ALABAMA
Annual Gatalop (SCA)
October 26 - 27 , 2012, Fri. - Sat., 9 a.m - 5 p. m
Admission: $5 / Contact: Melinda Oalmann, (251) 861-6992, email: park100@centurytel.net, web: www.baronyosprey.org / Site: Historic Fort Gaines, Daulphin Island, AL / Booths: 6-8 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Camping and hotels nearby.
Alabama Renaissance Faire
October 27 - 28, 2012, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Bill Warren, PO Box 431, Florence, AL 35631, (256) 768-3031, email: bwarren@florencek12.org, web: alarenfaire.org / Site: Wilson Park, downtown Florence, AL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 38,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Full service camping w/in 5 mi., food and lodging w/in 1-2 miles.
Mobile Renaissance Faire
November 10 - 11, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Steven Melei, Mobile Renaissance Faire, 3603 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32505, (850) 429-8462, email: GCRenFaire@aol.com, web: www.mzrf.us / Site: Abba Temple Shrine, Hitt Rd, Mobile, AL / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 6,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.
Renaissance Feast
October 20, 2012, 7 p.m.
Admission: $25 - limited to 200 ppl / Contact: Bill Warren, PO Box 431, Florence, AL 35631, (256) 768-3031, email: bwarren@florencek12.org, web: www.alarenfaire.org / Site: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum / Booths: N/A / Attendance: limited to 200 people / Weapons: must be peace-tied.
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ALASKA
Three
Barons Renaissance Faire
June 2 - 10, 2012, (WO) 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Carol LaLone, Three Barons Renaissance Faire, Inc., PO Box 233617, Anchorage, AK 99523, (907) 868-8012, email: info@3barons.org, web: www.3barons.org/wiki/Main_Page / Site: Tozier Track, 3500 Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: allowed for performers only.
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ARIZONA
Arizona
Renaissance Festival
February 9 - March 31, 2013, (WO + Pres Day), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $22 / Contact: Jeffrey Siegel,12601 East Highway 60, Apache Junction, AZ 85218, (520) 463-2700, email: arizonarenfest@royalfaires.com, web: www.royalfaires.com/arizona/ / Site: 12601 East Hwy. 60, Apache Junction, AZ / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 265,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Off-site camping avail.; visit www.royalfaires.com for nearby accommodations.
Estrella War
March 27 - April 2, 2012
Admission: TBD / Contact: Joe Vaughn, (602) 418-3904, email: mains2011@estrellawar.org, web: www.estrellawar.org/ Site: Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, AZ
Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire
June 29 - July 1, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Mark Worden, PO Box 792, Williams, AZ 86046, (928) 635-2394, email: maktere@email.com, web: gcrenfaire.com / Site: S.W.side of I-40,Garland Prairie Rd, Exit 167,in the trees,Williams, CO / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Medieval Mayhem
July 6 - 8, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Ric & Daris Gibbons, 1067 Old Hwy 160, Show Low, AZ 85901, (928) 215-0452, emai: medievalmayhem@cableone.net, www.azmayhem.com / Site: Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex, 1101 Woodland Rd., Lakeside, AZ / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied /On site camping available for vendors/cast only.
Phoenix Faerie Festival
November, 2013, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Fireland Faerie Nation Inc, PO Box 45156, Phoenix, AZ 85064, email: westerngatesfaerierealms@gmail.com, web: www.westerngatesfaerierealms.com / Site: Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 West Vineyard Ave, Goodyear, AZ / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: peace-tied; no firearms / On site camping available for participants.
Tucson Celtic Festival
November 2 - 4, 2012, Fri. Feast of Tara 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12; Fri. Feast $30 / Contact: Tucson Celtic Festival Association, PO Box 40665, Tucson, AZ 85717, (520) 807-9509, email: president@tucsoncelticfestival.org, web: www.tucsoncelticfestival.org / Site: Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave., Tucson, AZ / Booths: 30 / Attendace: N/A / Wepons: call for policy / See web site for more information.
Two
Rivers Renaissance Faire
February 1 - 3, 2013, Fri., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Two Rivers Entertainment, LLC, Desi Foster, 1779 W 28th Dr, Yuma, AZ 85364, (928) 314-1231 or (928) 257-2056, email: coordinator@tworiversfaire.com or tworiversfaire@gmail.com, web: www.tworiversfaire.com / Site: West Wetland Park, Yuma, AZ / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
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ARKANSAS
Renaissance and Fantasy Faire of the Ozarks NEW LISTING!
November 10 - 11, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Three Crones and a Pirate Production Company, Margaret Rivera, 5 Silver Fox Cove, Jacksonville, AR, 72076, (501) 590-9386, email: 3cronesandapirate@gmail.com, web: www.renfanfaire.biz / Site: Rodeo riding arena adjacent to the Washington Cnty Fair Grounds, Fayetteville, AR / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging info.
Renaissance Days at UACCB
April 27 - 28, 2012, Fri. 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - p.m., Feast at 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Faire-FREE. Feast-$25 / Contact: Marla Bennett, UACCB, PO Box 3350, Batesville, AR 72503, (870) 612-2038, email: marla.bennett@uaccb.edu, web: http://web.uaccb.edu/renaissancedays / Site: Univ of Arkansas Comm College at Batesville / Booths: 12+ / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: not allowed without special permission / Hotels nearby.
Texarkana Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
October 5 - 7, 2012, Fri–Sat 12 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun 12 a.m. - 7 p.m.,
Admission: $8 / Contact: Hollie Black-Ramsey. 3700 East 50th St, Texarkana, AR 71854, (903) 908-9518, email: texarkanarenfaire@gmail.com, web: www.texarkanarenfaire.com / Site: Four States Fair Gorunds, Texarkana, 71854/ Booths: 60 / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: Must be peace-tied / See web site for camping info.
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CALIFORNIA
1st Anual Renaissance Festival
November 14, 2010, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Liwayway Ronzone, 8350 Cliffridge Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, (510) 501-7873, email: liwaywayr@hotmail.com / Site: La Jolla, CA / Booths: 6 / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: allowed for performers only / Hotels nearby.
99 Renaissance Festival
November 3 - 4, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: David Jarred, PO Box 640157, San Jose, CA 95164-0157, (408) 835-8232, email: dragoproduction@gmail.com, web: www.99RenaissanceFestival.com / Site: Lodi Lake, 1101 West Turner Rd, Lodi, CA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,500 - 2,000 / Weapons: Must be sheathed / Participant camping available.
All Hallows Fantasy Faire
October 20 - 21, 2012, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Sonora Cultural Faires, Patric Karnahan, PO Box 4541, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 532-8375, email: blackirish28@hotmail.com, web: www.allhallowsfaire.com / Site: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora, CA / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On site camping available for participants.
Agoura
Renaissance Pleasure Faire Reunion
March 18, 2012, 8 a.m. - Sunset
Admission: FREE / Contact: Friends of Paramount Ranch, 2116 Loma Vista Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90039, (805) 370-2300 , email: paramountfriends@hotmail.com, web: www.dragondance.com/faire / Site: Paramount Ranch, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: no restrictions other than local law.
Ardenwood Renaissance Faire
September 15 - 16, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $18 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.ardenwoodfaire.com / Site: Ardenwood Farms, Fremont, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / On-site camping for participants, motels w/in 5 mi.
Big Bear City
Renaissance Faire
August 11 - 19, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Lynda McGinnis, Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc., PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 237-0448, email: lynda@bbvrsinc.org, web: www.bbvrsinc.org / Site: Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World Dr., Fawnskin, CA / Booths: 65 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied; no firearms / Hotels and motels nearby.
Big
Bear Pirate Faire
June 2 - 3, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Lynda McGinnis, Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc., PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (800) 4-BIG-BEAR or (909) 237-0448, email: lynda@bbvrsinc.org, web: www.bbvrsinc.org/bbpiratefaire / Site: Pedersen's Mill, 39155 Rim of the World Dr, Fawnskin, CA / Booths: 40 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and motels nearby.
Cain's
Crossing Renaissance Faire
May 7 - 8, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire, PO Box 5775, Auburn, CA 95603, (530) 906-4741, email: info@cainscrossing.org, web: www.cainscrossing.org / Site: Auburn Regional Park, 3770 Richardson Dr., Auburn, CA 95603 / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping avaliable for participants, hotels nearby.
California City Renaissance Festival
October 21 - 22, 2012, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $3 / Contact: California City Arts Commission, Michele Hornback, 21000 Hacienda Blvd., California City, CA 93505, (760) 373-3530, email: parksandrec@ccis.com, web: www.calcityrenfair.org / Site: CA City Central Park, 10460 Heather Ave., California City, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 2,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and secured / On-site camping for guilds and vendors; off-site nearby in Mojavc.
Carnevale Ventura NEW LISTING!
February 8 - 10, 2013, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Angel Jones, Historical Figure Foundation, 35 W Main St, Suite B-155, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 258-8694, email: info@carnevaleventura.org, web: www.carnevaleventura.org / Site: 140 E Main St, Ventura, CA / Booths: 50+/ Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging info.y.
Central
Coast Renaissance Festival
July 21 - 22, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $17 / Contact: Rick Smith, History Revisited, 500 Madera, Morro Bay, CA 93442, (805) 441-4711, email: raybayn@sbcglobal.net, web: http://ccrenfaire.com / Site: El Chorro Regional Park, San Luis Obispo, CA / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.
Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco
November 23 - December 23, 2012, (WO + Thanksgiving Fri.) 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Red Barn Productions, PO Box 1768, Novato, CA 94948, (800) 510-1558, email: kevin@dickensfair.com, web: www.dickensfair.com / Site: Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, San Francisco, CA
The
Escondido Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare in the Park--Fall
October 27 - November 4, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Festivals, Inc., 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/Escondido.html / Site: Felicita Park, 742 Clarence Ln., Escondido, CA / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping avail., motels nearby.
The
Escondido Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare in the Park--Spring
April 28 - May 6, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Festivals, Inc., 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/Escondido.html / Site: Felicita Park, 742 Clarence Ln., Escondido, CA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping avail., motels nearby.
Excalibur Medieval Tournament and Market Faire
September 29 - 30, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Rick Horton, Excalibur Medieval Tournament and Market Faire, 42 Sunshine Way, Eureka, CA 95503, (707) 502-6290, email: rlhltd@suddenlink.net, or info@excaliburfaire.org, web: http://excaliburmedievalfaire.com/excaliburfaire.org / Site: Mad River Community Hospital, 3800 Janes Rd., Arcata, CA / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.
Fair Oaks Renaissance Tudor
Fayre
June 25 - 26, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Renaissance Rose Productions, 4117 Elverta Rd., Suite 102, PMB 291, Antelope, CA 95843, (916) 726-4952, email: info@renaissance-rose.org, web: www.renaissance-rose.org / Site: Fair Oaks Park, 8100 Temple Park Dr., Fair Oaks, CA / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site for vendors and actors only; motels w/in 5 mi.
Fawnskin Victorian & Steampunk Days
June 9 - 10, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Lynda McGinnis, Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc., PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 237-0448, email: lynda@bbvrsinc.org, web: www.bbvrsinc.org / Site: Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World Dr., Fawnskin, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied; no firearms / Hotels and motels nearby.
Folsom Renaissance
Faire and Tournament
October 20 - 21, 2012, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.folsomfaire.com / Site: Folsom City Lions Park, Folsom, CA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / On-site camping for participants, motels w/in 5 mi.
Frazier Mountain Renaissance Faire & Elizabethan Shakespearean Festival
June 17, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $7.50 / Contact: FMRF, Thomas Farr, PO Box 541, Frazier Park, CA 93225, (661) 444-8744, email: frazmtnrenfaires@aol.com, web: www.fraziermountainrf.com / Site: 3344 Frazier Mountain Park, Frazier Park, CA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On site camping for participants.
Fresno Pirate Faire
May 19 - 20, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Renaissance Rose Productions, 4546 E. Ashlan, 3232, Fresno, CA 93726, (559)-392-0965, email: queensfavr@aol.com, web: www.renaissance-rose.org / Site: Roeding Park, 890 E. Belmont, Fresno, CA 93728 / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.
Gold Coast Pirate Faire
September 29 - 30, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Productions, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com / Site: TBA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants
Great Western War XIV
October 3 - 8, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Madelena Hidalgo and William MacFyr, Kingdom of Caid, SCA, 7575 West Washington Ave., Suite 127 #113, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, email: stewards@caid-gww.org, web: www.caid-gww.org / Site: Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area, 13601 Ironbark Rd., Taft CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: no functional firearms / limited on-site camping, hotels nearby.
Hanford Renaissance of Kings Cultural Arts Faire
October 6 - 7, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Erin Holloway, Hanford City Recreation Dept., 321 North Douty St., Suite B, Hanford, CA 93230, (559) 585-2525, email: eholloway@ci.hanford.ca.us, web: www.ci.hanford.ca.us / Site: Courthouse Square, Hanford, CA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Motels nearby.
Into a New World Renaissance and Fantasy Faire
March 2011
Admission: $20 / Contact: Into A New World, 385 S. Everegreen Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 643-7030, email: intoanewworld@live.com, web: www.intoanewworld.com/Events / Site: Oak Canyon Park, Blue Diamond Haul Rd., Orange, Silverado, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy.
Kearney Park Renaissance
Faire
November 10 - 11, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Joyce Roberts, Renaissance Rose Productions, 4546 E. Ashlan, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 392-0965, email: queensfavr@aol.com, web: www.renaissance-rose.org / Site: Kearney Park, 7160 W. Kearney Blvd., Fresno, CA 93722 / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.
