ALABAMA
25th Annual Gatalop
October 25, 2008, 9 a.m. - 5 p. m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: 109 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, AL 36528, (251) 861-6992, email: gainsfort@msn.com, web: www.dauphinisland.org / Site: 51 Bienville Blvd. / Booths: 6-8 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: call for policy / camping and hotels nearby.

Alabama Renaissance Faire
October 24 - 25, 2009, 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@fcs.k12.al.us or David Mitchell at dmitchelljr@hotmail.com, web: www.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 21 - 22, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Steven Melei, Mobile Renaissance Faire, 3603 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32505, (877) 429-8462, email: GCRenFaire@aol.com, web: www.mzrf.net / Site: Mobile Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, 1035 Cody Rd, Mobile, AL / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 6,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

Renaissance Feast
October 17, 2009, 7 p.m.
Admission: $25 - limited to 200 ppl / Contact: Bill Warren, PO Box 431, Florence, AL 35631, (256) 768-3031, email: bwarren@fcs.k12.al.us, web: www.alarenfaire.org / Site: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum / Booths: N/A / Attendance: limited to 200 people / Weapons: call for policy.

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ALASKA
Eagle River Renaissance Faire
July 9 - 13, 2008, 12 p.m - 7 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Sharilyn Mumaw, 10145 Preuss Ln, Eagle River, AK 99544, phone (907) 868-8012, email: info@3barons.org, web: www.cer.org / Site: Eagle River Town Square / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: allowed for performers only.

Three Barons Renaissance Faire
June 6-14, 2009, (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 Road, Anchorage, AK / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: allowed for performers only.

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ARIZONA
Arizona Renaissance Festival
February 6 - March 28, 2010 (WO + Pres Day), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $20 ($18 adv. tix) / Contact: Jeffrey Siegel,12601 East Highway 60, Apache Junction, AZ 85218, (520) 463-2700, email: arizonarenfest@royalfaires.com, web: www.royalfaires.com/ARIZONA / Site: 6 mi. E. of Apache Junction on Hwy. 60 / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 265,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Off-site camping avail.; visit www.royalfaires.com for nearby accomodations.

Estrella War
February 10 - 16, 2009
Admission: TBD / Contact: Joe Vaughn, (602) 418-3904, email: mains2008@estrellawar.org, web: www.estrellawar.org/ Site: Canyon Moon Ranch, 20585 Price Station Road, Florence, AZ 85232

Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING
July 4 - 5, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9.95 / Contact: Mark Worden, PO Box 792, Williams, AZ 86046, (928) 635-2394, email: maktere@email.com / Site: El Nathan Campground, Flagstaff AZ / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping avail. for participants. Hotels nearby.

Medieval Mayhem
July 10 - 12, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: TBD / Contact: Ric & Daris Gibbons, 1067 Old Hwy 160, Show Low, AZ 85901, (928) 215-0451, email: medievalmayhem@cableone.net, web: www.myspace.com/azmedievalmayhem / Site: Rodeo grounds in Vacation Village, 4101 S. White Mountain Rd. Show Low, AZ / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Phoenix Faerie Festival
November 14, 2009, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Western Gates Faerie Realms LLC, Rowan Wakefield, 4221 North 20th Street #3, Phoenix, AZ 85016, (602) 253-6615, email: westerngatesfaerierealms@gmail.com, web: www.westerngatesfaerierealms.com / Site: Estrella Mnt. Regional Park, 14805 West Vinyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338 / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: peace-tied / on site camping available for participants.

Tri State Renaissance Faire
November 21 - 22, 2009, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: The Adrian Empire, Christine Hannan, 745 Morro Drive, Bullhead City, AZ 86442, (928) 763-9186, email: azdrgnldy@hotmail.com / Site: Comm Park in Bullhead City, AZ / Booths: 50 / Attendace: 6,000+ / Wepons must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.

Two Rivers Renaissance Faire
February 5 - ,7 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Two Rivers Entertainment, LLC, Perry Lee Dockins, 1779 W 28th Dr, Yuma, AZ 85364, (928) 580-6704 or 928-314-1231, email: coordinator@tworiversfaire.com, web: www.tworiversfaire.com/ Site: West Wetlands Park, Yuma, AZ / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: Must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

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ARKANSAS
NWA Renaissance Festival
November 7 - 8, 2009, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Donald Upton, 718 A West Treadwell, Fayetteville, AR 72701, email: dupton@uark.edu, web: www.nwarenfest.org / Site: Washington County Fair Grounds, 3485 W Wedington Dr, Fayetteville, AR / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / On site camping avaliable for participants

Renaissance Days at UACCB
April 3 - 4, 2009, Fri. 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 3 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 od Arkansas Comm College at Batesville / Booths: 12-20+ / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: not allowed without special permission / Hotels nearby.

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CALIFORNIA
Agoura Renaissance Pleasure Faire Reunion
March 23, 2008, 8 a.m. - Sunset
Admission: FREE / Contact: Friends of Paramount Ranch, 2116 Loma Vista Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90039, (541) 933-1525, 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 NEW LISTING!
September 12 - 13, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $ / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: strobee@folsom.ca.us or lizm62@gmail.com, web: www.ardenwoodfaire.com / Site: Fremont, CA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: allowed w/ restrictions / On-site camping for participants, motels w/in 5 mi.

Big Bear City Renaissance Faire
August 8 - 16, 2009, (WO) Sat.10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Big Bear City Renaissance Faire, PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 237-0448, email: fairelady@verizon.net, web: www.bigbearcityrenaissancefaire.com/ / Site: 39115 Rim of the World Dr, Fawnskin, CA / Booths: 65 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and motels nearby.

Big Bear Pirate Faire
June 6 - 7, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Big Bear Pirate Faire, PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 237-0448, email: fairelady@verizon.net, web: www.bigbearcityrenaissancefaire.com/pirate / Site: on the lake with the Time Bandit Pirate Ship / Booths: 40 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and motels nearby.

Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire
May 9 - 10, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Cain’s Crossing Renaissance Faire, Debbie McBroom, PO Box 64, Weimar, CA 95736, (530) 320-8590, email: dmcbroom@cainscrossing.org, web: www.cainscrossing.org / Site: Auburn Regional Park, 3880 Richardson Dr., Auburn, CA 95603 / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping avaliable for participants, hotels nearby.

California City Renaissance Festival
October 17 - 18, 2009, Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $3 / Contact: 21000 Hacienda, California City, CA 93505, (760) 373-5285, email: parksandrec@ccis.com, web: www.calcityrenfair.org / Site: 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 near by in Mojavc

Central Coast Renaissance Festival
July 19-20, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Larry Gunn, 10147 Monte Cristo Dr., Kelseyville, CA 94851, (707) 277-7968, email: hisrev@mchsi.com, web: www.hisrev.org/slo-faire/index / Site: El Chorro Regional Park, on Hwy. 1 between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants only, some paid RV hookups.

Cutthroats of Corona “A Golden Age Pyrate Festival”
April 25 - 26, 2009, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: The Crossroads Group, PO Box 1959, Corona, CA 92878, 800-320-4736, email: prince@renaissanceinfo.com, web: www.renaissanceinfo.com/pirate/index.html / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A /

Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco
November 27 - December 20, 2009, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Red Barn Productions, PO Box 1768, Novato, CA 94948, (800) 510-1558, email: office@themeevents.com, web: www.dickensfair.com / Site: Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA

The Escondido Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare in the Park--Fall
October 31 - November 8, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Condit Wixon, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/escondidoren/erenpg1.html / Site: Felicita Park, 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 25 - May 3, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $13 / Contact: Condit Wixon, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastprod@msn.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/escondidoren/erenpg1.html / Site: Felicita Park, Escondido, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping avail., motels nearby.

Fair Oaks Renaissance Tudor Fayre
June 27 - 28, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Renaissance Rose Productions, 4117 Elverta Road, Suite 102, PMB 291, Antelope, CA 95843, (916) 726-4952, email: info@renaissance-rose.org, web: www.renaissance-rose.org / Site: 8100 Temple Park Drive, Fair Oaks, CA / Booths: 120 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site for venders and actors only; motels w/in 5 mi.

Faire: An American Renaissance at the Burbank International Film Festival
March 27, 2009, 7 p.m. Renaissance Performers, 8 p.m. Film Screening
Admission: $10 / Contact: Burbank International Film Festival, Woodbury University, 7500 Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91510-7846, 888.767.4631, email: info@burbankfestival.org, web: www.burbankfestival.org

Folsom Renaissance Faire and Tournament
October 17 - 18, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: strobee@folsom.ca.us or lizm62@gmail.com, web: www.folsomfaire.com / Site: Folsom City Lions Park / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: allowed w/ restrictions / On-site camping for participants, motels w/in 5 mi.

Gold Coast Pirate Faire
September 19 - 27, 2009, (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: Lake Casitas, Ojai, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.

Golden Gate Renaissance Faire
August 1 - 2, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr., San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissance-web.net, web: www.sffaire.com / Site: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms.

Hanford CA Renaissance of Kings Cultural Arts Faire
October 3 - 4, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Erin Holloway, Hanford City Recreation Dept., 317 North Douty St., Suite B, Hanford, CA 93230, (559) 585-2525, email: eholloway@ci.hanford.ca.us / Site: Civic Auditorium Park (400 N. Douty St.), Hanford, CA / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 15,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Motels nearby.

Kearney Park Renaissance Faire
November 14 - 15, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7r / Contact: Joyce Roberts, Guild of St. Giles, 4413 E. Ashcroft, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 392-0965, email: jroberts@ccdof.org, web: www.kearneyrenaissancefaire.com / Site: Kearney Park, Fresno, CA / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 1,500 - 5,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.

Koronaburg Old World Renaissance Fesival
May 9 - June 14, 2009, (WO+ Mem. Day) Sat. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., until 9 p.m on May 24
Admission: $16 / Contact: Tom Wilson, Crossroads Prod., PO Box 1959, Corona, CA 92878, (951) 735-0101, email: prince@renaissanceinfo.com, web: www.renaissanceinfo.com/riverview/index.html / Site: Crossroads Riverview Park, Corona, CA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Motels nearby, some public camping avail.; participant camping on-site.

Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade X
July 10 - 11, 2009, 7 p.m - 2 a.m
Admission: $29 - $37 / Contact: (818) 574-7055, email: loj@labyrinthmasquerade.com, web: www.labyrinthmasquerade.com / Site: Henry Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Elaborate costume event. Hotels nearby; listed on website.

Livermore Scottish Games NEW LISTING!
May 16 - 17, 2009, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: strobee@folsom.ca.us or lizm62@gmail.com, web: www.livermoregames.com / Site: Robertson Park, Livermore, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: allowed w/ restrictions / On-site camping for participants, motels w/in 5 mi.

Lompoc Renaissance Festival NEW LISTING!
March 28 - 29, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Justin Lecavalier, PO Box 0012, Lompoc, CA 93438, (805) 570-7633, email: livingknights@yahoo.com, web: www.livingknights.com / Site: Ken Adam Park, Lompoc, CA / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.

Medieval Fantasy Faire
April 18 - 19, 2009
Admissio: FREE / Contact: Bob and Betty Lucke, 311 Parker St., Vacavukk 95688, (707) 451-2100 email: info@medievalfantasyfestival.com, web: www.medievalfantasyfestival.com / Site: Vacaville, CA on Merchant, Main and Parker Sts / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Medieval Festival of Bishop
April 17 - 19, 2009, Fri 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat/Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Freedom in Motion Therapeutic Riding Center, PO Box 1268, Bishop, CA 93515, (760) 933-2606, email: archie50@qnet.com, web: ww.freedominmotiontrc.org / Site: Millpond Recreation Are, Sawmill Rd. / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 1200 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Motels nearby.

Northern California Pirate Festival
June 20-21, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Kathy Kingman, 925 Lakeville Dr., Suit 127, Petaluma, CA 94952, 707-780-3018 x705, email: kathy@norcalpiratefestival.com, web: www.norcalpiratefestival.com / Site: 2Vallejo Waterfront,, Vallejo, CA/ Booths: 125 / 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 12 - October 18, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Admission: $25 / Contact: Play Faire Productions, 201-A McCray, PMB247, Hollister, CA 95023, (408) 847-FAIR, or email: info@norcalrenfaire.com, or admin@playfaire.org, 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
April 4 - 5, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Productions, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastprod@msn.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/ojairen/renpg1.html / Site: Lake Casitas, Ojai, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.

Palm Spring Old World Renaissance Festival
March 20 - 22, 2009, Fri. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Tom Wilson, Crossroads Prod., PO Box 1959, Corona, CA 92878, (951) 735-0101, email: prince@renaissanceinfo.com, web: www.renaissanceinfo.com/palmsprings/index.html / Site: Frances Stevens Park, Palm Springs, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be secured / Camping and motels nearby.

Pirate Invasion and Faire
June 27 - 28, 2009, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Fred, 5411 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803, (562) 434-1542, email: beachclub2001@charter.net, web: www.alfredosbeachclub.com / Site: Belmont Pier / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: secured / On site camping available

Pirate Palooza NEW LISTING
April 18, 2009, 5 p.m. -
Admission: $40 / Contact: Jennifer Roberts Bldg, 1161 E Ave, Chico, CA 95926, (530) 893-8527, email: klamarine@gmail.com, web: http://ilsnc.org / Site: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy

Queen Bess and the Pyrates
May 16 - 17, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: 4413 E. Ashcroft, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 392-0965, email: jroberts@ccdof.org, web: www.queenbessandthepyrates.com/ Site: Woodward Park / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.

Ramona Bowl Renaissance Faire
September 5 - 29, 2009, (WO & Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Paul Jacques, 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd, Hemet, CA 92544, (951) 658-2695, email: paul@ramonabowl.com, web: www.ramonabowl.com / Site: 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd, Hemet, CA / Booths: 90+ / Attendance: 12,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Spring
April 4 - May 17, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: REC, PO Box 1550, Irwindale, CA 91706, (626) 969-4750, 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 / On-site camping for participants only. RV, KOA campgrounds & motels nearby.

Scandinavian Festival/Viking Age Display
April 18 - 19, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Dick Londgren, Scandinavian Cultural & Historical Fdn., 60 Olsen Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, (805) 241-1051, email: scancenter@callutheran.edu, web: www.callutheran.edu / Site: Cal. Lutheran University, 60 Olsen Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 / Booths: 60 / Atttendance: 6,000 / Weapons: no cutting edges, no firearms / Hotels nearby.

Scottish Renaissance Festival
June 20, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Charity Events, Inc., Michael Gardner, 2271 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 252-4878, email: michael@scottishrenaissancefestival.org, web: http://scotthishrenaissancefestival.org / Site: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076 / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: sheathed and peace-tied / hotels nearby

Shasta Dragonwood Celtic Renaissance Faire
October 3 - 4, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: N/A, web: www.shastafaire.com, Site: Anderson River Park, Anderson, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy

Sonora Celtic Festival - Formerly Known as Calaveras Celtic Festival
March 14-15, 2009, Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
Admission: See web site / Contact: Bill Watters, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: bill@stamaria.com, web: www.sonoracelticfaire.com / Site: 220 Southgate Dr., Sonora, CA 95370 / Booths: 70+ / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping avail. for participants; camping and hotels w/in 5 mi.

Tartan Day Scottish Faire
April 4, 2009, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Debbie Barnes, 3136 Summercreek Dr., Dan Jose, CA 95136, (510) 818-4218, email: briannahw@hotmail.com, 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.

12th Night in San Diego
January 10, 2009, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $50 / Contact: A Renaissance Faire Just for YOU, Martina Livingston, 10845 Macouba Place, San Diego, CA 92124, (858) 292-6083, email: mlhdesigns@earthlink.net, web: www.12thnightsandiego.com / Site: La Mesa Women’s Club, 5220 Wilson St., La Mesa, CA / Booths: 0 / Attendance: 100+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / hotels nearby

Truckee Renaissance Faire
September 19 - 20, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: PO Box 1214, Truckee, CA 96160, (530) 582-1498, email: sandyhorn118@sbcglobal.net, web: www.truckeerenfaire.org / Site: Truckee River Reg Park, 10500 Brockway Rd / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

Tulare County Renaissance Festival
April 25 - 26, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Pat Reule, 835 S. Rio Linda, Visalia, CA 93277, (559) 627-8337, email: mythnmagic@sbcglobal.net, web: www.stmortimer.org / Site: Plaza Park, Visalia, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 8,000-10,000 / Weapons: Cirga Weapons policy enforced (go to Cirga.org for details) / Limited camping on-site. Hotels nearby.

Valhalla Renaissance Faire
May 30 - June 7, 2009, (WO) Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr., San Fran., CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: bizdev@valhallafaire.com, web: www.valhallafaire.com / Site: Camp Richardson Resort, Eagles Nest campgrounds / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Call for hotel information.

Vista Pirate Faire NEW LISTING!
December 6 - 7, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Productions, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (760) 941-1791, email: goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com / Site: 2040 N Santa Fe Ave, San Diego, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.

Willitis Renaissance Festival
August 2-3, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Rusty Sword Productions, Mark Moorhead, 3022 Rosemont Dr., Sacramento, CA 95826, (916) 366-6932, email: rustyinfo@sbcglobal.net, web: www.rustyswordproductions.com / Site: Willits Recreation Grove Park, Willits, CA / Booths: 40 / Attendance 2,5000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

World Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
August 8 - 9, 2009, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Contact: David Calvert/Margaret Paul, Ambassadors of St Peter Actors Guilde, 911 Vallecito Drive, Ventura, CA 93001, (562) 833-4345, email: worldren@worldrenaissancefaire.com, web: www.worldrenaissancefaire.com / Site: Irvine Lake, 4621 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA, 92676 / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants; hotels nearby.

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COLORADO
Colorado Medieval Festival
June 5-7, 2009, Fri. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 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, web: www.coloradocastle.com / Site:42nd St and Golden St., Evans, CO 80620 (Riverside Park) / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: check site for policy / On-site camping for vendors. Hotels nearby.

Colorado Renaisance Festival
June 13 - August 2, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $17.95 / 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: Perry Park Rd., 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.

Long Peaks Scottish/Irish Festival
September 10 - 13, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Dr. James Durward, PO Box 1820, Estes Park, CO 80517, (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 off-site.

Mancos Renaissance Faire
June 27 - 28, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $2 / Contact: Margaret Kirk, P.O Box 158 Mancos, CO 81328, (970) 533-7569, Fax: (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.

Pagosa Springs Renaissance and Pirate Festival
July 18 - 19, 2009, 10 - 6:30 p.m., Sun: until 4 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Autumn Daily, PO Box 787, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, (970) 264-2360, email: info@pagosachamber.com, web: www.pagosaspingschamber.com / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed / on site camping available for participants

The Ravenshire Renaissance Faire (Formerly Grand Valley Renaissance Faire)
August 21 - 23, 2009, Fri. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.,
Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 10 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: W.C.R.F., LLC, Sheri Mathes or Jamie Nordmeyer, PO Box 4938, Grand Junction, CO 81520, (970) 261-4990, email: rennymph@hotmail.com or rrf@earthlink.net, web: www.faires.com/Ravenshire / Site: Riverbend Park, 451 Pendleton, Palisade, CO, / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no black powder firearms / On-site camping for participants only. Hotels for patrons nearby.

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CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
September 26 - October 18, 2009, (WO & Columbus Day)
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Brian Harvard, 11 Llynwood Dr, Bolton, CT 06043, (860) 478-5954, email: brian@ctfaire.com, web: www.ctfaire.com / Site: Hebron Lions Fairgrounds, Route 85, Hebron, CT / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 40,000 / Weapons: must be secured and peace-tied / Motels and camping w/in 10 min.

