ALABAMA
Alabama Renaissance Faire
October 23–24, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. noon - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Bill Warren, PO Box 431, Florence, AL 35631, (256) 768-3031, email 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.

ALASKA
Three Barons Renaissance Faire
June 5–13, 2010, (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 Rd, Anchorage, AK / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: allowed for performers only.

ARIZONA
Arizona Renaissance Festival
February 6 - March 28, 2010 (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 8 - 15, 2010
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

Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire
July 2 - 4, 2010, Fri, Noon - 5 p.m., Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9.95 / Contact: Mark Worden, PO Box 792, Williams, AZ 86046, (928) 635-2394, email: maktere@email.com, web: http://gcrenfaire.com / Site: El Nathan Campground, Flagstaff AZ / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping avail. for participants. Hotels nearby.

Medieval Mayhem
?July 9–11, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: TBD / Contact: Ric & Daris Gibbons, 1067 Old Hwy 160, Show Low, AZ 85901, (928) 215-0451, email: medievalmayhem@cableone.net, web: www.azmayhem.com / Site: Rodeo grounds in Vaction Village, 4101 S. White Mt. Rd., Show Low, AZ / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Phoenix Faerie Festival
November 13–14, 2010, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun til 4 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Fireland Faerie Nation Inc, PO Box 45156, Phoenix, AZ 85064, email: firelandfaerienation@gmail.com, web: www.westerngatesfaerierealms.com / Site: TBA / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied; no firearms / On-site camping for participants.

Tri State Renaissance Faire
November 21 - 22, 2009, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: The Adrian Empire, Christine Hannan, 745 Morro Drive, Bullhead City, AZ 86442, (928) 763-9186, email: azdrgnldy@hotmail.com / Site: Comm Park in Bullhead City, AZ / Booths: 50 / Attendace: 6,000+ / Wepons must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.

Two Rivers Renaissance Faire
February 5 - 7 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Two Rivers Entertainment, LLC, Perry Lee Dockins, 1779 W 28th Dr, Yuma, AZ 85364, (928) 580-6704 or 928-314-1231, email: coordinator@tworiversfaire.com, web: www.tworiversfaire.com/ Site: West Wetlands Park, Yuma, AZ / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: Must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

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ARKANSAS

Blackthorn Village Renaissance Faire
August 21–22, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Robert Welch, 1943 Rapert Rd, Maynard, AR 72444, (870) 641-1016, email: stephenblackthorn@yahoo.com, web: http://blackthorn1.webs.com / Site: 1943 Rapert Rd, Maynard, AR / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: NEW / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On site camping avaliable for participants.

Renaissance Days at UACCB
April 9–10, 2010, Fri. 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Feast at 6:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE; Feast: $25 / Contact: Marla Bennett, UACCB, PO Box 3350, Batesville, AR 72503, (870) 612-2038, email: marla.bennett@uaccb.edu, web: http://web.uaccb.edu/renaissancedays/ / Site: Univ. of Arkansas Comm. College at Batesville / Booths: 12+ / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: not allowed without special permission / Hotels nearby.

CALIFORNIA
All Hallows Fantasy Faire
October 23–24, 2010, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: See web site / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com web: www.allhallowsfaire.com / Site: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Call for lodging information.

Agoura Renaissance Pleasure Faire Reunion
March 20, 2010, 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.

Ardenwood Renaissance Faire
August 11–12, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.sffaire.com / Site: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / On-site camping for participants, motels w/in 5 mi.

Big Bear City Renaissance Faire
August 14 - 22, 2010, (WO) Sat.10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Big Bear City Renaissance Faire, PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 237-0448, email: fairelady@verizon.net, web: www.bigbearcityrenaissancefaire.com/ / Site: 39115 Rim of the World Dr, Fawnskin, CA / Booths: 65 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and motels nearby.

Big Bear Pirate Faire
June 5 - 6, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Big Bear Pirate Faire, PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 237-0448, email: fairelady@verizon.net, web: www.bigbearcityrenaissancefaire.com/pirate / Site: on the lake with the Time Bandit Pirate Ship / Booths: 40 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and motels nearby.

Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire
May 8 - 9, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Cain’s Crossing Renaissance Faire, Debbie McBroom, PO Box 64, Weimar, CA 95736, (530) 320-8590, email: dmcbroom@cainscrossing.org, web: www.cainscrossing.org / Site: Auburn Regional Park, 3880 Richardson Dr., Auburn, CA 95603 / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping avaliable for participants, hotels nearby.

Central Coast Renaissance Festival
July 17 - 18, 2010, 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.

The Escondido Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare in the Park--Fall
October 30–November 7, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Condit Wixon, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastfestivals@gmail.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 24 - May 2, 2010, (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.

Excalibur Medieval Tournament and Market Faire
September 25–26, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Rick Horton, Excalibur Medieval Tournament and Market Faire, 42 Sunshine Way, Eureka, CA 95503, (707) 502-6290, email: rlhltd@suddenlink.net, or info@excaliburfaire.org, web: excaliburmedievalfaire.com / Site: 3800 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants

Fair Oaks Renaissance Tudor Fayre
June 26 - 27, 2010, 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: 80 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site for venders and actors only; motels w/in 5 mi.

Folsom Renaissance Faire and Tournament
October 16–17, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.folsomfaire.com / Site: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / On-site camping for participants, motels w/in 5 mi.

