Arizona
I came across a faire I’ve not seen talked about while updating the calendar last week and wanted to pass it along so that you could plan.
The Tri-State Renaissance Faire is scheduled for November 21-23, 2008, in Bullhead City, Arizona. An Adrian Empire promotion, the faire is a fundraiser for the local Boys & […]
Whether in the white coat or the red, with a toque or a crown, the man has a commanding presence that has long drawn attention. As he wanders the lanes, entourage in tow, he engages the visitors in conversation, inquiring as to their day and whether they are enjoying themselves. When it’s time to take the stage, he easily commands attention with his voice and mannerisms, leaving no doubt that he is the monarch of this shire. Let me introduce you to Tom Epstein, King Richard of King Richard’s Faire. […]
As some of you know, Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire is the closest event to home for the FaireNews crew. Held each year in November at the Hickory Point Recreation Facility outside Tavares, the Faire is the first event of the Renaissance Grapefruit Circuit, a winter season that lasts through April. This year, I […]
Washington
It’s official, there’s a new renaissance faire in Washington. Avery Township will host the Avery Renaissance Festival kick-off event on October 4 & 5, 2008. They have scheduled the official first faire for July 10-12, 2009. Details are still sketchy and an update is promised on August 25, so keep an eye on the official […]
DakotaZ posted the following at RenaissanceFestival.com
If you are looking for an opportunity to write your own paycheck and have fun doing it then you need to attend our Job Fair on August 23rd starting at 9AM SHARP.
We are MIL and own over 20 shops at the Texas Renaissance Festival. These shops include: Noble House, Pavilion, […]
Idaho
This weekend, residents and visitors in Sun Valley and surrounding areas can visit the Sun Valley Renaissance Faire. The Faire, a part of the annual Shakespeare Festival, will celebrate the life and times of William Shakespeare in an environment that is family friendly and offers lots of things for the young and the young-at-heart.
Attend the […]
New York
This weekend only, the Kingdom of Newgarrd presents the Rome Renaissance Festival at the Toccolana Club in Rome. Advance tickets can be purchased online via Paypal.
Pennsylvania
Morelandshire will swing open the gates this weekend with Music & Dance as the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival opens in West Newton.
Wendy’s Restaurants has a Buy-One-Get-One offer this weekend only
Save from $1-$2 dollars with Advance Tickets bought on the website
No matter how you take care of your admission, have a great time at Faire!!
Pennsylvania
It’s the third weekend of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire and they’re celebrating Pyrates with a Swashbuckler Adventure Weekend.
There’s a new way to get discount tickets and several of the options from last week are still available:
Motorcycle riders get 50% discount tickets or their passenger free with a full price ticket
Residents of zip codes 17000-17999 […]
Michigan
Michigan Renaissance Festival’s second weekend will be dedicated to a Highland Fling. Special events include the US Canada International Highland Games and a Bagpipe Blowout.
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
Show membership at one […]
New York
The New York Renaissance Faire continues this weeked with with the opportunity to be King or Queen for a Day. In conjunction with the faire, the local radio stagion Fox 96.7 /103.1 FM is holding a contest to select a patron for the Royal treatment. It’s free to sign up and, even if you […]
Minnesota
It’s week two of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and they’re stepping lightly with a Highland Fling. There will be enough kilts about the shire to satisfy any Scotsman’s admirers.
There are numerous ways to save on your tickets for the weekend:
The food drive continues, so donate for an adult discount ticket
Purchase advance discount tickets online […]
Maryland
It’s opening weekend at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and they’ve got a wonderful season planned for you beginning with Children’s Weekend.
There are a multitude of ways to save on your admission price:
Children 11 and under are free this weekend, no coupons needed
A printable coupon for savings from $1 - $4
2-Day Pass saves $10 and is […]
Illinois
The Illinois Renaissance Faire, originally scheduled for this weekend, has been cancelled for 2008 due to health issues. They plan to be back next year, so keep an eye on the Renaissance, Medieval, Pirate & Fantasy Events Calendar on the right side of the page.
