ALABAMA
Annual Gatalop (SCA)
October 29 - 30 , 2010, Fri. - Sat., 9 a.m - 5 p.m. (2011 dates: 10/28 - 29)
Admission: $5 / Contact: Lord Tommaso, 315 Ace Ave, Mobile AL, 36611, (251) 861-6992, email: lord_tommaso@yahoo.com, web: www.dauphinisland.org / Site: Fort Gaines, Daulphin Island, AL / Booths: 6-8 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Camping and hotels nearby.

Alabama Renaissance Faire
October 23 - 24, 2010, Sat. 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: 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.

Mobile Renaissance Faire
November 13-14, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (2011 dates: 11/12–13)
Admission: $10 / Contact: Steven Melei, 3603 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32505, (850) 429-8462, email: gcrenfaire@aol.com, web: www.mzrf.us / Site: Abba Shriners Lodge, 7701 Hitt Rd, Mobile, AL 36695 / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 6000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / see website for info.

ALASKA
Three Barons Renaissance Faire
June 4 - 12, 2011, (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 12 - April 3, 2011, (WO + Pres Day), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $22 ($19 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: 12601 East Hwy. 60, Apache Junction, AZ / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 265,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Off-site camping avail.; visit www.royalfaires.com for nearby accommodations.

Estrella War
February 14 - 21, 2011
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.

Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire
July 2 - 4, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Mark Worden, PO Box 792, Williams, AZ 86046, (928) 635-2394, email: maktere@email.com, web: gcrenfaire.com / Site: El Nathan Campground, 3910 East Elpaso Dr., Flagstaff AZ / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 3,000-5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping avail. for participants. Hotels and campgrounds nearby. **Friday Night Feast $14.95.

Medieval Mayhem
July 9 - 11, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Ric & Daris Gibbons, 1067 Old Hwy 160, Show Low, AZ 85901, (928) 215-0451, emai: medievalmayhem@cableone.net, www.azmayhem.com / Site: Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex, 1101 Woodland Rd., Lakeside, AZ / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Phoenix Faerie Festival
November 20 - 21, 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: westerngatesfaerierealms@gmail.com, web: www.westerngatesfaerierealms.com / Site: Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 West Vineyard Ave, Goodyear, AZ / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: peace-tied; no firearms / On site camping available for participants.

Tucson Celtic Festival NEW LISTING!
November 6 - 7, 2010, Fri. Feast of Tara 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12; Fri. Feast $30 / Contact: Tucson Celtic Festival Association, PO Box 40665, Tucson, AZ 85717, (520) 807-9509, email: president@tucsoncelticfestival.org, web: www.tucsoncelticfestival.org / Site: Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave., Tucson, AZ / Booths: 30 / Attendace: N/A / Wepons: call for policy / See web site for more information.

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) 580-6705 or 928-314-1231, email: coordinator@tworiversfaire.com, web: www.tworiversfaire.com / Site: West Wetland 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 NEW LISTING!
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.

Northwest Arkansas Fantasy Faire
November 6 - 7, 2010, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Kitty Cloud, 2301 W. Wedington Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72701, email: nwarenfest@gmail.com, web: www.nwarenfest.org / Site: Washington County Fair Grounds, 3485 W Wedington Dr, Fayetteville, AR / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / 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: Faire-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, 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@allhallowsfaire.com web: www.allhallowsfaire.com / Site: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora, CA / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / See web site for lodging information.

Agoura Renaissance Pleasure Faire Reunion
March 21, 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
September 11 - 12, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $18 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.ardenwoodfaire.com / Site: Ardenwood Farms, Fremont, 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: Lynda McGinnis, Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc., PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 237-0448, email: lynda@bbvrsinc.org, web: www.bbvrsinc.org / Site: Pedersen’s Mill, 39115 Rim of the World Dr., Fawnskin, CA / Booths: 65 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied; no firearms / Hotels and motels nearby.

Big Bear Pirate Faire
June 4 - 5, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (check site)
Admission: $15 / Contact: Lynda McGinnis, Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc., PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (800) 4-BIG-BEAR or (909) 237-0448, email: lynda@bbvrsinc.org, web: www.bbvrsinc.org/bbpiratefaire / Site: Pedersen’s Mill, 39155 Rim of the World Dr, Fawnskin, CA / 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. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Cain’s Crossing Renaissance Faire, PO Box 5775, Auburn, CA 95603, (530) 885-8461 x20, email: info@cainscrossing.org, web: www.cainscrossing.org / Site: Auburn Regional Park, 3770 Richardson Dr., Auburn, CA 95603 / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping avaliable for participants, hotels nearby.

California City Renaissance Festival
October 16 - 17, 2010, Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $3 / Contact: California City Arts Commission, Michele Hornback, 21000 Hacienda Blvd., California City, CA 93505, (760) 373-3530, email: parksandrec@ccis.com, web: www.calcityrenfair.org / Site: CA City Central Park, 10460 Heather 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.

Camarillo Celtic Fair NEW LISITNG!!
Ma y 1 - 2, 2010, Sat. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Bob Gaboury, Camarillo Kiwanis, PO Box 533, Camarillo, CA 93011, (805) 389-0347, email: CamarilloKiwanis@aol.com, web: http://camarillocelticfair.org / Site: Freedom Park, Camarillo Airport, CA / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Camping nearby.

Celtic Festival
June 12 - 13, 2010, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun, til 4 p.m.
Admission: $12.50 / Contact: Roy J. Regaldo, P.O Box 917, Idyllwild, CA 92549, (951) 233-4194, email: rjr@rjrarchitect.com or info@idyllwildfestivals.com / Site: 25070 Village Center Dr., Idyllwild, CA / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and secured / Camping nearby.

Central Coast Renaissance Festival
July 16 - 17, 2011, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $17 / Contact: Larry Gunn, 10147 Monte Cristo Dr., Kelseyville, CA 94851, (707) 277-7968-NG, email: hisrev@mchsi.com, web: http://ccrenfaire.com / Site: El Chorro Regional Park, San Luis Obispo, CA / 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 26 - December 19, 2010, (WO + Thanksgiving Fri.) 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 Exhibition Halls, San Francisco, CA.

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/Escondido.html / Site: Felicita Park, 742 Clarence Ln., 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: $16 / Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Festivals, Inc., 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/Escondido.html / Site: Felicita Park, 742 Clarence Ln., Escondido, CA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 5,000 / 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: $8 / 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: http://excaliburmedievalfaire.com/excaliburfaire.org / Site: Mad River Community Hospital, 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: Fair Oaks Park, 8100 Temple Park Drive, Fair Oaks, CA / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site for vendors 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: $14 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.folsomfaire.com / Site: Folsom City Lions Park, Folsom, 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.

Into a New World Renaissance and Fantasy Faire
March 2011
Admission: $20 / Contact: Into A New World, 385 S. Everegreen Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 643-7030, email: intoanewworld@live.com, web: www.intoanewworld.com/Events / Site: Oak Canyon Park, Blue Diamond Haul Rd., Orange, Silverado, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy.

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

Kern County Scottish Gathering & Games
April 10, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Ceilidh at 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Kern County Scottish Society, 1985 Airport Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308, (661) 393-6765, email: info@kernscot.com, web: www.kernscot.com / Site: Kern County Fair Grounds, 1142 South P St., Bakersfield, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.

Kingdom By the River
November 12 - 14, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Cindy, City of Needles, 817 Third St, Needles, CA 92363, (760) 326-2115, email: coordinator@kingdombytheriver.org, web: www.kingdombytheriver.org / Site: Jack Smith Park, 1001 River Rd, Needles, CA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 600 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Motels nearby.

