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ALABAMA
25th Annual Gatalop
October 25, 2008, 9 a.m. - 5 p. m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: 109 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, AL 36528, (251) 861-6992, email: gainsfort@msn.com, web: www.dauphinisland.org / Site: 51 Bienville Blvd. / Booths: 6-8 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: call for policy / camping and hotels nearby.

Alabama Renaissance Faire
October 25-26, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Bill Warren, PO Box 431, Florence, AL 35631, (256) 768-3031, email: bwarren@fcs.k12.al.us or David Mitchell at dmitchelljr@hotmail.com, web: www.alarenfaire.org / Site: Wilson Park, downtown Florence, AL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 38,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Full service camping w/in 5 mi., food and lodging w/in 1-2 miles.

Ardmore Annual Renaissance Faire
April 19-20, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $2 / Contact: Ardmore AL/TN Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 845, Ardmore, TN 38449, (256)-423-7588, email: ardchamber@ardmore.net, web: www.ardmore-renfaire.com/ Site: Alabama Town Park, Ardmore, AL / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 1,200 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for vendors. Permanent bathrooms on site.

Mobile Zoo Renaissance Faire
November 17-18, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Steven Melei, Mobile Renaissance Faire, 3603 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32505, (877) 429-8462, email: GCRenFaire@aol.com, web: www.mzrf.net / Site: Moble Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, 1035 Cody Rd, Mobile, AL / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 3,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

Renaissance Feast
October 18, 2008, 7 p.m.
Admission: $20 - limited to 200 ppl / Contact: Bill Warren, PO Box 431, Florence, AL 35631, (256) 768-3031, email: bwarren@fcs.k12.al.us, web: www.alarenfaire.org / Site: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum / Booths: N/A / Attendance: limited to 200 people / Weapons: call for policy.

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ALASKA
Eagle River Renaissance Faire
July 13-15 2007, 12 p.m - 7, Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Sharilyn Mumaw, 10145 Preuss Ln, Eagle River, AK 99544, phone (907) 868-8012, email: info@3barons.org, web: www.cer.org / Site: Eagle River Town Square / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: allowed for performers only.

Three Barons Renaissance Faire
First 2 weekends in June 2008, (WO) 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Carol LaLone, Three Barons Renaissance Faire, Inc., PO Box 233617, Anchorage, AK 99523, (907) 868-8012, email: info@3barons.org, web: www.3barons.org/wiki/Main_Page / Site: Tozier Track, 3500 Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: allowed for performers only.

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ARIZONA
Arizona Renaissance Festival
February 9 - March 30, 2008 (WO + Pres Day), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $20 ($18 adv. tix) / Contact: Jeffrey Siegel,12601 East Highway 60, Apache Junction, AZ 85218, (520) 463-2700, email: arizonarenfest@royalfaires.com, web: www.royalfaires.com/ARIZONA / Site: 6 mi. E. of Apache Junction on Hwy. 60 / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 265,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Off-site camping avail.; visit www.royalfaires.com for nearby accomodations.

Estrella War
February 12-18, 2008
Admission: TBD / Contact:Joe Vaughn, (602) 418-3904, email: mains2008@estrellawar.org, web: www.estrellawar.org / Site: Canyon Moon Ranch, 20585 Price Station Road, Florence, AZ 85232

Phoenix Faerie Festival
November 15, 2008, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Rowan Wakefield, 4221 North 20th Street #3, Phoenix, AZ 85016, (602) 253-6615, email: westerngatesfaeryrealms@yahoo.com, web: www.westerngatesfaerierealms.com/phoenixfaeriefestival.htm / Site: Estrella Mnt. Regional Park, 14805 W. Vinyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338 / Booths: 30+ / Atrendance: 500-1,000 / Weapons: Not permitted / Hotels nearby.

Renaissance in the Pines
November 15, 2008, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Western Gates Faerie Realms LLC, Rowan Wakefield, 4221 North 20th Street #3, Phoenix, AZ 85016, (602) 253-6615, email: westerngatesfaerierealms@gmail.com, web: www.westerngatesfaerierealms.com / Site: Estrella Mnt. Regional Park, 14805 West Vinyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338 / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 500-1,000 / Weapons: Not permitted / Hotels nearby.