Kern County Scottish Gathering & Games
April 21, 2012, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Ceilidh at 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Kern County Scottish Society, PO Box 41202, Bakersfield, CA 93384, (661) 393-6765, email: info@kernscot.com, web: www.kernscot.com / Site: Kern county Museum, 3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 4,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / see web site for lodging information.
Kingdom of Coalinga: The Festival of the Queen
April 2 - 3, 2011
Admission: N/A / Contact: Terra Davenport, 696 N. Monterey Ave., Coalinga, CA 93210, (559) 960-1316, email: bratpak@sbcglobal.net, web: www.kingdomofcoalinga.com / Site: Coalinga, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.
Koronaburg
Old World Renaissance Fesival
May 12 - June 17, 2012, (WO+ Mem. Day) Sat. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., until 9 p.m. on May 15 & 24
Admission: $18 / Contact: Tom Wilson, The Crossroads Group, PO Box 1959, Corona, CA 92878, (951) 735-0101, email: prince@renaissanceinfo.com, web: www.renaissanceinfo.com/riverview/index.html / Site: Crossroads Riverview Park, 14600 River Rd., Corona, CA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Motels nearby, some public camping avail.; participant camping on-site.
KVMR Celtic Fesival
September 29 - 30, 2012, 10 a.m - 10 a.m, Sun., closes at 8 p.m.
Admission: $50 / Contact: KVMR 89.5 FM, 401 Spring St, Nevada City, CA 95959, (530) 913-9153, email: jtabker@kvmr.org, web: www.kvmr.org/celticfestival / Site: Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied /. Hotels nearby.
Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade X
June 29 - July 1, 2012, 8 p.m - 2 a.m
Admission: $49 - $52 / Contact: (818) 574-7055, email: info@labyrinthmasquerade.com, web: www.labyrinthmasquerade.com / Site: Park Plaza, 607 S. Park View St., Los Angeles, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Elaborate costume event. Hotels nearby; listed on website
Lake Renaissance Festival NEW LISTING!
May 26 - 27, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Lisa Wilsey, PO Box 1591, Lower Lake, CA 95457, (707) 295-2925, email: lakerenfest@yahoo.com, web: www.facebook.com-search for Lake Renaissance Festival / Site: Tuscan Village, 16175 Main St, Lower Lake, CA 95457 / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Loch Lomond Highland Games & Celtic Gathering
June 16 - 17, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Charity Events, Inc., Michael Gardner, 2271 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062, (831) 252-4878, email: michael@scottishrenaissancefestival.org, web: www.scottishrenaissancefestival.org / Site: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA / Booths: 55 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / see web site for lodging information.
Lompoc Renaissance Festival
March 24 - 25, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Justin Lecavalier, Living Knights, PO Box 0012, Lompoc, CA 93438, (805) 570-7633, email: livingknights@yahoo.com, web: www.livingknights.com / Site: Ken Adam Park, 1 Hancock Dr., Lompoc, CA / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.
MayNana
May 14 - 15, 2011, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Katherine, Darkwell Renaissace Festival, Inc., 805 13th St., Sparks, NV 89431, (775) 359-7401, email: thequeen@darkwellcastle.com, web: www.darkwellcastle.com / Site: Tehachapi, CA / Booths: 10 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: peace-tied / see web site for camping information.
Medieval Festival of Courage
October 13 - 14, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Medieval Festival of Courage Foundation, Marianne Bithell, PO Box 510, Arcata, CA, 95518, (707) 498-3545, email: mariannespirit@hotmail.com / Site: Christie’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, Blue Lake CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 3,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On site camping available for participants.
Much Ado About Sebastopol
September 22-23, 2012, 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Guild of St. George, Sebastopol Educational Foundation, PO Box 1255, Sebastopol, CA, (707) 829-4570, email: muchado@sebastopolschools.org web: http://muchado.sebastopolschools.org / Site: Ives Park - 7400 Willow St, Sebastopol, CA 95472 / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 800-1,500 / Weapons: Attendees are asked not to bring weapons / See web site for info
Northern California Pirate Festival
June 16 - 17, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Kathy Kingman, 925 Lakeville Dr., Suite 127, Petaluma, CA 94952, (707) 780-3018 x705, email: kathy@norcalpiratefestival.com, web: www.norcalpiratefestival.com / Site: Vallejo Waterfront, 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA / Booths: 85 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied; no black powder w/o prior perm. / On-site camping avaliable for participants.
Northern California Renaissance Faire
September 15 - October 14, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Play Faire Productions, 201-A McCray, PMB247, Hollister, CA 95023, (408) 847-FAIR, email: info@norcalrenfaire.com, web: www.norcalrenfaire.com / Site: Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy (Hwy 152), Hollister, CA / Booths: 145 / Attendance: 150,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / See web site for camping & hotels
Ojai Renaissance and Pirate Faire
May 22 - 23, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Productions, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/OjaiRen.html / Site: LakeCasitas, Ojai, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.
Premiere Designer's Renaissance Fashion Show
October 7, 2012, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Angel Jones, Historical Figure Foundation, 35 W Main St, Suite B-155, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 641-3100, email: info@carnevaleventura.org, web: www.carnevaleventura.org / Site: Crowne Plaza, 450 Harbor Blvd, Ventura CA 93001 / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied.
Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier
June 30 - July 1, 2012, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: Free / Contact: Gold Cost Festivals, Inc., 400 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Bech, CA 90802, (562) 434-1542, email: beachclub2001@charter.net, web: http://www.alfredosbeachclub.com/seafest-pierdaze.html / Site: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, 25 39th Place, Long Beach, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: must be secured / On site camping available.
Pirate Palooza
May 5, 2012, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $40 / Contact: Jennifer Roberts Bldg, 1161 E Ave, Chico, CA 95926, (530) 893-8527, email: klamarine@gmail.com, web: www.ilsnc.org/piratepalooza / Site: Canyon Oaks Country Club, 999 Yosemite Blvd, Chico, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy.
Pyrate Daze NEW LISTING!
August 27 - 28, 2011, 9 a.m - 6 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: Mitch Toles, 1325 East Dyer Rd., Santa Ana, CA 92705, (818) 903-6153, email: info@pyratedaze.com, web: www.pyratedaze.com / Site: 1325 East Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.
Queen
Bess and the Pyrates Renaissance Fair
May 14 - 15, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: 4413 E. Ashcroft, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 392-0965, email: joyce@renaissance-rose.org, web: www.queenbessandthepyrates.com / Site: Roeding Park, Fresno, CA / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.
Queen Mary Scottish Festival NEW LISTING!
February 18 - 19, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queen’s Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90802, (877) 342-0738, web: www.queenmary.com / Site: The Queen Mary, Long Beach, Fresno, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A
Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Spring
April 7 - May 20, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: REP, PO Box 1550, Irwindale, CA 91706, (626) 969-4750, email: DWMcCann@renfair.com, web: www.renfair.com/socal / Site: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Hwy., Irwindale, CA / Booths: 250 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / RV, KOA campgrounds & motels nearby.
Renaissance Workshop and Symposium
May 5 - 6, 2012, Sat. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: Bill Watters, Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 334-1469, email: classes@rensymposium.com, web: www.rensymposium.com / Site: Folsom Lions Park, Folsom, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / Hotels nearby
Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival
April 28 - 29, 2012, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12; Sat. Ceilidh $15 / Contact: Caledonian Club of Sacamento, Angie Roddan, email: gamesmanager@saccallie.org, web: www.saccallie.org/games / Site: Yolo County Fairgrounds, East & Gum Sts., Woodland, CA / Booths: 75 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / Hotels nearby.
San Diego Scottish Highland Games & Gathering of Clans
June 23 - 24, 2012, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: PO Box 3682, Vista, CA 92085, (760) 726-3691, email: sdshgchief@sbcglobal.net, web: www.sdhighlandgames.org / Site: Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista, CA / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.
San Jose Fantasy Faire
April 4 - 5, 2012, 10 a.m - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.sjfantasy.com / Site: Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, CA / Booths: 100 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: Not stated / Hotels nearby.
San Jose Renaissance Faire
August 4 - 5, 2012, 10 a.m - 6 p.m.
Admission: $17 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.sanjosefaire.com / Site: Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, CA / Booths: 100 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: Not stated / Hotels nearby.
Scandinavian Festival/Viking Age Display
April 14 - 15, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Sandra Grunewald, Scandinavian Cultural & Historical Fdn., 60 Olsen Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, (805) 241-1051, email: scanfestival@callutheran.edu, web: www.scandinaviancenter.org/scandinavian_festival / Site: Cal. Lutheran University, 60 Olsen Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA / Booths: 60 / Atttendance: 6,000 / Weapons: no cutting edges, no firearms / Hotels nearby.
Scots Fest
May 26 - 27, 2012, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $18; $5 parking fee / Contact: United Scottish Society, email: scotsfest@yahoo.com, web: www.scotsfest.com / Site: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA / Booths: 90+ / Attendance: 16,000 / Weapons: policy not stated / Hotels nearby.
Scottish Highland Gathering & Games
September 1 - 2, 2012, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 1-day/$22 2-day / Contact: Floyd Busby, Caledonian Club of San Francisco, 312 Maple Ave., S. San Francisco, CA 94080, 925-689-0395, email: buzco@buzco.com, web: www.TheScottishGames.com / Site: Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA / Booths: 100 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / Hotels nearby.
Scottish Renaissance Festival
June 16 - 17, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m..
Admission: $15 / Contact: Charity Events, Inc., Michael Gardner, 2271 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 252-4878, email: admin@scottishrenaissancefestival.org, web: http://scottishrenaissancefestival.org / Site: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076 / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 3000 / Weapons: sheathed and peace-tied / see web site for lodging information.
Seafarers Marketplace and Pireate Festival
September 22 - 23, 2012, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: donation of canned food; parking $5 / Contact: Louisiana Sue Enterprises, 9175 Kiefer Blvd., PMB 133, Sacramento, CA 95826, (916) 962-6415, email: lasue@pacbell.net, web: www.louisianasue.com / Site: Rio Ramaza Event Park, Sacramento, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.
Seaside Highland Games
October 12 - 14, 2012, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: 9654 Kessler Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 886-4968, email: seasideChief@aol.com, web: http://seaside-games.com / Site: Vemtura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.
Shaver Lake Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
June 16 - 17, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Tom, (559) 855-3856, email: tdunkle@shaverfaire.com, web: www.shaverfaire.com, Site: 44185 Hwy. 168, Shaver Lake, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.
Sonora
Celtic Faire - Formerly Known as Calaveras
Celtic Festival
March 9 - 11, 2012, Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fri. night concert 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m - 6 p.m.
Admission: $24 / Contact: Sonora Cultural Faires, Patrick Karnahan, PO Box 4541, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 532-8375, email: blackirish28@hotmail.com, web: www.sonoracelticfaire.com / Site: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora, CA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 9,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / On-site camping avail. for participants
Tartan Day Scottish Faire
April 14, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Donna Johnstone, 3136 Summercreek Dr., San Jose, CA 95136, (510) 818-4218, email: ebsa.tartanday@hotmail.com or djohnstone@nusd.k12.ca.us, web: www.eastbayscots.org / Site: Ardenwood Historic Farms, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Motels nearby.
Tournament of the Phoenix Int’l Joust and Combat NEW LISTING!
October 26 - 28, 2012, Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 Fri; $18 Sat & Sun / Contact: Gwen, 17228 Voorhees Ln, Ramona CA 92065, (760) 789-2299, email: info@worldjoust.com, web: www.worldjoust.com / Site: Poway Rodeo Grounds, 14336 Tierra Bonita Rd., Poway, CA / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Check web site for lodging information.
Tulare County Renaissance Festival
April 28 - 29, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: The Guild of St. Mortimer, Pat Reule, 835 S. Rio Linda, Visalia, CA 93277, (559) 622-0969, email: mythnmagic@yahoo.com, web: www.stmortimer.org / Site: Plaza Park, Visalia, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 6,000-8,000 / Weapons: peace-tied / Limited camping on-site. Hotels nearby.
Valhalla
Renaissance Faire
June 2 - 10, 2012, (WO) Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $17 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr., San Fran., CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.valhallafaire.com / Site: Camp Richardson Resort, South Lake Tahoe, CA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / See web site for more information.
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COLORADO
BrethrenCon: A Pirate's Life for Me
September 21 - 23, 2012, Fri, 12p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: check web site / Contact: Simon Page, Event Chairman email: captaindrake@brethrencon.com, web: www.brethrencon.com / Site: Red Lion Hotel, Southeast Denver, CO / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Colorado
Medieval Festival --returning 2013
June 18 - 19, 2011, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Medieval World, Intl., Roger Gomez, PO Box 271782, Fort Collins, CO 80527, (970) 266-1333, email: 2008.RM@coloradocstle.com or info.festivals.com@coloradocastle.com, web: www.medievalworld.us/coloradocastle / Site: Riverside Park, 42nd St and Golden St., Evans, CO 80620 (Riverside Park) / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for vendors. Hotels nearby.
Colorado Renaisance Festival
June 9 - July 29, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $18.95 / Contact: Jim Paradise, 409 S. Wilcox Street, Suite F, Castle Rock, CO 80104, (303) 688-6010, email: info@coloradorenaissance.com, web: www.coloradorenaissance.com / Site: 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur, CO / Booths: 250 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be secured / Campgrounds with privies, showers & limited electric avail. for particiapants. Camping nearby, apts. for rent within 10 mi., motels within 10 mi.