Kingdom of Coalinga: The Festival of the Queen
April 2 - 3, 2011
Admission: N/A / Contact: Terra Davenport, 696 N. Monterey Ave., Coalinga, CA 93210, (559) 960-1316, email: bratpak@sbcglobal.net, web: www.kingdomofcoalinga.com / Site: Coalinga, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.

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., until 9 p.m. on May 15 & 24
Admission: $18 / Contact: Tom Wilson, The Crossroads Group, PO Box 1959, Corona, CA 92878, (951) 735-0101, email: prince@renaissanceinfo.com, web: www.renaissanceinfo.com/riverview/index.html / Site: Crossroads Riverview Park, 14600 River Rd., Corona, CA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Motels nearby, some public camping avail.; participant camping on-site.

Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade X
July 16-17, 2010, 8 p.m - 2 a.m
Admission: $49 - $52 / Contact: (818) 574-7055, email: info@labyrinthmasquerade.com, web: www.labyrinthmasquerade.com / Site: Park Plaza, 607 S. Park View St., Los Angeles, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Elaborate costume event. Hotels nearby; listed on website.

Lompoc Renaissance Festival
March 26 - 27, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Justin Lecavalier, Living Knights, PO Box 0012, Lompoc, CA 93438, (805) 570-7633, email: livingknights@yahoo.com, web: www.livingknights.com / Site: Ken Adam Park, 1 Hancock Dr., Lompoc, CA / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for participants.

MayNana
May 14 - 15, 2011, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Katherine, Darkwell Renaissace Festival, Inc., 805 13th St., Sparks, NV 89431, (775) 359-7401, email: thequeen@darkwellcastle.com, web: www.darkwellcastle.com / Site: Tehachapi, CA / Booths: 10 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: peace-tied / see web site for camping information.

Medieval Fantasy Faire
April 16 - 17, 2011, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Bob and Betty Lucke, 311 Parker St., Vacaville, CA 95688, (707) 451-2100 email: bvollmer@downtownvacaville.com, web: www.medievalfantasyfestival.com / Site: Vacaville, CA on Merchant, Main and Parker Sts / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 3,000 daily/ Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Medieval Festival of Courage
October 9 - 10, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Marianne Bithell, Costal Grove Charter School, 1897 S St., Arcata, CA 95521, (707) 822-4331, email: mariannespirit@hotmail.com, web: www.medievalfestivalofcourage.org / Site: Christies Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, 2870 Glendale Dr, Blue Lake, CA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Onsite camping for participants.

Northern California Pirate Festival
June 19 - 20, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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: Vallejo Waterfront, 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA / 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.

Northern California Renaissance Faire
September 18 - October 17, 2010, (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 22 - 23, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / 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/OjaiRen.html / Site: LakeCasitas, 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, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Tom Wilson, The Crossroads Group, PO Box 1959, Corona, CA 92878, (951) 735-0101, email: prince@renaissanceinfo.com, web: www.renaissanceinfo.com/palmsprings / Site: Frances Stevens Park, 538 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 9,000 / Weapons: must be secured / Camping and motels nearby.

Pirate Palooza
April 23, 2011
Admission: $40 / Contact: Jennifer Roberts Bldg, 1161 E Ave, Chico, CA 95926, (530) 893-8527, email: klamarine@gmail.com, web: www.ilsnc.org/piratepalooza / Site: Manzanita Place, Chico, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy.

Pyrate Days at Yucca Valley NEW LISTING!
October 23 - 24, 2010
Admission: FREE / Contact: Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, Cheryl Nankervis, 56711 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, (760) 365-6323, email: chamber@yuccavalley.org, web: www.yuccavalley.org / Site: 56625 Little League Dr., Yucca Valley, CA / Booths: Yes / Attendance: 2000 / Weapons: N/A.

Queen Bess and the Pyrates Renaissance Fair
May 14 - 15, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: 4413 E. Ashcroft, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 392-0965, email: joyce@renaissance-rose.org, web: www.queenbessandthepyrates.com / Site: Roeding Park, Fresno, CA / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.

Queen Mary Scottish Festival NEW LISTING!
February 18 - 20, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queen’s Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90802, (877) 342-0738, email: special.events@queenmary.com, web: www.queenmary.com / Site: The Queen Mary, Long Beach, Fresno, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.

Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Spring
April 9 - May 22, 2011, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: REP, 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 / RV, KOA campgrounds & motels nearby.

Renaissance Workshop and Symposium
February 19 - 21, 2010, Fri. 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $30 for the weekend / Contact: Bill Watters, Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 334-1469, email: classes@rensymposium.com, web: www.rensymposium.com / Site: Doubletree, 1150 Ninth St., Modesto, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / takes place at hotel; hotels nearby.

Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival
April 24 - 25, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12; Sat. Ceilidh $15 / Contact: Caledonian Club of Sacamento, Angie Roddan, email: gamesmanager@saccallie.org, web: www.saccallie.org/games / Site: Yolo County Fairgrounds, East & Gum Sts., Woodland, CA / Booths: 75 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / Hotels nearby.

St. Paul Newman Center Renaissance Festival NEW LISTING!
October 30 - 31, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: St. Paul Newman Center, 1572 East Barstow Ave., Fresno, CA, 93710, (559) 436-3434, email: om@csufnewman.com, web: www.csufnewman.com / Site: St. Paul Newman Center, Fresno, CA / Booths: 125 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Motels nearby; no on-site camping.

San Diego Scottish Highland Games & Gathering of Clans
June 25 - 26, 2011, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: PO Box 3682, Vista, CA 92085, (760) 726-3691, email: sdshgchief@sbcglobal.net, web: www.sdhighlandgames.org / Site: Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista, CA / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Scandinavian Festival/Viking Age Display
April 16 - 17, 2011, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Dick Londgren, Scandinavian Cultural & Historical Fdn., 60 Olsen Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, (805) 241-1051, email: scanfestival@callutheran.edu, web: www.scandinaviancenter.org/scandinavian_festival / Site: Cal. Lutheran University, 60 Olsen Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 / Booths: 60 / Atttendance: 6,000 / Weapons: no cutting edges, no firearms / Hotels nearby.

Scots Fest
May 29 - 30, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $18; $5 parking fee / Contact: United Scottish Society, email: scotsfest@yahoo.com, web: www.scotsfest.com / Site: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA / Booths: 90+ / Attendance: 16,000 / Weapons: policy not stated / Hotels nearby.

Scottish Highland Gathering & Games NEW LISTING!
September 4 - 5, 2010, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $18 / Contact: David Scott, Caledonian Club of San Francisco, 312 Maple Ave., S. San Francisco, CA 94080, email: scotmansf@aol.com, web: www.caledonian.org / Site: Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA / Booths: 100 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / Hotels nearby.

Scottish Renaissance Festival
June 18 - 19, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Charity Events, Inc., Michael Gardner, 2271 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 252-4878, email: admin@scottishrenaissancefestival.org, web: http://scottishrenaissancefestival.org / Site: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076 / Booths: 55 / Attendance: 2000+ / Weapons: sheathed and peace-tied / see web site for lodging information.

Seafarers Marketplace and Pireate Festival NEW LISTING!
September 25 - 26, 2010, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: donation of canned food; parking $5 / Contact: Louisiana Sue Enterprises, 9175 Kiefer Blvd., PMB 133, Sacramento, CA 95826, (916) 962-6415, email: lasue@pacbell.net, web: www.louisianasue.com, Site: Rio Ramaza Event Park, Sacramento, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.