Two Rivers Renaissance Faire
February 1-3, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Desi Foster, 1779 W 28th Dr, Yuma, AZ 85364, (928) 580-6704 or (928) 314-1231, web: www.tworiversfaire.com/ Site: Yuma, AZ / Booths: / Attendance: / Weapons: Must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

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ARKANSAS
NWA Renaissance Festival
October 27-28, 2007, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Donald Upton, 607 N Storer Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701, (479) 442-3866, email: dupton@uark.edu, web: www.nwarenfest.org / Site: Pauline Whitaker Equine Pavillion / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / On site camping avaliable for participants

Tudor Rose Renaissance Faire - NEW!
September 15-16, 2007, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Dawn Ellis, 8112 Greer Rd., Sherwood, AR 72120, (501) 833-3130, email: info@tudorroserenfaire.com / Site: South of Little Rock, off I-530 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Camping on-site, $5.

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CALIFORNIA
Agoura Renaissance Pleasure Faire Reunion
March 23, 2008, 8 a.m. - Sunset
Admission: FREE / Contact: Friends of Paramount Ranch, 2116 Loma Vista Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90039, (541) 933-1525, email: paramountfriends@hotmail.com, web: www.dragondance.com/faire / Site: Paramount Ranch, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: no restrictions other than local law.

Big Bear City Renaissance Faire
August 9-17, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Big Bear City Renaissance Faire, PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 585-7824, email: lynda@bigbearrenfair.com, web: www.bigbearcityrenaissancefaire.com/ Site: 42280 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CA / Booths: 65+ / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and motels nearby.

Big Bear Pirate Faire
June 7-8, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Big Bear Pirate Faire, PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 585-7824, email: lynda@bigbearrenfair.com, web: www.bigbearcityrenaissancefaire.com/pirate / Site: on the lake with the Time Bandit Pirate Ship / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and motels nearby.

Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire
May 10-11, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Debbie McBroom, dmcbroom@cainscrossing.org, web: www.cainscrossing.org / Site: Auburn Regional Park, Richardson Dr., Auburn, CA 95603 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / camping avaliable for participants, hotels nearby.
California City Renaissance Festival
October 18-19, 2008, Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: 21000 Hacienda, California City, CA 93505, (760) 373-5285, email: parksandrec@ccis.com, web: www.calcityrenfair.org / Site: 10560 Hether Ave., California City, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 2,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and secured / On-site camping for guilds and vendors; off-site near by in Mojavc

Central Coast Renaissance Festival
July 19-20, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Larry Gunn, 10147 Monte Cristo Dr., Kelseyville, CA 94851, (707) 277-7968, email: hisrev@mchsi.com, web: www.hisrev.org/slo-faire/index / Site: El Chorro Regional Park, on Hwy. 1 between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants only, some paid RV hookups.

Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco
November 28 - December 21, 2008, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Red Barn Productions, PO Box 1768, Novato, CA 94948, (800) 510-1558, email: office@themeevents.com, web: www.dickensfair.com / Site: Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA

The Escondido Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare in the Park--Fall
October 25-November 2, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Condit Wixon, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastprod@msn.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/escondidoren/erenpg1.html / Site: Felicita Park, Escondido, CA / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping avail., motels nearby.

The Escondido Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare in the Park--Spring
April 5-13 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $13 / Contact: Condit Wixon, 2219 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastprod@msn.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/escondidoren/erenpg1.html / Site: Felicita Park, Escondido, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping avail., motels nearby.

Fair Oaks Renaissance Tudor Fayre
June 28-29, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Renaissance Rose Productions, 4117 Elverta Road, Suite 102, PMB 291, Antelope, CA 95843, (916) 726-4952, email: info@renaissance-rose.org, web: www.renaissance-rose.org / Site: 8100 Temple Park Drive, Fair Oaks, CA / Booths: 120 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site for venders and actors only; motels w/in 5 mi.