Gold Coast Pirate Faire
September 18–26, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Productions, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com / Site: Lake Casitas, Ojai, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.

Kearney Park Renaissance Faire
November 13–14, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Joyce Roberts, Renaissance Rose Productions, 4413 E. Ashcroft, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 392-0965, email: jroberts@ccdof.org or queensfavr@aol.com, web: www.kearneyrenaissancefaire.com / Site: Kearney Park, CA / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 3,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.

Koronaburg Old World Renaissance Fesival
May 8 - June 20, 2010, (WO+ Mem. Day) Sat. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $18 / 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: 25,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Motels nearby, some public camping avail.; participant camping on-site.

Lompoc Renaissance Festival
March 27 - 28, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Justin Lecavalier, PO Box 0012, Lompoc, CA 93438, (805) 570-7633, email: livingknights@yahoo.com, web: www.livingknights.com / Site: Ken Adam Park, Lompoc, CA / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.

Medieval Fantasy Faire
April 17 - 18, 2010
Admissio: FREE / Contact: Bob and Betty Lucke, 311 Parker St., Vacavukk 95688, (707) 451-2100 email: info@medievalfantasyfestival.com, web: www.medievalfantasyfestival.com / Site: Vacaville, CA on Merchant, Main and Parker Sts / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Medieval Festival of Bishop
April 17–18, 2010
Admissio: FREE / Contact: Bob and Betty Lucke, 311 Parker St., Vacavukk 95688, (707) 451-2100 email: betty@medievalmomma.com, web: www.medievalfantasyfestival.com / Site: Vacaville, CA on Merchant, Main and Parker Sts / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 7,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Northern California Pirate Festival
June 19–20, 2010, 10 a.m. - dusk
Admission: FREE / Contact: Kathy Kingman, 925 Lakeville Dr., Suit 127, Petaluma, CA 94952, (707) 780-3018 x705, email: kathy@norcalpiratefestival.com, web: www.norcalpiratefestival.com / Site: Marina Green By the Ferry Building Vallejo CA 94950 / Booths: 85 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied; no black powder w/o prior perm. / On-site camping avaliable for participants.

Ojai Renaissance and Pirate Faire
May 29 - 30, 2010, (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.

Palm Spring Old World Renaissance Festival
March 19 - 21, 2010, Fri. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Admission: $14 / 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: 60 / Attendance: 9,000 / Weapons: must be secured / Camping and motels nearby.

Pirate Invasion and Faire
June 19 - 20, 2010, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Fred, 5411 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803, (562) 434-1542, email: beachclub2001@charter.net, web: www.alfredosbeachclub.com / Site: Belmont Pier / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: secured / On site camping available

Queen Bess and the Pyrates
May 8 - 9, 2010, 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 3 - May 15, 2010, (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.

Scottish Renaissance Festival
June 19 - 20, 2010, 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: 30 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: sheathed and peace-tied / hotels nearby

Shasta Dragonwood Celtic Renaissance Faire
May 1–2, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $13 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.shastafaire.com, Site: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / On-site camping avail. for participants.

Sonora Celtic Festival - Formerly Known as Calaveras Celtic Festival
March 12 - 14, 2010, 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.sonoracelticfaire.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.

Truckee Renaissance Faire
September 18–19, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / 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 24 - 25, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Pat Reule, 835 S. Rio Linda, Visalia, CA 93277, (559) 627-8337, email: mythnmagic@sbcglobal.net, web: www.stmortimer.org / Site: Plaza Park, Visalia, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 8,000-10,000 / Weapons: Cirga Weapons policy enforced (go to Cirga.org for details) / Limited camping on-site. Hotels nearby.

Valhalla Renaissance Faire
June 5–13, 2010, (WO) Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr., San Fran., CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.valhallafaire.com / Site: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / Call for hotel information.

Willitis Renaissance Festival
August, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 /Contact: Bill Watters, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.willitsfaire.com / Site: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA / Booths: 35 / Attendance 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / on site camping for participants.

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COLORADO
Colorado Medieval Festival
June 19 - 20, 2010, Fri. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12/ Contact: Medieval World, Intl., Roger Gomez, PO Box 271782, Fort Collins, CO 80527, (970) 266-1333, email: 2008.RM@coloradocstle.com, web: www.coloradocastle.com / Site:42nd St and Golden St., Evans, CO 80620 (Riverside Park) / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: check site for policy / On-site camping for vendors. Hotels nearby.

Colorado Renaisance Festival
June 11 - August 1, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $17.95 / 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.

Elizabeth Celtic Festival NEW LISTING
July 17 - 18, 2010, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Neil Gillette, (303) 332-6133, email: neil80222@gmail.com, web: www.elizabethcelticfestival.com / Site: Casey Jones Park, 34190 County Rd 17, Elizabeth, CO / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / Hotels nearby.

Long Peaks Scottish/Irish Festival
September 9–12, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Dr. James Durward, PO Box 1820, Estes Park, CO 80517, (800) 903-7837, email: info@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 26 - 27, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $2 / Contact: Margaret Kirk, P.O Box 158 Mancos, CO 81328, (970) 533-7569, 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 / No pets or on-site camping.

