Entertainment

Margaret Young fell in love with birds of prey at 10 years old, and got her first bird (an American Kestrel) at 14.​

Since raptor education programs were such a huge part of her falling in love with falconry, she loves sharing her passion for raptors with others, especially the younger generation! 

See her birds and learn all about them at the Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire!

The Brotherhood Knights of Gore is a passionate and skilled troupe dedicated to bringing the intensity and excitement of medieval combat to life. More than just performers, we are a brotherhood of warriors, historians, and educators who strive to immerse audiences in the world of the medieval knight.

Join Will Shakespeare as he takes you on adventures full of merriment, sword fights, mistaken identities, star-cross'd lovers, romance, shipwrecks, musical numbers, and ... being pursued by a bear! The Shakespearean adventures are a family-friendly, madcap, zany time where everyone gets involved, whether you want to jump onstage as a performer or sit back in the audience & enjoy the fun! Shakespeare Approves!

The Sirens of Circe is an all-femme bawdy comedic musical ensemble. Vibrant and fun, the Sirens of Circe will lure you in with melodious songs and keep you transfixed with our vivacious personalities. With a repertoire that blends traditional Renaissance tunes, period-inspired original compositions, and witty drinking songs that can lure in unsuspecting audience members from the street as they pass by.

Since 2014 Bad Idea Variety Show has been on the road traveling to Renaissance Faires showcasing “Better Entertainment Through Poor Life Choices."

The “Bad Idea Variety Show” is a showcase of variety acts like playing chubby bunny, juggling tasers, balancing on unstable items, and generally bad ideas.

Together, this husband-and-wife duo bring the resonant tones of DADGAD guitar, classic penny whistle, bass, and bodhran together with their dynamic harmonies to beloved folk classics and their original songs.

MAGIC! COMEDY!
POSSIBLE HOT DOOMITY DEATH!​

As seen on AMC Network's "Dispatches from Elsewhere" and at Renaissance Faires for over two decades! See Irish themed magic and stories, strange and witty comedy, and death-defying feats of fiery doomity goodness! Fun for all ages!

​The Harlot Queens is a touring comedic musical troupe that formed in 2017. They are composed of a dozen trained Renaissance Faire performers playing colorful characters with nefarious backstories,  performing throughout New England at faires and festivals. Their musical offerings consist of original tunes, comedic parodies, traditional Irish/Scottish songs, and "nerd culture" favorites.

Crossbones McCoy has been a Surgeon and a Shantyman, but after being marooned by his crew, he’s gone back to school to study the bathroom sciences. Rule Number One of Privy Piracy? Make sure the captive audience is fully entertained as they wait on the line. Rule Number Two? It’s the same as Number One, it just takes longer. No stage is too small or smelly, so join him by the privies or on stage for “The ½ Hour Commode-y Hour” show! 

Captain Clyde (who’s not a pirate) joins Crossbones McCoy for an unhinged comedy show (with Music.) Crossbones has been abandoned by his crew, at a Renaissance Faire, wearing red. He’s been Marooned! So has Captain Clyde, but he’s wearing orange. Can the two navigate the loss of their bands through comedy and drinking…err singing drinking songs? And did Clyde really invent a Time Machine?!

Punnic War packs more dad jokes into a half an hour than most people experience from even their punniest uncles. Join us for a show that blends the spectacle of professional wrestling with groans of wordplay. Our competitors bring their love of puns to a variety of topics our audience can come up with in their battle for the Punderversal Championship Belt. They will attempt to rack up as many puns as they can, make each other laugh, and throw each other off with strange turns of phrase. 

Dahlia Dume (the executioner) and Godfrey Glume (justice of the peace), innovators of executionary contraptions, are determined to bring life back into death by spreading their love for the thrill of the kill with the world!

Inspired by the musical folk traditions of medieval taverns, Foxy and Twig have created a show unlike any other: a fusion of Renaissance world music, Celtic traditional, and original ballads. Their songs cover everything from authentic 13th-century drinking songs in Latin to songs in modern English about Irish wakes. They are extremely versatile musicians, multi-instrumentalists, and masters of improvisation, and their show is guaranteed to have something for everyone. 

For over twenty years, this troupe of slightly mad, but well-educated, swords-people have brought knowledge and fun to audiences across the East Coast. Learn about the history of Weaponry and see valiant battles throughout the day!

Taliesin Phoenix is a bard, seanchaí, bearer of the seven colors: Storyteller. He has collected the great myths and epic poems from across the lands and through all of time brings them here to reveal the lessons, laughs and lyrics that guide the wise in every age. Join him to light the flame and see the StoryPhoenix rise from the ashes again.

The Harmless Danger Juggling Show has thrills, chills, audience participation, and more surprises than you can shake a maraca at!  His juggling will have the crowd in awe, and his comedic timing will leave you gasping for air.  But, you know, in a nice way.

David Ellis and his “brother” are “2 Stoopid Guys”!  David  has performed all over the globe bringing hilarious interactive comedy to audiences, both young and old. His brother is a “world renowned” juggler, magician and escape artist.  Their show is jam packed with audience participation, magic, juggling, death defying stunts and random acts of stoopidity! From renaissance faires to cruise ships, from school shows to theaters, they’ve performed everywhere and now is your chance to see them in person! 

Unfortunately, his brother couldn’t make it this weekend. But the show must go on, and the stoopidity is present everywhere.

Vince Conaway shares the secrets of early music and his own contemporary journey to its source. Weaving storytelling and melodies, Vince and his hammered dulcimer bring history to life. Find him onstage or throughout the faire grounds.

Do you fancy yourself a go-getting soldier of fortune? 💰 
The swashbuckling mercenaries for hire are on The lookout for special individuals looking to rake in the cash!
Join the mercenaries in our comedy variety show and possibly receive a generous reward.

Keith Engle bought an inexpensive fiddle on a whim one evening, and started taking violin lessons... and completely failed to catch the classical music bug. But soon afterwards he attended a Celtic festival where he got his first real exposure to live Irish music, and discovered something he had been searching for his whole life without even knowing it. He focuses exclusively on the style of Irish music unique to the Sliabh Luachra region, and frequently travels to Ireland to learn and perform.

A half Half-Elf, half Half-Dwarf Bard, Thom Fuewellery is a “classically-trained” purveyor of the Bardic arts, hailing from a time and place so distant that even he can’t quite recall it. With a voice as rich as dwarven ale and a wit sharper than most grocery store-brand cheeses, Thom roams the lands, spreading joy through songs, shenanigans, and a touch of mischief.

The stars align for these wonderful women! See them dance on stage throughout the day!