Festival of Fools
September 8-9 , 2007, 10 am - 6 pm, 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/Festival%20of%20Fools.htm / Site: Hagan Community Park, Rancho Cordova, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance 3,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Folsom Renaissance Faire and Tournament
October 20-12, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Sarah Trobee, Folsom City Lions Park, 50 Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630, (916) 355-7285, email: strobee@folsom.ca.us or lizm62@gmail.com, web: www.folsomfaire.com / Site: Folsom City Lions Park / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: allowed w/ restrictions / On-site camping for participants, motels w/in 5 mi.

Freedom Faire at the Shire of Trottingham
September 22-23, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Freedom in Motion Therapeutic Riding Center, PO Box 1268, Bishop, CA 93515, (760) 933-2606, email: archie50@qnet.com, web: www.freedominmotiontrc.org/freedom_faire.html / Site: Tri County Fair Grounds, Sierra St between Fair Dr and Main St / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 1200 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Motels nearby.

Fresno City College Renaissance Faire
March 17-18, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Michael Butler, PO Box 5621, Fresno, CA 93755, (559) 226-5341, email: MrVIII@aol.com, web: www.cirga.org/faires/fcc/fcityfaire.asp#anchor1748169 / Site: 1101 E. University Ave., west lawn of Fresno City College campus, Fresno, CA / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and dorm showers avail; campgrounds and motels nearby.

Golden Gate Renaissance Faire
August 23-24, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr., San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissance-web.net, web: www.sffaire.com / Site: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms.

Jousting Championships and Renaissance Faire
September 22-23, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $18 / Contact: email: info@calaverascelticfaire.com , web: www.joustingchampionships.com/ Site: Calaveras Fairgrounds, Angels Camp, CA / Weapons: email for policy / Lodging available in Calaveras Cnty: www.visitcalaveras.org.

Kearney Park Renaissance Faire
November 10-11, 2007, 10 a.m. - dusk
Admission: $6 per car / Contact: Joyce Roberts, 4413 E. Ashcroft, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 392-0965, email: queensfavr@aol.com, web: www.kearneyrenaissancefaire.com / Site: Kearney Park, Fresno, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 4,500+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels in nearby Fresno.

Kids Affaire - Fantasy Festival
July 19, 2008, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: CB Productions, Chris Bereki, PO Box 899, Victorville, CA 92393, (760) 963-2975, email: info@cdproductions.com, web: www.cbproductions.com / Site: TBA / Booths: TBA / Attendance: TBA / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.

Koronaburg Old World Renaissance Fesival
May 10-June 15, 2008, (WO+ Mem. Day) Sat. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., until 9 p.m on May 24
Admission: $16 / Contact: Tom Wilson, Crossroads Prod., PO Box 1959, Corona, CA 92878, (951) 735-0101, email: prince@renaissanceinfo.com, web: www.renaissanceinfo.com/riverview/index.html / Site: Crossroads Riverview Park, Corona, CA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Motels nearby, some public camping avail.; participant camping on-site.

Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade X
July 11-12, 2008, 7 p.m - 2 a.m
Admission: $29 - $37 / Contact: (818) 574-7055, email: loj@labyrinthmasquerade.com, web: www.labyrinthmasquerade.com / Site: Henry Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Elaborate costume event. Hotels nearby; listed on website.

Medieval Fantasy Faire
April 18-20, 2008
Contact: (707) 451-2100 email: info@medievalfantasyfestival.com, web: www.medievalfantasyfestival.com / Site: Vacaville, CA on Merchant, Main and Parker Sts / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Medieval Harvest Festival
November 3-4, 2007, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Rusty Sword Production, Mark Moorhead, 9239 Starina Way, Sacramento, CA 95826, (916) 366-6932, email: rustinfo@sbcglobal.net, web: www.rustswordproductions.com / Site: Charles Howard Park Ione / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy

Northern California Pirate Festival
June 14-15, 2008, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: Free / Contact: Kathy Kingman, Vallejo Marina, CA 94503, 866-921-YARR, email: kathy@norcalpiratefestival.com, web: www.norcalpiratefestival.com / Site: 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA/ Booths: 60+ / Attendance: 31,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping avaliable for participants.

