Medieval
Fantasies Company is honoured to present
Medieval
Fantasies Company is honoured to present
The 3rd Annual
Gloucester Renaissance
Festival
Held in the picturesque Historic District of Downtown Gloucester, VA.
July 18-19, 2009
Saturday: 10am to 6pm, Masquerade Ball - 7pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Free Admission
With
one step you leave behind all that you have known and with the next step into a
world where Myth and Legend are Reality. A place where Ladies walk hand in
hand with Knights in shining armour, where Musicians sit under shaded tree and
weave stories of lyrical wonder. A place where Merchants offer treasures
from far away lands, and foods are offered that are both new to the eye and
pleasing to the palette. Enjoy games and diversions of great merriment,
while Performers entertain you with their cleverness and skill.
Join us for two days of magic and wonder that will leave you wishing not to return to your mundane world. Dress in your finest garb and dance the night away at the Masquerade Ball where your Prince Charming or Lady Juliet awaits you. Festivities begin Saturday morn at 10 am with the Nobles Parade and do not end until the last note from the music of the Ball. The Festival resumes Sunday morning at 10 am and concludes at 5 pm. Free to all that shall enter our Magical Realm.
No weapons permitted. No alcohol or coolers allowed.
Now seeking
Performers, Merchants and Living History Groups as well as
Staff (Games, Volunteer, Knights) for the 2009 season.
| Merchant Application |
Please contact
Medieval Fantasies Company for more information.
2009 Featured Merchants
 Unexpected Surprises Medieval Furniture, drinking vessels, divination tools and wooden armory. |
 Ivy Rune Candles, Candle Holders, Incense, Runes, Gifts |
 Bavarian Nut Roasters Cinnamon Roasted Nuts (Almonds Cashews and Pecans) |
 Camelot Moon Gifts and Collectibles For Your Castle and Kingdom |
 Dragon Works LLC Italian Ice, Bottled Water and Sodas |
 Elegant Affair Catering Turkey Legs, BBQ, Cheese Steak, Sausage, Hot Dog, Hamburgers, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, and Old Fashioned Draft Root beer. Provided by Lords Way Ministry |
 KyzobeDa Gypsy Body Artist |
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 Wolf's Lair |
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2009 Featured Performers
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2009 Living History
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The Duchy of Cashel Adrian Empire |
2009 Activities
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| Human Chess | Maypole | The Muffin Man | Knighting
Ceremony Limited to 25 children per day |
Masquerade
Ball
Learn a variety of
dances from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
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| Dance Instructions | Refined Art of Hand Kissing |
Wooing Contest Win fair lady's heart with prose and a rose |
Costume Contest | Musical Chairs Take a knee where the gentlemen are the chairs |
Gloucester Renaissance Festival
Masquerade Ball upon Court Circle
7pm - until
Selection of Lord and Lady of the Dance
Gathering and Distribution of Masks
Processional
Presentation of Guests and Gifts
Cherish the Ladies
Refined Art of Hand Kissing
Lovers Dance
Wooing Contest
Branle
Going to Jerusalem
Farandole
Reel
Costume Contest
2009 Games
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| Sheep Toss Boar Hunt Dragon Droppings Ratapult Unicorn Ring Toss Pole Jousting |
2009 Festival Map
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Spaces available for the 2009 Season are as listed below. 1 - 18'x27' Period Tentage Only 2 - 20'x20' Period Tentage Only 3 - 27'x33' Period Tentage Only 4 - Camelot Moon 5 - 19'x24' Period Tentage Only 6 - 15'x15' 7 - 10'x10' 8 - 10'x10' 9 - Bavarian Nuts 10 - Unexpected Surprises 11 - Ivy Rune 12 - Food Merchant Space are available on a first come first served basis. To secure your space please contact us for Merchant, Performer or Living History Application/Contracts. Medieval Fantasies Company |
2008 Schedule of Events
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Court Circle Stage |
Tavern Stage |
Battle Arena |
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Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
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10:00am |
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Welcome and Parade |
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10:30am |
Julie Eddinger Courtly Compliments and Excellent Epithets |
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11:00am |
Knighting Ceremony |
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11:30am |
Madam Zuza |
Hither, Dither & Yon |
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Music by Master Teddy |
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Period Combat by the Adrian Empire |
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12:30pm |
Pester the Jester |
