![]() ![]() Entertainers fills the streets and the 16 stages. Crafts such as glass blowing, candlemaking, and metal forging are featured, as well as artisans with wares for sale. The grounds feature gardens such as The Roman Basillica, Titania’s Bower, and the Magic Garden. Nearly 400,000 people attend yearly in Plantersville, Texas, on weekends through October and November and on Thanksgiving Day. Texas Renaissance Festival: The Texas Renaissance Festival is the world’s largest Renaissance Fair. There are over 600 employees of the Maryland Renaissance Festival, and 1,300 people particate in the activities of the faire which include archery, jousting, artisans, sword swallowing, and music and dancing. It runs from August to October, on weekends and Labor Day. It is the second largest Renaissance Festival in the United States, and it spans 25 acres. Maryland Renaissance Festival: Located in Crownsville, Maryland, this festival is a recreation of the 16 th Century English Village of Revel Grove. Volunteers make up most of the “cast,” which features about 150 members. There are 21 stages featuring 200 performances throughout the season, and jousting takes place three times a day. The festival is set in the year 1533, the reign of King Henry VIII. It opens in Aprils and continues each weekend through Memorial Day. Scarbourough Renaissance Festival: This festival, held in Waxahachie, Texas, boasts approximately 200,000 attendees yearly. It also, though, offers parties for Bar Mitzvahs, Bridal Parties, Girls Day Out Parties, and Anniversaries, or just for no particular reason but to have fun in the spirit of the Renaissance. Louisiana Renaissance Festival: This festival was voted in 2009 by the American Bus Association as one of the “Top 100 Events in North America.” Located in Hammond, Louisiana, this festival features the usual artisans, entertainers, and games. Every weekend the Sterling Renaissance Festival Features a theme weekend such as Romance Rendezvous, Pirate Invasion, and Wine Lover’s Bacchanal. It features games and rides, arts and crafts, and 12 stages for Renaissance entertainment. Sterling Renaissance Festival: Held near Fair Haven Beach State Park in New York, this festival runs on weekends in July and August. It is held on 80 acres of wooded village in Carver, Maryland. At this celebration, which takes place on weekends in September and October, one can find food, entertainment, games, and even a zoo featuring lions, tigers, Chinese leopards, snow leopards, golden tigers, and ligers. King Richard’s Faire: King Richard’s celebrates the 16 th Century English marketplace at its finest festival time. The following are only a sample of the Renaissance fairs that are available across the United States. These festivals take place usually just on the weekends, but they take place in different months, depending on the location. Over the years such fairs have become very popular and usually feature a mix of Renaissance entertainment, old-fashioned and hand-made artistry and crafts, jousting, sword fighting, and many other activities that would take place in medieval times. ![]() Rt.Each year tens of thousands of people put on their proper medieval dress and join others at festivals all over the United States in Renaissance Fairs. We look forward to hearing from you to discuss the details of your special day.Ĥ4 ~ St. Please get in touch with our wedding coordinators with any questions you may have. We also offer traditional weddings, receptions, showers, and special family events on the festival grounds, even during the off-season! Let us be the place for all your happy memories. We have three exclusive wedding packages to help make your special day one to remember. Our wedding coordinators will work with you on creating the fairy tale wedding of your dreams. Your wedding ceremony will take place in our Wedding Gardens, and your reception will be held at White Pine Lodge or Cinderella Chateau here on the festival grounds. Our 13th-century Medieval village of Avaloch will add a beautiful touch to your fairy tale wedding. Your happily ever after begins here with us at The Great Lakes Medieval Faire. ![]() We are excited to assist you in celebrating your special day in true Medieval Style. Weddings, as well as other very special events, are truly magical and enchanting here at Rickard Manor. ![]()
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