Pagosa Springs Renaissance and Pirate Festival
July 17 - 18, 2010, 10 - 6:30 p.m., Sun: until 4 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Autumn Daily, PO Box 787, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, (970) 264-2360, email: info@pagosachamber.com, web: www.pagosaspingschamber.com / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed / on site camping available for participants

The Ravenshire Renaissance Faire (Formerly Grand Valley Renaissance Faire)
August 20–22, 2010, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: W.C.R.F., LLC, Ken Hamm, PO Box 4938, Grand Junction, CO 81520, (970) 314-4864, email: sirhawk762@msn.com, web: www.faires.com/Ravenshire/index.html / Site: Riverbend Park, 451 Pendleton, Palisade, CO, / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no firearms / See web site for lodging info.

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CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Sept. 25–Oct. 14, 2010, (WO & Columbus Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Brian Harvard, 11 Llynwood Dr, Bolton, CT 06043, (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.

Connecticut Renaissance Faire
May 8–23, 2010, (WO), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Brian Harvard, 11 Llynwood Dr, Bolton, CT 06043, (860) 478-5954, email: brian@ctfaire.com, web: www.ctfaire.com / Site: Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be secured and peace-tied / Motels and camping w/in 10 min.

Somers Renaissance Festival
June 25–27, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Lisa Caswell, 54 Hazard Ave, Box 114, Enfield CT 06082, (860) 595-8113, email: ctshakespeare@aol.com / Site: Fourtown Fairgrounds, Egypt Rd., Somers, CT / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 750 / Weapons: no weapons / Camping available near site, hotels nearby.

Southern Connecticut Renaissance Festival (Formerly Park City Renaissance Faire)
July 9 - 25, 2010 (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.

St. Gregs Medieval Festival
May 15 - 16, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Chris Lance, Paladin Music & Entertainment, Inc., P.O. Box 243, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, (203) 739-5129, email: paladinmusic@paladinmusic.com, web: http://www.stgregsmedievalfest.com / Site: St. Gregory the Great Concert Field, 85 Great Plain Rd, Danbury, CT 06811 / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: No firearms. Blades must be sheathed and peacetied / Onsite camping available for participants

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FLORIDA
Bay Area Renaissance Festival at MOSI
February 20 - April 4, 2010, (WO + 1 Special 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: katparker47@yahoo.com, web: www.renaissancefest.com/BARF/index.html /
Site: Museum of Science and Industry, 11315 N. 46th St. Tampa FL 33617 / Booths: 135 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels and camping nearby.

Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
June 3–7, 2010, Fri., 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Mon. parade 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission FREE / Contact: Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 640, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32549, (850) 244-8191, email: failwaller@fwbchamber.org, web: www.fwbchamber.org/Billy-Bowlegs.35.0.html / Site: Fort Walton Beach Landing, Brooks Street SE at Shell Ave SE, downtown / Booths: 100 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: no restrictions other than local law / Hotels nearby.

Camelot Day
November 13–14, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Brad HanaFOURDE, Camelot Days, Inc., 6971 SW 64th St., Miami, FL 33143, (305) 661-0425, email: brad@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: 75 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Limited on-site camping by request for performers and vendors.

Florida Renaissance Festival
February 13 - March 14, 2010, (Weekends + Pres Day) 10 a.m. - sunset
Admission: $20 / Contact: Bobby Rodriguez Productions, 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.

Florida Renaissance Festival-Oceanside NEW LISTING
January 9 - 24, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - sunset
Admission: $20 / Contact: Bobby Rodriguez Productions, 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: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, Miami, FL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 45,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Gasparilla Pirate Festival
January 30, 2010, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: EventFest, Inc., PO Box 320757, Tampa, FL 33679, (813) 251-3378, email: office@EventFest.com, web: http://gasparillapiratefest.com/ Site: Bayshore Blvd / Attendance: 225,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
March 6 - 7, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Steve Melei, 3603 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32505, (877) 429-8462, email: GCRenFaire@aol.com, web: www.GCRF.net / Site: Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy.,Pensacola, FL / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 8,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
January 30 - February 7, 2010, (Weekends + Feb 1) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri. 9:30 a.m. -3 p.m..
Admission: $12 / Contact: Linda Piper, PO Box 490, Station 30, Gainesville, FL 32602, (352) 334-5064, email: piperlr@cityofgainesville.org, web: www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/website/programs_events/HMF/medieval_index.html / Site: Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609 / Booths: 160 / Attendance: 51,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Merchants may camp on-site, hotel sponsors nearby.

Kiwanis Medieval Faire
January 16 - 23, 2010, (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.

GEORGIA
Georgia Renaissance Festival
April 17 - June 6, 2010, (WO + Mem. Day) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $19.95 / Contact: Norma Pope, 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: 250,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied, no axes, broadswords or spears / on-site camping avaliable for participants.

HAWAII
The Hawaiian Scottish Festival
April 10 - 11, 2010, 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.

ILLINOIS
Illinois Renaissance Faire
August 28–29, 2010, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Illinois Renaissance Faire, JoMarie Dugan, 1227 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL 61832, (217) 446-6552, email: illinrenfaire@comcast.net, web: www.illinoisrenfaire.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: 40 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed & peace-tied / On-site camping avail. for participants.