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1:00pm |
Julie Eddinger Courtly Compliments and Excellent Epithets |
Madam Zuza |
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1:30pm |
Human Chess |
Hither, Dither & Yon |
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2:00pm |
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Maypole Dance |
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2:30pm |
Yuuma Kenshi
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Kenshin Hannabe
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3:00pm |
Pester the Jester |
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3:30pm |
Music by Master Teddy |
The Muffin Man |
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4:00pm |
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Period Combat by the Adrian Empire |
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4:30pm |
Madam Zuza |
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| 5:00 pm |
Hither, Dither & Yon |
Julie Eddinger Courtly Compliments and Excellent Epithets |
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Dinner Music by Master Teddy |
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| 7:00 pm |
Masquerade Ball |
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Sunday, July 20, 2008 |
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10:00am |
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Welcome and Parade |
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10:30am |
Julie Eddinger Courtly Compliments and Excellent Epithets |
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11:00am |
Knighting Ceremony |
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11:30am |
Madam Zuza |
Hither, Dither & Yon |
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12n |
Music by Master Teddy |
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Period Combat by the Adrian Empire |
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12:30pm |
Pester the Jester |
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1:00pm |
Julie Eddinger Courtly Compliments and Excellent Epithets |
Madam Zuza |
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1:30pm |
Human Chess |
Hither, Dither & Yon |
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2:00pm |
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Maypole Dance |
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2:30pm |
Yuuma Kenshi
and
Kenshin Hannabe
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Julie Eddinger Courtly Compliments and Excellent Epithets |
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3:00pm |
Pester the Jester |
Music by Master Teddy |
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3:30pm |
Madam Zuza |
The Muffin Man |
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4:00pm |
Music by Master Teddy |
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Period Combat by the Adrian Empire |
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4:30pm |
Hither, Dither & Yon |
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Festival Closes at 6pm on Saturday, 5pm on Sunday
Directions
Make your best way to Rt 17
In Gloucester VA turn East onto BR 17 MAIN ST
Continue East to COURT CIRCLE & CARRIAGE LN
Map of 6509 Main St Gloucester, VA 23061-6103, US
Event Sponsors
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2008 Featured Merchants
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Camelot Moon Gifts and Collectibles For Your Castle and Kingdom |
Wolf's Lair |
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 The Store Renaissance clothes, knives, and leather work. |
 Faerieworks Handcrafted Unique Gifts & Wares |
Unexpected Surprises Medieval Furniture, drinking vessels, divination tools and wooden armory. |
Ivy Rune Candles, Candle Holders, Incense, Runes, Gifts |
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Bavarian Nut Roasters Cinnamon Roasted Nuts (Almonds Cashews and Pecans) |
Elegant Affair Catering Turkey Legs, BBQ, Cheese Steak, Sausage, Hot Dog, Hamburgers, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, and Old Fashioned Draft Root beer. Provided by Lords Way Ministry |
KyzobeDa Gypsy Body Artist |
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Medieval Fantasies Company Gyfte Shoppe Medieval Fantasies Company is your Full Service Resource for Medieval, Renaissance & Fantasy themed events, activities and merchandise! |
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2008 Featured Performers
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 Master Teddy of The Roses Renaissance and Medieval instrumental dance music |
 Captain Kerrigan Songs sprinkled with some comedy and a bit of history |
 Parodi's Academy of Medieval Martial Arts |
 Julie Eddinger "Courtly Compliments and Excellent Epithets" |
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2008 Living History
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The Duchy of Cashel Adrian Empire |
Images from the 2008 Gloucester Renaissance Festival