Seaside Highland Games NEW LISTING!
October 8 - 10, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (2011 dates: 10/8 - 9)
Admission: $14 / Contact: 9654 Kessler Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 886-4968, email: seasideChief@aol.com, web: http://seaside-games.com / Site: Vemtura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

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

Shaver Lake Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
September 11 - 12, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Tom, (559) 855-3856, email: tdunkle@shaverfaire.com, web: www.shaverfaire.com, Site: 44185 Hwy. 168, Shaver Lake, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.

Sonora Celtic Festival - Formerly Known as Calaveras Celtic Festival
March 11 - 13, 2011, Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
Admission: $25, $18 in advance / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.sonoracelticfaire.com / Site: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora, CA / Booths: 70+ / Attendance: 9,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / On-site camping avail. for participants; camping and hotels w/in 5 mi.

Tartan Day Scottish Faire
April 10, 2011, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Donna Johnstone, 3136 Summercreek Dr., San Jose, CA 95136, (510) 818-4218, email: ebsa.tartanday@hotmail.com or djohnstone@nusd.k12.ca.us, 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.

Truckee Renaissance Faire
September 18 - 19, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 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, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: The Guild of St. Mortimer, Pat Reule, 835 S. Rio Linda, Visalia, CA 93277, (559) 622-0969, email: mythnmagic@sbcglobal.net, web: www.stmortimer.org / Site: Plaza Park, Visalia, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 6,000-8,000 / Weapons: peace-tied / 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: $17 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr., San Fran., CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: info@renaissanceproductions.com, web: www.valhallafaire.com / Site: Camp Richardson Resort, South Lake Tahoe, CA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and blades covered; no firearms / See web site for more 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.

World Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
August 14 - 15, 2010, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Contact: David Calvert/Margaret Paul, Ambassadors of St Peter Actors Guilde, 911 Vallecito Drive, Ventura, CA 93001, (562) 833-4345, email: worldren@worldrenaissancefaire.com, web: http://event.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&eventID=511212.49344 / Site: Irvine Lake, 4621 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA, 92676 / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants; hotels nearby.

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COLORADO
Colorado Medieval Festival
June 18 - 19, 2011, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. til 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 or info.festivals.com@coloradocastle.com, web: www.medievalworld.us/coloradocastle / Site: Riverside Park, 42nd St and Golden St., Evans, CO 80620 (Riverside Park) / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for vendors. Hotels nearby.

Colorado Renaisance Festival
June 11 - July 31, 2011, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $18.95 / 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: 650 W. Perry Park Ave., 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
July 16 - 17, 2011, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Neil Gillette, PO Box 2149, Elizabeth, CO 80107, (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.

Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Festival
September 9 - 12, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (2011 dates: 9/8–11)
Admission: $20 / Contact: Dr. James Durward, PO Box 1820, Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 586-6308 or (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
August 21 - 22, 2010, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $2 / Contact: Margaret Kirk, P.O Box 158 Mancos, CO 81328, (970) 533-7569, Fax: (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.visitpagosasprings.com/events / Site: dowtown Pagosa Springs, CO / 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 13 - 15, 2010, Fri 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m, Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Sara Ortega, Ravenshire Renaissance Faire, Inc., PO Box 4938, Grand Junction, CO 81520, (970) 216-7257, email: wcrenfaire@gmail.com, web: www.faires.com/Ravenshire / Site: 312 29 Rd, Grand Junction, CO, / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.

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CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Faerie Festival
July 3 - 4, 2010
Admission: $12 / Contact: John, 54 Hazard Ave, Box 114, Enfield, CT 06082, (860) 395-8087, email: ctfaeriefest@gmail.com, web: www.ctfaeriefestival.weebly.com / Site: Comers, CT / Booths: N/A / Attendance: new / Weapons: policy not stated.

Connecticut Renaissance Faire “King Arthur’s Fall Harvest Fair”
September 25 - October 24, 2010, (WO & Columbus Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Brian Harvard, 11 Llynwood Dr, Bolton, CT 06043, (860) 478-5954, email: brian@ctfaire.com, web:
www.ctfaire.com / Site: Lions Fairgrounds, 347 Gilead St., Hebron, CT / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 40,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Motels and camping w/in 10 min.

Connecticut Renaissance Faire “Robin Hood’s Springtime Festival”
April 23 - May 22, 2011, (WO), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / 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.

Midsummer Magick Renaissance Festival
July 17 - August 1, 2010, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Jeff Mach, 648 Quaker Farms Rd., Oxford, CT 06478, email: jeffmach@runningwatermusic.com, , web: www.midsummermagickfaire.com / Site: Schreiber’s Farm, 648 Quaker RFarms Rd., Oxford, CT / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See website for information.

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)
May 29 - June 13, 2010 (WO), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Realistic ReEnactments, 8 HUntington St. Suite 147, Shelton, CT 06484, (203) 888-6204 or (877) 386-4628 (FUN IN CT), email: thescrf@aol.com, web: www.thescrf.com / Site: Ives Concert Park, University Blvd, Danbury, CT / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and sheathed / Hotels nearby.

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FLORIDA
Bay Area Renaissance Festival at MOSI
February 26 - April 10, 2011, (WO + 1 Special School Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission $17.95 / Contact: Kat Parker, 11315 N. 46th St., Tampa, FL 33617, (813) 983-0111, email: info@renaissancefest.com, web: BayAreaRenaissanceFest.com / Site: Museum of Science and Industry, 11315 46th St. North, Tampa, FL / 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.BillyBowLegsPirateFestival.com / 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 nearbyy.

Camelot Days
November 13 - 14, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (2011 dates: 11/12, 13, 19, 20)
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.

Enchantment Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
November 18 - 21, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 / Contact: Richard Field, Lionheart Productions, LLC, 1773 Grassington Way South, Jacksonville, FL 32223, (904) 424-2166 , email: richardf05@aol.com, web: under construction / Site: The Renaissance Resort and Hotel @ World Golf Village, 500 south Legacy Tr, St Augustine FL / Booths: 60+ / Attendance: 8,000 /Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels on site and nearby.

Florida Renaissance Festival - Deerfield Park
February 12- March 13, 2011, (WO + 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, 401 South Powerline Rd., 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 - Kay Biscayne
January 8 - 23, 2011, (WO), 10 a.m. - Sunset
Admission: $20 / Contact: Bobby Rodriguez Productions, 800 NW 57th Pl., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309, (800) 3-RENFES or (954) 776-1642, email: info@ren-fest.com, web: www.ren-fest.com / Site: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami, FL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 45,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Gasparilla Pirate Festival
January 29, 2011, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: EventFest, Inc., 1200 W Cass St #110, Tampa, FL 33606, (813) 251-3378, email: office@EventFest.com, web: http://gasparillapiratefest.com / Site: Bayshore Blvd, downtown Tampa, FL / Attendance: 225,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
March 5 - 6, 2011, 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, www.gcrf.us / 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 29 - February 6, 2011, (WO + Feb 4) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: $14 / 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: 55,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Merchants may camp on-site, hotel sponsors nearby.

John LeVique Pirate Days
June 11 - 13, 2010, Fri. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sun. til 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $80 weekend pass / Contact: Terry Morehouse, 11065 57th Terrace N. , Seminole, F L 33772, (727) 391-4016, web: http://johnspassfestivals.com/johnlevique / Site: Holiday Isles Elks Lodge #1912, 14111 E. Parsley Dr., Madeira Beach, FL / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / see web site for info.

Kiwanis Medieval Faire
January 15 - 23, 2011, (WO) 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Kiwanis Club of Riverdale, Terry Short, PO Box 50376, Ft Myers, FL 33905, (239) 693-8036, email: vongraph@comcast.net, web: www.medieval-faire.com / Site: Lakes Regional Park, Ft. Myers, 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 5 - 7, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Royal Fest., Nov. 5, $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.medievalfest.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.