Midsummer Magick Renaissance Festival NEW LISTING!
July 18 - August 2, 2009, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Jeff Mach, email: magickfairevending@gmail.com, , web: www.midsummermagickfaire.com / Site:Schreiber’s Farm, Oxford, CT / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Somers Renaissance Festival - Formerly Somers
September, 2009, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Lisa Caswell, 54 Hazard Ave, Box 114, Enfield CT 06082, (860) 595-8087, email: caswell.lisa@sbcglobal.net / Site: Fourtown Fairgrounds, Egypt Rd., Somers, CT / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 700 / Weapons: no weapons / Camping available on-site for participants. Including a Shakespearan Contest.

Southern Connecticut Renaissance Festival (Formerly Park City Renaissance Faire)
July 11-27, 2008 (WO), Fri: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat: Noon - 10 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: see web site / Contact: Realistic ReEnactments, Richard Evans, PO Box 835, Seymour, CT 06483, (203) 888-6204, email: thescrf@aol.com, web: www.thescrf.com / Site: Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaskik Hwy., Ansonia, CT 06601/ Booths: 50 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and sheathed./ Hotels within 5 minutes Camping avail. for participants.

St. Gregs Medieval Festival
May 16-17, 2009, 12:00 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Chris Lance, Paladin Music & Entertainment, Inc., P.O. Box 243, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, (203) 739-5129, email: paladinmusic@paladinmusic.com, web: http://www.stgregsmedievalfest.com / Site: St. Gregory the Great Concert Field, 85 Great Plain Rd, Danbury, CT 06811 / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: No firearms. Blades must be sheathed and peacetied / Onsite camping available for participants

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FLORIDA
Bay Area Renaissance Festival at MOSI
February 21 - April 5, 2009, (WO + 1 Special School Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission $15.95 / Contact: Kathy Parker, 11315 N. 46th St., Tampa, FL 33617, (800) 779-4910, email: katparker47@yahoo.com, web: www.renaissancefest.com/BARF/index.html /
Site: Museum of Science and Industry, 11315 N. 46th St. Tampa FL 33617 / Booths: 135 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels and camping nearby.

Camelot Days
November 14 - 15, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Brad HanaFOURDE, Camelot Days, Inc., 6971 SW 64th St., Miami, FL 33143, (305) 661-0425, 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.

Florida Pirate Festival
November 21-23, 2008, Fri: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Florida Pirate Festival, 12168 70th St N, Largo, FL 33773, (727) 644-6028 , web: www.piratefair.com / Site: Coachman Park, Drew St / Booths: 80 / Weapons: Firearms or blades not pemitted / Hotels nearby.

Florida Renaissance Festival
February 13 - March 14, 2010, (Weekends + 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, Deerfield Beach, FL / Booths: 125 / Attendance: 100,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site for vendors, hotels
nearby.

Gasparilla Pirate Festival
January 30, 2010, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: EventFest, Inc., PO Box 320757, Tampa, FL 33679, (813) 251-3378, email: office@EventFest.com, web: http://gasparillapiratefest.com/ Site: Bayshore Blvd / Attendance: 225,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
March 6 - 7, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Steve Melei, 3603 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32505, (877) 429-8462, email: GCRenFaire@aol.com, web: www.GCRF.net / Site: Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy.,Pensacola, FL / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 8,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
January 30 - February 7, 2010, (Weekends + Feb 1) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri. 9:30 a.m. -3 p.m..
Admission: $12 / Contact: Linda Piper, PO Box 490, Station 30, Gainesville, FL 32602, (352) 334-5064, 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 32609 / Booths: 160 / Attendance: 51,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Merchants may camp on-site, hotel sponsors nearby.

Kiwanis Medieval Faire
January 16 - 23, 2010, (WO) 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Kiwanis Club of Riverdale,Terry Short, PO Box 50379, Ft Myers, FL 33905, (239) 693-8036, email: vongraph@comcast.net, web: www.medieval-faire.com / Site: Veteran's Park, Lehigh Acres, 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 6 - 8, 2009, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15/ King’s Fest., Nov. 1, $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.lakerenfaire.com/ Site: Hickory Point Recreation Park, 27341 St. Rd. 19, Tavares, FL / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels/motels nearby.

Pirates in Paradise Festival
November 27 - December 6, 2009, 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.

Sarasota Medieval Faire NEW SITE
November 14 - 22, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 / Contact: Croteau Productions, Jeremy Croteau, PO Box 152023, Cape Coral, FL 33915-2023, (888) 303-3247 (FAIR), email: info@sarasotamedievalfair.com, web: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com / Site: Sarasota Fairgrounds, FL / Booths: 100+ / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / No camping on-site. Hotels and campgrounds nearby.

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GEORGIA
Georgia Renaissance Festival
April 18 - June 7, 2009, (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. / Booths: 150+ / Attendance: 250,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied, no axes, broadswords or spears / on-site camping avaliable for participants.

Medieval Festival at Oatland Island
September 26, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Heather Merbs, 711 Sandtown Rd., Savannah, GA 31410, (912) 395-1500, email: heather.merbs@sccpss.com / Site: Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd., Savannah, GA 31410 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 3,000 + / Weapons: No live weapons / On site camping for participants

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HAWAII
The Dragon’s Lair
All Year, 10 a.m. - end
Admission: FREE / Contact: Native American Center, PO Box 840, Volcano, HI 96785, (808) 968-1111 email: msthunderfoot@yahoo.com, web: www.freewebs.com/dragonslairhawaii / Site: Fern Forest Hawaii, Jungle King Road / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: for participants only & instructional activities/ on-sire camping for participants

The Hawaiian Scottish Festival
April 4-5, 2009, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Hawaiian Scottish Association, Dan Peddie, PO Box 3982, Milliani, HI 96789, (808) 626-3559, email: daniel@hawaii.rr.com, web: www.scotshawaii.org / Site: Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, Hawaii / Booths: 10 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: for participants only / Hotels nearby.

IDAHO
Sun Valley Renaissance Faire
August 23-24, 2008, Sat.11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Sun Valley Performing Arts/nexStage Theatre, PO Box 3092, Sun Valley, ID 83353, (208) 726-9124, email: nexstage@hotmail.com , web: www.nexstage.org/ Site: Five Acres on Sun Valley Rd / Booths: 60 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

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ILLINOIS
Four Kingdoms Renaissance Festival
September 26 - 27, 2009, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Jame’ Kettering or Shani Dyer, Camelot Productions, 1060 51st Ave., E. Moline, IL 61244, (309) 796-4241, email: info@fourkingdoms.com, web: www.fourkingdoms.com / Site: Camelot KOA Campgrounds, Rock Island, IL / Booths: 45 / 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 Faire
August 29 - 30, 2009, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun til 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Illinois Renaissance Faire, 1227 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL 61832, (217) 446-6552, email: illinrenfaire@yahoo.com, web: www.illinoisrenaissancefaire.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: 1,800 / Weapons: must be sheathed & peace-tied / Camping on-site w/showers for participants only. Hotels and motels nearby.

Olde English Faire
October 3 - 4, 2009, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Pat Manasco, 1922 IL Route 2 N., Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-6111, email: pat@strongholdcenter.org, web: www.strongholdcenter.org/englishfaire.html / Site: Stronghold Conference Center, 1922 IL Rt 2 N., Oregon, IL / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: peace-tied / Campgrounds nearby, hotels w/in 25 mi.

Springfield Highland Games
May 17, 2008, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Springfield Highland Games, PO Box 5352, Springfield, IL 62705, web: www.central-illinois-celts.org/Highland%20Games.htm / Site: State of Illinois Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL / Weapons: Call for policy / Hotels nearby.

The World of Faeries Festival
August 1-2, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: David or Gloria Yaeger, 1672C Carlemont Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, (815) 788-1630, email: dayglo@theworldoffaeries.com, web: www.theworldoffaeries.com / Site: Vasa Park, 35 W217 route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177 / 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
Bloomington Renaissance Faire
April 26, 2008, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Bloomington Renaissance Faire Organization, PO Box 3066, Bloomington, IN 47402, email: info@bloomingtonfaire.org, web: www.bloomingtonfaire.org / Site: Dunn Meadow, 7th St at Indiana Avenue / Booths: 60 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: Toy firearms only / Hotels nearby.

Fishers Renaissance Faire
October 3 - 4, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8/ Contact: Adam Fivush, Fishers Renaissance Faire, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038, email: amfivush@intrex.net, web: www.fishersrenfaire.com / Site: Conner Prairie in Fishers IN, I-69 and 116th St, 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.

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IOWA
Des Moines Renaissance Faire
September 5 - 20, 2009, (WO) 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: Festival Park, 4051 Dean Ave. / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Motels nearby

Dubuque Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
May 30 - 31, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: / Contact: Lynne Melssen, Dubuque Museum of Art, 701 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 557-1851, email: lynnet@festint.com, web: www.dbqart.com / Site: Storybrook Hill Children’s Zoo, 12345 N Cascde Rd, Dubuque, IA / Booths: / Attendance: / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Motels nearby.

Iowa Renaissance Festival
May 23 - 25, 2009, 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.festint.com/iowarenfest/index.shtml / Site: Middle Amana Park, Amana Colonies, near Iowa City, off I-80 & I-380 / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site for particiapants. RV hook-ups nearby at Amana RV Park. Motels nearby.

Kingdom of Riverssance
October 3 - 4, 2009, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Phil Claeys, 5600 Harbor Dr., Sioux City, IA 51111, (712) 258-0477, email: pclaeys@dybb.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 particpants.

Shipwrecked Pirate Music Festival
August 28 - 29, 2009, time TBA
Admission: TBA / Contact: Anthony “Captain Kaos” Olson, 400 2nd Ave #226, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 306-8877, email: shipwreckedfest2009@mchsil.com, web: www.shipwreckedfest.com / Site: Des Moines, IA / Booths: TBA / Attendance: TBA / Weapons: call for policy

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KANSAS
Festival of the Dragon
July 12 - 13, 2008, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: USFUNFAIRES, Mysteri David, 610 12th St., Osawatomie, KS 66064, (913)755-3773, email: myspixie@gmail.com, web: www.festivalofthedragon.com / Site: 1000 Main St., Osawatomie, KS 66064 / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: peace-tied / on-site camping available for participants.