Wisconsin
At the Bristol Renaissance Faire this weekend, you’ll be able to catch several acts that weren’t there for the earlier part of the season. Broon, Christophe the Insulter, and the Washing Well Wenches will spice up the already outstanding entertainment schedule.
Discount tickets and coupons are available via the website:
Print coupons for $2.50 to use […]
Colorado
The Ravenshire Renaissance and Pirate Faire, formerly known as the Grand Valley Renaissance and Pirate Faire, opens tomorrow–yep, a Friday opening–in Palisades.
They’ve got two discount ticket options:
1 Day Family Pass - $25 (2 adults and 2 children) - $9 savings
3 Day Adult Pass - $25 - $5 savings
Entertainment includes twice daily Gun Shows from the […]
Laughing, the Captain scans the audience, searching for a couple of likely looking candidates for her next escapade. If any of the crowd expected singing wenches, they’ll soon find out that they have come to the wrong place, for here there be pirates. Cross the Carol Burnett Show with a vaudeville act, toss in the Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tales, add Captain Emerald Shaunassey’s own special touches, and you have a unique blend. Let me introduce you to The Ladies of the Salty Kiss. […]
Pennsylvania
It’s Chivalry and Romance Weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Manheim. The shire of Mount Hope celebrates with Renewal of Love Ceremonies, a Wooing Contest, and the always amusing Looney Lucy & Ploppy’s Men In Tights Competition. Her Majesty has extended a special invitation to the shire’s neighbors (see details below).
Several discount ticket programs […]
New York
It’s closing weekend at the Sterling Renaissance Festival and they’re planning a Grand Finale! It’s your last chance this year to experience the the Renaissance with the villagers of Warwickshire and they are going all out to make sure you have a great time.
There are various ways to get discounts, some will save […]
New York
The New York Renaissance Faire has put up a couple of coupons for discount tickets this weekend.
Get 1 Free Child’s Ticket with the purchase of a Full Price Adult Ticket
$2 coupon for adult tickets, at the gate only
Save $3.25 on adult tickets and $1.50 on children’s tickets by using ClickNPrint
Michigan
The gates to the shire of Hollygrove swing wide as the Michigan Renaissance Festival opens this weekend in Mt Holly. This Arabian Nights weekend will include both a Royal Archery competition and a Middle Eastern Dance contest.
There are a number of ways to save on your admission price:
City and school discounts which change each […]
Connecticut
I couldn’t find much information on the Griswold Veteran’s Memorial Park Renaissance Fair being held this weekend. I only caught wind of it late Thursday. It’s a free event on Saturday, August 16th, only. There’ll be crafters, artists, and entertainment. World Champion Dave Geer will demonstrate the Art of Axe Throwing. The event will end […]
Minnesota
Minnesota renthusiasts are finally going to get their heart’s desire as the Minnesota Renaissance Festival swings open the gates to A Silk Road weekend. Discover the Riches of the Middle East as the Minnesota State Belly Dance Competition brings out the best dancers in the Midwest.
There are numerous ways to save on your tickets for […]
California
Once again, Speedway Meadow in San Francisco is the location for the Golden Gate Renaissance Festival as they celebrate Shakespeare’s Muse. They’ve included a link to a $2 coupon on the website for discount tickets. Come out to see the Knights of Avalon ride full tilt at each other in full contact jousting. If swordplay […]
Wisconsin
The Bristol Renaissance Faire continues this weekend with a celebration of Jaycees. In addition, Sunday will be your last chance this season to have tea with the Queen.
Show your Jaycee ID badge and get discount tickets for your entire group.
If you’re not a Jaycee, print coupons for $2.50 to use at the gate.
ClickN’Print your Bristol […]
California
It’s the second and final weekend of the Big Bear City Renaissance Festival held at Pedersens Mill in Fawnskin. Discount tickets for seniors and students are available at the gate, no coupons necessary. Attendees are encouraged to wear Renaissance period costumes. To facilitate that, a costumer is on the grounds with rentals costumes available.
