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DIRECTIONS to Faire
9:45am to 5:00pm, Rain or Shine!
SIX Weekends Nov 3 - Dec 9, 2012
Show Schedules can be downloaded here, or picked up for free as you enter the faire.
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Abby sings and plays music as she shares her rich soaring voice to tell the tale in Irish, Scots Gaelic and in English
The BAWDY BEAUTIFUL show is performed by our beloved Craig of Farrington. He sings faire favorites and the legendary
classics, with a few you might sing a long with. Some innuendo is applied, which means its safe for small children and adults, maybe not for teens. (PG-13) Performed once a day, every day, in the Painted Badger pub at 12:45 pm.
This Six person Singing Pirate Troupe are a pirate music group specializing in performances that combine nautical songs, sea shanties, and Celtic music with a huge (and we mean huge!) dose of silly comedy. The group performs larger than life in their authentic-feeling pirate-themed costumes and their variety of instruments backing up their bellowing voices.
FALCONRY is the sport of Kings (and our Queen Elizabeth I). Falcons and Hawks (and owls) are on display the entire day, every day. Stop by the ‘Raptor ARENA‘ to see them up close and personal. Ask our Eagle class Falconer questions, or observe these majestic birds at rest. Some of the raptors on display are from the wild, others are captive-bred. The dedication of falconers who founded programs like the Peregrine Fund in Boise, Idaho, and the University of Minnesota Raptor Center are the reason the Peregrine Falcon is no longer on endangered species list.
Please no animals, it may disrupt the show.
The Blacksmith demo runs all day at the Drago Watch Forge, the tall green and white building overlooking the lake. The Dragons Watch forge also has smelting demonstrations and the faire cannon on display. The cannon is shot twice a day to mark the opening and closing of the faire. It is also one of the few places to purchase a real hand made sword.
This is an ongoing demonstration (all day, everyday). Brazen Lady uses a torch to shape bronze, copper, and nickel, into dragons and jewelry that is wearable art. The demonstrations pieces vary from day to day from Large detailed dragons to simple hair pieces and small pendants. Be sure to take a minute to study her water garden, set into the small hill side. Brazen Lady's demo can be found near the Celtic Green.
During medieval times you could hire an executioner to do your dirty work. At the Renaissance Festival you can hire Christophe to do your insulting for you. Bring your boss, your brother, mother, whom-ever, pay Christophe to insult them for you. Its so funny even the person being roasted will appreciate being roasted by a professional. Note once paid, there is no escaping Christophe's whit, only comical justice for the masses.
With his fifteen-string lute slung over his shoulder, Craig has become a familiar presence in the lanes of “Albright.” His songs of love, faith, and mirth in combination with clever lyrics, have made him a festival favorite. His calm demeanor, pleasant outlook, and friendly spirit will warm your heart. Find Craig in the lanes every day of faire.
Delightfully raunchy humor to tickle yer funny bone. Comedy from beyond the grave. The ded pirate king of comedy. Last three weekends only, NEW Show this year.
FALCONRY is the sport of Kings (and our Queen Elizabeth I). See some of these majestic raptors of the sky fly freely above the audience. The free flying birds have the option to return to the falconer or to fly away. Learn which birds can fly silently. How can some birds stand the smell of skunk. Can an owl actually turn its head all the way around?
To learn more about falconry and birds of prey bring your list questions to our Eagle Class falconer (after the show).
Some of the birds in our show are rescued from various life threatening injuries, some are being nursed for release back into the wild, and some will never be able to survive in the wild. Thanks to programs like our falconry show and rehab program some endangered species of birds have increased in the wild, and some have even been removed from the endangered species list.
Part crazy uncle, part mad trickster, Faulkner rants at, jokes with and stuns his crowd with a magic show that is both skillfully executed and entertaining to watch.
Meet Marquise and Ima Nutte, Just A couple of clowns foolin’ around.
FOOL SCHOOL:
Learn how to be a fool, at least look like one! Starring 2 Fools and a Dim Wit.
THE UNTRAINED DOG SHOW:
Come see Blockhead, the Border Collie, outwit Marquise and Ima Nutte.
THE ROYAL FOOLS VARIETY SHOW:
Juggling, magic, and a grand finale with 20 china spinning plates.