Great Bend Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
June 12 - 13, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Great Bend Renaissance Faire, 81 SW 10th Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530, (650) 617-1357, email: pastordave@cox.net, web: www.greatbendrenaissancefair.net / Site: Zarah Park, KS / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: sheathed and peace-tied

Great Plains Renaissance Festival-Fall
September 26 - 27, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Eagles Realm LLC, PO Box 16326, Wichita, KS 67216, (316) 253-3392, email: info@greatplainsrenfest.com, web: www.greatplainsrenfest.com / Site: Sedgwick County Park / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

Great Plains Renaissance Festival-Spring
April 18 - 19, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Richard Cathey, Eagles Realm LLC, PO Box 16326, Wichita, KS 67216, (316) 253-3392, email: info@greatplainsrenfest.com, web: www.greatplainsrenfest.com / Site: Sedgwick County Park / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

Kansas City Renaissance Festival
September 5 - October 18, 2009, (WO, Labor & Colum. Day)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $17.95 / 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 NEW LISTING!
February 28, 2009, 7p.m. - midnight
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

River City Celtic Festival & Highland Games NEW LISTING!
June 6, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Richard Cathey, Eagles Realm LLC, PO Box 16326, Wichita, KS 67216, (316) 253-3392, email: info@greatplainsrenfest.com, web: www.greatplainsrenfest.com / Site: Sedgwick County Park / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

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KENTUCKY
Highland Renaissance Festival
May 30 - July 19, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m - 7 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Highland Renaissance Festival, 955 Elm St., Eminence, KY 40019, (859) 846-4530, email: gm@kyrenfaire.com, web: www.kyrenfaire.com / Booths: 85 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / hotels and camping for patrons within 10 miles.

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LOUISIANA
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
November 7 - December 13, 2009, (WO & Thanksgiving Friday) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Alvon Brumfeld, PO Box 220, Robert, LA 70455, (985) 429-9992, email: info@LA-Renfest.com, web: www.larf.org or www.la-renfest.com / Site: 46468 River Rd., Hammond, LA / Booths: 60 / At tendance: 45,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping & hotels within 15 minutes of site.

PyrateCon 2009
April 3 - 5, 2009, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & after hours activities
Admission: $85 for weekend / Contact: (877) 929-4014, email: info@pyratecon.com, web: www.pyratecon.com / Site: The Hampton Inn—New Orleans French Quarter, New Orleans, LA / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 1000 / Weapons: peace-tied / hotels nearby

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MAINE
Down East Pirate Days
August 23-24, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun until 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Joe Catalano, 184 Oakridge Rd., Waldoboro, ME 0452, (207) 691-2792, email: joe@downeastpiratedays.com, web: www.downeastpiratedays.org / Site: Harbor Park, Rockland, ME / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 2,500 - 4,000 / Weapons: peace-tied / see web site for camping info.

Maine Renaissance Faire
August 8 - 23, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Jacqui Byron, 238 Prescott Rd, Manchester, ME 04351, (207) 623-1152, email: mainerenfaire@yahoo.com, web: www.mainerenfaire.com / Site: Treasure Equestrian Center, 238 Prescott Rd, Manchester, ME 04351, ME / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 2,000 est. / Weapons: Not Allowed

Pirate Rendezvous NEW LISTING!!
June 13, 2009, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Greg Latimer, PO Box 545, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, (207) 380-9912 , email: mysticpirates@yahoo.com / Site: in town area of Main St, Damariscotta and Newcastle, ME / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: call for policy. / Hotels nearby.

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MARYLAND
Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering
April 25, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: The Celtic Festival, PO Box 209, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, (443) 404-7319, email: festival@cssm.org, web: www.cssm.org/index.php?festival / Site: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard, MD / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

The Maryland Faerie Fest
May 16 - 17, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 - $1 off for dressing in costume / Contact: 11800 Broadmoor Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, (888) 607-9134, email: info@marylandfaeriefestival.org, web: www.marylandfaeriefestival.org / Site: Patuxent 4H Center, 18405 Queen Anne Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied

The Maryland Renaissance Festival
August 29 - October 25, 2009 (WO + Labor Day), 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $17 / Contact: Carolyn Spedden, Intl. Renaissance Festivals Ltd., PO Box 315, Crownsville, MD 21032, (800) 296-7304, email: cspedden@erols.com, web: www.rennfest.com / Site: 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
Castle of the Damned
October 17 - November 1, 2008, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Admission: 12 / Contact: Pastimes, 70 Revere St., Revere MA 02151, (781) 853-0583, email: pastimes_world@yahoo.com, web: www.pastimes1.com / Site: Hammond Castle, Gloucester, MA / Booths: N/A / Admission: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / hotels nearby.

King Richard's Faire
September 5 - October 25, 2009, (WO) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: King Richard’s Faire 235 Moun St, Carver, MA, (952) 238-9915, email: info@kingrichardsfaire.net, web: www.kingrichardsfaire.net / Site: Rt. 58, S. 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 NEW SITE!
June 20 - 21, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Michael Bailey, Pastimes, 70 Revere St, Revere, MA 02151, (781) 346-1028, email: ronsonbeck@gmail.com, web: www.pastimesentertainment.com / Site: Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA / Booths: 24 / Attendance: 1,200 / Weapons: peace-tied; part of costume / Hotels and campgrounds nearby.

Riverheart & Romance
February 12, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Joanne Roy, Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Avenue, Worceseter, MA 01606, (508) 853-6015, email: jroy@higgins.org, web: www.higgins.org / Site: Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Ave., Worcester, MA / Booths: 0 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: not allowed

Silver Kingdom Renaissance Festival
June 6 - 14, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission $12 / Contact: Harald or Inger Henning, 120 North side Rd., Charlton, MA 01507, email: court@yeoldecommons.com, web: www.kingdomfestival.com, Site: Ye Olde Commons, 120 Northside Rd., Charlton, MA 01507 / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 1500+ / Weapons: peace-tied / Camping on fair grounds and hotels nearby.

Winslow Shire Renaissance Faire
June 27 - 28, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Gia Volterra de Saulnier, 44 Main St #13, N Reading MA 0164, (978) 207-1127, email: giazz@comcast.net, / Site: Winslow Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St, Norton, MA / Booths: 18 / Attendance: 400 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied; stage combat only / On-site camping for vendors and performers only; hotels nearby.

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MICHIGAN
Derbyshire Renaissance Festival
June 20 - 27, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m - 6 p.m Rain or Shine
Admission: $9 / Contact: Ren-on-the-Run Productions, Andy Haas, 5520 South 31st St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, (269) 382-6120, email: andy_haas@yahoo.com, web: www.derbyshirerenfaire.com/ Site: Muskegon County Fairgrounds, MI / Booths: 52 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for camping info.

Grand Valley State University Renaissance Festival
October 17 - 18, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - dusk
Admission: FREE / Contact: GVRen, 008 Kirkhof Center, 1 Campus Dr., Allendale, MI 49401, (616) 331-2345, email: info@gvren.org, web: www.gvren.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 1, 2009, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Pat Bureau, 742 Poplar St., 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: participants only / Camping & hotels nearby.

Lake Superior Renaissance Faire
June 20-21, 2009, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.,
Admission: $5 / Contact: Midwest Amateur Renaissance Society, Karen Mallum, N11236 Vanderhagen Rd., Ironwood, MI 49938, (906) 932-3621, email: lsrf@up.net, web: www.lakesuperiorrenfaire.com / Site: Norrie Park, Ironwood, MI / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: Must be peace-tied and sheathed / Hotels nearby

MayFaire
May 23 - 31, 2009, (WO & Mem Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Ren-on-the-Run-Productions, 5520 S. 31st St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, (269) 382-6120, email: mayfaireren@yahoo.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 15 - October 4, 2009, (WO + Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $18.95 / Contact: Michigan Renaissance Festival, Kathy Parker, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, MI 48442, (800) 601-4848, email: Katparker47@aol.com, web: www.michrenfest.com / Site: Exit 106 (Grand Blanc) on I-75 and head S on Dixie Hwy, located bet. Pontiac and Flint, MI / Booths: 180 / Attendance: 250,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Camping avail. off-site.

Silver Leaf Renaissance Festival - NEW SITE!!
July 11 - August 9, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $13.95 / Contact: 1158 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49014, (269) 343-9090, email: mnp@silverleafrenfaire.org, web: www.silverleafrenfaire.org / Site: Kimball Pines Park, Battle Creek, MI / Booths: 115 / Attendance: 35,000 / Weapons: allowed, call for policy / Camping avail. in the area, hotels w/in 5 mi.

South Haven Renaissance Faire - NEW LISTING
June 27, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $FREE / Contact: (269) 269-6153, email: info@southhavenfamilycg.com, web: www.southhavenfamilygc.com/renaissance_faire2009.htm / Site: South Haven Campgrounds, MI / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Call for camping.

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MINNESOTA
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
August 22 - October 4, 2009, (WO + Labor Day) 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $16.95 / Contact: Stacy Bruesewitz, Mid-America Festivals, 1920 1244 Canterbury Rd. S., Ste 306, Shakopee, MN 55379, (952) 445-7361 or (800) 966-8215, web: www.renaissancefest.com/MRF/index.html / Site: Shakopee, MN / Booths: 325 / Attendance: 315,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping and showers for participants; camping and motels nearby.

MLC Renaissance
May 2, 2009, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Juli Liewergan, 1995 Luther Ct., New Ulm, MN 56073, (507) 233-3416, email: liewerjl@mlc-wels.edu / Site: German Park New Ulm, MN 56073 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 100+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby

Olde World Renaissance Faire
June 13 - 14, 2009, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: PO Box 1043, Twig, MN 55791, (218) 729-5323, email: daleann@owrenaissancefaire.com, web: www.owrenfaire.com / Site: 18 miles North West of Duluth, MN in Twig / Booths: 55 / Attendance: 3,200+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Limited participant camping on-site; hotels and camping nearby.