Dragon Unchained NEW LISTING!
April 20 - 22, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Thunder Mountain Colorado Living History, Brenda Gonzales-Soluna, 1302 Crawford Ave, Delta, CO, 81416, (970) 901-4128, email: thundermountainhistory@gmail.com, web: www.thundermountainhistory.com / Site: 312 29-Road, Gran Junction, CO/ Booths: 45 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants
Elizabeth Celtic Festival
July 21 - 22, 2012, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Neil Gillette, PO Box 2149, Elizabeth, CO 80107, (303) 332-6133, email: neil80222@gmail.com, web: www.elizabethcelticfestival.com / Site: Casey Jones Park, 34190 County Rd 17, Elizabeth, CO / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 4,500 / Weapons: edged weaons in designated areas / Hotels nearby.
Epona's Medieval & Fantasy Faire
September 24 - 25, 2011, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Taylor Swanson, (970) 472-4024, email: orderofepona@yahoo.com, web: http://eponaentertainment.com/home-page / Site: Alperose Ranch, 7300 N County Rd 15, Fort Collins, CO / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping and hotels nearby
Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Festival
September 6 - 9, 2012, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: Dr. James Durward, PO Box 1820, Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 586-6308 or (800) 903-7837, email: info@scotfest.com, web: www.scotfest.com / Site: Stanley Park Fairgrounds, Estes Park, CO / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: 60,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping and hotels nearby
Mancos Renaissance Faire
August 20 - 21, 2011, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $2 / Contact: Margaret Kirk, PO Box 158, Mancos, CO 81328, (970) 533-7569, email: cswansen@mancos.lib.co.us, web: www.mancosrenaissance.com / Site: Cottonwood Park, Mancos, CO / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / No pets or on-site camping.
Norwood Renaissance Faire
July 7, 2012, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $ / Contact: ACE of Norwood, PO Box 653, Norwood, CO 81423, (970) 327-0296, email: lynn@aceofnorwood.com, web: http://aceofnorwood.com / Site: Norwood, CO / Booths:N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Pagosa Springs Renaissance and Pirate Festival
July 20 - 22, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sun til 4 p.m.
Admission: $2 / Contact: Autumn Daily, Chamber of Commerce, 402 San Juan St, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, (970) 264-2360, email: info@pagosachamber.com, web: www.PagosaSpringsChamber.com / Site: dowtown Pagosa Springs, CO / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed / on-site camping available for participants.
The
Ravenshire Renaissance Faire (Formerly Grand Valley Renaissance
Faire)
August 10 - 12, 2012, Fri 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m, Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Sara Ortega, Ravenshire Renaissance Faire, Inc., PO Box 4938, Grand Junction, CO 81520, (970) 216-7257, email: wcrenfaire@gmail.com, web: www.faires.com/Ravenshire / Site: 312 29 Rd, Grand Junction, CO, / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.
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CONNECTICUT
Connecticut
Renaissance Faire 'King Arthur's Fall Harvest Fair'
September 29 - October 28, 2012, (WO & Colmb. Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Brian Harvard, 104 South Main St, Brooklyn, CT 06234, (860) 478-5954, email: brian@ctfaire.com, web: www.kingarthursfaire.com / Site: Lions Fairgrounds, 347 Gilead St., Hebron, CT / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 24,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / see web site for lodging info.
Connecticut
Renaissance Faire 'Robin Hood's Springtime Festival'
May 12 - June 3, 2012, (WO), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Brian Harvard, 104 South Main St, Brooklyn, CT 06234, (860) 478-5954, email: brian@ctfaire.com, web: www.robinhoodsfaire.com / Site: Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 11,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / see web site for lodging info.
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire
June 23 - July 8, 2012, 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Daniel Miron, 34 Ford St., Ansonia, CT 06401, email: gm@mfrenfaire.com, , web: www.MFRenFaire / Site: Warsaw Park (rt. 243) 119 Pulaski Hwy, Ansonia, CT / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
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FLORIDA
Bay
Area Renaissance Festival at MOSI
February 18 - April 1, 2012, (WO + 1 Special School Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission $17.95 / Contact: Kat Parker, 11315 N. 46th St., Tampa, FL 33617, (813) 983-0111, email: info@renaissancefest.com, web: BayAreaRenaissanceFest.com / Site: Museum of Science and Industry, 11315 46th St. North, Tampa, FL / Booths: 135 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels and camping nearby.
Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
June 1 - 4, 2012, Fri., 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Mon. parade 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission FREE / Contact: Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 640, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32549, (850) 244-8191, email: failwaller@fwbchamber.org, web: www.BillyBowLegsPirateFestival.com / Site: Fort Walton Beach Landing, Brooks St. SE at Shell Ave. SE, downtown / Booths: 100 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: no restrictions other than local law / Hotels nearby
Camelot Days
November 10 - 18, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Brad HanaFOURDE, Camelot Days, Inc., 6971 SW 64th St., Miami, FL 33143, (786) 332-0047, email: brad@camelotdays.com, web: www.camelotdays.com / Site: Topeekeegee Yugnee Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL, I-95 to Sheridan St., west to N. Park Rd. / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Limited on-site camping by request for performers and vendors.
Englewood Pirate Festival NEW LISTING!
September 28 - 30, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Walk the Plank Productions LLC and MillJenn Entertainment, 203 52nd Ave Terrace East, Bradenton, FL 34203, (941) 447-9164, email: AEHester@msn.com / Site: Chadwick Park, Manasota Key, FL / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied; no exposed blades permitted / Hotels nearby.
Florida Renaissance Festival - Deerfield Park
February 11- March 12, 2012, (WO + Pres Day) 10 a.m. - sunset
Admission: $20 / Contact: Bobby Rodriguez Productions, 800 NW 57th Pl., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309, (800) 3-RENFEST or (954) 776-1642, email: info@ren-fest.com, web: www.ren-fest.com / Site: Quiet Waters Park, 401 South Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL / Booths: 125 / Attendance: 90,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping for vendors, hotels nearby.
Florida Renaissance Festival - Kay Biscayne
March 31 - April 8, 2012, (WO), 10 a.m. - Sunset
Admission: $20 / Contact: Bobby Rodriguez Productions, 800 NW 57th Pl., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309, (800) 3-RENFES or (954) 776-1642, email: info@ren-fest.com, web: www.ren-fest.com / Site: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami, FL / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 45,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On site camping for participants
Gasparilla
Pirate Festival
January 19, 2013, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: EventFest, Inc., 1200 W Cass St #110, Tampa, FL 33606, (813) 251-3378, email: office@EventFest.com, web: http://gasparillapiratefest.com / Site: Bayshore Blvd, downtown Tampa, FL / Attendance: 225,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.
Gulf Coast Pirate Festival NEW LISTING!
June 9 - 10, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: C Goren, 8523 Cherry Oak Ct, Mobile AL 36695, (251) 404-3007, email: jaxwench@gmail.com, web: gulfcoastpiratefestival.com / Site: Pensacola Fairgrounds, Pensacola, FL / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On site camping available for participants
Gulf
Coast Renaissance Faire
March 3 - 4, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Steve Melei, 3603 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32505, (850) 429-8462, email: GCRenFaire@aol.com, web: www.gcrf.us / Site: Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy.,Pensacola, FL / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 8,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby
Herald Court Renaissance Festival of the Arts NEW!
June 20, 2012, 6 p.m. til dusk
Admission: FREE / Contact: Nancy Straub, 117 Herald Court, Punta Gorda, FL 33980, (941) 505-0130, email: heraldcourt@gmail.com, web: https://twitter.com/#!/HeraldCourt / Site: Herald Court, 117 Herald Court Square, Punta Gorda, FL / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.
Hoggetowne
Medieval Faire
January 26 - February 3, 2013, (WO + Feb 4) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Linda Piper, PO Box 490, Station 30, Gainesville, FL 32602, (352) 393-8536, email: piperlr@cityofgainesville.org, web: www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/website/programs_events/HMF/medieval_index.html / Site: Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL / Booths: 160 / Attendance: 55,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Merchants may camp on-site, hotel sponsors nearby.
John LeVique Pirate Days
June 13 - 15, 2011, Fri. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sun. til 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $80 weekend pass / Contact: Terry Morehouse, 11065 57th Terrace N. , Seminole, F L 33772, (727) 391-4016, web: http://johnspassfestivals.com/johnlevique / Site: Holiday Isles Elks Lodge #1912, 14111 E. Parsley Dr., Madeira Beach, FL / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / see web site for info.
Kiwanis Medieval Faire
January 14 - 22, 2012, (WO) 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Kiwanis Club of Riverdale, Terry Short, PO Box 50376, Ft. Myers, FL 33905, (239) 693-8036 or (239) 839-8036, email: vongraph@comcast.net, web: www.medieval-faire.com / Site: Lakes Regional Park, Ft. Myers, FL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping on-site; hotels and motels nearby.
Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire
November 2 - 4, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Royal Fest., Nov. 5, $35 / Contact: Educational Foundation of Lake County, 910 E. Dixie Ave., Leesburg, FL 34748, (352) 326-1265, email: cullenc@lake.k12.fl.us, web: www.medievalfest.com / Site: Hickory Point Recreation Park, 27341 St. Rd. 19, Tavares, FL / Booths: 150 / Attendance: 16,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels/motels nearby.
Pensacola Maritime & Pirate Fest NEW LISTING!
March 10 - 11, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: SIK Promotions, Suzanne King, PO Box 530234, St Petersburg, FL 33747, (727) 322-5217, email: suzfest@gmail.com, web: www.facebook.com/PensacolaPirateFest / Site: Plaza de Luna, 900 S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32502/ Booths: 145 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied /Hotels nearby.
Pirates in Paradise Festival
November 25 - December 4, 2011, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Julie McEnroe, PO Box 1153, Key West, FL 33041, (305) 296-9694, email: info@piratesinparadise.com, web: www.piratesinparadise.com / Site: Historic Seaport, Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum and Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House, Key West, FL / Booths: 25+ / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: allowed with a permit / Camping nearby.
St. Augustine Pirate Gathering NEW LISTING!
November 9 - 11, 2012, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $2/buck-n-ear / Contact: Mia Brewer, 86 Spring St., St. Augustine, GA 32084, (904) 810-0903, email: staugustinepirategathering@yahoo.com, web: www.pirategathering.com / Site: St. Frances Field, 70 W Castillo Dr., and Historical Quarter in downtown St. Augustine, FL / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: policy not stated / see website for lodging info.
Sarasota Medieval Fair
November 10 - 18, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16.95 / Contact: Croteau Productions, Jeremy Croteau, PO Box 152023, Cape Coral, FL 33915, (888) 303-3247 (FAIR), email: info@sarasotamedievalfair.com, web: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com / Site: Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL / Booths: 100+ / Attendance: 26,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / No camping on-site. Hotels and campgrounds nearby.
The Villages Renaissance Festival NEW LISTING!
January 7, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Anthony DeNicola, PO Box 367, Fruitland Park, FL 34731, email: anthony@thevillagesrenfaire.com, web: www.thevillagsrenfaire.com / Site: The Villages Polo Fields, The Villages, FL / Booths: N/S / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.
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GEORGIA
Georgia Renaissance Festival
April 14 - June 3, 2012, (WO + Mem. Day) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $19.95 / Contact: Norma Pope, PO Box 986, Fairburn, GA 30213, (770) 964-8575, email: info@garenfest.com, web: www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com / Site: 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd., Fairburn, GA / Booths: 150+ / Attendance: 250,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied, no axes, broadswords or spears / on-site camping avaliable for participants.
Southern Pirate Festival NEW LISTING!
October 20, 2012, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Port Columbus Museum, 1002 Victory Dr., Columbus, GA 31901, (706) 327-9798, email: media@portcolumbus.org, web: www.SouthernPirateFestival.com / Site: Port Columbus, GA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 800 / Weapons: policy not stated / camping available for participants.
Stone Mountain Highland Games NEW LISTING!
October 19 - 21, 2012, Fri. 7 p.m. Historic Pub Crawl, Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $17 / Contact: PO Box 14023, Atlanta, GA 30324, (707) 521-0228, email: ticketing@smhg.org, web: www.smhg.org / Site: Stone Mountain Park, GA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / see website for info.
Tybee Island Pirate Fest
October 5 - 7, 2012, Fri. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m; Buccaneer Ball Thurs. Oct. 7, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $15; $25 for ball / Contact: PO Box 1326, Tybee Island, GA 31328, web: http://tybeepiratefest.com / Site: South Beach Parking Lot, Tybrisa St. to Strand Ave., Oceanfront, GA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / see website for info.
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HAWAII
The Hawaiian Scottish Festival
March 31 - April 1, 2012, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Hawaiian Scottish Association, Dan Peddie, PO Box 3982, Mililani, HI 96789, (808) 626-3559, email: daniel@hawaii.rr.com, web: www.scotshawaii.org / Site: Kapiolani Park, Waikiki, Oahu, HI / Booths: 12 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: for participants only / Hotels nearby.
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IDAHO
Idaho Renaissance Faire
October 13 - 14, 2012, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Idaho Renaissance Faire, Sue Vahlberg, 603 East Main St, Emmett, ID 83617, email: ?info@idahorenfaire.org, web: www.idahorenfaire.org / Site: Gem Island Sports Complex, Emmett, ID / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / See web site for info.