New York
It’s the fifth weekend of the Sterling Renaissance Festival and they’re celebrating with a Wine Lover’s Bacchanal. Pubs will offer samples of wines from across the Finger Lakes wine region and a grape stomping contest will select the Lord or Lady of Wine. If you’d rather sample your wine in a more genteel atmosphere, […]
Pennsylvania
The gates to the shire of Mount Hope swing wide this weekend as the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire begins their 28th season. Join Queen Elizabeth as she finds a way to welcome the Russian Tsar to the shire and keep her Ladies safe from his wandering eye and lusty advances. Pick up special coupons at area […]
New York
It’s the second weekend of the New York Renaissance Faire.
There are various ways to save money on tickets:
ClickNPrint - save time & money by buying online
Passes - when you know you’ll be going more than once
Coupons - $2 off adult tickets at the box office only
If you like to plan ahead, the Entertainment […]
California
The Big Bear City Renaissance Faire begins this weekend for the first of its two week run. Season passes and discount tickets are available, with no coupons necessary, if you meet the qualifications.
They’ve got some great entertainment lined up, including the Poxy Boggards and the Merry Wives of Windsor.
Wisconsin
It’s weekend Six at the Bristol Renaissance Faire and they’re rolling out the carpet by offering Red Hat Society members $4 off discount tickets. Coupons are still available for everyone else too, just print them from the Discount Coupons page on the website.
It’s your last chance to catch the Ded Bob show and one of […]
New York
The Catskill Mountains Renaissance Faire is this weekend in Cairo. There’ll be blacksmith and pottery demos, a special section full of kids’ activities, shopping, music, and much more. Be sure to stop by and see Blackjacks and Blarney perform!
Cairo residents, they’ve got a special treat for you. If you can only go one day, […]
Time to start thinking about the upcoming Florida Faire season, that is. Auditions for several shows are scheduled in August.
Florida Pirate Festival - August 9, St Petersburg. Check website for full details. For questions or additional information, please email info@piratefair.com or call 1-866-99PIRATE.
Sarasota Medieval Faire - August 16 & 17, Sarasota. Check link for […]
I first caught wind of a faire returning to New Hampshire on June 12th when a note appeared in SeacoastOnline.com’s gossip column. I contacted Denise McDonough, one of the promoters, and have talked with her a couple times since then. This past week she let me know that all their plans are in place and […]
Michigan
The 9th annual Ishpeming Renaissance Festival is this Saturday in Lake Bancroft Park, Ishpeming. The Midwest Amateur Renaissance Society and the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will both be present to provide ambiance. Don your best garb and enter the costume contests, offering prizes for best child, male, female, couple, and wench. An array of […]
California
The Willits Renaissance Faire is this weekend in Recreation Grove Park, Willits. There’ll be live music, dancing, and magic. Golden Bough will bring a lilt to the proceedings with their fine renditions of Celtic tunes.
Discount tickets for Juniors (64) are offered with no coupon necessary.
New York
It’s Celtic Weekend at the Sterling Renaissance Festival in upstate New York. You’ll find traditional Scottish and Irish dancing, a bag pipe band, and kilted men competing in a Caber Toss Competition and demonstration. Enjoy Festival musicians, Merry Mischief, Cantiga, Crannog, and others as they showcase their Celtic selections. And, for this weekend only, […]
Michigan
This is the final weekend of the Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire in Battle Creek. They’re opening the village up to all manner of scallyways for a Scurvy Dogs and Grog finale’. Come out in your best pirate garb and raise a tankard to a seafaring life. 3 Pints Gone will be to have you rollicking […]
Wisconsin
Bristol Renaissance Faire continues this weekend in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Discount programs of several varieties are available on the website. There’s a coupon that you can print and take to the ticket booth that will save $2.50 on an adult ticket. If there’s more than one of you going or you’re going for the whole weekend, […]
Colorado
This is your last chance to visit the Colorado Renaissance Festival this season. It’ll be a grand closing as they celebrate King Henry’s birthday and your last chance to catch a performance by Arsene Dupin, a mime who’s comedic style is reminescent of Charlie Chaplin.
