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 Sonora Celtic Festival - Formerly Known as Calaveras Celtic Festival
March 7-9, 2008, 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.calaverascelticfaire.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 19, 2008, 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 5, 2008, 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 20-21, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / 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 26-27, 2008, 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
June 2-10, 2007, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 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 / Hotels call for info

Willitis Renaissance Festival
July 28-29 , 2007, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Rusty Sword Productions, Mark or Lorna Moorhead, 9239 Starina Way, Sacramento, CA 95826, (916) 366-6932, email: rustyinfo@sbcglobal.net, web: www.rustyswordproductions.com/willits_ren_faire.htm / Site: Willits Recreation Grove Park, Willits, CA / Booths: 30-40 / Attendance 3,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.


COLORADO
Colorado Medieval Festival
June 6-8, 2008, Fri. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Roger Gomez, PO Box 271782, Fort Collins, CO 80527, (970) 266-1333, email: info@coloradocstle.com, web: www.medievalworld.us/coloradocastle/index.htm / Site: Near Fort Collins, CO / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: check site for policy / On-site camping for vendors. Hotels nearby.

Colorado Renaisance Faire
June 14-August 3, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $16.95 / 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.

Holistic Renaissance Festival
May 19-20, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $2 / Contact: Fire Fighters Fund, Tracie Bennitt, PO Box 566, Divide, CO 80814, (719) 687-7375, email: the2002icequeen@yahoo.com / Site: Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E Midland Ave, Woodland Park, CO / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 750 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Long Peaks Scottish/Irish Festival
September 4-7, 2008, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Dr. James Durward, PO Box 1820, Estes Park, CO 80517, (800) 903-7837, email: staff@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 28-29, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Charlene Swansen, P.O Box 158 Mancos, CO 81328, (970) 533-7569, Fax: (970) 533-76000, 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 / Motels and camping on and off site.

The Ravenshire Renaissance Faire (Formerly Grand Valley Renaissance Faire)
August 24-26, 2007, Fri. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 ($9 adv.) / Contact: W.C.R.F., LLC, PO Box 4938, Grand Junction, CO 81520, (970) 256-01180, rennymph@hotmail.com or rrf@earthlink.net, web: www.faires.com/Ravenshire / Site: Riverbend Park, Logan Ave., Palisade, CO / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 3,000 /Weapons: must be peace-tied, no black powder firearms / On-site camping for participants only. Hotels nearby for patrons.

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CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
September 27–October 19, 2008, (WO & Columbus Day)
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Brian Harvard, PO Box 537, Putnam, CT 06260, (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.

ISD Renaissance Festival
9:45am - 6:00pm,Saturday, October 25, 2008
Greenwich, Connecticut
Lots of NEW Entertainment
Music & Dancing • Storytelling • Magic • Dunk Tank • Aerial Angels - High Flying Acrobats • Archery • Children's Area with Games, Arts & Crafts, Magic & Storytelling • Fire Swords • Armored Combat • Shakespeare • Medieval Medicine • Candlemaking • Blacksmithing • Maskmaking • Fresco Painting • Woodworking • Village Vendors • Interactive Bunnyland • Duck Herding • Sword Lessons • Food • Games • Arts & Crafts …and much, much more!
ISD Renaissance Festival, 55 Florence Road, Riverside, CT 06878  ph: 203-637-3800, alt: 203-550-1230
isdrf@isdrenaissance.com

Northern CT Renaissance Festival - Formerly Somers
May 30 - June 1, 2008, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: NcShakespearean Society, Lisa Caswell, PO Box 188, Somers, CT 06071, (860) 595-8087, email: caswell.lisa@sbcglobal.net, web: www.somersrenaissancefair.com / Site: Fourtown Fairgrounds, Egypt Rd., Somers, CT / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 700 / Weapons: no weapons / Camping available on-site for participants.

Southern Connecticut Renaissance Festival (Formerly Park City Renaissance Faire)
July 6-22, 2007 (Weekends + Fridays), 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, PO Box 835, Seymour, CT 06483, (203) 888-6204, email: parkcityrenfaire@aol.com, web: www.thescrf.com / Site: Warsaw Park, Pulaskik Hwy, Ansonia, CT / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and sheathed./ Hotels within 5 minutes.

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FLORIDA
Bay Area Renaissance Festival at MOSI
February 23 - April 6, 2008 (Weekends + 1 Specail 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: katparker@yahoo.com, web: www.renaissancefest.com/bay-area.htm / Site: Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), 11315 N 46th St, Tampa, FL / Booths: 135 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels and camping nearby.

Camelot Days
November 15 -16, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Camelot Days, Inc., 6971 SW 64th St., Miami, FL 33143, (305) 661-0425, email: info@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: 40+ / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Limited on-site camping by request for performers and vendors.