Olde English Faire
October 2–3, 2010, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Pat Manasco, 1922 IL Route 2 N., Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-6111, email: patm@strongholdcenter.org, web: www.strongholdcenter.org / Site: Stronghold Conference Center, 1922 IL Rt 2 N., Oregon, IL / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: peace-tied / Campgrounds nearby, hotels w/in 25 mi.

Springfield Highland Games
May 15, 2010, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Springfield Highland Games, PO Box 5352, Springfield, IL 62705, (217) 744-4044, email: highlandgames@central-illinois-celts.org, web: www.central-illinois-celts.org / Site: State of Illinois Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL / Booths: 10 / Attendance: 2,000 - 4,000 / Weapons: Call for policy / Hotels nearby.

The World of Faeries Festival
August 7 - 8, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: David or Gloria Yaeger, 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.

INDIANA
Fishers Renaissance Faire
October 2–3, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Adam Fivush, Fishers Renaissance Faire, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038, 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.

IOWA
Des Moines Renaissance Faire
September 4–19, 2010, (WO & Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Greg Schmidt, Festivals Intl., 508 4th Ave. N., Clear Lake, IA 50428, (641) 357-5177, email: greg@festint.com, web: www.dmrenfaire.com / Site: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 12,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Motels nearby.

Dubuque Renaissance Faire
May 22 - 23, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: / Contact: Lynne Melssen, Dubuque Museum of Art, 701 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 557-1851, email: lynnet@festint.com, web: www.dbqart.com / Site: Storybrook Hill Children’s Zoo, 12345 N Cascde Rd, Dubuque, IA / Booths: / Attendance: / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Motels nearby.

Iowa Renaissance Festival
May 29 - 31, 2010, 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: 45 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site for particiapants. RV hook-ups nearby at Amana RV Park. Motels nearby.

Kingdom of Riverssance
October 2–3, 2010, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Phil Claeys, 5600 Harbor Dr., Sioux City, IA 51111, (712) 258-0477, 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.

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KANSAS
Cherokee Strip Renaissance Festival Faire
August 20–22, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum, 31639 US 77, Arkansas City, KS 67005, (620) 442-6750, email: hferguson@arkansascityks.gov, web: http://www.arkcity.org/index.aspx?nid=1100 / Site: Paris Park, 501 W. 5th Ave, Arkansas City, KS / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: Call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Festival of the Dragon
July 10–11, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Mysteri David, PO Box 126, Williamsburg, KS, 66095, (785) 242-1156, email: pixie@festivalofthedragon.com, web: www.festivalofthedragon.com / Site: Williamsburg, KS / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping available for particpants.

Th'Gatherin' Ancient Festival O'Beltane
April 30–May 2, 2010, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: 1001 Russell Ave, Wakeeney, KS 67672, (785) 743-5423, email: info@thgatherin.com, web: www.thgatherin.com / Site: Near WaKeeney, KS / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: policy not stated / on-site camping available for participants.

Great Bend Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
June 12 - 13, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Great Bend Renaissance Faire, 81 SW 10th Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530, (650) 617-1357, email: pastordave@cox.net, web: www.greatbendrenaissancefair.net / Site: Zarah Park, KS / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: sheathed and peace-tied

Great Plains Renaissance Festival-Spring
April 24–25, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Richard Cathey, Eagles Realm LLC, 212 N Dellrose, Wichita, KS 67208, (316) 253-3392, email: info@greatplainsrenfest.com or eaglesrealm@swbell.net, 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
Sept. 4–Oct. 17, 2010, (WO, Labor & 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: 200,000 / Weapons: not allowed / See web site for lodging info.

KENTUCKY
Highland Renaissance Festival
June 5–July 11, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m - 7 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Highland Renaissance Festival, 2150 E. Leestown Rd., Midway, KY 40347, (859) 846-4530, email: events@kyrenfaire.com, web: www.kyrenfaire.com / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 16,000 / Site: 955 Elm St., Eminence, KY 40019 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / hotels and camping for patrons within 10 miles.

LOUISIANA
PyrateCon
April 16 - 18, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & after hours activities
Admission: $85 for weekend / Contact: (877) 929-4014, email: info@pyratecon.com, web: www.pyratecon.com / Site: The Hampton Inn—New Orleans French Quarter, New Orleans, LA / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 1000 / Weapons: peace-tied / hotels nearby

MAINE
Maine Renaissance Faire
June 5–13, 2010, (WO) 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: 30 / Attendance: 1,500 per day / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.

Pirate Rendezvous NEW LISTING!
June 12, 2010, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Greg Latimer, PO Box 545, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, (207) 380-9912 , email: mysticpirates@yahoo.com / Site: in town area of Main St, Damariscotta and Newcastle, ME / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: call for policy. / Hotels nearby.

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MARYLAND
Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering
April 24, 2010, 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.

FaerieCon: The Int’l Faerie Convention
November 12–14, 2010, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $35 for weekend pass or $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: Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, Baltimore, MD / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.

The Maryland Faerie Fest
May 15–16, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10; $9 if in costume / Contact: Rebecca Friedel, 11800 Broadmoor Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, (301) 868-3164, email: info@marylandfaeriefestival.org, vivienne_colquhoun@msn.com, web: www.marylandfaeriefestival.org / Site: Patuxent 4H Center, 18405 Queen Anne Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 / Booths: 80+ / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied.

The Maryland Renaissance Festival
August 28 –October 24, 2010 (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.