King Soopers locations in the area are the spot to […]
Maine
The Maine Renaissance Faire is this weekend in Manchester, Maine. Castle Treasure and its village welcomes visitors to join them for music, shopping, and excitement. They’ve got a $1 coupon on the website, just print one for each person who’ll be attending and bring them to the gate. They’ll also offer discount tickets to senior […]
New York
It’s that time! This weekend, Sterling Forest will again ring with the sounds of merriment as the 31st annual New York Renaissance Faire opens. There are various ways to save money on tickets:
ClickNPrint - save time & money by buying online
Passes - when you know you’ll be going more than once
Coupons - half price […]
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire has released a peek at this year’s storyline.
Her Majesty arrives in the Shire of Mount Hope to enjoy Her annual holiday and a wondrous festival day. At Court, She greets Her people and joviality abounds when, suddenly, an uninvited guest, Ivan IV, the Awesome Tsar of Muscovy and his […]
If you were frantically scrambling to be ready for the San Deigo Renaissance Faire this coming weekend, you’ve got a reprieve. In what is becoming a familiar, though unwelcome, turn of events around the country, faire management in San Diego has decided to postpone the event until 2009. You can find full details about the […]
This weekend the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha, Wisconsin, celebrates scouting with their 9th annual Scout Days at Faire weekend. If one member of your party is dressed in their scout uniform, the entire group gets ticket discounts of $6 on adults and $3 on children. The $2.50 discount coupon is still available on the […]
It’s a Pirates’ Revel at Sterling Renaissance Festival this weekend in Sterling, New York. You’ll get a chance to win some pirate booty if you join the Dread Pirate Costume Contest. You can save $1 with discounted advance tickets at area Price Chopper and Wegmans stores. Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, and Military personnel discounts are […]
The Hawk Creek Wildlife and Renaissance Festival continues this weekend in East Aurora, New York. Entertainment includes live battle demonstrations by the local chapter of Dagohir who explain the use of their equipment and give sword-fighting lessons.
It’s Fantasy Adventure weekend at Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire in Battle Creek, Michigan. Suspend your rational mind and let your imagination come out to play. Are you sure faeries and trolls are only the stuff of legends? Some of us already know that they’re not.
As part of the Millbridge Days Celebration this weekend in Maine, they’re holding the Millbridge Renaissance Fair with music, re-enactors, puppeteers, Vikings, and even a ghost. Shakespeare’s ghost that is, with stories about William Shakespeare’s life and work. It’s a free event with lots of things for children of all ages.
This is the final weekend of the Southern Connecticut Renaissance Festival at Warsaw Park in Ansonia. Open Friday and Saturday until 10pm and Sunday until final cannon at 6pm. A $2 discount coupon on full day adult tickets is available for printing and the discount on ticket prices for those arriving after 6pm is still […]
It’s Mardi Gras Carnivale weekend at the Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur. Select your most elaborate garb, don a mask and the persona that goes with it, and join the celebration of Life through music, dance, and laughter. If nobility is your style, then register for the costume contest. King Soopers locations in the area […]
The Wisconsin Renaissance Festival season ended this past weekend in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. According to “Renaissance Faire wraps up season” in the Leader-Telegram, faire president Shane “McVey said he was happy with the turnout and plans to expand the fair with more buildings and crafts next season.”
It’s your last chance to get out to the Northwest Renaissance Festival in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, as they wind down for another year. A $1 discount coupon is on the website.
Gloucester Renaissance Festival is this weekend in the Historic District of Gloucester, Virginia. It’s a free event and includes a Masquerade Ball upon Court Circle beginning at 7pm. Hither, Dither, and Yon is on the entertainment schedule.