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MISSISSIPPI
Gulf Wars XVI
March 15 - 22, 2009
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/index.html / Site: King’s Arrow Ranch, 26 Kings Highway, Lumberton, MS /

Ocean Springs Renaissance Festival
May 2-3, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1425 Porter Ave., (Freedom Field), Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 875-4454, email: stjohns@datasync.org, web: www.stjohnsoceansprings.org / Site: Freedom Field, 425 Porter Ave., Ocean Springs, MS / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.



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MISSOURI
Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire
May 16 - June 7, 2009, (WO + Mem. Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $13 / Contact: Tamara Duncan, Renaissance St Louis, 425 Spencer Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376, (636) 928-4141, email: execdirector@renstl.org, web: www.stlrenfaire.com / Site: Wentzville’s Rotary Park / Booths: 90 / Attendance: 20,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied /Camping available on-site for entertainers, merchants and cast; hotels nearby.

Joplin Renaissance Festival
July 25 - 26, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $13.50 / Contact: Bruce Morgan, (417) 483-1849, email: bruce@joplinrenfestival.com, web: www.joplinrenfestival.com / Site: Landreth Park / Booths: 100+ / Attendance: 25,000+ / Weapons: peace-tied / on-site camping available for participants

Marshal - Flower of Chivalry (SCA) NEW LISTING!
May 22 - 25, 2009, (WO + Mem. Day)
Admission: TBA / Contact: Baron of Three Rivers, Conde Fernando Rodriguez de Falcon, St Louis, MO, (314) 968-9225, email: fvigil@aol.com, web: www.ThreeRivers.org/Marshal /

White Hart Renaissance Faire
June 27 - July 12, 2009, (WO) Sat. 10 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $10 / Contact: Historic Arts Presentations, Diane Johnson-Taylor, 5651 Hwy. F, Hartville, MO 65667, (417) 741-9518, email: arianablaidd@mindspring.com, web: www.whitehart-faire.com / Site: 5651 Hwy. F, Hartville, MO 65667/ Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, period weapons only / Camping for participants, off-site motels in Marshfield, MO

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MONTANA
Missoula Renaissance Arts & Craft Fair
November 28 - 30, 2009, 10 a.m - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Frank Sennett, PO Box 1053, Lewistown, MT 59457, (406) 538-2212 / Site: Holiday Inn Parkside, 200 S. Parkside St., Missoula, MT / Booths: 75-80 / Attendance: 5,000 - 6,000 / Weapons: call for policy / call Holiday Inn for hotel accommodations.

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NEBRASKA
Midlands Pirate Festival
October 10 - 11, 2009,11 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.festint.com / Site: Bellevue Pumpkin Ranch, Papillion, NE./ Booths: 30/ Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied/Camping on-site, motels
nearby.

Midwest Renaissance Festival
May 16 - 25, 2009, (WO & Memorial Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Don, DCL Enterprises Inc, PO Box 34609, Omaha NE 68134, (402) 689-2969, email: don@midwestrenfest.com, web: www.midwestrenfest.com / Site: Giles Castle, 17272 Giles Rd, Omaha NE/ Booths: 65+ / Attendance: 12,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping for vendors; hotels nearby.

Nebraska Renaissance Faire
May 2 - 3, 2009, Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $11 / 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 and Pumpkin Ranch / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 4,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Onsite camping avaliable for participants.

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NEVADA
Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival
October 9 - 11, 2009, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Clark County Park & Rec, 2601 E. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89120, (702) 455-8200, email: salibab@co.clark.NV.US, web: www.lvrenfair.com / Site: Sunset Regional Park, 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
March 6 - 8, 2009, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun: until 4 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 / Booths: N/A / Attendace: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / on-site camping for participants

Darkwell's Renaissance Festival NEW LISTING!
July 11 - 12, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Katherine Coates, Darkwell Renaissance Festival, Inc., 826 13th St., Sparks, NV 89431, (775) 359-3542, email: darkwellfestival@sbcglobal.com, web: www.darkwellcastle.com / Site: New Holiday Inn ,55 E. Nugget Ave, Sparks, Nevada / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,220 per day / Weapons: peace-tied / see web site for camping information.

Darkwell's 12th Night & Yule Renaissance Festival
December 12 - 14, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Katherine Coates, Darkwell Renaissance Festival, Inc., 826 13th St., Sparks, NV 89431, (775) 359-3542, email: darkwellfestival@sbcglobal.com, web: www.darkwellcastle.com / Site: New Holiday Inn ,55 E. Nugget Ave, Sparks, Nevada / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,220 per day / Weapons: peace-tied / see web site for camping information.

Pembrooke Renaissance Faire
May 19-20, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Amerald Rose Productions, Inc, PO Box 1982, Carson City, NV 89702, (775) 315-4219, email: pembrookefaire@sbcglobal.net, web: www.pembrookefaire.com / Site: Nevada State Faire Grounds / Weapons: call for policy / Motels nearby.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE
The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire
May 16 - 17, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Shannon M-B, Gypsy-Rose, 20 Gray Ave, Farmington, NH 03835, (603) 755-9587, email: admin@nhrenfaire.com, web: www.nhrenfaire.com / Site: Shire of the Three Maples, Kingston, NH / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied

NEW JERSEY
Fantasy Faire at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
June 6 - 7, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Wheaton Arts Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ 08332, (800) 998-4552, email: ivetapirgova@hotmail.com, web: www.wheatonarts.org / Site: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: Contact: tony.kukal@gmail.com / Hotels nearby

Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire
September 19 - 20, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Don Alemany, PO Box 1446 Lakewood, NJ 08701, (732) 730-2866, email: dbroker@aol.com, web: www.occis.com/psas/lions/fair / Site: Pine Park, Country Club Road, Lakewood, NJ / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: period weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping for merchants; motels nearby.

Medfest
April 25, 2009, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Free / Contact: 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: 36 Madison Ave. / Booths: 16 / Attendance: 200 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

New Jersey Family Medieval Festival
June 13 - 14, 2009, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Chris Lance, Paladin Music Ent., Inc., PO Box 243, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, (973) 632-0693, email: festival@njmedievalfestival.com, paladinmusic@paladinmusic.com, web: www.njmedievalfestival.com / Site: St. Mark's Church, 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley, NJ 07853 / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Hotels nearby.

New Jersey Renaissance Kingdom NEW SITE
June 20 - 28, 2009, (WO) 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Noreen Dunn, Dun-Ley Productions, 28 Fordum Suite 2A, Somerset, NJ 08875, (732) 271-1119, email: dunn-ley@njkingdom.com, web: www.NJKingdom.com / Site: South Mountain Reservation, Tulip Springs Section-Cherry Ln, South Orange, NJ / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: 20,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

NJ Warren Cnty Ren Faire/Invitation Joust NEW LISTING!
September 12 - 13, 2009, Noon - 7 p.m.
Admission: $13 / Contact: NJ Warren Cnty Ren Faire, 330 Route 661, Blairstown, NJ 07825, (908) 813-0987, email: jponczek@msn.com, web: myspace.com/njwarrenrenfaire / Site: Warren Cnty Fairgrounds, Rt 519, Harmony, NJ / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

Pirates of Tortuga
May 31 - June 21, 2008, (WO) 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Noreen Dunn, Dun-Ley Productions, 28 Fordum Suite 2A, Somerset, NJ 08875, (732) 271-1119, email: dunn-ley@njkingdom.com, web: www.NJKingdom.com / Site: South Mountain Reservation, Tulip Springs Section-Cherry Ln, South Orange, NJ / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 20,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

West Windsor Lions Renaissance Faire
May 19 - 20, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Adults: $7 / Contact: Ed DiPolvere, West Windsor Lions Club of NJ, PO Box 295, Princeton Junct, NJ 08550, (609) 586-2684, web: www.eastkingdom.org/ Site: Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ / Booths: 60+ / Attendance:7,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and securely peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Wicked Winter Renaissance Faire
February 20 - 22, 2009, Noon - Midnight
Admission: $20 / 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 Hanover Marriott, 1410 Route 10 E., Whippany, NJ / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 2,200 / Weapons: peace-tied / Hotels nearby. ons: peace-tied/ Hotels nearby.

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NEW MEXICO
Cloudcroft Renaissance Fantasy Faire
June 19 - 21, 2009, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBD / Contact: The Village of Cloudcroft, Rhonda Napoleon, PO Box 455, Cloudcroft, NM 88317, (505) 682-3126 or (505) 687-3200, email: napony1express@msn.com or coolpinesreservations@yahoo.com, web: http://skylinecyberworld.com/Specialevent.htm / Site: Cloudcroft Zenith Park / Booths: 46 / Attendance: 1200 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / RV campsites.

Dona Ana Arts Council Renaissance Arts Faire
November 7 - 8, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 donation/ Contact: Cati Waterman, Dona Ana Arts Council, PO Box 1721, Las Cruces, NM 88004, (505) 523-6403, email: info@daarts.org, web: www.daarts.org / Site: Young Park, Las Cruces, NM / Booths: 170 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping, motels nearby.

Farmington Renaissance Faire
October 18 - 19, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Farmington Museum, Richard Welch, 3041 E Main St, Farmington, NM 87402, (505) 599-1174, email: rwelch@fmtn.org, or mmcalexander@fmtn.org web: www.farmingtonmuseum.org/renaissancefaire.htm / Site: Rocky Reach Landing, off Browning Pkwy, in Farmington, NM / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 7,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / For lodging info, call Convention & Visitor's Bureau at (800) 448-1240.

Santa Fe Renaissance Faire
September 19 - 20, 2009, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: / Contact: Dara Fogel Aver, 2976 Rodeo Park Drive East, Santa Fe, NM 87505, 505-428-2347, email: dara@openhands.org, web: www.sfrenfair.org / Site: El Ranch de las Golondrinas, Santa Fe, NM / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy

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NEW YORK
Aviator Sports/Recreation Renaissance Fest
May 31, 2009, 1 p.m - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Aviator Sports, Joe Monetti, Hangar 5 Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY 11234, (718) 758-7526, email: joe@aviatorsports.com, web: aviatorsports.com / Site: Hangar 5 Floyd Bennett Field, approx 1/4 mi off Belt Parkway on Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: Call about policy / Camping and hotels nearby.