Florida Pirate Festival
November 16-18, 2007, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. til 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 9- March 9, 2008 (Weekends + Pres Day), 10 a.m. - Sunset
Admission: $20 / Contact: Bobby Rodriguez Prod., 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
Januray 26, 2008, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Gasparillo Entertainment, 3701 W Azeele St, Tampa, FL 33609, (813) 353-8108, web: http://gasparillapiratefest.com/ Site: Bayshore Blvd / Attendance: 225,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
March 1-2, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Steve Melei, 3603 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32505, (877) 429-8462, email: GCRenFaire@aol.com, web: www.GCRF.net and www.mzrf.net / Site: Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 4,500+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
January 26 - February 3, 2008 (Weekends + Feb 1), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Linda Piper, PO Box 490, Station 30, Gainesville, FL 32602, (352) 334-5064, email: piperlr@cityofgainesville.org, web: www.gvculturalaffairs.org/website/programs_events/HMF/medieval_index.html / Site: Alachua County Fairgrounds, Gainesville, FL / Booths: 160 / Attendance: 51,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Merchants may camp on-site, hotel sponsors nearby.

Kiwanis Medieval Faire
January 12-20, 2008, (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 7-9, 2008, 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.

Lee Island Pirate Days Festival
April 21-22, 2007, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. til 7 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: On Site Event Productions, 3916 Villmoor Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33919, (239) 481-7231, email: leepiratefest@aol.com / Site: Centennial Park / Booths: 50 / Weapons: Must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Pirates of the Intracoastal
October 21-22, 2006, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach, FL 33424, (561) 742-6246, email: cast@boyntonbeachfaires.com / Site: Intracoastal Park / Weapons: call for policy / Call for hotel information.

Pirates in Paradise Festival
November 29 - December 2, 2007, 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
November 10-18, 2007, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $16.95 ($14.95 in adv.) / Contact: Croteau Productions, PO Box 152023, Cape Coral, FL 33915-2023, (888) 303-3247 (FAIR), email: info@sarasotamedievalfair.com, web: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com / Site: Hunsader Farms, Bradenton, FL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 45,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / No camping on-site. Hotels and campgrounds nearby.

Sarasota Ringling Medieval Faire
February 3-11, 2007, (Weekends + Feb 9, schools only) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 / Contact: Mid-America Festivals, 300 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34327, (877) 334-3377, email: ringlingmedfaire@yahoo.com , web: www.renaissancefest.com/Sarasota/Sarasota2006.htm / Site: Sarasota County Fairgrounds, Sarasota, FL / Booths: 75 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.

Tropical Fairy Festival
October 12-14, 2007, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri 6 p.m. - 8 p.m
Admission: $9.75 / Contact: Tropical Fairie.com, 3109 Grand Avenue 195, Miami, FL 33133, (305) 297-5516, email: info@tropicalfairy.com, web: www.tropicalfairy.com / Site: Coral Castle, Homestead, FL / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: not permitted / Hotels nearby.

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ILLINOIS
Four Kingdoms Renaissance Festival
September 29-30, 2007, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: JameÕ 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.

Heart of Illinois Fair Pirate – “Barbary Cost”
July 11-19, 2008, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. wknds.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Valerie Lilley, 2018 SW Adams St., Peoria, IL 61602, (309) 677-6739, email: vlilley@sofisstiches.com, or expo@mtco.com, web: www.heartofillionisfair.com / Site: Exposition Gardens, Peoria, IL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 206,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and not allowed after 9 p.m. / full service camping for participants and off site for patrons.

Illinois Renaissance Faire
August 23-24, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Illinois Renaissance Faire, PO Box 11084, Champaign, IL 61826-1084, (217) 351-3464, 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: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site w/showers for participants only. Hotels and motels nearby.

Jubilee College Olde English Faire
June 21-22, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 per car / Contact: Jim Trumminelli, 11817 Jubilee College Rd., Brimfield, IL 61517, (309) 243-9489 / Site: 11817 Jubilee College Road, Brimfield, IL / Booths: 115 / Attendance: 20,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping at Jubilee College State Park, motels in Peoria area.

Lincolnshire Renaissance Faire
October 12-14, 2007, 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: greg@festint.com, web: www.festint.com/lincolnshire/index.shtml / Site: Decature Conference Center & Hotel Pond Park, off I-72 & Hwy 36, IL / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Lodging on-site (217) 420-8714

Olde English Faire
October 4-5, 2008, 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 - 4th Annual
August 2-3, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: 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 6-7, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Wat Bagot, Fishers Renaissance Faire, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038, (317) 578-2123, email: FishersRenfaire@insightbb.com, web: www.fishersrenfaire.com / Site: Conner Prairie in Fishersm IN, I-69 and 116th St, NE side of Indianapolis, IN / Booths: 65 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping available on-site for artisans and entertainers; hotels nearby.