Northern California Renaissance Faire
September 6-October 12, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Play Faire Productions, 201-A McCray, PMB247, Hollister, CA 95023, (408) 847-FAIR, or email: info@norcalrenfaire.com, or admin@playfaire.org, web: www.norcalrenfaire.com / Site: Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy (Hwy 152), Hollister, CA / Booths: 145 / Attendance: 150,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / See web site for camping & hotels.

Ojai Renaissance and Pirate Faire
May 10-11, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Productions, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastprod@msn.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/ojairen/renpg1.html / Site: Lake Casitas, Ojai, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.

Ojai Renaissance and Shakespeare Festival
May 12-13, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Productions, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastprod@msn.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/ojairen/renpg1.html / Site: Lake Casitas, Ojai, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.

Palm Spring Old World Renaissance Festival
March 28-30, 2008, Fri. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Tom Wilson, Crossroads Prod., PO Box 1959, Corona, CA 92878, (951) 735-0101, email: prince@renaissanceinfo.com, web: www.renaissanceinfo.com/palmsprings/index.html / Site: Frances Stevens Park, Palm Springs, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be secured / Camping and motels nearby.

Pittsburg Scottish Renaissance Festival
August 11-12, 2006, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: N/A / Contact: City of Pittsburg, 65 Civic Ave., Pittsburg, CA 94565, (925) 252-4842, email: comments@ci.pittsburg.ca.us, web: www.angelfire.com/realm2/hrp/PSRF/home.html / Site: Buchana Park / Booths: 90+ /Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / hotels nearby; see website for info

Queen Bess and the Pyrates
May 10-11, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: 4413 E. Ashcroft, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 392-0965, email: jroberts@ccdof.org, web: www.queenbessandthepyrates.com/ Site: Woodward Park / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.

Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Spring
April 5-May 18, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: REC, PO Box 1550, Irwindale, CA 91706, (626) 969-4750, web: www.renfair.com/socal / Site: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Hwy., Irwindale, CA / Booths: 250 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants only. RV, KOA campgrounds & motels nearby.

Renaissance Pumpkin Faire
November 3-4 , 2007, 10 am - 6 pm, Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / 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/harvestfestival.htm / Site: Charles Howard Park, Ione, CA / Booths: 30-40 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

San Diego Renaissance Faire
August 4-5, 2007, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.Admission: $15 / Contact: Jocelyn Plazewski, 1286 University Ave #224, San Diego, CA 92103, (619) 819-8413, email: office@sdrf.com or marketing@sdrf.com, web: www.sdrf.com / Site: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA / Booths: 130+ / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Motels nearby

Santa Cruz Scottish Renaissance Festival
June 14, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Charity Events, Inc., Michael Gardner, 2271 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 252-4878, email: michael@scottishrenaissancefestival.org, web: http://scotthishrenaissancefestival.org / Site: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076 / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: sheathed and peace-tied / hotels nearby

Scandinavian Festival/Viking Age Display
April 19-20, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Dick Londgren, Scandinavian Cultural & Historical Fdn., 60 Olsen Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, (805) 241-1051, email: scancenter@callutheran.edu, web: www.callutheran.edu / Site: Cal. Lutheran University, 60 Olsen Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 / Booths: N/A / Atttendance: 5,000 / Weapons: no cutting edges, no firearms / Hotels nearby.

Scottish Renaissance Festival (formerly Dragon Slayer)
June 14, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Michael Gardner, Dragon Slayers, PO Box 1051, Aptos, CA 95001, (831) 688-6699, email: info@dragonslayerfestival.org, web: www.dragonslayersfestival.org / Site: Aptos Village Park, Aptos, CA / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / See web site for camping and hotel info.

Shasta Dragonwood Celtic Renaissance Faire
October 6-7, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: N/A, web: www.shastafaire.com, Site: Anderson River Park, Anderson, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy

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
May 31-June 8, 2008, (WO) Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 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 / Call for hotel information.