Beardslee Castle's Medieval Faire
July 22, 2008, 11a.m. - 6p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Lords and Fools Medieval Productions 337 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, NY 12302 (518) 265-1675 email: faire@lordsandfools.com, web: www.lordsandfools.com/faire_main.htm / Site: Little Falls, NY / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 400 / Weapons: sheathed / camping and hotels available locally.

Bill Johnston Pirate Days
August 7 - 16, 2009, (WO)
Admission: FREE / Contact: Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, 7 Market St, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607, (800) 541-2110, email: info@alexbay.org, web: www.alexbay.org/2004/default.asp / Site: Scenic View Park / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels and camping

The Brass Ring Thing VIII Renaissance Faire
June 6, 2009, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBA / 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 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A

Hawk Creek Wildlife & Art Festival- Renaissance Style
July 25 - August 2, 2009, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: P.O Box 662, East Aurora, NY 14052, (716) 652-8646, email: info@hawkcreek.org, web: www.hawkcreek.org/festival/index.html / Site: 655 Luther Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 10,000 / off-site camping and hotels

Hudson Valley Mayfaire
May 2 - 3, 2009, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: The Queens Galley, c/o Knightly Endeavors, 319 Wall St, Kingston, NY 12401, (845) 331-0567, email: info@mayfaire.com, web: www.hvmayfaire.com / Site: Ulster County Fairgrounds / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,200 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied, no firearms/ Hotels and camping nearby.

Hudson Valley Pirate Festival
October 3 - 4, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Joyce Durand, PO Box 519, Sugarloaf, NY 10981, (845) 380-0094, email: captain@hudsonriverpiratefestival.com, web: www.hudsonriverpiratefestival.com / Site: Riverfront Park Beacon, New York / Booths: 65 + / Attendance: 40,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied

Long Island Pirate Festival
September 19 - 20, 2009, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun til 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Long Island Pirate Festival, PO Box 112, Sayville, NY, 11782, email: longislandpiratefestival@yahoo.com, or info@yepyratebrotherhood.org web: www.yepyratebrotherhood.org / Site: Bald Hill Amphitheatre, Farmingville, NY / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels and camping information on web site.

The Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park
October 4, 2009, 11:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: For performers - Eileen Merle-Rao (IWG #54) or general - Dennis Reeder, 57 Wadsworth Ave., New York, NY 10033, (212) 795-1600, email: songbird@uptownwench.com, WHIDC@aol.com, web: www.WHIDC.com / Site: Fort Tryon Park, around ManhattanÕs Cloisters / Booths: 170 / Attendance: 60,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels in Ft. Lee, in NJ or in NYC.

New York Renaissance Faire
August 1 - September 20, 2009, (Weekends + Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: Eric Michaels, REC, 600 Rte. 17A, Tuxedo, NY 10987, (845) 351-5171, email: ericmichaels@recfair.com, web: www.renfair.com/NY / Site: Sterling Forest, Rt. 17A, Tuxedo, NY / Booths: 150 / Attendance: 150,000+ / Weapons: must be secured / Motels & B&Bs w/in 15 min.

Sands Point Faire
September 5 - 13, 2009, (WO) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7/ Contact: Robert Fox, 12 Forester Pkwy., Mount Vernon, NY 10552, (914) 664-2733, web: www.kingdomofacre.org / Site: 127 Middleneck Rd., Port Washington, NY 11050 / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Sterling Renaissance Festival
July 4 - August 16, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $24.95 / Contact: Vanessa Webb, Sterling Renaissnace Festival, 15385 Farden Rd., Sterling, NY 13156, (315) 947-5782, email: vanessa@sterlingfestival.com, web: www.sterlingfestival.com / Site: near Lake Ontario, one hour NW of Syracuse in Sterling, NY / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.

Westminster Medieval Festival
May 10, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Robert Fox, 12 Forester Pkwy., Mount Vernon, NY 10552, (914) 664-2733, web: www.kingdomofacre.org / Site: 109 Udall Rd., West Islip, NY 11795 / Booths: 25 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons not allowed.

Yorkshire Renaissance Faire
May 16 - 17, 2009, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Contact: Paul Holm, PO Box 575, Holbrook, NY 11741, (631) 285-7469, email: info@yorkshirefaire.com, web: www.yorkshirefaire.com / Site: Central Long Island / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Check web site for lodging.

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NORTH CAROLINA
A Camelot Christmas - Presented by the North Carolina Renaissance Faire
December 6 - 7, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Donna L. Varner-Sheaves, P.O Box 61280, Raleigh, NC 27661, (919) 755-8004, email: donna@ncrenfaire.com, web: www.ncrenfaire.com/index.php / Site: North Carolina Fairegrounds, Raleigh, The Kerr-Scott Building, all indoor / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / camping avaliable on-site.

Carolina Renaissance Festival
October 10 - November 22, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $19; $18 adv / Contact: Matt Siegel, PO Box 165, Davidson, NC 28036, (704) 896-5555, email: carolinarenfest@royalfaires.com, or matt@royalfaires.com, web: www.royalfaires.com/carolina/default.asp?page=1 / Site: Huntersville, NC, Hwy 77 to exit 25 east (NC 73) 5 miles or Hwy. 85 to exit 55 west (Poplar Tent Rd) 5 miles / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 150,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping on-site. Visit our web site for motels and campgrounds nearby.

Elizabethan Tymes: A Country Faire
October 10 - 11, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: call for info. / Contact: Billie Boyd, One Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954, (252) 475-1500, email: rifp.information@ncmail.net, web: www.roanokeisland.com / Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC / Booths: 6 / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels w/in 5 mi.

Foothills Highland Games
November 7, 2009, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Scottish Highland Games, Sue Myers, PO Box 1939, Hendersonville, NC 28793, (828) 693-8526, email: foothillshg@bellsouth.net, web: www.scotsfoothillshg.org / Site: Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 3,500 / Weapons: only worn swords / Camping nearby. Motels nearby.

North Carolina Renaissance Faire
March 28 - April 5, 2009 (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/index.php, or www.ncrenfaire.org / North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Heritage Village, Raleigh, 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 25 - 26, 2009, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Ed or Nancy Vallette, 70 Scioto St., Ashville, OH 43103, (740) 983-4428, email: vikingfestival@gmail.com, web: www.ashvillevikingfest.com / Site: Ashville Village Park, Walnut St., Ashville, OH / Booths: 65 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Camping for participants and motels nearby.

Great Lakes Medieval Faire
July 11 - August 16, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $16.95 / Contact: Cindy Hotchkiss, Operations Manager, PO Box 376, Rock Creek, OH 44084, (888) MEDIEVAL (633-4382), (440) 474-4280, email: contact@medievalfaire.com, web: www.medievalfaire.com / Site: 7 miles south of I-90 on St. Rt. 534, near Geneva, OH / Booths: 125 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Off-site camping avail.; hotels and motels w/in 5 mi.

Medieval and Renaissance Faire at Ohio State University
May 2, 2009, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Council for the Medieval and Renaissance Faire, PO Box 3614, Columbus, OH 43210, email: wolfspeaker621@yahoo.com, web: http://cmrf.org.ohio-state.edu / Site: South Oval at Ohio State University / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A

Ohio Renaissance Festival
September 5 - October 25, 2009, (WO + Labor Day) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $19.99 / Contact: Cheryl Bales, PO Box 68, Harveysburg, OH 45032, (513) 897-7000, email: info@renfestival.com, web: www.renfestival.com / Site: State Rte. 73, Harveysburg, OH between I-71 & I-75 / Booths: 135+ / Attendance: 175,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Check web site for lodging info.

Southeastern Ohio Renaissance Faire
September 27 - 28, 2008,
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: Donation of a non-perishable item or disposable diapers / Contact: Eugene Kyle, PO Box 1732, Cambridge, OH 43725, (740) 705-1266 / Site: Cambridge City Park / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 100-300 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping for vendors

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OKLAHOMA
King's Champion
September 12 - 13, 2009,10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun til 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / 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.

Lawton Renaissance Faire
June 7 - 15, 2009,10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $10 / 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.

Norman Medieval Faire
March, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Linda Linn, 1700 Asp Ave, Norman, OK 73072, (405) 288-2536, email: llinn@ou.edu, web: www.medievalfair.org / Site: Reaves Park, Norman, OK / Booths: 200+ / Attendance: 300,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / see web site for camping information.

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival at the Castle at Muskogee, OK
May 1 - 31, 2010, (WO & Memorial Day) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 / Contact: Karen Cunningham, The Castle at Muskogee, 3400 Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, OK 74401, (918) 687-3625, Tix: (918) 687-3625, email: thecastle@okcastle.org, web: www.okcastle.com / Site: 3400 West Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, OK / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 89,000 / Weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for participants only; hotels nearby.

Scarlet's Mid-Winter Renaissance Festival
January 24 - 25, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Masked Ball from 9:00- Midnight; 10-6:00 on Sunday.
Admission: $9 (wknd, ball and special rates: www.scarletfest.com/MidWinterFaire.htm ) / Contact: Robert Mullens, P.O. Box 7703, Edmond, OK 73083, (405) 476-1718, email: foxmoon@foxmoonproductions.com, web: www.scarletfest.com / Site: Oklahoma Farmer's Public Market Event Center / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels available at: www.scarletfest.com/festsponsors.htm <http://www.scarletfest.com/festsponsors.htm>

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OREGON
Canterbury Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING
July 18 - 26, 2009, (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: whitewind@verizon.net, 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.

Faire by the Sea-Brookings/Harbor Renaissance Fest
July 25, 2009, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Upper Crust Designs, Hayley Farr, PO Box 4773, Brookings, OR 97415, (541) 251-4027 email: uppercrustdesigns@hotmail.com / Site: Azalea Park, Azalea Park Rd, Brookings, OR / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Beautiful oceanside lodging and motels within minutes.