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MASSACHUSETTS
King Richard's Faire
September 4–October 24, 2010, (WO) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $26 / Contact: Bonnie Shapiro, 140 Gideons Point Road, Tonka Bay, MN 55331, (952) 238-9915, (508) 866-5391 email: info@kingrichardsfaire.net, web: www.kingrichardsfaire.net / Site: 235 Main Street, Carver, MA 02330 / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 150,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed / No camping on-site, oceanside lodging within 15 min.

Silver Kingdom Renaissance Festival
June 12–20, 2010, (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.

Winslow Shire Renaissance Faire
June 26 - 27, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Gia Volterra de Saulnier, 44 Main St #13, N Reading MA 0164, (978) 207-1127, email: giazz@comcast.net, / Site: Winslow Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St, Norton, MA / Booths: 18 / Attendance: 400 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied; stage combat only / On-site camping for vendors and performers only; hotels nearby.

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MICHIGAN
Derbyshire Renaissance Festival
June 19 - 26, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m - 6 p.m Rain or Shine
Admission: $9 / Contact: Ren-on-the-Run Productions, Andy Haas, 5520 South 31st St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, (269) 382-6120, email: andy_hass@yahoo.com, web: www.derbyshirerenfaire.com/ Site: Muskegon County Fairgrounds, MI / Booths: 52 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for camping info.

Ishpeming Art Faire and Renaissance Festival
August 1, 2009, 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.

MayFaire
May 22 - 31, 2010, (WO & Mem Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Ren-on-the-Run-Productions, 5520 S. 31st St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, (269) 382-6120, email: mayfaireren@yahoo.com, web: www.mayfaireren.com / Site: Calhoun County Fairgrounds, 720 Fair St., Marshall, MI / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels within 5 miles.

Michigan Renaissance Festival
August 21–October 3, 2010 (WO + Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $18.95 / Contact: Michigan Renaissance Festival, Debra Jackson-Dechert, 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: 200 / Attendance: 250,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging.

Silver Leaf Renaissance Festival
July 10 - August 8, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / 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: 25,000 / Weapons: allowed, call for policy / Camping avail. in the area, hotels w/in 5 mi.

South Haven Renaissance Faire
June 26 - 27, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $FREE / Contact: (269) 269-6153, email: info@southhavenfamilycg.com, web: www.southhavenfamilygc.com/renaissance_faire2009.htm / Site: South Haven Campgrounds, MI / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Call for camping.

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MINNESOTA
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
August 21–October 3, 2010, (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 12–13, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Dale Ann Widen, 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: 3,800 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Limited participant camping on-site; hotels and camping nearby.

MISSISSIPPI
Gulf Wars XVI
March 14–21, 2010
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 1 - 2, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1425 Porter Ave., (Freedom Field), Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 875-4454, email: stjohns@datasync.org, web: www.stjohnsoceansprings.org / Site: Freedom Field, 425 Porter Ave., Ocean Springs, MS / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

MISSOURI
Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire
May 15–June 6, 2010, (WO + Mem. Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $13 / Contact: Tamara Duncan, Renaissance St Louis, 425 Spencer Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376, (636) 928-4141, email: execdirector@renstl.org, web: www.stlrenfaire.com / Site: Wentzville’s Rotary Park / Booths: 90 / Attendance: 20,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied /Camping available on-site for entertainers, merchants and cast; hotels nearby.

White Hart Renaissance Faire
June 27 - July 12, 2009, (WO) Sat. 10 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $10 / Contact: Historic Arts Presentations, Diane Johnson-Taylor, 5651 Hwy. F, Hartville, MO 65667, (417) 741-9518, email: arianablaidd@mindspring.com, web: www.whitehart-faire.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

MONTANA

NEBRASKA
Midlands Pirate Festival
September 25–26, 2010,11 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.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 29 - 31, 2010, (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 1 - 2, 2010, Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $11 / 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: 40 / Attendance: 4,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Onsite camping for participants.

NEVADA
Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival
October 8–10, 2010, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Clark County Park & Rec, 2601 E. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89120, (702) 455-8200, email: lvrenfair@gmail.com, or 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.

Boulder City Renaissance Faire
March 5–7, 2010, Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Cathy Strachan, BC Ren Faire Foundation, PO Box 62011, Boulder City, NV 89006, (702) 308-3465, email: info@bcrenfaire.og, web: www.bcrenfaire.org / Site: Veteran's Memorial Park, Pratte Soccer Fields / Booths: N/A / Attendace: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE
The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire
May 15 - 23, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / 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: 30 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied

NEW JERSEY
Fantasy Faire at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
June 5–6, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Wheaton Arts Cultural Center, Doris Abeling, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ 08332, (800) 998-4552, (856) 825-6800 x104, email: dabeling@wheatonarts.org, web: www.mysticrealms.com / Site: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: not allowed / On-site camping avail. for participants.

Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire
September 18–19, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Don Alemany, PO Box 1446 Lakewood, NJ 08701, (732) 414-9639, email: dbroker@optonline.net, web: www.lakewoodrenfair.com / Site: Pine Park, Country Club Road, Lakewood, NJ / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 7,500 / Weapons: period weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping for merchants; motels nearby.