Metea Renaissance Faire
September 27-28, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7/ Contact: Bob Dispenza, Allen County Parks, 7324 Yohne Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46809, (260) 449-3180, email: allencountyparks@yahoo.com, web: http://allencountyparks.org/parks/metea/metea-renaissance-faire / Site: Metea County Park, north of Fort Wayne, IN / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no firearms / Camping on-site for participants; motels within 5 miles.

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IOWA
Amana Colonies Renaissance Festival
September 1-3, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Robert Welch, 1597 Knapp Creek Way, Amana, IA 52203, (319) 846-4411, email: irishknight@southslope.net, web: http://amanarenfaire.tripod.com / Site: Middle Park, Amana, IA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / On-site camping for participants only. Hotels nearby.

Des Moines Renaissance Faire
August 30 - September 14, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Greg Schmidt, Festivals Intl., 508 4th Ave. N., Clear Lake, IA 50428, (641) 357-5177, email: gregfest@festint.com, web: www.dmrenfaire.com / Site: Festival Park, 4051 Dean Ave. / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Motels nearby.

International Horse Archery Festival
June 9-11, 2006
Admission: $5 / Contact: John Garretson, 1127 Avenue B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (515) 573-5996, web: www.intlhorsearchery.org / Site: Webster County Fairgrounds / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: traditional bows and arrows only / Camping and hotels nearby.

Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering O'Celts
May 3-4, 2008, 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: 50 / Attendance: 9,500 / Weapons: must be secured and with costumed attire / Camping on-site. RV hook-ups nearby at Amana RV Park. Motels nearby.

Kingdom of Riverssance
October 4-5, 2008, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Phil Claeys, 5600 Harbor Dr., Sioux City, IA 51111, (712) 252-1335, 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.

New World Festivals - NEW!
May 27-29, 2006, 10 a.m - 7 p.m., Mon til 5 p.m.
Admission: Free with food or monetary donation / Contact: New WorldFestivals P.O. Box 2, Merrill, WI 54452, (715) 302-3150 / Site: Iowa State Fairegrounds, Des Monies, IA / Booths: 75+ / 5 stages, full contact jousting.

Renaissance Faire of the Midlands
June 15-17, 2007, Fri. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Bluffs Arts Council, PO Box 31134, Omaha, NE 68131, (402) 345-5401, email: hwalz@vgagroup.com, web: www.faire.org / Site: Westfair Fairgrounds, Coucil Bluffs, IA / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 20,000 / Motels w/in 10 min.

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KANSAS
Bridgewater Renaissance Faire
September 29, 2007, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Lady Phyllis Abbott, 8652 S.E. Hwy. 166, Baxter Springs, KS 66713, (620) 856-4030, email: bwrenfaire@yahoo.com / Site: North of Baxter Springs, KS, behind High School / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: Performers and participants only; must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for vendors on-site. Camping and hotel within 3 miles.

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 Plains Renaissance Festival-Fall
September 29-30, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6p.m.
Admission: $10 ($8 adv.) / 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 19 - 20, 2008, 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 1 - October 14, 2007, (Weekends, Labor Day + Colum. Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $15.95 / Contact: Carrie Shoptaw, 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012, (800) 373-0357, email: renfest@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: 190,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Lodging brochure avail. upon request.

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KENTUCKY
Highland Renaissance Festival
May 31 - July 20, 2008, (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.

Kentucky Medieval Fantasty Faire - NEW!
June 24 - July 2, 2006, 10 a.m - 7 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: email: Monarch Enterprises, Inc., 409 Fox Harbour Drive, Lexington, KY 40517, (859) 619-8185 , email: ladyflora_kmff@yahoo.com / Site: Richmond Battlefield Park, Richmond, KY / Booths: 30+/ Stages: 3 / Attendence: 10,000 / Weapons: Must be peace-tied / Hotels neaby.

MSVA River Raid Renaissance Festival
June 20-22, 2008, Sat. Noon - 11 p.m., Sun. til 9 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Jerry Bamberger, MainStrasse Village Association, 406 Main St., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 491-0458, email: jbamberger@mainstrasse.org, web: www.mainstrasse.org / Site: Main Strasse German Village, Covington, KY / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

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LOUISIANA
Acadiana Medieval Faire
March 29-30, 2008, March 31 - April 1 (schools only) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Children under 12, $7.00 / Children under 5, Free / 10% discount for groups greater than 10 / Contact: P.O Box 91072 Lafayette, LA 70509, (866) 865-0433 info@Acadianfaire.org / web: www.acadianafaire.org / Site: 100 Roy Road, Gran Coteau, LA / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby

Louisiana Renaissance Festival
November 3 - December 9, 2007, (Weekends + Novemeber 23) 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 2008
April 18-20, 2008, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & after hours activities
Admission: $85 for weekend / Contact: (818) 448-8509, email: piranha4pirates@yahoo.com, web: www.pyratecon.com / Site: The Hampton Inn—New Orleans French Quarter, New Orleans, LA / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 250-500 / Weapons: peace-tied / hotels nearby

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MAINE
Down East Pirate Days
August 23-24, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE ($5 donation suggested) / Contact: 494 Main Street, Thomaston, ME 04861, (207) 354-7009, email: joe@getwiredllc.com, web: www.downeastpiratedays.com / Site: Harbor Park, Rockland, ME / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 5,000 est. / Weapons: peace-tied / nearby hotels and campgrounds.