Willitis Renaissance Festival
August 2-3, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Rusty Sword Productions, Mark Moorhead, 3022 Rosemont Dr., Sacramento, CA 95826, (916) 366-6932, email: rustyinfo@sbcglobal.net, web: www.rustyswordproductions.com / Site: Willits Recreation Grove Park, Willits, CA / Booths: 40 / Attendance 2,5000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.


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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 Festival
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 22 - 24, 2008, Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: W.C.R.F., LLC, Sheri Mathes or Jamie Nordmeyer, PO Box 4938, Grand Junction, CO 81520, (970) 256-0180, email: rennymph@hotmail.com or rrf@earthlink.net, web: www.faires.com/Ravenshire / Site: Riverbend Park, 451 Pendleton, Palisade, CO, / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no black powder firearms / On-site camping for participants only. Hotels for patrons nearby.

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CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
September 27–October 19, 2008, (WO & Columbus Day), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / 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
October 25, 2008, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Lord Christopher, 55 Florence Rd, Riverside, CT 06878, (203) 637-5952, email: isdrf@isdrenaissance.com, web: www.isdrenaissance.com / Site: International School of Dundee, 55 Florence Rd, Riverside, CT / Booths: 20 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: no weapons allowed / Hotels within 5 minutes.

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.freewebs.com/ncrenfair / 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 11-27, 2008 (WO), 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, Richard Evans, PO Box 835, Seymour, CT 06483, (203) 888-6204, email: thescrf@aol.com, web: www.thescrf.com / Site: Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaskik Hwy., Ansonia, CT 06601/ Booths: 50 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and sheathed./ Hotels within 5 minutes Camping avail. for participants.


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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 21-23, 2008, Fri: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 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.

Manatee Renaissance Faire
May 5-13, 2007, 9 a.m. - dusk
Admission: $15 / Contact: Manatee Renaissance Faire, Jim Newton, 12610 West SR 235, Alachua, FL 32615, (941) 812-6519, email: movieproductions@aol.com , web: www.manateerenaissance.com/ Site: Manatee Cnty Fairgrounds, Palmetto, FL / Booths: 50 / Attendance: / Weapons: Must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Moonfaire
March 8-9, 2008, Sat. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $9.75 or $5 bring instrument & participate in drum circle / Contact: The Witch’s Garden, Marizel and Armando Almiral, (305) 953-556, email: thewitchsgarden@bellsouth.net, web: www.thewitchsgarden.com / Site: Coral Castle, 28655 S Dixie Hwy., Homestead, FL 33033 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for info. / Hotels nearby.

Moon Fairy Event
October 11-12, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9.75 or $5 bring instrument & participate in drum circle / Contact: The Witch’s Garden, Marizel and Armando Almiral, (305) 953-556, email: thewitchsgarden@bellsouth.net, web: www.thewitchsgarden.com / Site: Coral Castle, 28655 S Dixie Hwy., Homestead, FL 33033 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for info. / Hotels nearby.

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
April 5-6, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16.96 / 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: 15,000+ / 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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GEORGIA
Georgia Renaissance Festival
April 12 - June 1, 2008 (WO + Mem Day), 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $19.95 / Contact: Sarah Peterman, PO Box 986, Fairburn, GA 30213, (770) 964-8575, email: info@garenfest.com, web: www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com / Site: 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd. / Booths: 150 / Attendance: 150,000+ / Weapons: peace-tied / Hotels nearby-check website for particpating hotels.

Medieval Festival at Oatland Island
September 27, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Heather Merbs, 711 Sandtown Rd., Savannah, GA 31410, (912) 898-3980, email: heather.merbs@sccpss.com / Site: Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd., Savannah, GA 31410 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 3,000 + / Weapons: Must be sheathed and peace-tied / On site camping for participants

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?HAWAII
The Hawaiian Scottish Festival
April 4-5, 2009, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Hawaiian Scottish Association, Dan Peddie, PO Box 3982, Milliani, HI 96789, (808) 626-3559, email: daniel@hawaii.rr.com, web: www.scotshawaii.org / Site: Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, Hawaii / Booths: 10 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: for participants only / Hotels nearby.