Ye Olde Renaissance Faire "Taming of the Shrew"
June 16 - 17, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 vehicle fee / Contact: Adam Edmiston, 1817 Sunnyridge Rd #103, Nampa, ID, 83686, email: ravenlapoopoo@yahoo.com, web: www.yeolderenaissancefaire.org / Site: Eagle Island State Park, ID / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby..
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ILLINOIS
Four Kingdoms Renaissance
Festival NEW LISTING!
October 9 - 10, 2010, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Bruce Eyton, Sword in the Ston Productions, 12700 Nicollet Ave #226, Burnsville MN 55337, (952) 808-8928, email: SwordintheStone@live.com, web: www.fourkingdoms.com / Site: Camelot KOA Campgrounds, 2311 78th Ave W, Rock Island, IL / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, badde guys put in stocks / Cabins, RV hook-ups & camping on-site. Call (800) 787-0605 for reservations.
Illinois Renaissance
Festival
August 25 - 26, 2012, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m
Admission: $6 / Contact: Illinois Renaissance Faire, JoMarie Dugan, 1227 N. Logan Ave., Danville, IL 61832, (217) 799-2053, email: illinirenfest@comcast.net, web: www.illinoisrenfaire.com / Site: Ellsworth Park, Oakwood Dr., Danville, IL--Take I-74 to US 150 E on Martin Luther King Dr. Turn left onto Parle St. Turn Left onto Oakwood Dr. / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 1,300-1,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.
Olde English Faire (Jubilee)
June 16 - 17, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Eddie Urish, Wildlife Prairie State Park, 3826 N Taylor Rd., Hanna City, IL, 61536, (309) 676-0998, email: jjackson@kresscarrier.com, web: www.wildlifeprariestatepark.org / Site: Wildlife Prairie State Park, 3826 N. Taylor Rd., Hanna City, IL / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.
Olde English Faire (Stronghold)
October 6 - 7, 2012, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Jan, Stronghold Conference Center, 1922 Illinois Route 2 North, Oregon IL 61061, (815) 732-6111, email: reservations@strongholdcenter.org, web: www.strongholdcenter.org / Site: Stronghold Conference Center, 1922 Illinois Route 2 North, Oregon IL / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 3,200 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / camping available for vendors.
Springfield
Highland Games
May 19, 2012, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Springfield Highland Games, PO Box 5352, Springfield, IL 62705, (217) 744-4044, email: illinoiscelts@yahoo.com, web: www.central-illinois-standrewsociety.com/index.html / Site: Chatham, IL / Booths: 10 / Attendance: 2,000 - 4,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.
The
World of Faeries Festival
August 4 - 5, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: David and Gloria Yaeger, 1672C Carlemont Dr., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, (815) 788-1630, email: dayglo@theworldoffaeries.com, web: www.theworldoffaeries.com / Site: Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: not allowed / Camping on-site allowed, no shower facilities are avali. Fires not allowed; see website for hotels and other camping sites.
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INDIANA
Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire & Marketplace
June 15 - 17, 2012, Fri 5 - 8 p.m., Sat/Sun 10 a.m. -
Admission: $12 / Contact: Maria Davis, Go Angola Downtown Alliance, P.O. Box 934, Angola, IN, (260) 665-1041, email: info@enchantedlakesfaire.com, web: www.EnchantedLakesFaire.com / Site: Stuben County Park, 100 LN 101 Crooked Lake, Angola IN / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping available on-site for participants.
Fishers
Renaissance Faire
October 6 - 7, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Adam Fivush, Fishers Renaissance Faire, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038, email: amfivush@sbcglobal.net, web: www.fishersrenfaire.com / Site: SAXONY, Fishers, IN; I-69 and Olio Rd, NE side of Indianapolis, IN / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping available on-site for artisans and entertainers; hotels nearby.
Huntington Jaycees
Renaissance Faire
May 27 - 29, 2011, 12 - 8 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Huntington Jaycees, PO Box 5181, Huntington, IN 46750, (260) 358-0690, email: president@huntingtonjaycees.org, web: http://huntingtonrenfaire.com / Site: The Huntington PAL Club, 2099 Riverside Dr., Huntington, IN / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 1600+ / Weapons: must be peace tied / on site camping available for participants.
Michiana Renaissance Festival
August 25 - 26, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Michiana Renaissance Festival, Jonathan Zook, PO Box 1892, South Bend, IN 46634, email: enthist@gmail.com, web: www.michianarenfest.com / Site: Kamm Island Park, Mishawaka, IN / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 1,000+ / Weapons: must be peace tied / on site camping available for participants.
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IOWA
Celtic Festival & Highland Games NEW LISTING!
September 15, 2012, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE; Ceilidh $5 / Contact: Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities. PO Box 3201, Rock Island, IL 61204, (309) 794-0449, email: infocelt@celtichighlandgames.org, web: www.celtichighlandgames.org / Site: Centennial Park, 315 South Marqutte St., Davenport, IA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,500 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.
Des Moines Renaissance Faire
September 1 - 6, 2012, (WO & Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Greg Schmidt, Festivals Intl., 508 4th Ave. N., Clear Lake, IA 50428, (641) 357-5177, email: greg@festint.com, web: www.dmrenfaire.com / Site: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, IA / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 12,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Motels nearby.
Iowa Renaissance
Festival
May 26 - 28, 2012, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Greg Schmidt, Festivals Intl., 508 4th Ave. N., Clear Lake, IA 50428, (641) 357-5177, email: gregfest@netins.net, web: www.iowarenfest.com / Site: Middle Amana Park, Amana Colonies, near Iowa City, off I-80 & I-380 / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 6,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site for participants. RV hook-ups nearby at Amana RV Park. Motels nearby.
Kingdom
of Riverssance
October 6 - 7, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Phil Claeys, 5600 Harbor Dr., Sioux City, IA 51111, (712) 258-0477, email: pclaeys@claeysbrothers.com , web: www.river-cade.com/riverssance.cfm / Site: Riverside Park, Sioux City, IA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 8,000-10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping for participanst
Tri-State Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
June 8 - 10, 2012, Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Tri-State Renaissance Committee, Cee Malm, 2020 Logan Dr, Keokuk, IA 52632, (319) 520-5163, email: tristaterennefaire@gmail.com, web: http://tristateren.fortunecity.com / Site: Rand Park, Keokuk, IA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 750 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotel nearby..
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KANSAS
Festival of the Dragon
October 27 - 28, 2012, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Mysteri David, PO Box 126, Williamsburg, KS, 66095, (785) 242-1156, email: myspixie@gmail.com, web: www.festivalofthedragon.com / Site: 300 E. South St., Williamsburg, KS / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.
Th'Gatherin' Ancient Festival O'Beltane
May 6 - 8, 2011, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: FREE, Feast $12 / Contact: Aos Dana, Village of WaKeeney, 221 Main, Wakeeney, KS 67672, (785) 743-2200, email: info@thgatherin.com, web: www.thgatherin.com / Site: Near WaKeeney, KS / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: policy not stated / on-site camping available for participants.
Great Bend Renaissance Faire
June 9 - 10, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat
Admission: $5 / Contact: David LeRoy, Feather In Your Cap, 81 SW 10th Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530, (650) 617-1357, email: pastordave@cox.net, web: www.greatbendrenaissancefair.net / Site: Expo Grounds, 9810 B29 Way, Great Bend, KS / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site for participants.
Great Plains Renaissance
Festival-Fall
September 29 - 30, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $11 / Contact: Eagles Realm LLC, PO Box 16326, Wichita, KS 67216, (316) 253-3392, email: eaglesrealm@swbell.net, web: www.greatplainsrenfest.com / Site: Sedgwick County Park / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.
Great Plains Renaissance
Festival-Spring
April 21 - 22, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $11 / Contact: Richard Cathey, Eagles Realm LLC, PO Box 16326, Wichita, KS 67216, (316) 253-3392, email: eaglesrealm@swbell.net, web: www.greatplainsrenfest.com / Site: Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 18,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging information.
Kansas City
Renaissance Festival
September 1 - October 14, 2012, (WO, Labor & Colum. Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $19.95 / Contact: Carrie Shoptaw, 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012, (800) 373-0357, email: generalmanager@kcrenfest.com, web: www.kcrenfest.com / Site: 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, KS, 15 min. west of downtown Kansas City, off I-70 / Booths: 165 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: not allowed / see web site for info
Pirate's Ball
April 2, 2011, 7p.m. - 12 a.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Clay Jarratt, Pyrate Leatherworx & Pyrate Trading Co, 6624 Garnett Ct., Shawnee, KS 66203, email: pyrate.leatherworx@gmail.com, web: www.pyrate.org/ball.html / Site: O'Malley's Pub, Weston, MO / Weapons: must be peace-tied
Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival
June 23 - 24, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Richard Cathey & Chris Moore, Black Galley Productions, 212 N Dellrose, Wichita, KS 67208, (316) 253-3392 web: www.wichitahighlandgames.com / Site: Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
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KENTUCKY
Celtic Festival
September 24 - 25, 2011, 10 a.m - 11 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Celtic Festival, 2150 E. Leestown Rd., Midway, KY 40347, (859) 846-4530, email: events@kyrenfaire.com, web: www.kycelticfest.com / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Site: 955 Elm St., Eminence, KY / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Check web site for lodging.
Day of Knights-A Medieval Experience NEW LISTING!
October 12 - 14, 2012, 9 a.m - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Nicky Hughes, 325 Ann St, Frankfort, KY 40601, (502) 229-9064, email: frankforhistory@yahoo.com / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Site: Sky Trail Park at Cove Spring, Owenton Rd, Frankfort, KY / Weapons: policy not stated / On site camping avail for participants.
Highland
Renaissance Festival
June 2 - July 8, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m - 7 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Highland Renaissance Festival, 2150 E. Leestown Rd., Midway, KY 40347, (859) 846-4530, email: events@kyrenfaire.com, web: www.kyrenfaire.com / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 16,000 / Site: 955 Elm St., Eminence, KY / Weapons: must be peace-tied / hotels and camping for patrons within 10 miles.
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LOUISIANA
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
November 3 - December 9, 2012, (WO & Thanksgiving Friday) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Alvon Brumfeld, PO Box 220, Robert, LA 70455, (985) 429-9992, email: info@larf.org, web: www.larf.org or www.la-renfest.com / Site: 46468 River Rd., Hammond, LA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 45,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping & hotels within 15 minutes of site.
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MAINE
Pirate Rendezvous
June 23, 2012, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Greg Latimer, PO Box 545, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, (207) 380-9912 , email: piraterendezvous@yahoo.com, web: www.piraterendezvous.com / Site: in town area of Main St, Damariscotta and Newcastle, ME / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels and camping nearby.
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MARYLAND
Celtic
Festival and Highland Gathering
April 28, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: The Celtic Festival, Mary Beth Dent, PO Box 209, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, (443) 975-0972, email: festival@cssm.org, web: www.cssm.org / Site: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard, MD / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 9,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.
FaerieCon: The Int'l Faerie Convention
November 9 - 11, 2012, Fri. 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $45 for weekend pass or $12-20 per day / Contact: Kelly or Emilio Miller-Lopez, PO Box 51177, Eugene, OR 97405, (514) 687-0945, email: info@faerieworlds.com, web: www.faeriecon.com / Site: Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, Baltimore, MD / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.
The Maryland Faerie Fest
May 11 - 13, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 - $1 off for dressing in costume / Contact: Rebecca Friedel, 11800 Broadmoor Ln., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, (888) 607-9134, (301) 868-3164, email: info@marylandfaeriefestival.org, vivienne_colquhoun@msn.com, web: www.marylandfaeriefestival.org / Site: Patuxent 4H Center, 18405 Queen Anne Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD / Booths: 80+ / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied
The Maryland Renaissance Festival
August 25 - October 21, 2012, (WO + Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $17 / Contact: Intl. Renaissance Festivals Ltd., PO Box 315, Crownsville, MD 21032, (800) 296-7304, email: info@rennfest.com, web: www.MarylandRenaissanceFestival.com / Site: 1821 Crownsville Rd., Crownsville, MD / Booths: 187 / Attendance: 290,000 / Weapons: not allowed / BR avail., Campground w/ toilets, showers, electric & water avail. w/ $75 leaning deposit & $10 surcharge per person; hotels nearby.
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MASSACHUSETTS
Abbadia Mare by the Sea Renaissance Festival
July 21 - 22, 2012, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Gia Volterra de Saulnier, Phinn Volt Entertainment, 44 Main St #13, North Reading, MA 01864, (978) 207-1127, email: abbadiamarefestival@gmail.com, web: www.abbadiamarefestival.com / Site: Hammond Castle, 80 Nesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Off-site lodging available.
King
Richard's Faire
September 1 - October 21, 2012, (WO + Labr. & Colum. Day) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $27 / Contact: Bonnie Shapiro, 140 Gideons Point Rd., Tonka Bay, MN 55331, (952) 238-9915, (508) 866-5391 email: info@kingrichardsfaire.net, web: www.kingrichardsfaire.net / Site: 235 Main St., Carver, MA / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 150,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed / No camping on-site, oceanside lodging within 15 min.