Pirates in Paradise Festival
November 26 - December 5, 2010, 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.

Pirate Weekend NEW LISTING!
September 10 - 12, 2010, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Bitter End, Hope Petkus, 1200 West Retta Esplanade #57, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, (800) 639-0020, email: events@fishville.com, / site: 1200 West Retta Esplanade #57, Punta Gorda, FL / Booths: yes / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / see website for info.

Renaissance Night-Music Festival
September 17, 2010, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Kimberly Armitage, City of Safety Harbor, 750 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695, (727) 724-1572, email: karmitage@cityofsafetyharbor.com, web: www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/specialevents / Site: Main Street, Dowontown Safety Harbor, FL / Booths: 70+ / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.

St. Augustine Pirate Gathering NEW LISTING!
November 12 - 14, 2010
Admission: $2/a buck-n-ear / Contact: Mia Brewer, 86 Spring St., St. Augustine, FL 32084, (904) 810-0903, email: staugustinepirategathering@yahoo.com, web: www.pirategathering.com / Site: St. Frances Field, 70 W Castillo Dr., and Historical Quarter in downtown St. Augustine, FL / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: policy not stated / see website for lodging info.

Sarasota Medieval Fair
November 13 - 21, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16.95 / Contact: Croteau Productions, Jeremy Croteau, PO Box 152023, Cape Coral, FL 33915-2023, (888) 303-3247 (FAIR), email: info@sarasotamedievalfair.com, web: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com / Site: Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL / Booths: 100+ / Attendance: 26,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / No camping on-site. Hotels and campgrounds nearby.

GEORGIA
Georgia Renaissance Festival
April 16 - June 5, 2011, (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., Fairburn, GA / Booths: 150+ / Attendance: 250,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied, no axes, broadswords or spears / on-site camping avaliable for participants.

Southern Pirate Festival NEW LISTING!
October 23 - 24, 2010
Admission: / Contact: Port Columbus Museum, 1002 Victory Dr., Columbus, GA 31901, (706) 327-9798, email: media@portcolumbus.org, web: www.SouthernPirateFestival.com / Site: Port Columbus, GA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / camping available for participants.

Stone Mountain Highland Games NEW LISTING!
October 15 - 17, 2010, Fri. 7 p.m. Historic Pub Crawl, Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $17 / Contact: PO Box 14023, Atlanta, GA 30324, (707) 521-0228, email: ticketing@smhg.org, web: www.smhg.org / Site: Stone Mountain Park, GA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / see website for info.

Tybee Island Pirate Fest NEW LISTING!
October 8 - 10, 2010, Fri. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m; Buccaneer Ball Thurs. Oct. 7, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $15; $25 for ball / Contact: PO Box 1326, Tybee Island, GA 31328, 912-786-5393, web: http://tybeeisland.com / Site: South Beach Parking Lot, Tybrisa St. to Strand Ave., Oceanfront, GA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / see website for info.

HAWAII
The Hawaiian Scottish Festival
April 2-3, 2011, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Hawaiian Scottish Association, Dan Peddie, PO Box 3982, Mililani, HI 96789, (808) 626-3559, email: scotsl@hawaii.rr.com, web: www.scotshawaii.org / Site: Kapiolani Park, Waikiki, Oahu, HI / Booths: 12 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: for participants only / Hotels nearby.

IDAHO
Moscow Renaissance Fair
May 1 - 2, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - dark., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: PO 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: 30,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Off-site camping.

The Sun Valley Shakespeare Festival's Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
August 21 - 22, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: nexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St., Ketchum, ID, 83340, (208) 726-9124, email: info@nexstagetheatre.org, web: www.nexstagetheater.org / Site: Sun Valley, ID / Booths: 60 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Ye Olde Renaissance Faire "Happily Ever After"
July 10 - 11, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Adam Edmiston, 1817 Sunnyridge Rd #103, Nampa, ID, 83686, email: ravenlapoopoo@yahoo.com, web: www.yeolderenaissancefaire.org / Site: Settler’s Park Meridian, corner of Meridian Rd. and Ustick Rd., Meridian, ID / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace tied / Hotels nearby.

ILLINOIS
Four Kingdoms Renaissance Festival NEW LISTING!
October 9 - 10, 2010, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Bruce Eyton, Sword in the Ston Productions, 12700 Nicollet Ave #226, Burnsville MN 55337, (952) 808-8928, email: SwordintheStone@live.com, web: www.fourkingdoms.com / Site: Camelot KOA Campgrounds, 2311 78th Ave W, Rock Island, IL / Booths: 50 / 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.

Illinois Renaissance Festival
August 28 - 29, 2010, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (2011 dates: 8/27 - 28)
Admission: $6 / Contact: Illinois Renaissance Faire, JoMarie Dugan, 1227 N. Logan Ave., Danville, IL 61832, (217) 799-2053, email: illinirenfest@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: 1,300-1,500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.

Olde English Faire (Jubilee)
June 19 - 20, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $6.50 / Contact: Scott Carlson, Wildlife Prairie State Park, 3826 N Taylor Rd., Hanna City, IL, 61536, (309) 495-6717, email: scarlson@wildlifeprariestatepark.org, web: www.wildlifeprariestatepark.org / Site: Wildlife Prairie State Park, 3826 N. Taylor Rd., Hanna City, IL / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 20,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Call for lodging information.

Olde English Faire (Stronghold)
October 2 - 3, 2010, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Pat M, Stronghold Conference Center, 1922 Illinois Route 2 North, Oregon IL 61061, (815) 732-6111, email: patm@strongholdcenter.org, web: www.strongholdconferencecenter.org/englishfaire / Site: tronghold Conference Center, 1922 Illinois Route 2 North, Oregon IL / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: policy not stated / camping available for participants.

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, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: David and Gloria Yaeger, 1672C Carlemont Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, (815) 788-1630, email: dayglo@theworldoffaeries.com, web: www.theworldoffaeries.com / Site: Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL / 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: $10 / Contact: Adam Fivush, Fishers Renaissance Faire, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038, email: amfivush@sbcglobal.net, web: www.fishersrenfaire.com / Site: Conner Prairie, 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.

Huntington Jaycees Renaissance Faire
May 27 - 31, 2010, Thurs. (Educational Day) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. & Mon. 11 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Huntington Jaycees, PO Box 5181, Huntington, IN 46750, (260) 358-0690, email: president@huntingtonjaycees.org, web: http://huntingtonrenfaire.com / Site: The Huntington PAL Club, 2099 Riverside Dr., Huntington, IN / Booths: 25 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / see web site for info.

IOWA
Celtic Festival & Highland Games NEW LISTING!
September 18, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Ceilidh 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Admission: FREE; Ceilidh $5 / Contact: Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities. PO Box 3201, Rock Island, IL 61204, (309) 794-0449, email: infocelt@celtichighlandgames.org, web: www.celtichighlandgames.org / Site: Centennial Park, 315 South Marqutte St., Davenport, IA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Des Moines Renaissance Faire
September 4 - 19, 2010, (WO & Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBD / 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: lmelssen@aol.com, web: http://www.dbqart.com/DMAFaire.htm / Site: Union Park YMCA Camp, 11764 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque, IA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / 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: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site for participants. 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 participants.

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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. (2011 dates: 8/19–21)
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: Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum, 31639 US 77, Arkansas City, KS / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: Call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Festival of the Dragon
July 9 - 10, 2011, 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: 300 E. South St., Williamsburg, KS / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.