IDAHO
Moscow Renaissance Faire 35th Annual!
May 3-4, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - dark, Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Moscow Renaissance Faire, Box 8848, Moscow, ID 83843, (208) 882-9373, email: publicity@moscowrenfair.org, web: www.moscowrenfair.org / Site: East City Park, Moscow, ID / Booths: 135 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied; part of your costume / Camping off-site.

Sun Valley Renaissance Faire
August 18-19, 2007, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. til 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Sun Valley Performing Arts/nexStage Theatre, PO Box 3092, Sun Valley, ID 83353, (208) 726-9124, email: nexstage@hotmail.com , web: www.nexstage.org/ Site: Five Acres on Sun Valley Rd / Booths: 60 / Attendance: / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

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ILLINOIS
Four Kingdoms Renaissance Festival
September 27-28, 2008, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Jame’ 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 11-12, 2008, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
?Admission: $10/Contact: Greg Schmidt Festivals International, 508 4th Ave., N., Clear Lake, IA. 50428, (641) 357-5177, email: greg@festint.com, web: www.lincolnshirefaire.com / Site: Decatur Conference Center & Hotel pond park / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 3500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Lodging on-site, no camping on-site

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 4-5, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8/ Contact: Jane Gehlhausen, Fishers Renaissance Faire, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038, (317) 595-5003 ext. 8105, email: amfivush@intrex.net, web: www.fishersrenfaire.com / Site: Conner Prairie in Fishers IN, I-69 and 116th St, NE side of Indianapolis, IN / Booths: 80 / 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
August 30 - October 13, 2008, (WO, Labor Day + Colum. Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $17.95 / Contact: Carrie Shoptaw, 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012, (800) 373-0357, email: generalmanager@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
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 1 - December 7, 2008, (WO) 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.

Maine Renaissance Faire
August 2-3, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Jacqui Byron, 238 Prescott Rd, Manchester, ME 04351, (207) 623-1152, email: mainerenfaire@yahoo.com, web: www.mainerenfaire.com / Site: Treasure Equestrian Center, 238 Prescott Rd, Manchester, ME 04351, ME / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 2,000 est. / Weapons: Not Allowed

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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 Faerie 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
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
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


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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.

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.


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: Harald 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

Charlevoix Renaissance Faire
June 7-15, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $13.95 / Contact: SLRF Productions, Inc., PO Box 2346, Portage, MI 49081, (269)343-9090, email: ssayre@castlefarms.com, web: www.castlefarms.com/ Site: Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI 49720 / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / off site camping and hotels.

Derbyshire Renaissance Festival
June 21-29, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Ren-on-the-Run Productions, Andy Haas, 5520 South 31st St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, (269) 382-6120, email: andy_haas@yahoo.com, web: www.derbyshirerenfaire.com/ Site: 6621 Heights Ravenna Road, Fruitport MI / Booths: 52 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for camping info.

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 11-12, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - dusk
Admission: FREE / Contact: GVRen, 008 Kirkhof Center, 1 Campus Dr., Allendale, MI 49401, (616) 331-2345, email: gvren_rep@yahoo.com, web: cis.gvsu.edu/~haskinb/gvren / 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 2, 2008, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Pat Bureau, 742 Poplar St., Ishpeming, MI 49849, (906) 486-6400 or (906) 485-4838, email: contact@ishpemingrenfest.com, 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
June 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: 7,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels within 5 miles.

Michigan Renaissance Festival
August 16 - September 29, 2008, (WO + 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 16 - September 29, 2008, (WO + Labor Day) 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 14-15, 2008, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: PO Box 1043, Twig, MN 55791, (218) 729-5323, email: daleann@owrenaissancefaire.com, web: www.owrenfaire.com / Site: 18 miles North West of Duluth, MN in Twig / Booths: 55 / Attendance: 3,200+ / 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 3-4, 2008, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Michele Hale, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 705 Rayburn Ave., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 875-4454, email: stjohns@datasync.com, web: www.oceansprings-ms.com/faire.htm / Site: TBA / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping at Gulf Islands Nat’l Seashore Park. Call Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce (228) 875-4424.



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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.