Pipes, drums and family attitude. Enjoy bagpipe harmonies and connect with your clan in this show featuring down home Scottish music and fun. Suitable for all ages. Questions welcome, straight answers occasionally given.
Straight back from a stint at Disney, Master Glass Blower MARK HALLER IS BACK! This amazing glass blower is both fascinating and educational to watch. His passion for his craft is evident in his demonstrations and products. Feel free to ask any question about glass or glass blowing and get an entertainingly truthful answer.
Fantasy, Foolery, and Fairy Tales with hand-carved puppets. See puppet theater as it was in the Middle Ages. Winner of the UNIMA Citation of Excellence for “Dance of Death” (the Oscar of the puppetry) 4 different shows a day.
ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON: St. George must slay the dragon to win Princess Sabra of Egypt.
DANCE OF DEATH: Death takes on all comers and has a merry time of it.
PUNCH AND JUDY: Marital bliss in the Middle Ages. Lots of little things hitting each other.
QUEST FOR RICE PUDDING: Performed with antique Indonesian puppets. A favorite with the little ones.
THREE TERRIBLE TASKS: Two reluctant Russian heroes face monsters to win Princess Marya.
TEMPTATION OF ST. ANTHONY: Pluto sends his demons to claim St. Anthony's soul and eat his pet pig.
BEAR HAS A BIRTHDAY: How can Bear find guests for his birthday when they think he wants to eat them?
A jugglin' fool from a young age. See danger mixed with a bad idea or seven. In an exceptional comedy show with audience participation, appropriate for the whole family.
On stage and in the lanes, don't miss Jamison. Look for the exuberant Fire Juggling show featuring this orchestrator of Fire Juggling and Laughs.
A fully armored contact joust and hand-to-hand combat demonstration. This crowd favorite is a main attraction to the festival. It is held twice a day in the "Joust ARENA," which can hold up to 5,000 people, come early for a seat. The jousting is real, followed by a sword fighting demo with lots of theatrical license.
Children can be declared a Lady or a Knight, by her majesty Queen Elizabeth and her royal court. Happening once a day on the Royal Green at the Queens Pavilion next to the peninsula in the Lake.
Pandorium Belly Dance will be performing twice a day on the Celtic Green, every day at 12:45 and 3:00pm.
Tribal Happenings- a local dance troupe will be performing on stage inside the Painted Badger Pub, two times each day.
A bit of slight of hand and quick wit provide an entertaining show in the streets of “Albright” from a professional of the streets. Magician Mark Faulkner can often be found performing magic as he walks through the village of Albright.
Called “The Godfather of Celtic Music Online”, Marc Gunn is a champion of the Celtic MP3. Gunn plays acoustic folk music rooted in the American Celtic song tradition–-Celtic music, the Traditional and the Twisted. His vibrant live show and musical instrument of choice-the autoharp-makes him stand out as unique in the Celtic musical community. His award-winning Irish & Celtic Music Podcast earns over 40,000 downloads of each show and is one of the most-popular music podcasts on iTunes. Embrace independent Celtic music!
Traditional Irish dancing
Violin music and song
Hand to Hand Combat demonstration. This is a very fast paced competition. If you are interested in this form of martial arts be sure to inquire after the demonstration.
International juggling sensation and Official Jester of Muncaster Castle, Paolo performs dangerous stunts mixed with hilarious comedy. A joyous misadventure in every show! Entertaining to all ages (7 to 70)
Meet a Young Queen Elizabeth, SHE is the most impressive monarch of all time
Rapier demonstrations and other demonstrations of everyday life in medieval Europe are performed by the SCA.
The Society of Creative Anachronism is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. Members, dress in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which feature tournaments, royal courts, feasts, dancing, various classes & workshops, and more.”
The Renaissance Living History Center will be providing daily demonstrations in 16th Century Daily Life, Candle making, Cooking and Baking, Butter Churning, Woodworking and Wood Carving, period games, midwife-ing, and herbal life. Most of the demonstrations will occur all day with cooking/baking in the morning to early afternoon. RLHC - Where re-creation meets recreation.
Join Robin Hood and Maid Marian for magical storytelling! Six members of
the audience star in these high-energy, interactive retellings of "St.