Wicked Winter Renaissance Faire
February 19 - 21, 2010, Noon - Midnight
Admission: $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: The Hanover Marriott, 1410 Route 10 E., Whippany, NJ / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 2,200 / Weapons: peace-tied / Hotels nearby. ons: peace-tied/ Hotels nearby.

NEW MEXICO
Farmington Renaissance Faire
October 16–17, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Farmington Museum, Mac McAlexander, 3041 E. Main St., Farmington, NM 87402, (505) 566-2292, email: mmcalexander@fmtn.org, web: www.farmingtonmuseum.org / Site: Rocky Reach Landing, off Browning Pkwy, in Farmington, NM / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 6,000 / 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
Aviator Sports/Recreation Renaissance Fest
May 22 - 23, 2010, 1 p.m - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Aviator Sports, Joe Monetti, Hangar 5 Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY 11234, (718) 758-7526, email: joe@aviatorsports.com, web: aviatorsports.com / Site: Hangar 5 Floyd Bennett Field, approx 1/4 mi off Belt Parkway on Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: Call about policy / Camping and hotels nearby.

The Brass Ring Thing VIII Renaissance Faire
June 5, 2010, 11 a.m. - 6 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

Long Island Pirate Festival
June 19–20, 2010, 10 a.m - 10 p.m., Sun til 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Ye Pyrate Brotherhood, PO Box 112, Sayville, NY 11782, (631) 375-7451, email: info@yepyratebrotherhood.org or longislandpiratefestival@yahoo.com, web: www.longislandpiratefestival.org / Site: Patchogue, NY / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for camping info.

New York Renaissance Faire
August 7–September 26, 2010, (WO+Labor Day) 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: REC, Doug DeTroy, 600 Rte. 17A, Tuxedo, NY 10987, (845) 351-5171, email: ddetroy@recfair.com, web: www.renfair.com / Site: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 / Booths: 150 / Attendance: 150,000+ / Weapons: must be secured / Motels & B&Bs w/in 15 min.

Rome Renaissance Festival
August 21–22, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE/ Contact: Rome Renaissance Festival, Canfield, PO Box 121, Remsen, NY 13438, (315) 527-7223, email: lcanfield@romerenaissancefestival.com, web: www.romerenaissancefestival.com / Site: Treasured Times Daycare, Elmer Hill Rd / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping for participants only.

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NORTH CAROLINA
Highland Mary of Scotts NEW LISTING
June 25 - July 2, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Lost Elysium Artists, Genevieve Schiele, PO Box 1253, Cashiers, NC 28717, (828) 734-2424, email: lostelysiumartists@yahoo.com / Site: Village Green, Cashiers, NC / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Call for information on lodging.

King Henry Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING
May 8 - 16, 2010 (WO), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBA / 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 / Wake Forest, NC / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: Call for policy. / Motels nearby.

North Carolina Renaissance Faire
April 10 - 25, 2010 (WO), 10 a.m. - 6 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 / Wake Forest, NC / Booths: 120 / Attendance: 30,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no black powder weapons or pole arms / Call for lodging information.

OHIO
Ashville Viking Festival
April 24 - 25, 2010, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Ed or Nancy Vallette, 70 Scioto St., Ashville, OH 43103, (740) 983-9399, email: vikingfestival@gmail.com, web: www.ashvillevikingfest.com / Site: Ashville Village Park, 200 Walnut St., Ashville, OH / Booths: 55 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Camping for participants and motels nearby.

Cambridge Medieval Market Faire, fomerly known as Southeastern Ohio Renaissance Faire
October 9 - 10, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: Donation of a non-perishable item or disposable diapers / Contact: Eugene Kyle, PO Box 1732, Cambridge, OH 43725, (740) 705-1266 / Site: Cambridge City Park, OH / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 100-300 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping for vendors

Great Lakes Medieval Faire
July 10 - August 15, 2010, (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 1, 2010, 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

OKLAHOMA
King's Champion
Sept. 11–12, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun til 6 p.m.
Admission: Donation / Contact: Pat Ward, King’s Champion, 2315 Charles Page Blvd., Tulsa OK 74127, (918) 596-5988, email: pward@tulsacounty.org, web: www.kingschampion.net / Site: Chandler Park, 6500 W 21st St Tulsa, OK 74107 / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

Lawton Renaissance Faire
October 1–19, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / 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
March 26 - 28, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Linda Linn, 1700 Asp Ave, Norman, OK 73072, (405) 288-2536, email: llinn@ou.edu, web: www.medievalfair.org / Site: Reaves Park, Norman, OK / Booths: 200+ / Attendance: 300,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / see web site for camping information.

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival at the Castle at Muskogee, OK
May 1 - 31, 2010, (WO & Memorial Day) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 / 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 West Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, OK / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 89,000 / Weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for participants only; hotels nearby.

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OREGON
Canterbury Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING
July 17 - 25, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Whitewind Productions LLC, Nancy White, 6118 Mount Angel Highway NE, Silverton, OR 97381, (503) 873-3273, email: whitewind@verizon.net, web: www.canterburyfaire.com / Site: 6118 Mt Angel Hwy, Silverton, OR / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for participants; hotels nearby.