The New England Pirate Faire
June 19 - 27, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: David Stickney, Pastimes Entertainment, 70 Revere St, Revere, MA 02151, (781) 346-1028, email: Pastimes_world@yahoo.com, web: www.pastimesentertainment.com / Site: Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,500 / Weapons: peace-tied as part of costume; no firearms / Hotels nearby.
Salem Village Renaissance Days NEW LISTING!
September 24 - October 2, 2011, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Lisa and John Caswell, Connecticut Shakespearean Society, Forest River Park, Salem, MA 01970, (860) 595-8113; (860) 595-8087, email: caswell.lisa@sbcglobal.net, web: www.salemren.com / Site: Pioneer Village, Salem, MA/ Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 1,500+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On site camping available for participants.
Silver
Kingdom Renaissance Festival
June 16 - 17, 2012, 10 a.m - 5 p.m
Admission $12 / Contact: Patrick Murphy, Ye Olde Commons, 120 Northside Road, Charlton, MA 01507 / email: info@silverkingdomfestival.com, web: www.silverkingdomfestival.com, Site: Ye Olde Commons, 120 Northside Rd., Charlton, MA / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 1,500+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / see web site for info.
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MICHIGAN
?BlackRock Medieval Festival NEW
July 14 - 29, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: SWM2K, Rachel Kuhn, 13215 M-96 (Augusta Dr), Augusta, MI 49012, (269) 209-7131, email: vendors@blackrockfest.com, web: www.blackrockfest.com / Site: Old World Village / Booths: 60 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging info.
Grand Valley State University Renaissance Festival
October 9 - 10, 2011, (WO) 10 a.m. - dusk
Admission: FREE / Contact: GVRen, 008 Kirkhof Center, 1 Campus Dr., Allendale, MI 49401, (616) 331-2345, email: info@gvrenfest.org, web: www.gvrenfest.org / Site: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels & motels nearby.
Ishpeming Art Faire and
Renaissance Festival
?August 4, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: PO Box 272., Ishpeming, MI 49849, (906) 486-6400 or (906) 485-4838, email: contact@ishpemingrenfest.com, web: www.ishpemingrenfest.com / Site: Lake Bancroft Park, Ishpeming, MI / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: for participants only / Camping & hotels nearby.
MayFaire
May 19 - 28, 2012, (WO & Mem Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Ren-on-the-Run-Productions, Andy Hass, PO Box 2566, Portage, MI 49042, (269) 382-6120, email: info@mayfaireren.com, web: www.mayfaireren.com / Site: Calhoun County Fairgrounds, 720 Fair St., Marshall, MI / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels within 5 miles.
Michigan Renaissance Festival
?August 18 - September 30, 2012, (WO + Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $20.95 / Contact: Michigan Renaissance Festival, Tim Liss, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, MI 48442, (800) 601-4848, email: Katparker47@yahoo.com, web: www.michrenfest.com / Site: 12500 Dixie Hwy., Holly, MI / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 250,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging.
Mid Michigan Renaissance Festival
?June 9 - July 1, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Toni and Vincent, 7464 Frankenmuth Rd, Frankenmuth/Vassar, MI 48768, (810) 208-1766 email: questions@midmichiganrenfest.com, web: www.midmichiganrenfest.com / Site: 12 miles from Birch Run and Bridgeport exits off I-75 in Vassar, MI / Booths: 25+ / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Call about lodging.
St. Andrew's Highland Games
?August 3 - 4, 2012, Fri. Ceilidh 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $15; Fri. Ceilidh $15 / Contact: Cathy Hasse & Murray MacDonald, St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit, Kilgour Scottish Centre, 2360 Rochester Court, Troy, MI 48083, (248) 526-1894, email: gameschair.highlandgames@gmail.com, web: www.highlandgames.com / Site: Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: policy not stated /see web site for info.
South Haven Renaissance Faire
?June 25 - 26, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: South Haven Family Campground, 03403 64th St, South Haven, MI 49090, (269) 637-6153, email: info@southhavenfamilycg.com, web: www.southhavenrenfaire.com / Site: South Haven Campgrounds, MI / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Call for camping.
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MINNESOTA
Midwest Viking Festival NEW LISTING!
June 22 - 23, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: HCSCC, Tim Jorgensen, 202 First Ave North, Moorhead, MN 56560, (218) 299-5511, web: www.hcscconline.org / Site: Hjemkomst Center / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: blunts allowed / On site camping available for participants.
Minnesota
Renaissance Festival
August 18 - September 30, 2012, (WO + Labor Day) 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $21.95 / Contact: Erica Christo, Mid-America Festivals, 1244 S. Canterbury Rd. Suite 306, Shakopee, MN 55379, (952) 445-7361 or (800) 966-8215, email: info@renaissancefest.com, web: www.renaissancefest.com/MRF/index.html / Site: 5.5 mi on Hwy 169, Shakopee, MN / Booths: 325 / Attendance: 280,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping and showers for participants; camping and motels nearby.
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MISSISSIPPI
Gulf
Wars XX
March 11 - 18, 2012
Contact: Baron Godwin of Edington KCSA, OP, Mka David W. Jurgens, 3003 Bernadette Lane, Houston, TX, (713) 690-5434, email: autocrat@gulfwars.org, web: www.gulfwars.org / Site: King's Arrow Ranch, 26 Kings Highway, Lumberton, MS.
Ocean
Springs Renaissance Faire
?October 20 - 21, 2012, Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Bon Ha, 222 Eastland Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 239-2131, email: info@oceanspringsnightout.com, web: www.oceanspringsrenfaire.com / Site: Behind Elizabeth Seton Church, 4900 Reilly Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564/ Booths: 50 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied. / see web site for lodging info.
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MISSOURI
Barataria Faire
November 12 - 13, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Barataria Faire, 1223 N National Ave, Springfield, MO 65804, (417) 894-0354, email: eric@baratariafaire.com, web: www.baratariafaire.com / Site: downtown Springfield, MO, on the square / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 7,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Kansas City Scottish Highland Games
?June 8 -10, 2012, Fri. 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Sat. $15; Fri. & Sun. $10 / Contact: Highland Games, Inc., PO Box 13356, email: information@kcscottishgames.org, web: www.kcscottishgames.org / Site: E. H. Young Park, NW Argosy Pkwy., Riverside, MO / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: N/A.
Lilies War XXV
June 8 - June 17, 2012
Admission: $45 / Contact: Kingdom of Calontir, SCA, C.S. Kinsey, 6006 Antioch Rd., Merriam, KS 66202, email: LiliesChair@calontir.info, web: http://lilieswar.org/ / Site: Kelsey Short Youth Camp, Smithville, MO / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: N/A.
Missouri Renaissance Festival
July 21 - 22, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., opens at 11 a.m. on Sun.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Kittye Williams, 31370 S Highway 82, Vinita, OK, 74301, (918) 244-1886, email: okierennie1@aol.com, web: http://morenfest.com / Site: Morse Park, Neosho, MO / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby
St. Louis Renaissance Faire (formerly the Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire)
May 19 - June 10, 2012, (WO + Mem. Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 / Contact: Bob Stanza, Renaissance St. Louis, 120 West Pearce Blvd, Wentzville, MO 63385, (636) 928-4141, email: execdirector@renstl.org, web: www.stlrenfaire.com / Site: Rotary Park, Wentzville, MO / Booths: 90 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping available on-site for entertainers, merchants and cast; hotels nearby.
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MONTANA
Hamilton Players Renaissance Faire
?August 10 - 12, 2012, 11 a.m - 9 p.m..
Admission: $5 / Contact: Hamilton Charities Group, Mike Jinnings, 610 North First St Suite #5, Hamilton, MT 59840, (406) 218-8149, email: pmj123@live.com, web: www.hamiltonrenfaire.com/ Site: Claudia Driscoll Park, 200 N 10th St, Hamilton, MT / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
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NEBRASKA
Midlands Pirate Festival
May 5 - 6, 2012, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission $10 / Contact: Greg Schmidt, Festivals International, 508 4th Ave., N. Clear Lake, IA 50428, (641) 357-5177, email: greg@festint.com, web: www.midlandspiratefest.com / Site: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St., near Papillion, NE / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 4,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site, motels nearby.
Nebraska
Renaissance Faire
May 12 - 13, 2012, (WO) 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Greg Schmidt, Festivals Intl., 508 4th Ave. N., Clear Lake, IA 50428, (641) 357-5177, email: greg@festint.com, web: www.nebfaire.com / Site: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St., near Papillion, NE / Booths: 38 / Attendance: 4,800 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping avaliable for participants.
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NEVADA
Age
of Chivalry Renaissance Festival
?October 12 - 14, 2012, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Clark County Park & Rec, 2901 E. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89120, (702) 455-8200, email: lvrenfair@gmail.com, or salibab@co.clark.NV.US, web: www.lvrenfair.com / Site: Sunset Regional Park, 2601 E. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV / Booths: 200+ / Attendance: 40,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Free on-site camping for participants (space limited); park w/in 1 mi. of the Las Vegas strip.
Boulder City Renaissance Faire
April 27 - 29, 2012, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Cathy Strachan, BC Ren Faire Foundation, PO Box 62011, Boulder City, NV 89006, (702) 308-3465, email: info@bcrenfaire.og, web: www.bcrenfaire.org / Site: Veteran's Memorial Park, Pratte Soccer Fields, Boulder City, NV / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,500-2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / on-site camping for participants.
Las Vegas Celtic Gathering & Highland Games
?April 14 - 15, 2012, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. Ceilidh at 7:15 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Las Vegas Celtic Society, Betty Parker, 7190 La Cienega St., Las Vegas, NV 89119, (702) 596-9995, email: DSPDBandBabe@aol.com, web: www.lasvegascelticsociety.org/games / Site: Floyd Lamb Park, 9200 Tule Springs Rd., Las Vegas, NV / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / see web site for camping information.
Road to Reno Celtic Celebration NEW LISTING!
?October 6 - 7, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m
Admission: $5 - $10 / Contact: Celtic Celebration Inc, P.O. Box 3881, Reno, NV 89505, (661) 615-0410, email: info@renoceltic.org, web: www. RenoCeltic.org / Site: Bartley Ranch Regional Park, Reno, NV / Booths: 50 / Attendance : 2,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
The New
Hampshire Highland Games NEW LISTING!
September 21 - 22, 2012
Admission: $20-$30 a day; $45 weekend pass / Contact: Derek Davidson or Lois Meredith, NHSCOT, 17 Green St, Concord, NH 03301, (603) 229-1975, for ticket sales (800) 358-7268, email: info@nhscot.org, web: www.nhscot.org / Site: Loon Mountain Ski Resort, Lincoln, NH / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 24,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied.
The New
Hampshire Renaissance Faire
May 12 - 20, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12.50 / Contact: Three Maples Renaissance Corp, Bob Bean & Gia Volterra de Saulnier, 44 Main St, North Reading, MA, email: bob3maples@gmail.com, giazz@comcast.net web: www.nhrenfaire.com / Site: Shire of the Three Maples, 19 Thorne Rd, Kingston, NH / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied.
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NEW JERSEY
Cape May Renaissance Festival
October 20 - 21, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m
Admission: $20 / Contact: Access to Art, Inc, Barbara J. Beitel, 417 E. Pacific Ave., Cape May Court House, NJ, (609) 465-3963, email: barbarabeitel@verizon.net, web: www.capemayrenfest.com / Site: 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May, NJ / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied/ Camping nearby.
Fantasy
Faire at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
June 24 - 26, 2011, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Wheaton Arts Cultural Center, Doris Abeling, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ 08332, (800) 998-4552, (856) 825-6800 x104, email: dabeling@wheatonarts.org or fantasy.faire@gmail.com, web: www.mysticrealms.com/events/faire / Site: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: not allowed / On site camping available for participants.
Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire
September 15 - 16, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Don Alemany, Lakewood Lions Club, PO Box 1446, Lakewood, NJ 08701, (732) 414-9639, email: dbroker@optonline.net, web: www.lakewoodrenfair.com / Site: Pine Park, Country Club Rd., Lakewood, NJ / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 7,500 / Weapons: period weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping for merchants; motels nearby.
Medfest
?April 14, 2012, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: That Medieval Thing, Ciara B. Perez, 36 Madison Ave., CM 1835, Madison, NJ 07940, (956) 493-8906, email: medfest@drew.edu, web: http://groups.drew.edu/medfest / Site: Drew University, 36 Madison Ave., Madision, NJ / Booths: 12 / Attendance: 200 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
New Jersey Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
June 1 - 10, 2012, (WO) 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Fri June 1-Sch Day)
Admission: $20 / Contact: LIberty Lake Day Camp, PO Box 370, Columbus, NJ 08022, (888) 864-8222, email: njrenfaire@gmail.com, web: www.njrenfaire.com / Site: 1195 Florence Columbus Rd., Columbus, NJ / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,000 per day / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping available for participants
?Smithville Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
May 12, 2012, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: New Jersey Renaissance Productions, TJ Miller, One North New York Rd, Smithville, NJ 08205, (888) 864-8222, email: njrenfaire@gmail.com, web: www.facebook.com/smithvillerenfaire / Site: One North New York Rd, Smithville, NJ / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby..
Toms River Pirate Festival NEW LISTING!
?October 6, 2012, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Frank Johnson, 415 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753, (732) 349-5506, email: pipesanddrumsofbarnegatbay@comcast.net, web: www.tomsriverpiratefestival.com / Site: 415 Washington St, Toms River NJ / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / Hotels nearbys
Warren County 4H Ren Faire NEW LISTING!