George & the Dragon" and "The Tales of Robin Hood"! Heroes, villains,
cheering, screaming, and hilarity ensues! Comedy with kids.
The Royal Parade circles the entire lake on its way to the early joust. Be sure to catch the parade at the hour of twelve and thirty. Feel free to join in at the end, or follow it to the early Joust.
The Cooper-smith is an all day demonstration. The prepared show is about 10 minutes. Starts whenever a new group of people are present. Plenty of additional information, please ask lots of questions. There are many visual examples and Tools to be explained, if you like.
Learn the 10 epic steps to a duel; this comedy and parade of weapons is a returning crowd favorite.
Music, Comedy, and The Oldest Profession!
NOTE: its in the PUB!
The TORTUGA TWINS a comedy story-telling troupe that redefines tall tales and favorite fables. Join in the fun as this tights-wearing trio brings you seemingly untold stories; Enjoy the funny antics of Raphael, D’Angelo, and Scaramouche.
See the Tortuga Twins twist history and legend into a tale fraught with laughter, frivolity, and a Merry Man or two. Join in the fun as the tights-wearing trio brings you the untold story of Robin Hood, Maid Marion, and the Sheriff of Nottingham. This is our most FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOW (PG)
(The Pirate Comedy Show) The Tortuga Twins are caught in the middle as Captain Morgan battles her arch-nemesis, Bluebeard, for the affections of the Island Queen. Avast, ya would-be pirates - she's rumored to have more than coconuts beneath her grass skirt! (PG)
Enjoy this farcical retelling of the famed fairytale starring Granny, Red Riding Hood, and The Big Bad Wolf. Presented in a way that only The Tortuga Twins could deliver - it will leave you howling with laughter and wondering what they've got in that darn basket! (PG-13)
Join the Tortuga Twins as they match wits and swords as they compete to find out who is the best swordsman. This naughty, bawdy, R-rated show is NOT for children, it is probably not even for adults – But it IS guaranteed to leave you rolling in the aisles. (R, for Adults)
Many people wear costumes to the faire; you can too if you like, so look for the official cast badge. With so many people dressed so many different ways the Baron of Albright has given you a way to know his citizens from our other guests. He has given his citizens a badge. The local villagers of Albright proudly wear this badge to prove their citizenship. Look for this bright red badge to know if you are talking to a citizen of Albright, or a fellow visitor. Stop by the Dripping Dog in and ask how you can volunteer to be a villager next year. [Rated G], present every day of faire.
Hammer Dulcimer music, instrumental performances throughout the day. This predecessor to the piano is interesting to hear and fascinating to watch. Feel free to ask questions or watch in awe. Present every day of faire.
Wandering Gypsy Theatre tells stories! This is two-person, comedic story-telling in the style of Abbott and Costello. Be mindful of where you see them. If you see them on the street with your 3yr old, they will entertain the child. If you see them on Stage the will entertain everyone. If you see them in our Painted Badger PUB, they will entertain the Adults. So be mindful of where you plan on catching this dynamic duo.
The Wandering Gypsy Theater street show is performed anywhere you find them. Great for kids and very interactive with everyone. Their "Street Shows" are rated "G".
The WASHING WELL WENCHES redefining sexy since 1492. This comical group is a "splashing" good time. Note: This is a funny show if you see it you will laugh, if you sit close to the was pit you will be splashed.
The Washing Well Wenches will be at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival every weekend of November and the first two of December.
Like Scotch whisky? Come join Scottish wench Bonnie Mackinlay as she takes you on a tasting tour of five whisky-producing regions of Scotland! You will receive five samples of single malt whiskys, plus a sixth surprise tasting. Bonnie will be joined by several fellow reprobates...er, entertainers...that will be sure to have you laughing and singing along. However, please leave the wee bairns behind - this is a strictly "adults only" show, as the humor can be rated "R"! The price is $30 a person, which includes 6 tastings,and will be held every Saturday (except Dec. 3rd) at 3:30 pm at the Wine Tasting cottage. Get your tickets now!
Madame will also offer classical tastings of old world and new world wines, and the most popular of all - the final weekend "Best of the Season." (The "Best of the Season" seatings usually sell out in September - a word to the wise!)