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MARYLAND
Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering
April 26, 2008, 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 Fairy Fest
June 7-8, 2008, 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: not allowed5,000 / Weapons: not allowed

The Maryland Renaissance Festival
August 23 - October 19, 2008 (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.

Westminster Renaissance Faire NEW!
May 26-28, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Dr. Donald Elwell, 224 East Main St, Westminster, MD 21157, (443) 536-9513, email: delwell@westminsterfaire.org, web: www.westminsterfaire.org / Site: Carroll County Farm Museum / Booths: / Attendance: / Weapons: Blades must be sheathed and peace-tied / Motels nearby.

Wild Wings, Fairies and Things NEW!
June 3, 2006, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Corrinne (410) 396-0808 email: wildwingsfairiesnthings@gmail.com, web: www.habibihon.com/fairy / Site: Carrie Murray Nature Center, Baltimore, MD / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: not permitted / Hotels and campgrounds nearby

Massachusetts

Castle of the Damned
October 12-27, 2007, 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

The Festival of the Lion Renaissance Faire
August 23-24, 2008, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Al Fairbrother, 35 Rosemary St., Salem, NH 03079, (603) 458-5848, email: al@afairbrother.com, web: www.festivalofthelion.com / Site: Brigham Hill Rd. in Grafton, MA, Ex. 11 off Rte. 90 / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1500+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping for participants only; hotels nearby.

Higgins Faire
June 17, 2006, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Higgins Armory Museum, Malory Truman, 100 Barber Ave., Worcester, MA 01606, (508) 853-6015 x26, email: higgins@higgins.org, web: www.higgins.org / Site: Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Ave, Exit 1 of I90 to Rt 12 N., Worcester, MA / Booths: 10 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: not allowed.

King Arthur Festival at Hammond Castle
July 15-23, 2006 (WO) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Pastimes, 70 Revere St, Revere, MA 02151, (781) 853-0583, email: Pastimes_World@yahoo.com, web: www.pastimes1.com, or www.hammondcastle.org / Site: Hammond Castle, Gloucester, MA / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 2,200+ / Weapons: must be sheathed / Hotels and campgrounds nearby.

King Richard's Faire
August 30 - October 19, 2008, (WO) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Bonnie Shapiro, 140 Gideon’s Point Rd., Tonka Bay, MN 55331, (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.

Knightly Tourneys at the Castle
May 13-14, 2006, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Jeremy Oneail, Academy of Knightly Arts, 44 Julian St, Haverhill, MA 01832, (978) 239-2545, email: jeremy@knightlyarts.com, web: www.knightlyarts.com / Site: Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave (Rt 110), Haverhill, MA / Booths: n/a / Attendance: n/a / Weapons: tournament weapons will be provided / Camping available for vendors and competitors. Hotels nearby.

Pioneer Valley Renaissance Faire - NEW!!
June 11, 2006
Admission: FREE / Contact: Mike Schneider PVRF P.O Box 831 Chicopee, MA 1021, (413) 627-7396 email: tehuti_ka@yahoo.com, / Site: Amherst Town Common, Amherst, MA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 400 / Weapons: must be peace tied / Hotels nearby.

Robin Hood Faire at Hammond Castle
July 15-24, 2005, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: David Stickney, Pastimes, 70 Revere St, Revere, MA 02151, (781) 853-0583, email: Pastims_World@yahoo.com, web: www.pastimes1.com, or www.hammondcastle.org / Site: Hammond Castle, Gloucester, MA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 3,800 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Hotels and campgrounds nearby.

The Salem Pirate Faire
September 15-16, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: David Stickney, Pastimes, 70 Revere St, Revere, MA 02151, (781) 346-1028, email: Pastimes_World@yahoo.com, web: www.pastimesentertainment.com / Site: Winter Island Park, Salem, MA / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels and campgrounds nearby.

Silver Kingdom Renaissance Festival
June 7 - 15, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission $12 / Contact: Herald 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.

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MICHIGAN
Derbyshire Renaissance Festival
June 21-29, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Ren-on-the-Run Productions, P.O. Box 2566 Portage, MI 49081-2566, (269) 382-6120, email: derbyshire@yahoo.com, web: www.derbyshirerenfaire.com/ Site: Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Ravenna, MI 49451 / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 2,000 est. / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels: w/in 10 miles.