Th'Gatherin' Ancient Festival O'Beltane
April 30 - May 2, 2010, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: FREE, Feast $12 / Contact: Aos Dana, Village of WaKeeney, 221 Main, Wakeeney, KS 67672, (785) 743-2200, 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
June 11 - 12, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Feather In Your Cap, 81 SW 10th Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530, (650) 617-1357, email: pastordave@cox.net, web: www.greatbendrenaissancefair.net / Site: 9810 B29 Way, Great Bend, KS / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: sheathed and peace-tied / Call for lodging.

Great Plains Renaissance Festival-Fall
October 9 - 10, 2010, 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 or eaglesrealm@swbell.net, web: www.greatplainsrenfest.com / Site: Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 15,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

Kansas City Renaissance Festival
September 4 - October 17, 2010, (WO, Labor & Colum. Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $18.95 / 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 info.

Pirate’s Ball
March 27, 2010, 7p.m. - 12 a.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Clay Jarratt, Pyrate Leatherworx & Pyrate Trading Co, 6624 Garnett Ct., Shawnee, KS 66203, email: pyrate.leatherworx@gmail.com, web: www.pyrate.org/ball.html / Site: O’Malley’s Pub, Weston, MO / Weapons: must be peace-tied.

KENTUCKY
Celtic Festival
September 18 - 19, 2010, 10 a.m - 11 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Celtic Festival, 2150 E. Leestown Rd., Midway, KY 40347, (859) 846-4530, email: events@kyrenfaire.com, web: www.kycelticfest.com / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Site: 955 Elm St., Eminence, KY / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Check web site for lodging.

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 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / hotels and camping for patrons within 10 miles.

LOUISIANA
Acadiana Medieval Faire NEW LISTING!
October 2 - October 17, 2010, (Sat. - Tues.) Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon. & Tues. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Wade Heaton, 100 Robley Dr. Apt. 733, Lafayette, LA 70503, (866) 865-0433, email: getmedieval@acadianafaire.com, web: http://www.myspace.com/acadianamedievalfaire / Site: Monroe, LA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed aand peace-tied; unloaded period firearms only.

Louisiana Renaissance Festival
November 6 - December 12, 2010, (WO & Thanksgiving Friday) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Alvon Brumfeld, PO Box 220, Robert, LA 70455, (985) 429-9992, email: info@larf.org, web: www.larf.org or www.la-renfest.com / Site: 46468 River Rd., Hammond, LA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 45,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping & hotels within 15 minutes of site.

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 / Site: Treasure Equestrian Center, 238 Prescott Rd, Manchester, ME 04351, ME / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,500 per day / Weapons: peace-tied / on site camping available for participants.

Pirate Rendezvous
June 12, 2010, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Greg Latimer, PO Box 545, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, (207) 380-9912 , email: piraterendezvous@yahoo.com, web: www.piraterendezvous.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 23, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: The Celtic Festival, Mary Beth Dent, PO Box 209, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, (443) 975-0972, email: festival@cssm.org, web: www.cssm.org / Site: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard, MD / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 14,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

FaerieCon: The Int’l Faerie Convention
November 12 - 14, 2010, Fri. 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $45 for weekend pass or $12-20 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 14 - 15, 2011, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 - $1 off for dressing in costume / Contact: Rebecca Friedel, 11800 Broadmoor Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, (888) 607-9134, (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 / 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: info@rennfest.com or cspedden@erols.com, web: www.rennfest.com / Site: 1821 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
Jass Phinn (formerly Winslowshire - A Faire for the Animals)
June 26 - 27, 2010, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Gia & Richard Saulnier, Phinn Volt Enterprises, 44 Main St #13, N Reading, MA 01864, (978) 207-1127, email: info@winslowshire.com, web: www.winslowshire.com / Site: Winslow Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St, Norton, MA / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 750 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping for vendors and performers only; hotels nearby.

King Richard's Faire
September 4 - October 24, 2010, (WO + Labr. & Colum. Day) 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 St., Carver, MA / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 150,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed / No camping on-site, oceanside lodging within 15 min.

The New England Pirate Faire
June 19 - 27, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: David Stickney, Pastimes Entertainment, 70 Revere St, Revere, MA 02151, (781) 346-1028, email: pastimes_david@yahoo.com, web: www.pastimesentertainment.com / Site: Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,500 / Weapons: peace-tied as part of costume; no firearms / Hotels nearby..

Silver Kingdom Renaissance Festival
June 12 - 20, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m - 6 p.m, last Sun til 5 p.m.
Admission $12 / Contact: Shan Asselta, Living Imagination of New England, LLC, 25 High Rise Rd., Danbury, CT 06811, (413) 248-SKRF (7573), email: info@silverkingdomfestival.com, web: www.kingdomfestival.com, Site: Ye Olde Commons, 120 Northside Rd., Charlton, MA 01507 / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: 1,500+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied; boffers safty inspected / On-site camping available for participants; hotels nearby.

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MICHIGAN
Derbyshire Renaissance Festival
June 19 - 27, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Ren-on-the-Run Productions, Andy Haas, 5520 South 31st St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, (269) 382-6120, email: andy_hass@derbyshirerenfaire.com, web: www.derbyshirerenfaire.com / Site: Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI / Booths: 52 / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for camping info.

Ishpeming Art Faire and Renaissance Festival
August 7, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: PO Box 272., 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 21 - 30, 2011, (WO & Mem Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Ren-on-the-Run-Productions, Andy Hass, PO Box 2566, Portage, MI 49042, (269) 382-6120, email: info@mayfaireren.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: $19.95 / Contact: Michigan Renaissance Festival, Tim Liss, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, MI 48442, (800) 601-4848, email: Katparker47@aol.com, web: www.michrenfest.com / Site: 12500 Dixie Hwy., Holly, MI / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 250,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging.

Mid Michigan Renaissance Festival NEW LISTING!
October 2 - 24, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $9, Children 6-12 $7, under 5 FREE / Contact: Wendy Hough, 7464 Frankenmuth Rd, Frankenmuth/Vassar, MI 48768, (810) 208-1766 email: whough@midmichiganrenfest.com, web: www.midmichiganrenfest.com / Site: 12 miles from Birch Run and Bridgeport exits off I-75 in Vassar, MI / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied.

St. Andrew's Highland Games
August 6, 2011, 8:30 a.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Cathy Hasse & Murray MacDonald, St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit, Kilgour Scottish Centre, 2360 Rochester Court, Troy, MI 48083, (248) 526-1894, email: gameschair.highlandgames@gmail.com, web: www.highlandgames.com / Site: Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: policy not stated /see web site for info.

Silver Leaf Renaissance Festival
July 10 - August 8, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire, PO Box 2346, Portage, MI 49018, (269) 343-9090, email: mnp@silverleafrenfaire.org, web: www.silverleafrenfaire.org / Site: Kimball Pines Park, 1158 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI / Booths: 115 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: allowed, call for policy / Camping available in the area, hotels w/in 5 mi.

South Haven Renaissance Faire
June 25 - 27, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: South Haven Family Campground, 03403 64th St, South Haven, MI 49090, (269) 637-6153, email: info@southhavenfamilycg.com, web: www.southhavenrenfaire.com / 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 + Fri. Oct. 1) 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $20.95 / Contact: Stacy Bruesewitz, Mid-America Festivals, 1244 S. Canterbury Rd. Suite 306, Shakopee, MN 55379, (952) 445-7361 or (800) 966-8215, email: info@renaissancefest.com, web: www.renaissancefest.com/MRF/index.html / Site: 5.5 mi on Hwy 169, 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 11 - 12, 2011, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: Council for Historic Arts & Trades, 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, in Twig, MN / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 3,200 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Limited participant camping on-site; hotels and camping nearby.