Joplin Renaissance Festival
April 26-27, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $13.50 / Contact: Bruce Morgan, (417) 483-1849, email: bruce@joplinrenfestival.com, web: www.joplinrenfestival.com / Site: Landreth Park / Booths: 100+ / Attendance: 25,000+ / Weapons: peace-tied / on-site camping available for participants

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
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
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
Midlands Pirate Festival
Sept. 27-28, 2008,11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission $8 / Contact: Greg Schmidt Festivals International, 508 4th Ave., N. Clear Lake, IA. 50428 (641)357-5177, email: greg@festint.com, web: www.festint.com / Site: Bellevue Pumpkin Ranch, Papillion, NE./ Booths: 30/ Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied/Camping on-site, motels
nearby.

Midwest Renaissance Festival
May 17-26, 2008, (WO & Memorial Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Don, DCL Enterprises Inc, PO Box 34609, Omaha NE 68134, (402) 689-2969, email: don@midwestrenfest.com, web: www.midwestrenfest.com / Site: Giles Castle, 17272 Giles Rd, Omaha NE/ Booths: 65+ / Attendance: 12,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping for vendors; hotels nearby.

Nebraska Renaissance Faire
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
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.


Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire
September 20-21, 2008, 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.

Medfest
April 12, 2008, 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 18-19, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 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 8-17, 2008, (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
May 3-4, 2008, 10 a.m. - 7 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 / Attendance: 1,200 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied, no firearms/ Hotels and camping nearby.

Long Island Pirate Festival
June 14 - 15, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Long Island Pirate Festival, 86 West Avenue, West Sayville, NY, email: longislandpiratefestival@gmail.com, web: http://thebrigands.com/lippiratefestival / Site: West Sayville / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call about policy / Hotels and camping information on web site.

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
September 8-16, 2007, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Medieval Scenarios & Recreations, Ltd, 32 Alder Dr, New Windsor, NY 12553, (914) 664-2733, email: acre_discussion@yahoogroups.com, web: www.kingdomofacre.org/fairs.html / Site: Port Washington, NY / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Sterling Renaissance Festival
July 12 - August 17, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $22 / 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.

Yorkshire Renaissance Faire - NEW!
May 17-18, 2008
Admission: $15 / Contact: Paul Holm, PO Box 575, Holbrook, NY 11741, (631) 285-7469, email: info@yorkshirefaire.com, web: www.yorkshirefaire.com / Site: Central Long Island / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Check web site for lodging.


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NORTH CAROLINA
A Camelot Christmas - Presented by the North Carolina Renaissance Faire
December 1-2, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Donna L. Varner-Sheaves, P.O Box 61280, Raleigh, NC 27661, (919) 755-8004, email: donna@ncrenfaire.com, web: www.ncrenfaire.com/index.php / Site: North Carolina Fairegrounds, Raleigh, The Kerr-Scott Building, all indoor / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / camping avaliable on-site.

Carolina Renaissance Festival
October 4 - November 16, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $18; $17 adv / Contact: Matt Siegel, PO Box 165, Davidson, NC 28036, (704) 896-5555, email: carolinarenfest@royalfaires.com, or matt@royalfaires.com, web: www.royalfaires.com/carolina/default.asp?page=1 / Site: Huntersville, NC, Hwy 77 to exit 25 east (NC 73) 5 miles or Hwy. 85 to exit 55 west (Poplar Tent Rd) 5 miles / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 150,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping on-site. Visit our web site for motels and campgrounds nearby.

Elizabethan Tymes: A Country Faire
October 11-12, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: call for info. / Contact: Billie Boyd, One Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954, (252) 475-1500, email: rifp.information@ncmail.net, web: www.roanokeisland.com / Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC / Booths: 6 / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels w/in 5 mi.

Foothills Highland Games
November 1, 2008, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Scottish Highland Games, Sue Myers, PO Box 1939, Hendersonville, NC 28793, (828) 693-8526, email: foothillshg@bellsouth.net, web: www.scotsfoothillshg.org / Site: Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 3,500 / Weapons: only worn swords / Camping nearby. Motels nearby.