Gilkeyshire Renaissance Faire
June 16-24, 2007, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7:45 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Vertigo Productions, 755 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, (810) 730-8904, email: gilkeyshirerenfaire@hotmail.com or Kafrinky@att.net , web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gilkeyshirerf / Site: Kearsley Park / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Grand Valley State University Renaissance Festival
October 13-14, 2007 (WO), 10 a.m. - dusk
Admission: FREE / Contact: GVRen, 008 Kirkhof Center, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 phone: (616) 331-2345 web: www.cis.gvsu.edu/~haskinb/gvren, email: gvren_rep@yahoo.com / Site: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels & motels nearby.

Ishpeming Art Faire and Renaissance Festival
August 4, 2007, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Cheryl Schuty, 610 Palms Ave, Ishpeming, MI 49849, (906) 486-4841, email: contact@ishpemingrenfest.com or cshuty@marquette.org, 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
July 21-22, 2008, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5, $4 if in costume / Contact: Lake Superior Renaissance Faire, 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: 30+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: Must be peace-tied and sheathed / Camping on-site for participants; other camping & motels within 3 miles.

MayFaire
May 17-26, 2008, (WO & Mem Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Ren-on-the-Run-Productions, PO Box 2566, Portage, MI 49024 (269) 382-6120, email: mayfaireren@yahoo.com, web: www.mayfaireren.com / Site: Calhoun County Fairgrounds, 720 Fair St., Marshall, MI / Booths: 55 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels within 5 miles.

Michigan Renaissance Festival
August 18 - September 30, 2007, (Weekends + Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $16.95 / Contact: Michigan Renaissance Festival, 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: 195 / Attendance: 250,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Camping avail. off-site.

Silver Leaf Renaissance Festival - NEW SITE!!
July 5 - August 3, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 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.

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MINNESOTA
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
August 18 - September 30, 2007, (Weekends, Labor Day + September 28) 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.

Olde World Renaissance Faire
June 9-10, 2007, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Dale Ann Widen, 5256 Taylor Rd, Saginaw, MN 55779, (218) 729-5323, email: daleann@owrenaissancefaire.com web: www.owrenaissancefaire.com / Site: 18 miles North West of Duluth, MN in Twig / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 2,500 / 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 9-16, 2008
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 5-7, 2006, 9a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: St John's Episcopal Church, Michele Hale, 705 Rayburn Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 872-5782, (228) 875-4211, email: stjohns@datasync.com, web: www.oceansprings-ms.com/faire.htm / Site: Gulf Hills Resort, Ocean Springs, MS / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping at Gulf Islands Nat'l Seashore Park. Call for hotel info



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MISSOURI
Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire
May 17 - June 8, 2008, (WO + Mem. Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Doug Glenn, 425 Spencer Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376, (636) 928-4141, email: info@stlrenfaire.com, web: www.stlrenfaire.com / Site: Wentzville’s Rotary Park / Booths: 90 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: must be secured / On-site camping avail. for participants only; motels and camping nearby.

Keltoi Renaissance Festival
Admission: $10 / Contact: 3201 South Main Street, Joplin, MO 64803, (417) 483-1849, email: bruce@joplinrenfestival.com, web: www.joplinrenfestival.com / Site: Keltoi Winery and Vineyard / Booths: 80-100 / Attendance: 8,000-12,000 / Weapons: No modern weapons. All other weapons must be peace-tied. / Limited on-site camping. Lodging in Joplin w/in 16 miles.

Shipwrecked Pirate Music Festival
August 22-24, 2008, time TBA
Admission: TBA / Contact: Shipwrecked Producations LLC, Captain Kaos, 1500 Saint Christopher St., Columbia, MO 65203, (573) 234-6728, email: shipwreckedfest@gmail.com, web: www.shipwreckedfest.com / Site: Midway Sandbar Amphiteater / Booths: TBA / Attendance: TBA / Weapons: call for policy / On site camping avaliable for participants

Waverly Renaissance Gathering NEW!
May 5-6, 2007, 10 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $5 / Contact: Thistle Productions LTD, Waverly Jacees, 317 Leslie St, Carrollton, MO 64633, (660) 542-0324, email: thornflower2000@yahoo.com / Site: TBA / Booths: 65 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping; hotels nearby.