?September 8 - 9, 2012, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10/ Contact: NJ Warren Cnty Ren Faire, 165 Route 519 South, Belvidere, NJ 07823, (908) 813-0987, email: torretta@njaes.rutgers.edu, web: www.warren4-hrenfair.org / Site: Warren County Fairgrounds, Rt 519, Harmony, NJ / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.
?West Windsor Lions Renaissance Faire
May 19 - 20, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun., til 5 p.m.
Adults: $7 / Contact: Pat Ward, West Windsor Lions Club of NJ, PO Box 295, West Windsor, NJ 08550, (609) 799-6447, email: patward@comcast.net, web: www.eastkingdom.org / Site: Mercer County Park, 334 South Post Rd, West Windsor, NJ / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and securely peace-tied / On site camping available for participants.
Wicked
Winter Renaissance Faire
?February 17 - 19, 2012, 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Admission: $15-25 per day; $40 for weekend / Contact: Wicked Events, Jeff Mach, 208 Anderson St., 2CS, Hackensack, NJ 07601, (201) 724-7687, email: jeffmach@runningwatermusic.com, web: www.wickedfaire.com / Site: The Doubletree, Somerset, NJ / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
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NEW MEXICO
Dona Ana Arts Council Renaissance Arts Faire
?November 3 - 4, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Dona Ana Arts Council, PO Box 1721, Las Cruces, NM 88004, (575) 523-6403, email: info@daarts.org, web: www.daarts.org / Site: Young Park, South Walnut St., Las Cruces, NM / Booths: 170 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping, motels nearby.
Farmington
Renaissance Faire
October 20 - 21, 2012, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Farmington Museum, Mac McAlexander, 3041 E. Main St., Farmington, NM 87402, (505) 599-1174, email: mmcalexander@fmtn.org, web: www.farmingtonmuseum.org / Site: Rocky Reach Landing, off Browning Pkwy, in Farmington, NM / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / For lodging info, call Convention & Visitor's Bureau at (800) 448-1240.
Santa Fe Renaissance Faire
?September 22 - 23, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507, (505) 471-2261, email: info@sfrenfair.org, web: www.sfrenfair.org / Site: El Ranch de las Golondrinas, Santa Fe, NM / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 6,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Check web site for lodging info.
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NEW YORK
Beardslee Castle's Medieval Faire
August 28, 2011, 11 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $7 / Contact: Scott, Lords and Fools Medieval Productions, 337 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, NY 12302, (518) 346-2397 email: lords@nycap.rr.com, web: www.beardsleecastle.com/medieval-f/medieval.htm / Site: Little Falls, NY / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 400 / Weapons: must be sheathed / camping and hotels nearby..
Bill Johnston Pirate Days
?August 10 - 19, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, 7 Market St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13607, (315) 482-9531, email: info@alexbay.org, web: www.alexbay.org / Site: Scenic View Park, Alexandria Bay, NY / Weapons: not allowed
The Brass Ring Thing X Renaissance
Faire
?June 2, 2012, 11 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $5 / Contact: The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120, (716) 693-1885, email: info@carrouselmuseum.org, web: www.carrouselmuseum.org / Site: The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Off-site camping and hotels.
Captain Redbeard's Feast NEW LISTING!
September 2 - 4, 2011, Fri 9 p.m. - TBA, Sat & Sun 12 p.m - 9 p.m
Admission: FREE / Contact: HEARTS, Inc., PO Box 361, Honeoye, NY 14471, (585) 367-8417, email: aredbeardpirate@yahoo.com, web: www.captainredbeards.com / Site: 1/2 mile south from NY State Route 20A and County Road 36, Honeoye, NY / Booths: 30 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Central New York Scottish Games & Celtic Festival NEW LISTING!
August 11, 2012, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m
Admission: $10 / Contact: David Gordon, CNY Scottish Games, PO Box 6405, Syracuse, NY 13217, (315) 463-8876, email: gordond@sunyocc.edu, web: www.cnyscottishgames.org / Site: Long Branch Park, Long Branch Rd., Syracuse, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / See web site for more information.
Chelsea Mansion Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
May 1 - 15, 2011, (WO) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Medieval Scenarios and Recreations, Inc., Bob Fox, 12 Forster Parkway, Mount Vernon, NY 10552, (914) 664-2733, email: maddalena.di.barbera@gmail.com, web: www.kingdomofacre.org / Site: 34 Mutontown Ln, East Norwich, NY / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Ithaca Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
?June 30 - July 1, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Mary Archin, Bishop Events, 1 Gardner Pkwy., Ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 280-2113, email: info@ithacascottishgames.com, web: www.ithacascottishgames.com / Site: Stewart Park, Gardner Pkwy., Ithaca, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 4,500 / Weapons: not allowed / See web site for lodging information.
Kingdom of Acre's Faire at Our Lady of Grace
June 12 - 13, 2010, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Robert Fox, 12 Forester Pkwy., Mount Vernon, NY 10552, (914) 664-2733, email: tellanarch@aol.com, web: www.kingdomofacre.org / Site: Our Lady of Grace RC Church, 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Long Island Pirate Festival
September 19 - 20, 2010, 10 a.m - 8 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Ye Pyrate Brotherhood, PO Box 112, Sayville, NY 11782, (631) 375-7451, email: info@yepyratebrotherhood.org or longislandpiratefestival@yahoo.com, web: www.longislandpiratefestival.org / Site: Brookhaven Amphitheatre, South Bicycle Path Dr., Farmingville, NY / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / see web site for camping info.
Marathon Pirate Festival
June 18 - 19, 2011, 10 a.m - 7 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Stephen Faulkner, Robin's Dockside Shop, 3782 Route 11, Marathon, NY 13803, (410) 609-4044, email: stephen@robinsdocksideshop.com, web: www.lighthouselandings.org/pirate_festival / Site: Lighthouse Landings, 3782 Route 11, marathon, NY / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: period weapons only / On site camping for participants.
The Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park
?September 30, 2012, 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Dennis Reeder, WHIDC, 57 Wadsworth Ave., New York, NY 10033, (212) 795-1600, email: WHIDC@aol.com, web: www.WHIDC.org/home.html / Site: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan, NY / Booths: 170 / Attendance: 60,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels in Ft. Lee, NJ or in NYC
New York Renaissance Faire
August 4 - September 23, 2012, (WO + Labor Day) 10 a.m.-
7 p.m.
Admission: $22 / Contact: REC, 600 Route 17A, Tuxedo, NY 10987, (845) 351-5174, email: wcarr@renfair.com, web: www.renfair.com
/ Site: Sterling Forest, 45 minutes from NYC, 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo Park, NY / Booths: 150 / Attendance: 150,000 / Weapons: must be secured / Motels & B&Bs w/in 15 min.
Rome Renaissance & Craft Festival
August 21 - 22, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE/ Contact: Rome Renaissance Festival, Canfield, PO Box 121, Remsen, NY 13438, (315) 527-7223, email: lcanfield@romerenaissancefestival.com, web: www.romerenaissancefestival.com / Site: Treasured Times Daycare, 6506 Elmer Hill Rd., Rome, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping for participants only.
Sands Point Medieval Faire
September 10 - 18, 2011, (WO) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Robert Fox, 12 Forester Pkwy., Mount Vernon, NY 10552, (914) 664-2733, web: www.kingdomofacre.org / Site: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middleneck Rd., Port Washington, NY / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Sterling Renaissance Festival
?July 7 - August 19, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $25.95 / Contact: Vanessa Webb, Sterling Renaissance Festival, Inc., 15385 Farden Rd., Sterling, NY 13156, (800) 879-4446, email: vanessa@sterlingfestival.com, web: www.sterlingfestival.com / Site: 15420 Farden Rd., Sterling, NY / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.
Victorian Leisure Faire NEW LISTING!
August 7 - September 5, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Edwin Williams, Historic Events LLC, 327 W Thomas St, Rome, NY 13440, (315) 553-7101, email: info@historicfairsl.com, web: historicfairs.com / Site: 57898 Rome New London Rd, NY / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.
Wild Renn Fest NEW LISTING!
?July 14 - 22, 2012, (WO) 11 a.m - 4 p.m
Admission: $14 / Contact: Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, P.O Box 662, East Aurora, NY 14052, (716) 652-8646, email: info@hawkcreek.org, web: www.hawkcreek.org / Site: 655 Luther Rd., East Aurora, NY / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Carolina Renaissance Festival
October 6 - November 18, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $20; $19 adv / Contact: Matt Siegel, 11056 Renaissance Dr. #130, Davidson, NC 28036, (704) 896-5544, email: carolinarenfest@royalfaires.com, or matt@royalfaires.com, web: www.royalfaires.com/carolina / Site: 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville, NC / Booths: 110 / Attendance: 170,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping on-site; motels and campgrounds nearby.
Fort Bragg Renaissance Faire
September 15 - 16, 2012, Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun., til 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com / Site: Smith Lake Recreation Area, 1129 Smith Lake Rd, Fayetteville, NC / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: not allowed / See web site for lodging inform.
Highland Mary of Scotts
June 25 - July 2, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Lost Elysium Artists, Genevieve Schiele, PO Box 1253, Cashiers, NC 28717, (828) 734-2424, email: lostelysiumartists@yahoo.com / Site: Village Green, Cashiers, NC / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Call for information on lodging.
King Henry Renaissance Faire
April 2 - 17, 2011, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m
Admission: TBA / Contact: Donna L. Varner-Sheaves, P.O Box 61280, Raleigh, NC 27661, (919) 755-8004, email: donna@ncrenfaire.com, web: www.ncrenfaire.com / Site: Rocky Mount Bible Church, 400 Duke Circle, Rocky Mount, NC / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: Call for policy / Motels nearby.
Midsummer Fairy Festival
September 18 - 19, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Admission: $12 / Contact: Donna Varner-Sheaves, Historical Enrichment Society, PO Box 61280, Raleigh, NC 27661, (919) 755-8004, email: donna@ncrenfaire.com, web: http://fairy.ncrenfaire.com / Site: Wake Forest Golf Club, 13239 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, NC / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no black powder weapons or pole arms / Camping w/ showers avail, first come first serve; hotels & motels listed on web site.
North Carolina Renaissance Faire
April 2 - 17, 2011, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Donna Varner-Sheaves, Historical Enrichment Society, PO Box 61280, Raleigh, NC 27661, (919) 755-8004, email: donna@ncrenfaire.com, web: www.ncrenfaire.com or www.ncrenfaire.org / Site: Wake Forest Golf Club, 13239 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, NC / Booths: 120 / Attendance: 30,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no black powder weapons or pole arms / Camping w/ showers avail, first come first serve; hotels & motels listed on web site.
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OHIO
Ashville
Viking Festival
April 28 - 29, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: Donation of non-perishable food item / Contact: Ed or Nancy Vallette, 70 Scioto St., Ashville, OH 43103, (740) 983-9390, email: vikingfestival@gmail.com, web: www.ashvillevikingfest.com / Site: Ashville Village Park, 200 Walnut St., Ashville, OH / Booths: 55 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Check web site for lodging.
Cambridge Medieval Market Faire, fomerly known as Southeastern Ohio Renaissance Faire
October 13 - 14, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: Donation of non-perishable food item or disposable diapers / Contact: McFarland Ave., Cambridge, OH 43725, (740) 705-1356, email: tyrssonsilverhair@gmail.com / Site: Cambridge City Park, OH / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 350 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping for vendors.
Great Lakes Medieval Faire
?July 7 - August 12, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $22 / Contact: Cindy Hotchkiss, Operations Manager, PO Box 376, Rock Creek, OH 44084, (888) MEDIEVAL (633-4382) or (440) 474-4280, email: contact@medievalfaire.com, web: www.medievalfaire.com / Site: 3033 State Route 534, Rock Creek, OH / Booths: 125 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Off-site camping available; hotels and motels w/in 5 mi.
Huron Irish Heritage Festival
August 26 - 28, 2011, Fri. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 1 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sun til 1 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Shawn Jeffrey, Camelot Wedding & Events, 25576 Mill St, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138, (440) 235-0613, email: shamrockrose@att.net, web: www.Huron-Irishfest.com / Site: Huron Boat Basin & Ampitheater, 417 Main St, OH / Booths: 40 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Medieval and Renaissance Faire
at Ohio State University
May 7, 2011, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Sarah Bibyk, Council for the Medieval and Renaissance Faire, PO Box 3325, Columbus, OH 43210, email: bibyk.2@osu.edu, web: http://cmrf.org.ohio-state.edu / Site: South Oval at Ohio State University / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.
Ohio Renaissance Festival
September 1 - October 21, 2012, (WO + Labor Day)
10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $19.99 / Contact: Ohio Renaissance Festival, Cheryl Bucholtz, PO Box 68, Harveysburg, OH 45032, (513) 897-7000, email: ohio@renfestival.com, web: www.renfestival.com / Site: 10542 E. State Rte. 73, Harveysburg, OH / Booths: 135 / Attendance: 175,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Check website for lodging info.