North Carolina Renaissance Faire
March 29 - April 13, 2008 (WO), 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Donna Varner-Sheaves, Historical Enrichment Society, PO Box 61280, Raleigh, NC 27661, (919) 755-8004, email: donna@ncrenfaire.com, web: www.ncrenfaire.com/index.php, or www.ncrenfaire.org / North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Heritage Village, Raleigh, NC / Booths: 120 / Attendance: 30,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no black powder weapons or pole arms / Camping w/ showers avail, first come first serve; hotels & motels listed on web site.

Outer Banks Medieval Faire
June 9-10, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Jennifer Conkright, (215) 295-1776, email: jconkright@comcast.net, web: http/www.medievalfantasiesco.com/OuterBanks.htm / Site: The Weeping Radish Brewery, 6810 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, NC / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 1600 - 3000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Camping on-site for participants; hotels & motels nearby.


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OHIO
Ashville Medieval and Viking Festival
April 26-27, 2008, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: Canned food donation / Contact: Ed or Nancy Vallette, 79 Scioto St., Ashville, OH 43103, (740) 983-9390, email: vikingfestival@gmail.com, web: www.ashvillevikingfest.com / Site: Ashville Village Park, Walnut St., Ashville, OH / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Camping for participants and motels nearby.

Great Lakes Medieval Faire
July 5 - August 10, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $16.95 / Contact: Cindy Hotchkiss, Operations Manager, PO Box 376, Rock Creek, OH 44084, (888) MEDIEVAL (633-4382), (440) 474-4280, email: contact@medievalfaire.com, web: www.medievalfaire.com / Site: 7 miles south of I-90 on St. Rt. 534, near Geneva, OH / Booths: 125 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Off-site camping avail.; hotels and motels w/in 5 mi.

Medieval and Renaissance Faire at Ohio State University
May 5, 2007, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Council for the Medieval and Renaissance Faire, PO Box 3614, Columbus, OH 43210, email: wolfspeaker621@yahoo.com, web: http://cmrf.org.ohio-state.edu / Site: South Oval at Ohio State University / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A

Ohio Renaissance Festival
August 30 - October 19, 2008, (WO + Labor Day)
10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16.99 / Contact: Cheryl Bales, PO Box 68, Harveysburg, OH 45032, (513) 897-7000, email: info@renfestival.com, web: www.renfestival.com / Site: State Rte. 73, Harveysburg, OH between I-71 & I-75 / Booths: 135+ / Attendance: 175,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Check web site for lodging info.

Southeastern Ohio Renaissance Faire
September 22-23, 2007, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Joshua Brockwell, Nevertheless Productions, 123 1/2 North 6th St., Cambridge, OH 43725, (740) 435-3271, email: neverthelessprod@hotmail.com / Site: Cambridge City Park, Cambridge, OH / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 2,000+ / Weapons: allowed / On-site camping for participants; Deer Creek Budget Inn offers faire discounts.


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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
May 3-26, 2008, (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@okcastle.org, web: www.okcastle.com / Site: 3400 Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, OK / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 60,000 / 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>


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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)
August 1-3, 2008, Noon - 10 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.


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PENNSYLVANIA
Celtic Fling and Highland Games NEW!
June 27 - 29 2008, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $24.95 / Contact: Tom Roy, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA 17545, (717) 665-7021, email: tom@parenfaire.com, web: www.parenfaire.com / Site: Lancaster, PA / Booths:150 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Check web site for lodging.

FaerieCon: The International Faerie Convention - NEW!
October 10-12, 2008, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $35 for weekend pass o $15 per day / Contact: Kelly or Emilio Miller-Lopez, PO Box 51177, Eugene, OR 97405, (514) 687-0945, email: info@faerieworlds.com, web: www.faeriecon.com / Site: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.

Fairie Festival at Spoutwood Farm
May 2 - 4, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Fairie Festival at Spoutwood Farm, 4255 Pierceville Rd, Glen Rock, PA 17327, (717) 235-6610, email: events@spoutwood.com, web: www.fairiefestival.net / Site: Spoutwood Farm, Glen Rock, PA/ Booths: 70 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: n