White Hart Renaissance Faire
June 21 - July 6, 2008, (WO) Sat. 10 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $10 / Contact: Historic Arts Presentations, 5651 Hwy. F, Hartville, MO 65667, (417) 741-9518, email: historic-arts@mindspring.com, web: www.historic-arts.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
Florence, Montana Renaissance Faire
July 23, 2005, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Lisa Allen, email: tickets@florence-mt-renfaire.com, web: www.florence-mt-renfaire.com / Site: Florence Fair Grounds, on Hwy. 93 just south of Missoula, in Florence, MT

27th Annual Renaissance Arts & Craft Fair
November 23-25, 2007, 10 a.m - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Frank Sennett, PO Box 1053, Lewistown, MT 59457, (406) 538-2212 / Site: Holiday Inn Parkside, 200 S. Parkside St., Missoula, MT / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / call Holiday Inn for hotel accommodations.

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NEBRASKA
Nebraska Renaissance Faire & Medieval Pageant
May 10-11, 2008, Sat. 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: greg@festint.com, web: www.nebfaire.com / Site: Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for camping/hotel info.

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NEVADA
Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival
October 12-14, 2008, 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.

Genoa Renaissance Faire
July 29-30, 2006, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Martha Williams, 2242 Main St. Genoa, NV 89411, (775) 782-4951, email: antiplus@gbis.com, web: www.genoaevents.com / Site: 12 miles E. of Lake Tahoe in Genoa, NV / Booths: 60 /Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping and hotels nearby.

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
October 27-28, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / 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: 25 / Attendance: 800 / Weapons: must be peace-tied

The Twelfth Night Renaissance Faire NEW!
August 19-20, 2006, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Luna Gallery, 2724C White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860, (603) 356-5862, email: luna@firstbridge.net, web: www.lunagallery.net/twelfth_night.htm / Site: Brass Heart Inn, Tamworth, NH / Weapons: must call for policy / Hotels and campgrounds nearby.

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NEW JERSEY
Fantasy Faire at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
June 7-8, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Wheaton Arts Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ 08332, (856) 825-6800 ext. 104, email: dabeling@wheatonarts.org, web: www.wheatonarts.org / Site: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: no firearms / Hotels located adjacent to Wheaton Arts. Camping available for participants.

Festa dell'Arte
September 16-17, 2006
Admission: $10 / Contact: Wheaton Arts Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ 08332, (800) 998-4552, email: mail@wheatonarts.org, web: www.wheatonarts.org / Site: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: not allowed. / Hotels located adjacent to Wheaton Arts.

Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire
September 15-16, 2007, 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.

Mystic Realms Fantasy Festival
May 13-14, 2006, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Mystic Realms, PO Box 267, Pitman, NJ 08071, (973) 579-5599, email: fantasy.faire@gmail.com, web: www.mysticrealms.com / Site: BSA Camp Pine Hill / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

New Jersey Family Medieval Festival
June 7-8, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. til 7 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Chris Lance, Paladin Music Ent., Inc., PO Box 243, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, (973) 632-0693, email: festival@njmedievalfestival.com, web: www.njmedievalfestival.com / Site: St. Mark¹s Church, Long Valley, NJ / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Hotels nearby.

New Jersey Renaissance Kingdom - 20th Annual!
June - July, 2008, (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.

Pirates of Tortuga
June 3-25, 2006, (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.

That Medieval Thing's Spring Festival
April 14, 2007, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Laura Barclay, (973) 408-4135, email: medfest@drew.edu, web: http://groups.drew.edu/medfest / Site: Drew University, Madison, NJ / Booths: 5 / Attendance: 200 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels 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 8-9, 2008, Sat Noon - Midnight
Adults: $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: New Jersey Expo Center, Edison, NJ / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 2,200 / Weapons: peace-tied/ Hotels nearby.

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NEW MEXICO
Cloudcroft Renaissance Fantasy Faire
June 28-29, 2008, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBD / Contact: The Village of Cloudcroft, 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 3-4, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. til 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 20-21, 2007, 10 a.m. - 7 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.

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NEW YORK
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 NEW!
August 10-19, 2007, (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 7, 2008, 11 a.m. - 7 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 21-29, 2007, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $12 / 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 NEW!
May 5-6, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 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 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

Kingston Renaissance Faire NEW!
May 13-14, 2006, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Kingston Renaissance Faire, PO Box 222, Ruby, NY 12475, (845) 331-0567, email: lmeyer1@hvc.rr.com, web: www.kingstonrenfair.com / Site: Ulster County Fairgrounds / Booths: 30 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

The Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park
September 30, 2007, 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: For performers - Eileen Merle-Rao or general - Dennis Reeder, 57 Wadsworth Ave., New York, NY 10033, (212) 795-1600, email: 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 2 - September 21, 2008, (Weekends + Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $19 / 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.