Faerieworlds Festival (Faerie & Celtic Music and Art)
July 30 - August 1, 2010, 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: Buford Park, Mt Piscah, Eugene, OR / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: not allowed

Faerieworlds Festival Winter
January 29 - 31, 2010, Noon - 10 p.m.
Admission: check web site / Contact: Kelly or Emilio Miller-Lopez, PO Box 51177, Eugene, OR 97405, (514) 687-0945, email: info@faerieworlds.com, web: www.faerieworlds.com / Site: Lane Events Ctr & McDonald Theatre, Eugene, OR / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: not allowed

Portland Pirate Festival
September 18–19, 2010, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBD / Contact: Portland Pirate Festival LLC, Shuhe Hawkins, 3120 SW Malcom Ct., Portland, OR 97225, (503) 853-1497, email: shuhe@portlandpiratefestival.com, web: www.portlandpiratefestival.com / Site: TBA / Booths: 60+ / Attendance: 17,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire
September 11–12, 2010, 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: Hwy 223 & Grant Road , Kings Valley, OR / Booths: 150 / Attendance: 19,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied; no projectile weapons / On-site camping for participants.

PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
August 21–September 26, 2010 (WO+Labor Day, 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 / Contact: Rocky Mountain Festivals, which hosts Colorado Renaissance Festival, 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton, PA 15089, (724) 872-1670, email: info@pittsburghrenfest.com, web: www.pittsburghrenfest.com / Site: 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton, PA 15089 / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 50,000/ Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping and hotels nearby.

Village Renaissance Faire
September 18–19, 2010, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Ken Hone,727 Penns Park Rd., Wrightstown, PA 18940, (215) 598-3322 or (267) 304-8060, email: thedefenders@hotmail.com, web: http://www.facebook.com/villagefaire, www.villagefaire.org / Site: 576 Penns Park Rd., Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, Penns Park Rd., Wrightstown, PA 18940 / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants only; hotels nearby.

Wild Rose Renaissance Faire
June 5–20, 2010, (WO) 10a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Debby or Jessica, PO Box 380, Columbus, PA 16405, (814) 964-0501, email: jessica@wildroserenfaire.net, web: www.wildroserenfaire.net / Site: RR 1, Box #51, (Route 957), Columbus, PA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: Must be peace-tied / B&Bs within 7 miles.

SOUTH DAKOTA

TENNESSEE
Shakespeare and Friends, A Renaissance Faire
June 5–6, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Rogersville Arts Counsil, Debbie Beal, 211 Burem Rd., Rogersville TN 37857, (423) 754-4495, email: dbeal@chartertn.net, web: www.shakespeareandfriends.org / Site: Crockett Spring Park on the corner of Crockett and Rogers Street / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied; no firearms or replicas / Camping and hotels nearby.

Tennessee Renaissance Festival
May 1–31, 2010, (WO + Mem Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: The Freemans, PO Box 309, Arrington, TN 37014, (615) 395-9950, email: comments@tnrenfest.com, web: www.tnrenfest.com / Site: Gwyn Castle near Triune, TN, 30 mi. S. of Nashville / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 50,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / No on-site camping; state park and motels w/in 30 min. of site.

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TEXAS
Central Texas Renaissance Spring Faire NEW LISTING
February 6 - 21, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Bill Bunce, Camelot Council Corp, PO Box 150939, Austin, TX , (512) 627-1125, email: judibill@yahoo.com, web: centraltexasrenaissancefaire.com / Site: 1345 Pebblestone Rd, Dale TX 78616 / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.

Central Texas Renaissance Fall Faire NEW LISTING
November 13 - 21, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Bill Bunce, Camelot Council Corp, PO Box 150939, Austin, TX , (512) 627-1125, email: judibill@yahoo.com, web: centraltexasrenaissancefaire.com / Site: 1345 Pebblestone Rd, Dale TX 78616 / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 300 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.

Fantasy Festival Middlefaire
June 5 - 6, 2010, 11 a.m - 7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Paul Delacrois, Middlefaire Company Inc, PO Box 961, Hillsboro, TX 76645, (254) 548-6238, email: middlefaire@yahoo.com, web: www.middlefaire.net / Site: SW corner of County Road 1458 and State Highway 171, Hillsboro TX / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no modern firerms / Call for camping info.

Four Winds Masque Ball
March 27, 2010, 9 p.m - midnight
Admission: $15 / Contact: Kristin Stephens 710 Highway 110 South, Whitehouse, TX 75791, (903) 839-5271, email: fourwindsfaire1@yahoo.com, web: www.fourwindsfaire.com / Site: Vizcaya Ranch 10 miles south of Tyler, TX / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no modern firerms / Campground with RV hook-ups aval., hotels w/in 11 miles.

Middlefaire
Sept. 18–Oct. 3, 2010, (WO) 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Paul Delacroix, Middlefaire Company Inc., P.O Box 961, Hillsboro, TX 76645, (254) 548-6238, email: middlefaire@yahoo.com or middlefaireinfo@gmail.com, web: www.middlefaire.net / Site: SW corner of County Road 1458 and State Highway 171 / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Call for camping info.

Scarborough Faire, The Renaissance Festival
April 10 - May 31, 2010 (Weekends + Mem Day), 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admission: $21.99 / Contact: Orvis Melvin, Southwest Festivals, PO Box 538, Waxahachie, TX 75168, (972) 938-3247, email: omelvin@scarboroughrenfest.com, web: www.scarboroughrenfest.com / Site: 2511 FM66, Waxahachie, TX / Booths: 198 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Participant on-site camping avail.; motels w/in 2 mi.

