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Faire In The Grove at a new location

Oregon’s Faire in the Grove is this weekend in Forest Grove. SCA and Pacific University’s History Department re-create a medieval village for three days of fun.

April 29th, 2009 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Northern California Renaissance Faire – Faire Fun for October

California October weekends are for having fun at the Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta.

October 9th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Indiana Renaissance Faire at Fisher – Faire Fun

Indiana Fishers Renaissance Faire at Conner Prairie in Fishers. With Jousting, music, and shopping, there’s something for everyone to see and do.

October 2nd, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Santa Fe Renaissance Festival’s successful first year

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 waters, and […]

September 26th, 2008 Posted by | Proclamations | 8 comments

The Village Renaissance Faire closed

Pennsylvania The Village Renaissance Faire in Wrightstown has closed. To get a taste of the fun they used to have, check the Village Faire Facebook page.

September 20th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Santa Fe Renaissance Fair – Faire Fun

New Mexico The Santa Fe Renaissance Fair is a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting El Rancho de las Golondrinas, the Southwest’s premier living history museum.

September 19th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Lakewood Renaissance Faire – Faire Fun

New Jersey The Lakewood Renaissance Faire, is a fundraiser for the Lakewood Lions Club. Jousting, archery competitions, hand to hand combat, thrown weapons, and fencing are typical entertainment.

September 19th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Avery Renaissance and Fantasy Faire denied permit

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 […]

September 10th, 2008 Posted by | Proclamations | one comment

Shawnee Renaissance Faire announced in Oklahoma

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.” […]

September 9th, 2008 Posted by | Proclamations | 2 comments

Louisiana Renaissance Festival in good shape despite Gustav

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 […]

September 6th, 2008 Posted by | Proclamations | no comments

Minnesota Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for September 4 – 10, 2008

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 […]

September 4th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Michigan Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for September 4 – 10, 2008

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 […]

September 4th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Maryland Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for September 4 – 10, 2008

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 […]

September 4th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

King Richard’s Faire – Faire Fun for September 4 – 10, 2008

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 […]

September 4th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Kansas City Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for September 4 – 10, 2008

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 […]

September 4th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Enchantment Faire at Foamhenge – Faire Fun for September 4 – 10, 2008

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.

September 4th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Des Moines Renaissance Faire – Faire Fun for September 4 – 10, 2008

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 […]

September 4th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Tri-State Renaissance Faire in Bullhead City, Az

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 […]

August 27th, 2008 Posted by | Proclamations | no comments

LotL-1: What’s the purpose of this 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 […]

August 25th, 2008 Posted by | Proclamations | one comment

Avery Renaissance Festival Announced

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 […]

August 23rd, 2008 Posted by | Proclamations | no comments

Rome Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for August 21-27, 2008

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.

August 21st, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Maryland Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for August 21-27, 2008

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 […]

August 21st, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Illinois Renaissance Faire – Cancelled

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.

August 21st, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Camlann Medieval Village Summer Festival – Faire Fun for August 21-27, 2008

Washington It’s the final weekend of the Summer Village Festival at Camlann Medieval Village in Carnation and Saturday provides your final opportunity of the season to experience a medieval feast. Reservations for the feast are required and includes your admission ticket to the entire event. At 6pm, after having enjoyed a full day at faire, […]

August 21st, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | one comment

Have you met The Ladies of the Salty Kiss?

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. […]

August 20th, 2008 Posted by | Have You Met? | 8 comments

Griswold Veteran’s Memorial Park Renaissance Fair – Faire Fun for August 14-20, 2008

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 […]

August 15th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Kings Champion Medieval Faire – Faire Fun for August 14-20, 2008

Oklahoma There’s a new faire in town … Tulsa, that is. This weekend, the first Kings Champion Medieval Faire takes place in Chandler Park. Get out and support their inaugral season and make sure to catch a show by the Ladies of the Salty Kiss. I don’t find any information about tickets or prices on […]

August 15th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | one comment

Camlann Medieval Village Summer Festival – Faire Fun for August 14-20, 2008

Washington The Camlann Medieval Village continues hosting their Summer Festival in Carnation. If you’ve ever wondered how they built armor or arrows during the Medieval period, now’s your chance to find out. Live demonstrations go on throughout the day. The artisans providing the demonstrations have done exhaustive research on techniques.

August 15th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Big Bear City Renaissance Faire – Faire Fun for August 14-20, 2008

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.

August 15th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | one comment

Sterling Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for August 7-13, 2008

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 […]

August 7th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | 3 comments

The Renaissance is coming … to New Hampshire, that is!

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 […]

August 2nd, 2008 Posted by | Proclamations | 2 comments

Ishpeming Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for July 31-August 6, 2008

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 […]

July 31st, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | one comment

Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire – Faire Fun for July 31-August 6, 2008

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 […]

July 31st, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

The Russians are coming … to Pennsylvania RenFaire that is!

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 Black […]

July 30th, 2008 Posted by | Proclamations | no comments

San Deigo Renaissance Faire postponed ’til 2009

If you were frantically scrambling to be ready for the San Diego 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. We look forward to seeing the San […]

July 28th, 2008 Posted by | Proclamations | no comments

Camlann Village Summer Festival – Faire Fun for July 18-28, 2008

Camlann Village’s Summer Festival continues in Carnation, Washington, this weekend. Demonstrations by swords-master and archers are on the schedule. Visitors can join villagers in Freemen Training to support their knight in arms.

July 24th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Hawk Creek Wildlife & Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for July 18-28, 2008

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.

July 24th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire – Faire Fun for July 18-28, 2008

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.

July 24th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Cooks Creek Medieval Fest – Faire Fun for July 18-28, 2008

In Cooks Creek, Manitoba, the Medieval Fest will raise funds for the historic Immaculate Conception Church.

July 24th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Millbridge Renaissance Faire – Faire Fun for July 18-28, 2008

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.

July 24th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | one comment

Wisconsin Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for July 11-21, 2008

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.”

July 17th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Camlann Village Summer Festival – Faire Fun for July 11-21, 2008

In Carnation, Washington, this weekend, Camlann’s Summer Village Festival opens as the gates to Somersetshire swing wide to welcome visitors to Chaucer’s England in 1376. Rod Brock, who has attended the festival in the past, wrote a post at GreatNorthwest.info providing some insight to what you might find at the faire.

July 17th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Gloucester Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for July 11-21, 2008

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.

July 17th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Green Mountain Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for July 11-21, 2008

The Green Mountain Renaissance Festival, previously scheduled for this weekend in Essex Junction, Vermont, is postponed until 2009, according to the website.

July 17th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Hawk Creek Wildlife and Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for July 11-21, 2008

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.

July 17th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire – Faire Fun for July 11-21, 2008

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.

July 17th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | 2 comments

Faire Fun for July 4-14, 2008

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 […]

July 10th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | no comments

Winslow Farm Sanctuary Renfaire, Norton, MA

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.

June 27th, 2008 Posted by | Faire Fun | 5 comments