Northern Catskill Mountains Renaissance Faire
August 11-12, 2007, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Cairo Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 515, Cairo, NY 12413, (518) 622-3939, email: cairochamber515@verizon.net, web: www.cmrf.webpage66.com/page/page/4516911.htm / Site: Angelo Canna Park, Cairo, NY / Booths: 40 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be secured and peace-tied / For local lodging, visit www.caironychamber.com

Sands Point Faire
31st Annual Sands Point Medieval Festival, Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington, NY 11050-1296, (914) 664-2733, www.kingdomofacre.org/fairs. Join Medieval Scenarios & Recreations, Inc. as we go back in time. Watch live horse-mounted jousting, armored fighting, swordplay, puppet show, musicians, dancers and a castle siege. Learn archery, many medieval crafts, and armoring from our artisans. Get involved in our games, archery, tournaments, and maypole dance, and shop our craft and food vendors. Enjoy a full day of interactive fun for less than the price of a movie! Adults: $10, Children (4-12 years): $5, Under 4: Free. Held Saturdays and Sundays, September 11, 12, 18 & 19 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Sterling Renaissance Festival
July 5 - August 17, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $19.99 / Contact: Marilyn Goldthwait, Sterling Renaissnace Festival, 15385 Farden Rd., Sterling, NY 13156, (315) 947-5782, email: office@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.

North Carolina

Ohio

OKLAHOMA
Lawton Renaissance Faire
June 6-7, 13-14, 2008,10 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
April 4 - 6, 2008, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m (6:30 p.m. Sun.)
Admission: FREE / Contact: Linda Linn, Univ. of OK, Medieval Fair, 1700 Asp., Norman, OK 73072, (405) 288-2536, email: llinn@ou.edu, web: www.medievalfair.org / Site: Reaves Park / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 300,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / No camping on-site; hotels nearby.

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival at the Castle at Muskogee, OK
Weekends in May, 2007 (WO), 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12.95 ($10.95 adv.) / Contact: Karen Cunningham, The Castle at Muskogee, 3400 Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, OK 74401, (918) 687-3625, Tix: (918) 687-3625, email: thecastle@thecastle.org, web: www.okcastle.com / Site: 3400 Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, OK / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 70,000 / Weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for participants only; hotels nearby.

Scarlet's Mid-Winter Renaissance Festival
January 26-27, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Masked Ball, Sat. 9 p.m. - midnight
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: 50 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels available at: www.scarletfest.com/festsponsors.htm <http://www.scarletfest.com/festsponsors.htm>

OREGON
Faire by the Sea-Brookings/Harbor Renaissance Fest
July 19, 2008, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $4 / Contact: Upper Crust Designs, Hayley Farr, PO Box 23, Brookings, OR 97415, (541) 412-7906 email: uppercrustdesigns@hotmail.com / Site: Azalea Park, Azalea Park Rd, Brookings, OR / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 600+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Beautiful oceanside lodging and motels within minutes.

Faerieworlds Festival (Faerie & Celtic Music and Art)
July 21-22, 2007, noon - 11 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

Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire
September 13-14, 2008, 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.

Summer Solstice Medieval Fete
June 21, 2008, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Hayley Farr, Upper Crust Designs, PO Box 23, Brookings, OR 97415, (541) 251-4027 / Site:Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Hwy 99 N, OR / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 200 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Christmas Fest at Middlefaire
December 1-2, 2007
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 1-2, 2007, 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 - NEW!
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.

Excalibur Fantasy Faire
March 10 - April 8, 2007, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: George Tallmadge, 6102 Amber Pass, Austin, TX 78745, (512) 303-3801, email: vnexcal@excaliburfaire.com, web: www.excaliburfaire.com/index.html / Site: The New Avalon Isle Fairground, Dale TX, CR 90, 10 miles east of Lockhart / Booths: 75+ / Attendance: 4,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping and hotels within 20 miles.

Four Winds Masque Ball
March 29, 2008, 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
March 1 - April 20, 2008 (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: 16,000/ 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 28 - June 29, 2008, 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.

Ingleside Renaissance Faire
December 8-9, 2007, 10 a.m. - Dusk
Admission: $5 / Contact: Jan Hart, Ingleside Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 686, Ingleside, TX 78362, (888) 899-2906 or (361) 776-2906, email: ingchamber1@cableone.net, web: www.renfaireingleside.org / 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.

Middlefaire
October 6-14, 2007, (WO) 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. til 8 p.m.
Admission: $8 / 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: Hillsboro, TX / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / call for camping info.

Raven's Loft Renaissance Faire
August 25 - September 3, 2007, (Weekends + Labor Day), 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 5 - May 26, 2008 (Weekends + Mem Day), 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $19.99 / Contact: Scarborough Renaissance Festival, Coy Sevier, PO Box 538, Waxahachie, TX 75168, (972) 938-3247, email: office@scarboroughrenfest.com, web: www.scarboroughrenfest.com / Site: 2511 FM66, Waxahachie, TX / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Participant on-site camping avail.; motels w/in 2 mi.