Faerieworlds Festival (Faerie & Celtic Music and Art)
July 31 - August 2, 2009, Noon - 10 p.m.
Admission: $40 weekend pass or $22 per day / Contact: Kelly or Emilio Miller-Lopez, PO Box 51177, Eugene, OR 97405, (514) 687-0945, email: info@faerieworlds.com, web: www.faerieworlds.com / Site: Secret House Winery, Veneta, OR / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: not allowed

Portland Pirate Festival
September 19 - 20, 2009, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Portland Pirate Festival LLC, Shuhe Hawkins, 3120 SW Malcom Ct., Portland, OR 97225, (503) 853-1497, email: shuhe@portlandpiratefestival.com, web: www.portlandpiratefestival.com / Booths: 40-60 / Attendance: 17,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.

Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire
September 19 - 20, 2009, 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: Kings Valley, OR / Booths: 135 / Attendance: 24,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping for participants only; for off-site info, visit www.visitcorvallis.com.

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PENNSYLVANIA
Celtic Fling and Highland Games
June 26 - 28 2009, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $24.95 / Contact: Tom Roy, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA 17545, (717) 665-7021, email: tom@parenfaire.com, web: www.parenfaire.com / Site: Lancaster, PA / Booths:150 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Check web site for lodging.

FaerieCon: The International Faerie Convention
October, 2009, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $35 for weekend pass o $15 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: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.

Fairie Festival at Spoutwood Farm
May 1 - 3, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Fairie Festival at Spoutwood Farm, 4255 Pierceville Rd, Glen Rock, PA 17327, (717) 235-6610, email: events@spoutwood.com, web: www.fairiefestival.net / Site: Spoutwood Farm, Glen Rock, PA/ Booths: 70 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: not permitted / Hotels and campgrounds nearby.

Kutztown Renaissance Faire
April 25 - 26, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: K.U. Medieval and Reanissance Club (K.U.M.R.C.), Caitlin Gilroy, Rm 153 Student Union Bldg, Kutztown Univ of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA 19530, (610) 894-5478, email: medieval@kutztown.edu, web: www.geocities.com/kumrc2000 / Site: Kutztown Univ of Pennsylvania / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 300+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping for participants only; hotels w/in 5 min.

May Day Fairie Festival
May 1 - 3, 2009, Fri. Noon - 6 p.m., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Posie, 4255 Pierceville Rd., Glen Rock, PA 17327, (717) 235-6610 events@spoutwood.com, web: www.fairiefestival.net / Site: 4255 Pierceville Rd. Glen Rock, PA 17327 / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 16,000 / Weapons: / See website for nearby hotel listings.

Midsummer Renaissance Faire
May 30 - June 6, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Midsummer Renaissance Faire, Mike Kiefer, 14997 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530, (610) 587-9778, email: info@midsummerfaire.com, web: www.midsummerproductions.com / Site: The Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Drive, Lehighton, PA / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / No on-site availability for guests; plenty of hotels nearby.

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
August 9 - October 28, 2008, (WO) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $28.95 (discounted on website) / Contact: Tom Roy, 2775 Lebanaon R., Manheim, PA 17545, (717) 665-7021, email: tom@parenfaire.com / Site: 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA / Booths:100 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / No on-site camping; hotels & campgrounds nearby.

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
August 29 - October 4, 2009, (WO + Labor Day)10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 / Contact: Rocky Mountain Festivals, which hosts Colorado Renaissance Festival, 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton, PA 15089, (724) 872-1670, email: info@pittsburghrenfest.com, web: www.pittsburghrenfest.com / Site: 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton, PA 15089 / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 50,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / camping and hotels nearby.

Swashbuckler Pyrate Feaste
April 3 - 25, 2009 (WO), Fri: 7:30 p.m., Sat. 4:30 and 8 p.m.
Admission: $39.95 / 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 17545 / Booths: None / Attendance: limited / Weapons: no weapons / hotels nearby

Village Renaissance Faire
September 19 - 20, 2009, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Village Library of Wrightstown, Kenneth Hone, 727 Penns Park Rd., Wrightstown, PA 18940, (215) 598-3322 or (267) 304-8060, email: thedefenders@hotmail.com, web: www.villagefaire.org / Site: Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, Penns Park Rd., Wrightstown, PA / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping for participants only; hotels nearby.

Western Pennsylvania Fairie Festival - "Entering Never Land"
June 28-29, 2008, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: PO Box 241, Sprindgale, PA 15144, email: info@wpafairiefestival.com, web: www.wpafairiefestival.com / Site: Coopers Lake Farm, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock, PA 16057 / Booths: 60+ / Attendance: 1,000+ / Weapons: sheathed / For camping info, www.cooperslake.com

Wild Rose Renaissance Faire
October 3 - October 18, 2009, (WO + Columbus Day) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Debby or Jessica, PO Box 380, Columbus, PA 16405, (814) 663-0446, email: wildroserenfaire@yahoo.com, web: web: www.wildroserenfaire.net / Site: RR 1, Box #51, (Route 957), Columbus, PA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: Must be peace-tied. / Bed and Breakfasts within 7 miles.

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SOUTH DAKOTA
Siouxland Renaissance Festival
June 6 - 7, 2009, Sat. 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, junction of I-29 and Madison St. in 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
Dragon Days
April 25 - 26, 2009, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Vince Taylor, 1901 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Cookeville, TN 38506, (931)526-4038, email: hiddenhollowpark@live.com, web: www.hhdragondays.com / Site: 1901 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Cookeville, TN 38506 / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: no firearms / Onsite camping for participants.

Shakespeare and Friends, A Renaissance Faire
June 6 - 7, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Rogersville Arts Counsil, Debbie Beal, PO Box 575, Rogersville TN 37857, (423) 754-4495, email: dbeal@chartertn.net, web: www.shakespeareandfriends.org / Site: Crockett Spring Park / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and Hotels nearby.

Tennessee Renaissance Festival
May 2 - 25, 2009 (Weekends + Memorial Day), 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission: $18 / Contact: The Freemans, PO Box 309, Arrington, TN 37014, (615) 395-7296, email: comments@tnrenfest.com, web: www.tnrenfest.com / Site: Castle Gwyn near Triune, TN, 30 mi. S. of Nashville / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 50,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied. No firearms or replicas. / No on-site camping; state park and motels w/in 30 min. of site

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TEXAS
Christmas Fest at Middlefaire
December 13 - 14, 2008
Admission: $3 / Contact: Paul Delacroix, Middlefaire Company Inc., P.O Box 961, Hillsboro, TX 76645, (254) 548-6238, email: middlefaire@yahoo.com, web: www.middlefaire.net / Site: SW corner of County Road 1458 and State Highway 171. Front Office: 8581 SH 171, Hillsboro, TX 76645 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / call for camping info.

Dickens on the Strand
December 5 - 6, 2009, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Galveston Historical Foundation, 502 20th Street, Galveston, TX 77550, (409) 765-7834, email: janpuckett@galvestonhistory.org, web: www.dickensonthestrand.org/Dickens_on_the_strand.asp / Site: Galveston, TX / Booths: 175 / Attendance: 50,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels neaby.

Dragon Valley Renaissance Faire
December 29, 2007 - January 20, 2008, (WO)
Admission: $6 / Contact: Dorel Ward, P.O Box 533944, Harlingen, TX 78533, (956) 357-4019, email: info@borderealm.com or dvrf@borderrealminc.com, web: www.borderrealminc.com/Dragon_Valley_Renaissance_F.php / Site: TBA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied. / Hotels nearby.

Enchanted Renaissance Faire (formerly known as Ingleside)
December 12 - 13, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. dusk
Admission: $5 / Contact: Jan Hart, Ingleside Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 686, Ingleside, TX 78362 ?(888) 899-2906, email: ingchamber1@cableone.net, web: www.renfaireingleside.com / Site: Live Oak Park, off South FM 1069, on Port Ave. and Sherry / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 4,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Contact Chamber of Commerce for lodging info.

Fantasy Festival Middlefaire
June 6 - 7, 2009, 11 a.m - 7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Paul Delacrois, Middlefaire Company Inc, PO Box 961, Hillsboro, TX 76645, (254) 548-6238, email: middlefaire@yahoo.com, web: www.middlefaire.net / Site: SW corner of County Road 1458 and State Highway 171, Hillsboro TX / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no modern firerms / Call for camping info.

Four Winds Masque Ball
March 28, 2009, 9 p.m - midnight
Admission: $15 / Contact: Kristin Stephens 710 Highway 110 South, Whitehouse, TX 75791, (903) 839-5271, email: fourwindsfaire1@yahoo.com, web: www.fourwindsfaire.com / Site: Vizcaya Ranch 10 miles south of Tyler, TX / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no modern firerms / Campground with RV hook-ups aval., hotels w/in 11 miles.

Four Winds Renaissance Faire
February 28 - April 19, 2009 (WO), 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Dustin Stephens, 710 Highway 110 South, Whitehouse, TX 75791, (903) 839-5271, email: fourwindsfaire1@yahoo.com, web: www.fourwindsfaire.com / Site: Vizcaya Ranch 15 miles south of Tyler, TX / Vendors: 50+ / Attendance: 14,000/ Weapons: must be peace-tied, no modern firearms / Campground near faire site, hotels with in 11 miles.

Four Winds Ren-dependence Open Joust Tournament & Firework Show
June 4, 2009, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Kristin Stephens 710 Highway 110 South, Whitehouse, TX 75791, (903) 839-5271, email: fourwindsfaire1@yahoo.com, web: www.fourwindsfaire.com / Site: Vizcaya Ranch 10 miles South of Tyler / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no modern firearms / campground with RV hook-ups avaliable, hotels w/in 10 miles.

Middlefaire
September 19 - October 4, 2009, (WO) 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission: $12 / Contact: Paul Delacroix, Middlefaire Company Inc., P.O Box 961, Hillsboro, TX 76645, (254) 548-6238, email: middlefaire@yahoo.com, web: www.middlefaire.net / Site: SW corner of County Road 1458 and State Highway 171. Front Office: 8581 SH 171, Hillsboro, TX 76645 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / call for camping info.