The Green Mountain Renaissance Festival, previously scheduled for this weekend in Essex Junction, Vermont, is postponed until 2009, according to the website.
Sterling Renaissance Festival continues this weekend in Sterling, New York, with a Romance Rendezvous. You can save $1 with discounted advance tickets at area Price Chopper and Wegmans stores. Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, and Military personnel discounts are available with a picture ID for you and one guest. And you can get a $1 discount […]
The 21st annual Hawk Creek Wildlife and Renaissance Festival is this weekend in East Aurora, New York. The local chapter of Dagorhir will present several live battle demonstrations as well as explain the use of their equipment and give sword-fighting lessons.
It’s Legends and Lore weekend at Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire in Battle Creek, Michigan, where you’ll live the adventure of Sherwood forest. Lana Baker chronicled their visit last weekend on her blog, Compass Pointe, and included lots of pictures.
Closing on a wild note, the Kentucky Highlands Renaissance Festival in Eminence, Kentucky, welcomes the Tartan Terrors to the stage as part of their Celtic Weekend. Discount tickets are still available if ordered online through the ClickNPrint link on KHRF’s homepage. Bradley Buskey, official photographer for the faire, added more pictures at Sturm Photo Gallery.
The Southern Connecticut Renaissance Festival continues this Friday at Warsaw Park in Ansonia, Connecticut. Open Friday evening and each day til 10pm. A $2 discount coupon on full day adult tickets is available for printing and the discount on ticket prices for those arriving after 6pm is still in affect. In addition to all the […]
It’s a weekend full of Love and Romance at the Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur as the weekend is dedicated to lovers both current and future. Renew your vows at the Rose Stage or possibly find the love of your life on the Singles Message Board in the Pirates Pub. King Soopers locations in the […]
The Central Coast Renaissance Festival begins this weekend in San Luis Obispo, California. Queen Elizabeth holds court and oversees the Royal Joust twice daily. There’s a weekend pass available and a $1 discount coupon for printing.
Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was invaded by RenactorFest participants this past weekend. This weekend the festival continues with a $2.50 discount coupon available on the website. You’ll need to print it and purchase your tickets at the box office. Darren Raliegh and his handmade harp, Aoife, will offer a quite respite and romantic […]
California
The Labryinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball is this weekend at the Henry Ford Music Box Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Saturday night’s tickets are sold out but Friday’s tickets are still available on the web site. This is a participation event and costumes or formal wear are required for admission to the […]
Auditions for the 2008 Texas Renaissance Festival season are long over (they were in May). Just to keep things interesting, though, and encourage you to try out next year, they’ve added a Renaissance Idol video to the TRF Auditions page on the website. I got quite a chuckle out of it and how you will […]
Castle Treasure and it’s village invites visitors to join them for a revel at the Maine Renaissance Faire the weekend of August 2 & 3. The Faire, located on the grounds of the Treasure Equestrian Center in Manchester, is a family friendly event and has ticket discouts for seniors and military personnel. They’ve scheduled historic […]
Oops, sorry guys, I missed this one in yesterday’s post.
The villagers of Winslow Shire welcome you to the Winslow Farm Sanctuary Renfaire is this weekend (June 28 & 29) in Norton. Wear your garb and receive half-price admission.
The event is a fundraiser for the Winslow Farm Animal Sancuatry.
Richard Lowe has completed his photographic gallery for the 2008 Renaissance Pleasure Faire of Southern California at the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale, California. All in all, over the six week run, he took more than 34,000 pictures. No typo there, folks, it was an extremely busy shutter on his camera this year.
For those of […]
Slowly wandering the lanes, waiting for something to catch his eye—movement, color, a look of joy—the Irishman is seldom noticed. With his walking stick and pixie box, he waits until just the right moment, then raises the implement and snaps, catching a look, a pose, swirl of the skirts, before moving on to find his next opportunity. Only those interested in the same things may catch the tale tell signs of an inveterate photographer. Let me introduce you to MajikBoxMan. […]