Song wood Renaissance Festival
February 23 - March 30, 2008, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $ / Contact: Steven Broussard, P.O. Box 1240, Manvel TX 77578, (281)739-4036, email: dallas@songwoodrenfest.com, web: www.songwoodrenfest.com / Site: off Hwy 288 & Hwy 6 in the Manvel / Alvin area. The faire is actually in Brazoria County / Booths: / Attendance: / Weapons:

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South Texas Medieval Fantasy Faire
December 7-9, 2007, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: / Contact: PO Box 271555, Corpus Christi, TX 78427, email: stmff@realmscon.com, web: www.stmff.com / Site: West Guth Park, 9705 Up River Rd, Corpus Christi, TX / Booths: / Attendance: / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Tablerock Renaissance Fantasy Faire
September 15-16, 2007,10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Tablerock Festival of Salado, PO Box 283, Salado, TX 76571, (254) 947-9205, email: shood@tablerock.org , web: www.tablerock.org / Site: Royal, Salado, TX / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 700Ê / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and B&Bs nearby.

Texas Renaissance Festival
October 11 - November 30, 2008, (WO & Thanksgiving Fri) 9 a.m. - dusk
Admission: $21 / Contact: Jeff Baldwin, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363, (800) 458-3435, email: producer@texrenfest.com, web: www.texrenfest.com / Site: Plantersville, TX / Booths: 330+ / Attendance: 325,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Lodging info avail. at 800-207-9463.

Utah

Step Back in Time with Your Family - NEW!!
September 21-24, 2006, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Robert Woodruff, 7909 Peachwood Dr., South Weber, UT 84405 / email: LordBedlam@hotmail.com, / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 3,000 (est) / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

Utah Medieval Festival
October 13-14, 2006,10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $3 / Contact: Utah Valley State College, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058, (801) 372-3184, email: hammonba@uvsc.ed or kmartinsvcs@msn.com , web: www.utahmedfest.com / Site: Utah Valley State College / Booths: 15 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire
July 11-14, 2007, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Jack & 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 9-18, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Utah Renaissance Festival & Fantasy Faire, Sue Bodily, 161 South 2250 West, MSC Ogden, UT 84404, (801) 458-2925, email: itsbodily@aol.com, web: www.utahrenfest.com / Site: Marriott-Slaterville City, 25 miles north of Salt Lake City / Booths: 100+ Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be secured / hotels nearby.


VERMONT
The Green Mountain Renaissance Faire
July 21-29, 2007, (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 - 16th Annual!
August 31, 2008, 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

Washington

Camlann Village Festivals
July 19 - August 24, 2008, (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.

Curlew Renaissance Faire
August 19-20, 2006, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: donation / Contact: Willow Hamblin or Pat Young, PO Box 307, Malo, WA 99150-0307, (509) 779-4385, email: willow_of_curlew@yahoo.com / Site: Stott's Stage, Curlew, WA / Booths: / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping.

A Festival for May
May 3-4, 2008, (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 - 25th Annual
June 2-3, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / web: www.medievalfaire.org / Site: Port Gamble, WA

Northwest Renaissance Festival
June 20 - July 21, 2008, (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 - 62nd Annual!
July 26-27, 2008, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 / 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 4-19, 2007, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Ronald Cleveland, 12016 134th Ave. KPN, Gig Harbor, WA 98329, (800) 359-5948, email: bryonm@washingtonrenfaire.com, web: www.washingtonrenfaire.com / Site: 10215 SR 302, Gig Harbor, WA / 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 29 - July 1, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Ye Merrie Greenwood Players, 6015 W 20th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99338, (509) 783-7727, email: eaglcrst@verizon.net, web: http://home.comcast.net/~greenwood_players/index.htm / Site: Howard Amon Park, Richland, WA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping on-site; campgrounds and hotels nearby.

Wisconsin

Bristol Renaissance Faire
July 5 - September 1, 2008, (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.

Cotswold Renaissance Faire-Fall
October 21 - 29, 2006 (WO), 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Suzanne Bracken, 6157 N Sheridan Rd 23L, Chicago, IL 60617, (773) 320-8425, email: cotswoldrenfaire@aol.com, web: www.cotswoldrenfaire.org / Site: 1015 Bloomfield Rd, Lake Geneva, WI just west of the Lake Geneva Raceway / Booths: 16 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Janesville Renaissance Faire
May 17-18, 2008, 10 a.m - 7 p.m
Admission: $7 ($5 w/ a non perrishable food donation) / Conact: 121 S. Jackson St., Jackson, WI 53545, (608) 758-7994, email: jvlfaire@gsmbristol.org, web: http://jvlfaire.gsmbristol.org / Site: Traxler Park, Jamesville, WI / Booths: 25+ / Attendance: 2,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Participant camping, hotels nearby.

Port Washington Pirate Festival
June 6-8, 2008, 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
June 14-July 13, 2008, (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.