Ye Old State Renaissance Faire
September 10 - 18, 2011 (WO), Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Donna Vancura or Robin Payne, 14279 Old State Rd, Middlefield, OH 44002, (440) 632-1124, email: dvancura@windstream.net or rarp@ameritech.net, web: www.vancuragallery.com / Site: Settler's Village, 14279 Old State Rd, Middlefield OH / Booths: 10+ / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
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OKLAHOMA
Lawton
Renaissance Faire
October 1 - 19, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: The Trail of Fear Haunted Scream Park, 11101 SE Lee Blvd, Lawton, OK 73501, email: bob@trailoffear.com , web: www.lawtonrenfest.com / Site: 6.7 miles East of I-44 on Hwy 7 / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 7,000 - 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Medieval Faire at Norman
March 30 - April 1, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m
Admission: FREE / Contact: Ann Marie Eckart, Univ. of OK, Medieval Fair, 1700 Asp Ave., Norman, OK 73072, (405) 325-8610, email: ameckart@ou.edu, web: www.medievalfair.org / Site: Reaves Park, Norman, OK / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 300,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / No camping on-site; hotels nearby.
Oklahoma
Renaissance Festival at the Castle at Muskogee, OK
April 28 - May 28, 2012, (WO & Mem Day) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 ($11.95 adv.) / Contact: Karen Cunningham, The Castle at Muskogee, 3400 Fern Mountain Rd., Muskogee, OK 74401, (918) 687-3625, (918) 687-3625, email: thecastle@okcastle.com, web: www.okcastle.com / Site: 3400 West Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, OK / Booths: 125 / Attendance: 92,000 / Weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for participants only; hotels nearby.
Spirit of Magic
May 5 - 6, 2012, Sat. 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Masked Ball, Sat. 9 p.m. - midnight
Admission: $7 / Contact: Hyer-Aim Productions, Spavinaw, OK, (918) 530-0029, email: walkingman12000@yahoo.com, web: www.hyer-aim.com / Site: Copperhead Rally Grounds, 14367 Hwy. 82, Spavinaw, OK / Booths: 15 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
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OREGON
Canterbury Renaissance Faire
July 14 - 22, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Whitewind Productions LLC, Nancy White, 6118 Mount Angel Highway NE, Silverton, OR 97381, (503) 873-3273, email: canterburyfaire@gmail.com, web: www.canterburyfaire.com / Site: 6118 Mt Angel Hwy, Silverton, OR / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for participants; hotels nearby.
Faerieworlds Festival Summer (Faerie & Celtic
Music and Art)
July 27 - 29 , 2012, Fri. 2 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sat. 12 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $20-24 per day or $60 weekend pass / Contact: Kelly or Emilio Miller-Lopez, PO Box 51177, Eugene, OR 97405, (514) 687-0945, email: info@faerieworlds.com, web: www.faerieworlds.com / Site: Mount Piscah, 34999 Frank Parrish Rd., Eugene, OR / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: not allowed
Faerieworlds Festival Winter
January 29 - 31, 2010, Fri. 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: check web site / Contact: Kelly or Emilio Miller-Lopez, PO Box 51177, Eugene, OR 97405, (514) 687-0945, email: info@faerieworlds.com, web: www.faerieworlds.com/winter / Site: Lane Events Ctr & McDonald Theatre, Eugene, OR / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: not allowed.
Portland Pirate Festival
September 1 - 2, 2012, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sun. til 11 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Portland Pirate Festival LLC, Shuhe Hawkins, 3120 SW Malcom Ct., Portland, OR 97225, (503) 292-3418, email: shuhe@portlandpiratefestival.com, web: www.portlandpiratefestival.com / Site: Historic "Olde Towne" waterfront, St Helens, OR / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 12,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / 25 Miles north of Portland, OR (on Hwy 30)
?Renaissance by the Sea NEW LISTING!
August 18 - 19, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Burtonique LLC, Violet Burton, 17169 Mountain Dr, Brookings, OR 97415, (541) 469-9522, web: renaissancebythesea.blogspot.com, email: burtonique@gmail.com / Site: Port of Brookings Harbor Boardwalk, Lower Harbor Rd, Brookings, OR / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: check web site for info / Camping nearby.
Rogue Renaissance Fantasy Faire
May 14 - 15, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $13 / Contact: Sandy, PO Box 83, Eagle Point, OR 97524, (541) 830-3587, email: info@roguefaire.com, web: www.roguefaire.com / Site: Jackson County Expo Center, 1 peninger Rd, Central Point, OR / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging.
Shrewsbury
Renaissance Faire
September 10 - 11, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: The Shrew, PO Box 604, Philomath, OR 97370, (541) 929-4897, email: shrew@shrewfaire.com, web: www.shrewfaire.com / Site: Hwy 223 & Grant Road, Kings Valley, OR / Booths: 150 / Attendance: 19,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied; no projectile weapons / On-site camping for participants.
Tortuga
May 28 - 31, 2010, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Morak Events, 1513 S. 25th St., Tacoma, WA 98405, (253) 797-6517, email: daax00@gmail.com or wickedpirate@gmail.com, web: www.piratesoftortuga.net / Site: 15256 Woodburn-Estacada Hwy, Molalla, OR / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.
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PENNSYLVANIA
Celtic Fling and Highland Games
June 23 - 24, 2012, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $26.95 / Contact: Teresa Centini, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545, (717) 665-7021, email: teresa@parenfaire.com, web: www.parenfaire.com / Site: 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA / Booths:150 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: not allowed / hotels nearby.
Fairy Festival NEW LISTING!
September 8 - 9, 2012, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Susanna, The Rosemary House, 118-120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, (717) 697-5111, email: therosemaryhouse@aol.com, web: http://rosemaryhousefairyfestival.blogspot.com / Site: Herb Gardens of The Rosemary House and Sweet Remembrances, 118-120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA / Booths: 4 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.
Kutztown University Medieval Renaissance Faire
May 5 - 6, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: K.U. Medieval and Reanissance Club (K.U.M.R.C.), Kutztown Univ of Pennsylvania, 153 McFarland Student Union, Kutztown, PA 19530, (610) 683-4000, email: kumrcdinner@yahoo.com / Site: DMZ, Kutztown Univ. of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 200 / Weapons: not allowed / Camping for participants only; hotels w/in 5 min.
May Day Fairie Festival
April 29 - May 1, 2011, Fri. Noon-7 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Posie, 4255 Pieceville Rd., Glen Rock, PA 17327, (717) 235-6610, email: events@spoutwood.com, web: www.fairiefestival.net / Site: Spoutwood Farm, 4255 Pierceville Rd. Glen Rock, PA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 16,000 / Weapons: / See website for nearby hotel listings
?New Hope Fantasy Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
April 21 - 22, 2012, 11 a.m. - sundown
Admission: FREE / Contact: Christian Michael, Mechanic St, New Hope, PA 18938, web: www.newhoperenfaire.com / Site: New Hope, PA / Booths:12 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Pennsic Wars (SCA)
July 27 - August 12, 2012
Admission: / Contact: Master John von der Velde, Kingdom of Æthelmearc, SCA, email: Merchantoffice@cooperslake.com, web: www.pennsicwar.org / Site: Coopers' Lake Campground, Slippery Rock, PA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / camping available; hotels and motels nearby.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
August 4 - October 28, 2012, (WO & Labor Day) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $29.95 / Contact: Teresa Centini, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA 17545, (717) 665-7021, email: teresa@parenfaire.com, web: www.parenfaire.com / Site: Mt. Hope Estate and Winery, Lancaster, PA / Booths:100 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / No on-site camping; hotels and campgrounds nearby.
Pittsburgh Renaissance
Festival
?August 25 - September 30, 2012, (WO + Labor Day), 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $15.95 / Contact: Rocky Mountain Festivals, which hosts Colorado Renaissance Festival, 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton, PA 15089, (724) 872-1670, email: lhughes@pittsburghrenfest.com, web: www.pittsburghrenfest.com / Site: 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton, PA / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 50,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping and hotels nearby.
Renaissance
Weekend at Fort Mifflin
June 25 - 26, 2011, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact:Duchy of Cambridge of the Adrian Empire, One Fresno Dr, Magnolia NJ 08049, (609) 707-0936, email: kurigan@hotmail.com, web: www.adrianempire.org / Site: Fort Mifflin & Hog Island Roads, Philadelphia, PA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On site camping available for participants.
Village Renaissance Faire
September 15 - 16, 2012, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Ken Hone,727 Penns Park Rd., Wrightstown, PA 18940, (215) 598-3322 or (267) 304-8060, email: thedefenders@hotmail.com, web: http://www.facebook.com/villagefaire, www.villagefaire.org / Site: Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, 576 Penns Park Rd., Wrightstown, PA 18940 / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 6,000-10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants only; hotels nearby.
Wild Rose Renaissance Faire
June 4 - 19, 2011, (WO) 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Debby or Jessica, PO Box 380, Columbus, PA 16405, (814) 964-0501, email:wildroserenfaire@yahoo.com, web: www.wildroserenfaire.net / Site: 20354 Route 957, Columbus, PA / Booths: N/A / Attendance:
N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / B&Bs w/in 7 miles.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
The Enchanted Chalice Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
May 21, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Greenville UU Fellowship, Kris Beliakoff, 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville, SC 29609, (864) 271-4883, email: office@greenvilleuu.org, web: www.krisbeliakoff.com/guuf/renfaire2011 / Site: 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville SC / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
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SOUTH DAKOTA
Siouxland Renaissance Festival
June 2 - 3, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun til 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: SRA, Heather Hansen, PO Box 88038, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, (866) 489-9241, email: siouxlandrenaissance@hotmail.com, web: www.siouxlandrenfest.com / Site: W.H. Lyons Fairground, Madison St., Sioux Falls, SD / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site for vendors and entertainers; hotels nearby.
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TENNESSEE
Shakespeare
and Friends, A Renaissance Faire
June 4 - 5, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Rogersville Arts Council, PO Box 575, Rogersville, TN 37857, (423) 923-3581, email: info@shakespeareandfriends.org, web: www.shakespeareandfriends.org / Site: Crockett Spring Park, Crockett and Rogers St., Roversville, TN / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied; no firearms or replicas / Camping and Hotels nearby.
Tennessee
Renaissance Festival
May 5 - 28, 2012, (WO + Mem Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: The Freemans, PO Box 309, Arrington, TN 37014, (615) 395-9950, email: comments@tnrenfest.com, web: www.tnrenfest.com / Site: Gwyn Castle near Triune, TN, 30 mi. S. of Nashville / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 50,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / No on-site camping; state park and motels w/in 30 min of site.
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TEXAS
Dickens on the Strand
December 3 - 4, 2011, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Galveston Historical Foundation, Cay Wade, 502 20th Street, Galveston, TX 77550, (409) 765-7834, email: clay.wade@galvestonhistory.org, web: www.dickensonthestrand.org / Site: Galveston, TX / Booths: 175 / Attendance: 50,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels neaby.
Ingleside Renaissance Faire
December 10 - 11, 2011, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $3 / Contact: Jan Hart, Ingleside Chamber of Commerce, 2867 Avenue J/PO Box 686, Ingleside, TX 78362, (888) 899-2906 or (361) 776-2906, email: ingchamber1@cableone.net, web: www.inglesidetxchamber.org / Site: Live Oak Park, off South FM 1069, on Port Ave. and Sherry, Ingleside, TX / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Contact Chamber of Commerce for lodging info.
Four
Winds Masque Ball
March 31, 2012, 9 p.m - 12 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Kristin Stephens, 710 Highway 110 South, Whitehouse, TX 75791, (903) 839-5271, email: fourwindsfaire1@yahoo.com, web: www.fourwindsfaire.com / Site: 21852 County Rd. 2178, Troup, TX / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no modern firearms / Campground with RV hook-ups available, hotels w/in 11 miles.
Four Winds Renaissance Faire
March 2 - April 22, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Kristin Stephens, 710 Highway 110 South, Whitehouse, TX 75791, (903) 839-5271, email: fourwindsfaire1@yahoo.com, web: www.fourwindsfaire.com / Site: 21852 County Rd. 2178, Troup, TX / Vendors: 50+ / Attendance: 14,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied, no modern firearms / Campground near faire site, hotels with in 15 miles.
Magical & Medieval Fantasy Faire NEW LISTING!
September 24 - 25, 2011, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Paul Delacroix, Middlefaire Company Inc., P.O Box 961, Hillsboro, TX 76645, (254) 548-6238, email: middlefaireinfo@gmail.com or middlefaire@yahoo.com, web: www.middlefest.com / Site: County Road 1458 and State Highway 171, Hillsboror, TX / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / call for camping info.
Middlefaire Renaissance Festival
?October 27 - November 11, 2012, 11 a.m. - 7 p.mAdmission: $12 / Contact: Paul Delacroix, Middlefaire Company Inc., P.O Box 961, Hillsboro, TX 76645, (254) 548-6238, email: middlefaireinfo@gmail.com, web: www.middlefest.com / Site: County Road 1458 and State Highway 171, Hillsboror, TX / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On site camping available for participants.
Red River Renaissance Faire
?October 27 - 28, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5/ Contact: Lady Regina, 2992 CR 2285, Telephone, TX 75488, (903) 664-2485, email: info@redriverrenaissancefaire.com, web: www.redriverrenaissancefaire.com / Site: Wild Horse Creek Camp, TX / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.
Scarborough
Renaissance Festival
April 7 - May 28, 2012, (WO + Mem Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $24 / Contact: Danielle Guinn, Southwest Festivals, PO Box 538, Waxahachie, TX 75168, (972) 938-3247, email: marketing@srfestival.com, web: www.srfestival.com / Site: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Participant on-site camping available; motels w/in 2 mi.