Sherwood Renaissance Festival NEW LISTING
February 27 - April 4, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admission: $15 / Contact: Sherwood Forest Faire LLC, PO Box 5470, Bryan, TX 77805, email: admin@sherwoodforestfaire.com, web: www.sherwoodforestfaire.com / Site: Campground off US Hwy 290, McDade, TX / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 20,000 - 60,000 expected / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for participants and patrons

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UTAH
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire
?July 7–10, 2010, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Beverly Tripp, PO Box 1443, Cedar City, UT 84721, (435) 586-1124 or Cathy Bryant (435) 586-6757 (after 7 p.m.), email: kedronvale@hotmail.com, web: www.UMRF.net / Site: Cedar City Main St. Park, Cedar City, UT / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 30,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed / Motels nearby, camping across the street.

VERMONT

VIRGINIA
Blackbeard Pirate Festival
June 9–11, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Virginia Air and Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, (757) 727-0900, email: scanaday@vasc.org, web: www.blackbeardpiratefestival.com / Site: Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Gloucester Renaissance Festival
July 17–18, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/Gloucester.htm / Site: Historic Downtown, Gloucester, VA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: not allowed / BR avail.; hotels nearby.

Green Hill Medieval Faire
September 26–27, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Masquerade Ball 7 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/GreenHill.htm / Site: Green Hill Park, Roanoke County, VA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Potomac Celtic Festival
June 12–13, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $15; see web site for discounts / Contact: Potomac Celtic Alliance, 525-K R Macket St. #295, Leesburg, VA 20176, (703) 938-9779, email: info@pcfest.org, web: www.potomaccelticfest.org / Site: Morven Park Equestrian Center, Leesburg, VA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Lodging info on web site.

Renaissance of the Matriarch
April 10–11, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Briana Watts, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: mistressrayne@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/RenaissanceoftheMatriarch.htm / Site: Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: not allowed / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Stone Tower Glenn Renaissance Faire
June 19–20, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Masquerade Ball 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 per car / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/StoneTowerGlenn.htm / Site: Natural Chimneys Regional Park, Mt. Solon, VA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Stone Tower Glenn Renaissance Faire FALL
August 21–22, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Masquerade Ball 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 per car / Contact: Chris and Mia Pugh, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/StoneTowerGlenn.htm / Site: Natural Chimneys Regional Park, Mt. Solon, VA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Virginia Renaissance Faire
May 15–June 13, 2010, (WO & Mem Day) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Out of the Woodwork Prod., Cornelia Rutherford, 5436 Lomax Way, Woodbrige, VA 22193, (703) 508-5036, email: info@varf.org, web: www.VARF.org / Site: 5621 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania, VA / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 12,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for links to hotels nearby.

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WASHINGTON
Camlann Village Festivals
July 17–August 22, 2010, (WO) 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Roger Shell, Camlann Medieval Assoc., 10320 Kelly Rd. NE., Carnation, WA 98014, (425) 788-8624, web: www.camlann.org / Site: 4 miles North of Carnation, WA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping avail. off-site, inns nearby.

Northwest Renaissance Festival
June 12–July 25, 2010, (WO) 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $9.50 / Contact: Gerald Whitehurst, 6493 Hwy. 291, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026, (509) 276-7728 or (509) 747-2509, email: Tiennel@aol.com, web: www.nwrf.net / Site: 20 min. NW of Spokane, WA / Booths: 25+ / Attendance: 2,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping avail. for participants; campgrnds, hotels and motels w/in 15 min.

Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering
July 31 - August 1, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: SSHGA , PO Box 75685, Seattle, WA 98175-0685, (206) 522-2541, email: scots4ever@sshga.org web: www.sshga.org / Site: King County Fairgrounds, Enumclas, WA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed or peace-tied / Campgrounds on-site; hotels in Auburn.

Ye Merrie Greenwood Faire
June 26 - 27, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Ye Merrie Greenwood Players, Marjorie Kunigsky, 6015 W 20th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99338, (509) 783-7727, email: eaglcrst@verizon.net, web: http://greenwood_players.home.comcast.net / Site: Howard Amon Park, Richland, WA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping on-site; campgrounds and hotels nearby.

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WISCONSIN
Bristol Renaissance Faire
?July 10–September 6, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $18.95 ($15.95 adv.) / Contact: Shawn Johnson, REC, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53142, (847) 395-7773 x100, web: www.renfair.com/bristol/index.php / Site: 125520 120th Ave., Kenosha, WI / Booths: 180 / Attendance: 200,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping, pay phones, showers, privies for participants; camping and motels nearby.

Port Washington Pirate Festival
?June 4–6, 2010, Fri., 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Port Washington Pirate Festival Committee, 139 W Grand Ave., Port Washington, WI 53074, (262) 284-6652, email: admin@portpiratefestival.com, web: www.portpiratefestival.com / Site: Rotary Park at the marina on Lake Michigan / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 22,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Wisconsin Renaissance Faire
?July 24–August 8, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Shane McVey, 816 Meridian Heights Dr., Eau Claire, WI 54703, (715) 556-3729, email: shane@wirenfaire.com, web: www.wirenfaire.com / Site: Hwy. 53 & Nelson Rd., Chippewa Falls, WI / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 15,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site; motels nearby.