MISSISSIPPI
Gulf Wars XX
March 13- 20, 2011
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 / 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: $5 / Contact: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 705 Rayburn Ave., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 875-4454, email: stjohns@datasync.com, web: www.stjohnsoceansprings.org / Site: Freedom Field, 1425 Porter Ave., Ocean Springs, MS / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied.

MISSOURI
Barataria Faire NEW LISTING!
August 7 - 8, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Barataria Faire, 1223 N National Ave, Springfield, MO 65804, (417) 894-0354, email: eric@baratariafaire.com, web: www.baratariafaire.com / Site: Downtown Springfield MO, on the square / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 7,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

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: Rotary Park, Wentzville, MO / Booths: 90 / Attendance: 20,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied /Camping available on-site for entertainers, merchants and cast; hotels nearby..

Jefferson City Renaissance Faire
June 26, 2010, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $3 / Contact: Taryn Prewitt, Missouri River Regional Library, PO Box 89, Jefferson City, MO 65102, (573) 634-6064 x 235, email: tarynp@mrrl.org, web: www.mrrl.org/content/ren-fest / Site: Binder Park, West Jefferson City, MO / Booths: 40 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby

Kansas City Scottish Highland Games
June 11 -13, 2010, Fri. 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Sat. $15; Fri. & Sun. $10 / Contact: Highland Games, Inc., PO Box 13356, email: information@kcscottishgames.org, web: www.kcscottishgames.org / Site: E. H. Young Park, NW Argosy Pkwy., Riverside, MO / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: N/A.

Lilies War XXV
June 10 - June 19, 2011
Admission: $45 / Contact: Kingdom of Calontir, SCA, C.S. Kinsey, 6006 Antioch Rd., Merriam, KS 66202, email: LiliesChair@calontir.info, web: http://calontir.sca.org/lilieswar/lilies25/index.php / Site: Kelsey Short Youth Camp, Smithville, MO / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: N/A.

Missouri Renaissance Festival
July 23 - 24, 2011, (WO), 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., opens at 11 a.m. on Sun.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Kittye Williams, 31428 S Highway 92, Vinita, OK, 74301, (918) 244-1886, email: okierennie1@aol.com, web: http://morenfest.com / Site: Morse Park, Neosho, MO / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 10,000-12,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

White Hart Renaissance Faire
June 18 - 26, 2011, (WO) 10 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $5/ Contact: Historic Arts Presentations, Diane Johnson-Taylor, 5651 Hwy. F, Hartville, MO 65667, (417) 741-9518, email: whitehartfaire@gmail.com, web: www.whitehart-faire.com / Site: 5651 Hwy. F, Hartville, MO / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, period weapons only / Camping for participants, off-site motels in Marshfield, MO.

MONTANA
Hamilton Players Renaissance Faire
July 31, 2010, 10 a.m - 7 p.m..
Admission: TBA / Contact: Rebecca Wilson, Hamilton Players, (406) 363-642 / Site: Claudia Driscol Park, Hamilton, MT 59840 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy.

Missoula Renaissance Arts & Craft Fair
November 26 - 28, 2010, 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Frank Sennett, PO Box 1053, Lewistown, MT 59457, (406) 538-2212 or (800) 847-2870 / Site: Holiday Inn Parkside, 200 S. Pattee St., Missoula, MT / Booths: 75-80 / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: call for policy / Call Holiday Inn for hotel accommodations.

NEBRASKA
Brownville Renaissance Festival & Pirate Cruise NEW LISTING!
August 7 - 8, 2010,11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission FREE / Contact: Brownville Renaissance Festival, Todd Liesenfeld, PO Box 96, Brownville, NE 68321, (402) 921-0238, email: brf2010owner@brf2010.com, web: www.brf2010.com / Site: 72898 648 A Avenue, Brownville, NE / Booths: 50 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging information.

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 Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St., near Papillion, NE / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site, motels nearby.

Midwest Renaissance Festival
May 28 - 30, 2011, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $11 / Contact: Don Losole, DCL Enterprises Inc, PO Box 541208, Omaha NE 68154, (402) 896-9666, email: don@midwestrenfest.com, web: www.midwestrenfest.com / Site: Scary Acres, 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 & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St., near Papillion, NE / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 4,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Onsite camping avaliable 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, 2901 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, 2601 E. Sunset Rd., Las Legas, 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.org, web: www.bcrenfaire.org / Site: Veteran's Memorial Park, Pratte Soccer Fields, Boulder City, NV / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / on-site camping for participants.

Las Vegas Celtic Gathering & Highland Games
April 15-17, 2011
Admission: $15 / Contact: Las Vegas Celtic Society, Betty Parker, 7190 La Cienega St., Las Vegas, NV 89119, (702) 596-9995, email: DSPDBandBabe@aol.com, web: www.lasvegascelticsociety.org/games / Site: Floyd Lamb Park, 9200 Tule Springs Rd., Las Vegas, NV / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / see web site for camping information.

Road to Reno Celtic Celebration NEW LISTING!
October 2 - 3, 2010
Admission: $5 - $10 / Contact: Celtic Celebration Inc, Charles MacLeod, P.O. Box 3882, Reno, NV 89505, (775) 813-0614, email: info@renoceltic.org, web: www. RenoCeltic.org / Site: Bartley Ranch Regional Park, Reno, NV / Booths: 50 - 100 / Attendance :1500 - 2000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / see web site for camping information.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE
The New Hampshire Highland Games NEW LISTING!
September 17 - 19, 2010
Admission: $20-$30 a day; $45 weekend pass / Contact: Derek Davidson or Lois Meredith, NHSCOT, PO Box 4197, Concord, NH 03302, (603) 229-1975, for ticket sales (800) 358-7268, email: info@nhscot.org, web: www.nhscot.org / Site: Loon Mountain Ski Resort, Lincoln, NH / Booths: 30 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied.

The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire
May 14 - 22, 2011, (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, 19 Thorne Rd, Kingston, NH / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied.

NEW JERSEY
Cape May Renaissance Festival
September 18 - 19, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: Access to Art, Inc, Barbara J. Beitel, 417 E. Pacific Ave., Cape May Court House, NJ, (609) 465-3963, email: barbarabeitel@verizon.net, web: www.capemayrenfest.com / Site: 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May, NJ / Weapons: must be peace-tied/ Camping nearby.

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 or fantasy.faire@gmail.com, web: www.mysticrealms.com/events/faire / Site: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: not allowed / On site camping available for participants.

Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire
September 18 - 19, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Don Alemany, Lakewood Lions Club, 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.

Medfest
April 10 - 11, 2010, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: That Medieval Thing, Ciara B. Perez, 36 Madison Ave., CM 1835, Madison, NJ 07940, (956) 493-8906, email: medfest@drew.edu, web: http://groups.drew.edu/medfest / Site: Drew University, 36 Madison Ave., Madision, NJ / Booths: 16 / Attendance: 200 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

NJ Renaissance Faire NEW LISTING!
September 18 - 26, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $20 / Contact: LIberty Lake Day Camp, PO Box 370, Columbus, NJ 08022, (888) 864-8222, email: info@njrenfaire.com, web: www.njrenfaire.com / Site: 1195 Florence Columbus Rd., Columbus, NJ / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,000 per day / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping available for participants.