Raven's Loft Renaissance Faire
August 23 - 31, 2008, (WO) Sat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. noon - 6 p.m. Admission: $10/ Contact: Lord Raven, Raven’s Loft Renaissance Faire, 891 FM 3299, Emory, TX 75440, (903) 458-1307 or (903) 458-2814, email: raven75440@yahoo.com or concertmasterp@yahoo.com, web: http://ravens-loft-faire.tripod.com / Site: Emory, TX / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 200 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping off-site. Motels nearby.

Scarborough Faire, The Renaissance Festival
April 4 - May 25, 2009 (Weekends + Mem Day), 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admission: $20.99 / Contact: Orvis Melvin, Southwest Festivals, PO Box 538, Waxahachie, TX 75168, (972) 938-3247, email: omelvin@scarboroughrenfest.com, web: www.scarboroughrenfest.com / Site: 2511 FM66, Waxahachie, TX / Booths: 198 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Participant on-site camping avail.; motels w/in 2 mi.

Sherwood Renaissance FestivalNEW LISTING
February 27 - April 4, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admission: $15 / Contact: Sherwood Forest Faire LLC, PO Box 5470, Bryan, TX 77805, email: admin@sherwoodforestfaire.com, web: www.sherwoodforestfaire.com / Site: Campground off US Hwy 290, McDade, TX / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 20,000 - 60,000 expected / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for participants and patrons

Texas Renaissance Festival
October 10 - November 29, 2009, (WO & Thanksgiving Fri) 9 a.m. - dusk Admission: $23 / Contact: Shelly Lee, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363, (800) 458-3435, email: shelly@texrenfest.com, web: www.texrenfest.com / Site: 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville, TX. 77363 / Booths: 397 / Attendance: 373,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging information.

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UTAH
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire
July 9 - 12, 2008, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission: FREE / Contact: Beverly Tripp, PO Box 1443, Cedar City, UT 84721, (435) 586-1124 or Cathy Bryant (435) 586-6757 (after 7 p.m.), email: kedronvale@hotmail.com, web: www.UMRF.net / Site: Cedar City Main St. Park, Cedar City, UT / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 30,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed / Motels nearby, camping across the street.

Utah Renaissance Festival & Fantasy Faire
May 8 - 17, 2009, (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: Millcreaak Hollow, 3105 West Pioneer Road, MSC, UT 84404 / Booths: 75 Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be secured / hotels nearby.

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VERMONT
The Green Mountain Renaissance Faire
July 19-27, 2008, (WO) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: $12 / Contact: Helen Lambert, 20 Shepherd Ln., Rutland, VT 05701, (802) 773-1589, email: hmlambert@verizon.net, web: www.greenmountainrenfest.com / Site: Champlain Valley Expo Fairgrounds, Essex Junction, VT / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: Must be peace tied / Hotels nearby.

New World Festival
September 6, 2009, Noon-Midnight Admission: $25 / Contact: Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main St., Randolph, VT 05060, (802) 728-9879, email: chandler@innevi.com, web: www.newworldfestival.com / Site: Chandler Music Hall / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby

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VIRGINIA
Annual Harvest Faire
October 9 - 11, 2009, Fri: Noon - 11 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission: TBA / Contact: Amy Reineri, PO Box 2069, Newport News, VA 23609, (757) 358-5412, email: amy@harvestfaire.org, web: www.harvestfaire.org / Site: Mariners' Museum Park, Warwick Blvd at J. Clyde Morris Blvd / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site with pre-registration ONLY, hotels nearby.

Enchantment Faire at Foamhenge
September 12 - 13, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m. Admission: $5 / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 1044 Deerfield Valley Rd, West Augusta, VA 24485, (540) 939-4793, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com / Site: Foamhenge at Natural Bridge, VA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: with purchase of weapons permit / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Gloucester Renaissance Festival
July 18 - 19, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m. Admission: FREE / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 1044 Deerfield Valley Rd, West Augusta, VA 24485, (540) 939-4793, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/Gloucester.htm / Site: Historic Downtown, Gloucester, VA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: not allowed / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Green Hill Medieval Faire
September 26 - 27, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Masquerade Ball 7 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m. Admission: $5 / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 1044 Deerfield Valley Rd, West Augusta, VA 24485, (540) 939-4793, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/GreenHill.htm / Site: Green Hill Park, Roanoke County, VA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: allowed with purchase of weapons permit / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Potomac Celtic Festival
June 13 - 14, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Admission: $15 - discounts avail. see web site / Contact: Potomac Celtic Alliance, 525-K R Macket St. #295, Leesburg, VA 20176, (703) 938-9779, email: info@pcfest.org, web: www.pcfest.org / Site: Morven Park Equestrian Center, Leesburg, VA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Lodging info on web site.

Stone Tower Glenn Renaissance Faire
June 20 - 21, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Masquerade Ball 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 per car / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 1044 Deerfield Valley Rd., West Augusta, VA 24485, (540) 939-4793, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/StoneTowerGlenn.htm / Site: Natural Chimneys Regional Park, Mt. Solon, VA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: with purchase of weapons permit / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Stone Tower Glenn Renaissance Faire
August 15 - 16, 2009, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Masquerade Ball 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 per car / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 1044 Deerfield Valley Rd., West Augusta, VA 24485, (540) 939-4793, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/StoneTowerGlenn.htm / Site: Natural Chimneys Regional Park, Mt. Solon, VA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: with purchase of weapons permit / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Virginia Renaissance Faire
May 16 - June 14, 2009, (WO & Mem Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $7.50 / Contact: Out of the Woodwork Prod., Cornelia Rutherford, 5436 Lomax Way, Woodbrige, VA 22193, (703) 508-5036, email: OOTW@virginiaren.info, web: www.VARF.org / Site: Lake Anna Winery, VA / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / no animals please / See web site for links to hotels nearby.

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WASHINGTON
Camlann Village Festivals
July - August, 2009, (WO) 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 / 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 avail. off-site, inns nearby.

A Festival for May
May 2 - 3, 2009, (WO) 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 / 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.

Medieval Faire
May 31 - June1, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: SCA / web: www.medievalfaire.org / Site: Port Gamble, WA

Northwest Renaissance Festival
June 13 - July 19, 2009, (WO) 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $9.50 / Contact: Gerald Whitehurst, 6493 Hwy. 291, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026, (509) 276-7728 or (509) 747-2509, email: whitehustgm@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; campgrnds w/in 5 min.

Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering
July 25 - 26, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: SSHGA , PO Box 75685, Seattle, WA 98175-0685, (206) 522-2541, email: scots4ever@sshga.org web: www.sshga.org / Site: King County Fairgrounds, Enumclas, WA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed or peace-tied / Campgrounds on-site; hotels in Auburn.

Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire in Gig Harbor
August 1 - 16, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Ronald Cleveland, 12016 134th Ave. KPN, Gig Harbor, WA 98329, (800) 359-5948, email: bryonm@washingtonrenfaire.com, web: www.washingtonrenfaire.com / Site: 900 NE Bear Creek Dewatto Rd, Belfair, WA 98528 / Booths: 100+ / Attendance: 60,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels listed on web site; camping on-site $10/weekend per adult, plus admission.

Ye Merrie Greenwood Faire
June 27 - 28, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Ye Merrie Greenwood Players, Marjorie Kunigsky, 6015 W 20th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99338, (509) 783-7727, email: eaglcrst@verizon.net, web: http://greenwood_players.home.comcast.net / Site: Howard Amon Park, Richland, WA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping on-site; campgrounds and hotels nearby.

 

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WISCONSIN
Bristol Renaissance Faire
July 11 - September 5, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $18.95 ($15.95 in adv.) / Contact: Shawn Johnson, REC, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53142, (847) 395-7773 x221, web: www.renfair.com/bristol/index.php / 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.

Cambridge Renaissance Faire
May 19 - 20, 2007, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Cambridge Area Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 272, Cambridge, WI 53523, (608) 423-3511, email: jimcaems@charter.net , web: www.cambridgerenfaire.com / Site: Ripley Park, Park Rd, 1/4 Mile East of downtown / Booths: 40 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Janesville Renaissance Faire
May 16 - 17, 2009, 10 a.m - 7 p.m
Admission: $8 / Conact: Janesville Renaissance Faire, Inc., Venesa Draves, PO Box 2932, Janesville, WI 53547, (608) 322-8813, email: jvlfaire@gsmbristol.org, web: www.jvlfaire.gsmbristol.org / Site: 600 N. Main Street / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 3,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Participant camping, hotels nearby.

Port Washington Pirate Festival
June 5 - 7, 2009, 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 Festivals, Inc., 139 W Grand Ave, Port Washington, WI 53074, (262) 284-6652, email: admin@portpiratefestival.com, web: www.portpiratefestival.com / Site: Rotary Park at the marina on Lake Michigan / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 22,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

St. Edmund's Renaissance Faire
July 15-16, 2006, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. Noon - 7 p.m
Admission: FREE / Contact: Walt Skipper 1035 Upper Ridgeway, Elm Grove, WI 53122 , (414) 277-5119 email: wjs@quarles.com, or wiskipper@wi.rr.com / Site: St. Edmund's Episcopal Church 14625 Watertown Plank Rd. Elm Grove, WI 53122 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: for performers only

Wisconsin Renaissance Faire
July 4 - 19, 2009, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Shane McVey, 816 Meridian Heights Dr., Eau Claire, WI 54703, (715) 835-3744, email: shane@wirenfaire.com, web: www.wirenfaire.com / Site: Hwy. 53 & Nelson Rd., Chippewa Falls, WI / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: 20,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site; motels nearby.

Woden Thor Medieval Festival and Joust
May 24-26, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Tribe Woden Thor and Evolutionary Acclaim, E13873 County Road D, LaFarge, WI 54639, (608) 625-2941, email: admin@tribewodenthor.org, web: www.tribewodenthor.org/festival / Site: Wild West Days Grounds, Nelson Parkway / Booths: 35+ / Attendance: 3,000 - 5,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.


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