Sherwood Celtic Music Festival
September 22 - 23, 2012, 10 a.m. - dusk
Admission: $15 / Contact: Sherwood Forest Faire, LLC, PO Box 10816, Houston TX 77206, email: info@sherwoodcelticfestival.com, web: www.sherwoodcelticfestival.com / Site: 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / See web site for info on lodging.
Sherwood Renaissance Festival
February 11 - April 1, 2012, (WO + Fri. Mar 16) 10 a.m. - dusk
Admission: $18 / Contact: Sherwood Forest Faire, LLC, PO Box 5470, Bryan TX 77805, email: info@sherwoodforestfaire.com, web: www.sherwoodforestfaire.com / Site: 1883 Old Hwy 20,, McDade, TX / Booths: 150 / Attendance: 50,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for participants and patrons; see web site for lodging.
Texas Pirate Festival
?June 2 - 3, 2012, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Paul Delacroix, Middlefaire Company Inc., P.O Box 961, Hillsboro, TX 76645, (254) 548-6238, email: middlefaireinfo@gmail.com or middlefaire@yahoo.com, web: www.middlefest.com / Site: County Road 1458 and State Highway 171, Hillsboror, TX / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 600 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / call for camping info.
Texas Renaissance Festival
October 6 - November 25, 2012, (WO & Thanksgiving Fri)
9 a.m. - dusk
Admission: $25 / Contact: Texas Renaissance Festival, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363, (800) 458-3435, email: TAlbert@texrenfest.com, web: www.texrenfest.com / Site: 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX / Booths: 400 / Attendance: 450,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging info.
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UTAH
Shire of Cote du Ciel: Renaissance Faire
May 22, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5, $1 discount if in costume / Contact: Rebecca Mikkelsen, (435) 232-6951, email: mikkelsen_rebecca@hotmail.com, web: www.coteduciel.org / Site: Whittier Center, 290 N 400 E, Logan, UT / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: N/A.
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire
July 13 - 16, 2011, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Beverly Tripp, PO Box 1443, Cedar City, UT 84721, (435) 586-1124 or Cathy Bryant (435) 531-9327 (after 7 p.m.), email: kedronvale@hotmail.com, web: www.UMRF.net / Site: Cedar City Main St. Park, Cedar City, UT / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 20,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On site camping available for participants.
Utah Renaissance Festival & Fantasy Faire
May 4 - 20, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Sue Bodily, 161 South 2250 West, MSC Ogden, UT 84404, (801) 458-2925, email: itsbodily@aol.com, web: www.utahrenfest.com / Site: Millcreek Hollow, 3109 West Pioneer Rd., Marriot-Slaterville, UT 84404 / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be secured / Hotels nearby.
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VERMONT
Medieval Country Fair
?May 19, 2012, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 273 Route 15/PO Box 495, Jericho, VT 05465, (802) 899-3932, email: medievalfair@goodshepherdjericho.org, web: http://www.goodshepherdjericho.org/events.htm / Site: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 273 Route 15, Jericho, VT / Booths: 10 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peacie-tied / Hotels nearby.
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VIRGINIA
Annual Harvest Faire
October 7 - 9, 2011, Fri. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: $5-$20 / Contact: Amy Reineri, Harvest Faire, 887 Garrow Rd, Newport News, VA 23608, (757) 358-5412, email: amy@harvestfaire.org, web: www.harvestfaire.org / Site: Endview Plantation, 362 Yorktown Rd, Newport News, VA / Booths: 32 / Attendance: 960 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.
Blackbeard Pirate Festival
July 1 - 3, 2012, Fri. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Virginia Air and Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, (757) 727-0900, email: scanaday@vasc.org or msteele@vasc.org, web: www.blackbeardpiratefestival.com / Site: Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 85,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby
?Courtland Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
April 4, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Garrett Piersa, Friends of the Rawls Library, 22511 Main St, Courtland, VA,23837, (757) 653-2821, email: gchevolazski@yahoo.com, web: www.medievalsouthampton.yolasite.com / Site: Walter Cecil Rawls Library & Museum, Main St, Courtland, VA / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 300 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby..
Gloucester
Renaissance Festival
July 21 - 22, 2012, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/Gloucester.htm / Site: 1200 Rixeyville Rd, Culpeper, VA / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: not allowed / BR avail; hotels nearby.
Green
Hill Medieval Faireand Highland Games
September 29 - 30, 2012, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/GreenHill.htm / Site: Green Hill Park, near Salem, VA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / BR avail; hotels nearby.
Harvest Faire
October 7 - 9, 2011, Fri. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: $5–$20 / Contact: Amy Reineri, Harvest Faire, 887 Garrow Rd, Newport News, VA 23608, (757) 358-5412, email: amy@harvestfaire.org, web: www.harvestfaire.org / Site:Endview Plantation, 362 Yorktown Rd., Newport News, VA 23603/ Booths: 32 / Attendance: 960 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, pole weapons in demo area only/ On-site camping available for participants.
Potomac Celtic Festival
June 12 - 13, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 - see web site for discounts / Contact: Potomac Celtic Alliance, 525-K East Macket St. #295, Leesburg, VA 20176, (703) 938-9779, email: information@potomaccelticfest.org, web: www.potomaccelticfest.org / Site: Morven Park Equestrian Center, 41793 Tutt Ln., Leesburg, VA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: not allowed / See web site for lodging information.
Radford Highlanders Festival NEW LISTING!
October 1, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Bonnie Roberts, Radford University, 801 East Main St., Radford, VA 24142, (540) 831-5182, email: broberts@radford.edu, web: www.radford.edu/festival / Site: Radford University, Radford, VA / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: not allowed / see website for more info.
Renaissance of the Matriarch Fairy Festival NEW LISTING!
May 7 - 8, 2011, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Mistress Rayne, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: mistressrayne@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/RenaissanceoftheMatriarch.htm / Site: Stuarts Draft Park, Stuarts Draft, VA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: not allowed / BR avail; hotels nearby.
St Luke's Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
April 30 - May 1, 2011, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Masquerade Ball 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/StLukeRenaissanceFaire.htm / Site: 1200 Old Rixeyville Rd, Culpeper, VA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / BR avail; hotels nearby.
Stone
Tower Glenn Renaissance Faire - SPRING
June 23 - 24, 2012, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Masquerade Ball 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 per car / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/StoneTowerGlenn.htm / Site: Natural Chimneys Regional Park, Mt. Solon, VA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / BR avail; hotels nearby.
Virginia Renaissance Faire
May 12 - June 10, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Out of the Woodwork Productions, Inc., Cornelia Rutherford, 5436 Lomax Way, Woodbrige, VA 22193, (703) 508-5036, email: info@varf.org, web: www.VARF.org / Site: Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Rd., Spotsylvania, VA / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 12,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for links to hotels nearby..
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WASHINGTON
Alls Faire
June 11 - 12, 2011, Fri. 12 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Morak Events, 1513 S. 25th St., Tacoma, WA 98405, (253) 797-6517, email: coordinator@allsfaire.org, web: www.allsfaire.org / Site: 9205 198th Ave., East Bonney Lake, WA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby..
Camlann
Village Festivals
July 28 - August 26, 2012, (WO) 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Roger Shell, Camlann Medieval Assoc., 10320 Kelly Rd. NE, Carnation, WA 98014, (425) 788-8624, web: www.camlann.org / Site: 4 miles North of Carnation, WA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping available off-site, inns nearby..
FaerieCon West
February 10 - 12, 2012, Fri. 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: check web site / Contact: Kelly or Emilio Miller-Lopez, PO Box 51177, Eugene, OR 97405, (514) 687-0945, email: info@faerieworlds.com, web: www.faerieworlds.com / Site: Seattle Renaissance Madison Hotel, Seattle, WA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: not allowed
A Festival for May
May 5 - 6, 2012, (WO) 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Roger Shell, Camlann Medieval Assoc., 10320 Kelly Rd. NE, Carnation, WA 98014, (425) 788-8624, web: www.camlann.org/may_fest.htm / Site: 4 miles North of Carnation, WA / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping avail. off-site, inns nearby.
Northwest Renaissance Festival
June 25 - July 24, 2011, (WO) 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $9.50 / Contact: Tienne Rogers, 6493 Hwy. 291, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026, (509) 276-7728 or (509) 747-2509, email: Tiennel@aol.com, web: www.nwrf.net / Site: 20 min. NW of Spokane, WA / Booths: 25+ / Attendance: 2,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping avail. for participants; campgrounds, hotels and motels w/in 15 min.
Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland
Games & Clan Gathering
July 29 - 31, 2011, Fri. 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 one day; $22 for two days / Contact: SSHGA, Sharon or Candi, PO Box 75685, Seattle, WA 98175, (206) 522-2541, email: scots4ever@sshga.org web: www.sshga.org / Site: 45224 284th Ave., SE, Enumclaw, WA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed or peace-tied / See web site for information..
Port Gamble Medieval Faire
June 4 - 5, 2011, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. til 2 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: SCA, Sharon Greany, email: queensno2000@yahoo.com, web: www.kitsapmedievalfaire.org / Site: Port Gamble, WA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated
?Spokane Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
October 6 - 7, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Spokane Entertainer’s Guild, Tara Mickschl, PO Box 48782, Spokane, WA 99228, (509) 998-9596, email: info@theguild2010.org, web: www.theguild2010.org / Site: 20424 N Dunn Rd, Spokane, WA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 300 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On site camping available for participants.
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
August 4 - 19, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $18 / Contact: Tracy Nietupski, Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society, P.O. Box 583, Vaughn, WA, 98394, (800) 587-0172, email: info@wraes.com, web: www.washingtonfaire.com / Site: The Kelley Farm, 20021 Sumner-Buckley Hwy., Bonney Lake, WA / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / see web site for info.
Wenatchee Renaissance Faire
April 21 - 22, 2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Medieval Mayhem Club, Matthew Harrison, 323 N Kentucky Ave, East Wenatchee, WA, 98801, (509) 669-0202, email: matthrrsn@aol.com, web: www.wenrenfaire.com / Site: Wenatchee Valley College, 1300 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,400 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / see web site for info.
Ye Merrie
Greenwood Faire
June 23 - 24, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Ye Merrie Greenwood Players, Marjorie Kunigsky, 6015 W 20th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99338, (509) 783-7727, email: eaglcrst@frontier.com, web: www.yemerriegreenwoodfaire.org / Site: Howard Amon Park, Richland, WA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping on-site; campgrounds and hotels nearby.
?Ye Olde County Faire Featuring “Seattle Knights” NEW
August 18, 2012, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Kittitas County Fair, Sarah Maes, 512 N Poplar St, Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7639, email: sarah.maes@co.kittitas.wa.us / Site: Kittitas County Fairgrounds, WA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants
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WISCONSIN
Bristol
Renaissance Faire
July 7 - September 3, 2012, (WO + Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $19.95 ($17.95 in adv.) / Contact: Shawn Johnson, REC, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53142, (847) 395-7773 x100, web: www.renfair.com/bristol / Site: 125520 120th Ave., Kenosha, WI / Booths: 180 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping, pay phones, showers, privies for participants; camping and motels nearby.
Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire
May 19 - June 17, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Cippewa Valley Renaissance Faire, Julie Pangallo, 2302 Nelson Rd., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, (715) 723-9999, email: julie@festfun.com, web: www.festfun.com / Site: 2302 Nelson Rd, Chippewa Falls, WI (on the shore of the scenic Chippewa River) / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on site; hotels nearby.
Door County Renaissance Fantasy Faire
June 30 - July 8, 2012, (WO) Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 4 .m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Door County Renaissance Fantasy Faire, Sandy Stetler, 914 S Fulton Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, (920) 973-8233, email: dcrff@att.net, web: www.doorcowirenaissance.com / Site: 5226 Monument Point Rd, Egg Harbor, WI / Booths: 36 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / See web site for lodging info.
Janesville Renaissance Faire
?May 19 - 20, 2012, 10 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $7 / Conact: Janesville Renaissance Faire, Inc., Chris Last, 715 N Garfield Ave, Janesville, WI 53545, (608) 289-0699, email: contact@jvlfaire.com, web: www.jvlfaire.com / Site: Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St.., Janesville, WI / Booths: 45+ / Attendance: 2,500+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants; hotels nearby.
Poor Man's Pennsic
August 14, 2010, 10 a.m - 4:30 p.m
Admission: $9 / Conact: Paulette Le Nedlere, email: venom@charter.net, web: www.falconskeep.org / Site: Lion's Club Park, Wisconsin Rapids, WI / Booths: 40-50 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied.
Port Washington Pirate
Festival
?June 1 - 3, 2012, Fri., 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Port Washington Pirate Festival Committee, 126 E. Main St., Port Washington, WI 53074, (262) 388-9762, email: info@portpiratefestival.com, web: www.portpiratefestival.com / Site: 222 E. Main St., Port Washington, WI / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 22,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.
Wisconsin
Renaissance Faire
July 21 - August 5, 2012, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Shane McVey, 816 Meridian Heights Dr., Eau Claire, WI 54703, (715) 839-0419, email: cory@renfun.com, web: www.wirenfaire.com / Site: Glenwood City, WI / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 15,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site; motels nearby.
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WYOMING
Stage III Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
August 18 - 19, 2012, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun
Admission: $15 / Contact: Holly Strother, 2214 S Odell, Casper, WY 82604, (307) 258-2584, email: hstrother@bresnan.net / Site: 2214 S Odell, Casper, WY 82604 / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 700+ / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping nearby.
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