New Jersey Renaissance Kingdom
June 19 - 27, 2010, (WO) 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $20 / 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: Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St, Clinton, NJ / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: 20,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

New Jersey Ren Faire Pirate Pig Roast
May 8, 2010, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Andi Pritikin, 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd, Columbus, NJ 08022, (609) 499-7820, email: info@njrenfaire.com, web: www.njrenfaire.com / Site: 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd, Columbus, NJ / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.

Toms River Pirate Festival NEW LISTING!
October 16, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Frank Johnson, 415 Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08753, (732) 349-5506, email: pipesanddrumsofbarnegatbay@comcast.net, web: www.tomsriverpiratefestival.com / Site: 415 Washington St., Toms River, NJ

Warren County 4H Ren Faire NEW LISTING!
September 18 - 19, 2010, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $10/ Contact: NJ Warren Cnty Ren Faire, 330 Route 661, Blairstown, NJ 07825, (908) 813-0987, email: jponczek@msn.com, web: www.myspace.com/njwarrenrenfair / Site: Warren County Fairgrounds, Rt 519, Harmony, NJ / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

Wicked Winter Renaissance Faire
February 18 - 20, 2011, 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Admission: $15-25 per day; $40 for weekend / 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 Doubletree, Somerset, NJ / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 2,200 / Weapons: peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

NEW MEXICO
Dona Ana Arts Council Renaissance Arts Faire
November 6 - 7, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 / 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, South Walnut St., Las Cruces, NM / Booths: 170 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and motels nearby.

Farmington Renaissance Faire
October 16 - 17, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11a.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.

Santa Fe Renaissance Faire
September 18 - 19, 2010, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Open Hands, 2976 Rodeo Park Drive East, Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 428-2347, email: charles@openhands.org, web: www.sfrenfair.org / Site: El Ranch de las Golondrinas, Santa Fe, NM / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Check web site for lodging info.

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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: www.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.

Beardslee Castle’s Medieval Faire
September 11 - 12, 2010, 11 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $5 / Contact: Lords and Fools Medieval Productions, 337 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, NY 12302, (518) 265-1675 email: faire@lordsandfools.com, web: www.beardsleecastle.com/medieval-f/medieval.htm / Site: Little Falls, NY / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 400 / Weapons: sheathed / camping and hotels available locally.

Bill Johnston Pirate Days
August 6 - 15, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, 7 Market St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13607, (315) 482-9531, email: info@alexbay.org or billjohnstonepiratedays@yahoo.com, web: www.alexbay.org / Site: Scenic View Park, Alexandria Bay, NY / Weapons: not allowed.

The Brass Ring Renaissance Faire
June 4, 2011, 11 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $5 / 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, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Off-site camping and hotels.

Captain Redbeard's Feast NEW LISTING!
September 3 - 5, 2010, Fri 9 p.m. - TBA, Sat & Sun 12 p.m - 9 p.m
Admission: FREE / Contact: HEARTS, Inc., PO Box 361, Honeoye, NY 14471, (585) 367-8417, email: aredbeardpirate@yahoo.com, web: www.captainredbeards.com / Site: 1/2 mile south from NY State Route 20A and County Road 36, Honeoye, NY / Booths: 30 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearbyn.

Central New York Scottish Games & Celtic Festival NEW LISTING!
August 14, 2010, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m (2011 dates: 8/13)
Admission: $10 / Contact: David Gordon, CNY Scottish Games, PO Box 6405, Syracuse, NY 13217, (315) 463-8876, email: gordond@sunyocc.edu, web: www.cnyscottishgames.org / Site: Long Branch Park, Long Branch Rd., Syracuse, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / See web site for more information.

Hudson Valley Mayfaire
May 1 - 2, 2010, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: The Queens Galley, c/o Knightly Endeavors, 319 Wall St, Kingston, NY 12401, (845) 331-0567, email: info@mayfaire.com, web: www.hudsonvalleymayfaire.com / Site: Forsyth Park, Kingston, NY / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,200 / Weapons: no firearms, must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

Ithaca Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
July 10, 2010, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Mary Bishop, Bishop Events, 106 Hubbell Dr., Ithaca, NY 14850, (646) 717-648, email: info@ithacascottishgames.com, web: www.ithacascottishgames.com / Site: Stewart Park, Gardner Pkwy., Ithaca, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated.

Kingdom of Acre’s Faire at Our Lady of Grace
June 12 - 13, 2010, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Robert Fox, 12 Forester Pkwy., Mount Vernon, NY 10552, (914) 664-2733, email: tellanarch@aol.com, web: www.kingdomofacre.org / Site: Our Lady of Grace RC Church, 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Long Island Pirate Festival
September 19 - 20, 2010, 10 a.m - 8 p.m., Sun til 5 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: Brookhaven Amphitheatre, South Bicycle Path Dr., Farmingville, NY / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / see web site for camping info.

The Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park
October 3, 2010, 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Dennis Reeder, WHIDC, 57 Wadsworth Ave., New York, NY 10033, (212) 795-1600, email: WHIDC@aol.com, web: www.WHIDC.com / Site: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan, NY / Booths: 170 / Attendance: 60,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels in Ft. Lee, NJ or in NYC.

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 Route 17A, Tuxedo, NY 10987, (845) 351-5171, email: ddetroy@recfair.com, web: www.renfair.com
/ Site: Sterling Park, 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo Park, NY / Booths: 150 / Attendance: 150,000+ / Weapons: must be secured / Motels & B&Bs w/in 15 min.

Rome Renaissance & Craft 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, 6506 Elmer Hill Rd., Rome, NY / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping for participants only.

Sands Point Medieval Faire
September 11 - 19, 2010, (WO) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Robert Fox, 12 Forester Pkwy., Mount Vernon, NY 10552, (914) 664-2733, email: tellanarch@aol.com, web: www.kingdomofacre.org / Site: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middleneck Rd., Port Washington, NY / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Sterling Renaissance Festival
July 3 - August 15, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $24.95 / Contact: Vanessa Webb, Sterling Renaissance Festival, Inc., 15385 Farden Rd., Sterling, NY 13156, (800) 879-4446, email: vanessa@sterlingfestival.com, web: www.sterlingfestival.com / Site: 15420 Farden Rd., Sterling, NY / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.

Victorian Leisure Faire NEW LISTING!
August 7 - September 5, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Edwin Williams, Historic Events LLC, 327 W Thomas St, Rome, NY 13440, (315) 553-7101, email: info@historicfairsl.com, web: historicfairs.com / Site: 57898 Rome New London Rd, NY / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Carolina Renaissance Festival
October 9 - November 21, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $19; $18 adv / Contact: Matt Siegel, 11056 Renaissance Dr. #130, Davidson, NC 28036, (704) 896-5544, email: carolinarenfest@royalfaires.com, or matt@royalfaires.com, web: www.royalfaires.com/carolina / Site: 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville, NC / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 150,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping on-site; motels and campgrounds nearby.

Foothills Highland Games
November 6, 2010, 9 a.m. - 4:30 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. No alcohol allowedg.

Highland Mary of Scotts
June 25 - July 2, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: N/A / 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
May 8 - 16, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m
Admission: TBA / Contact: Donna L. Varner-Sheaves, P.O Box 61280, Raleigh, NC 27661, (919) 755-8004, email: donna@ncrenfaire.com, web: www.ncrenfaire.com / Site: Rocky Mount Bible Church, 400 Duke Circle, Rocky Mount, NC / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 2,500 / Weapons: Call for policy / Motels nearby.

Midsummer Fairy Festival NEW LISTING!
September 18 - 19, 2010, 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: http://fairy.ncrenfaire.com / Site: Wake Forest Golf Club, 13239 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, NC / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / 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.

