Guild, a group of friends located in Northern [...]

March 18th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Auditions & Job Info, Faire Fun | no comments

Masque Ball at Four Winds Renaissance Faire

Four Winds Renaissance Faire will host a Masque Ball on Saturday, March 29. Stay after-hours for the excitement of a real Masque Ball featuring a delicious feast, music and dancing from 9:00 pm to midnight. In honor of jesters and makers of mirth, dress in  your most festive attire, don a colorful mask, and celebrate a weekend [...]

March 16th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Proclamations | no comments

Looking forward to March 14-21, 2008

Auditions & Job Fairs: Geulph Faery Festival in Ontario, Canada, will hold open auditions on Monday, March 17th. Workshops: Multi Guild Workshop Weekends are two-day events held in Central California, (Ventura County) two to three times a year. Reenactment groups from all over come together to forge new relationships, provide great hands on education, and [...]

March 13th, 2008 Posted by Escarlata | Discount Tickets Info, Faire Fun | no comments