North Carolina Renaissance Faire
April 10 - 25, 2010, (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 or www.ncrenfaire.org / Site: Wake Forest Golf Club, 13239 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, 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.

OHIO
Ashville Viking Festival
April 30 - May 1, 2011, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: Donation of non-perishable food item / Contact: Ed or Nancy Vallette, 70 Scioto St., Ashville, OH 43103, (740) 983-9390, 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. / Check web site for lodging.

Cambridge Medieval Market Faire, fomerly known as Southeastern Ohio Renaissance Faire
October 8 - 9, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: Donation of non-perishable food item or disposable diapers / Contact: McFarland Ave., Cambridge, OH 43725, (740) 705-1356 / Site: Cambridge City Park, OH / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 200 / 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: $22 / Contact: Cindy Hotchkiss, Operations Manager, PO Box 376, Rock Creek, OH 44084, (888) MEDIEVAL (633-4382) or (440) 474-4280, email: contact@medievalfaire.com, web: www.medievalfaire.com / Site: 3033 State Route 534, Rock Creek, OH / Booths: 125 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Off-site camping available; hotels and motels w/in 5 mi.

Medieval and Renaissance Faire at Ohio State University
May 7, 2011, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Sarah Bibyk, Council for the Medieval and Renaissance Faire, PO Box 3325, Columbus, OH 43210, email: bibyk.2@osu.edu, web: http://cmrf.org.ohio-state.edu / Site: South Oval at Ohio State University / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A.

Ohio Renaissance Festival
September 4 - October 17, 2010, (WO + Labor Day) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $19.99, $16.99 in adv. / Contact: Ohio Renaissance Festival, Cheryl Bucholtz, PO Box 68, Harveysburg, OH 45032, (513) 897-7000, email: ohio@renfestival.com, web: www.renfestival.com / Site: 10542 E. State Rte. 73, Harveysburg, OH / Booths: 135+ / Attendance: 175,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Check website for lodging info.

OKLAHOMA
King's Champion Medieval Faire NEW LISTING!
September 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 / 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
April 1 - 3, 2011, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m
Admission: FREE / Contact: Linda Linn, Univ. of OK, Medieval Fair, 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 / No camping on-site; hotels nearby.

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival at the Castle at Muskogee, OK
May 1 - 31, 2010, (WO & Mem Day) 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 ($11.95 adv.) / Contact: Karen Cunningham, The Castle at Muskogee, 3400 Fern Mountain Rd., Muskogee, OK 74401, (918) 687-3625, (918) 687-3625, email: thecastle@okcastle.com, web: www.okcastle.com / Site: 3400 West Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, OK / Booths: 110+ / Attendance: 89,000 / Weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for participants only; hotels nearby.

Spirit of Magic
April 30 - May 1, 2011, Sat. 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Masked Ball, Sat. 9 p.m. - midnight
Admission: $7 / Contact: Hyer-Aim Productions, Spavinaw, OK, (918) 530-0029, email: walkingman12000@yahoo.com, web: www.hyer-aim.com / Site: Copperhead Rally Grounds, 14367 Hwy. 82, Spavinaw, OK / Booths: 15 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

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OREGON
Canterbury Renaissance Faire
July 16 - 24, 2011, (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: canterburyfaire@gmail.com, 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 Summer (Faerie & Celtic Music and Art)
July 30 - August 1, 2010, Fri. 2 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sat. 12 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $20-24 per day or $60 weekend pass / Contact: Kelly or Emilio Miller-Lopez, PO Box 51177, Eugene, OR 97405, (514) 687-0945, email: info@faerieworlds.com, web: www.faerieworlds.com / Site: Mount Piscah, 34999 Frank Parrish Rd., Eugene, OR / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: not allowed.

Faerieworlds Festival Winter
January 29 - 31, 2010, Fri. 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 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/winter / 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. til 6 p.m. (2011 dates: 9/17 - 18)
Admission: $15 / 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: Central Park, N. Edison St. & Pittsburgh Ave., Portland, OR / Booths: 60+ / Attendance: 17,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Rogue Renaissance Fantasy Faire
July 10 - 11, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Sandy, PO Box 503065, White City, OR 97503, (541) 538-0239, email: info@roguefaire.com, web: www.roguefaire.com / Site: Jackson County Expo Center, 1 peninger Rd, Central Point, OR / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging.

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

Tortuga
May 28 - 31, 2010, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Morak Events, 1513 S. 25th St., Tacoma, WA 98405, (253) 797-6517, email: daax00@gmail.com or wickedpirate@gmail.com, web: www.piratesoftortuga.net / Site: 15256 Woodburn-Estacada Hwy, Molalla, OR / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

PENNSYLVANIA
Celtic Fling and Highland Games
June 26 - 27 2010, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $25.95 / Contact: Tom Roy, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA 17545, (717) 665-7021, email: tom@parenfaire.com, web: www.parenfaire.com / Site: Mt. Hope Estate and Winery, Lancaster, PA / Booths:150 / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Check web site for lodging info.

Fairy Festival NEW LISTING!
September 11 - 12, 2010, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (2011 dates: 9/10–11)
Admission: $5 / Contact: Susanna, The Rosemary House, 118-120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, (717) 697-5111, email: therosemaryhouse@aol.com, web: http://rosemaryhousefairyfestival.blogspot.com / Site: Herb Gardens of The Rosemary House and Sweet Remembrances, 118-120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call about policy / Hotels nearbys.

May Day Fairie Festival
April 29 - May 1, 2011, Fri. Noon-7 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Posie, 4255 Pieceville Rd., Glen Rock, PA 17327, (717) 235-6610, email: events@sproutwood.com, web: www.fairiefestival.net / Site: Spoutwood Farm, 4255 Pierceville Rd. Glen Rock, PA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 16,000 / Weapons: / See website for nearby hotel listings.

Midsummer Renaissance Faire
June 5 - 13, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: P David Hughes, Midsummer Productions, LLC, PO Box 1534, Allentown, PA 18105, (484) 619-FAIR (3247), email: info@midsummerproductions.com, web: www.midsummerproductions.com / Site: The Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Drive, Lehighton, PA / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Pennsic Wars (SCA)
July 30 - August 15, 2010
Admission: / Contact: Master John von der Velde, Kingdom of Æthelmearc, SCA, email: mayor39@pennsicwar.org, web: www.pennsicwar.org / Site: Coopers’ Lake Campground, Slippery Rock, PA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / camping available; hotels and motels nearby.

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
August 13 - October 30, 2011, (WO & Labor Day) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $29.95 (disc. on site) / Contact: Tom Roy, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA 17545, (717) 665-7021, email: tom@parenfaire.com, web: www.parenfaire.com / Site: Mt. Hope Estate and Winery, Lancaster, PA / Booths:100 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / No on-site camping; hotels and campgrounds nearby.

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
August 21 - September 26, 2010, (WO + Labor Day), 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (2011 dates: 8/20 - 9/25)
Admission: $15.95 / 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 / Booths: 80 / Attendance: 50,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping and hotels nearby.

Swashbuckler Pyrate Feaste
April 3 - 25, 2010, (WO) Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 4:30 and 8 p.m.
Admission: $39.95 / Contact: Teresa Centini, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545, (717)665-7021, email: teresa@parenfaire.com, web: www.parenfaire.com / Site: 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545 / Booths: None / Attendance: limited / Weapons: no weapons / 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: Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, 576 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 4 - 19, 2010, (WO) 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (2011 dates: 6/4–19)
Admission: $7 / Contact: Debby or Jessica, PO Box 380, Columbus, PA 16405, (814) 964-0501, email:wildroserenfaire@yahoo.com, web: www.wildroserenfaire.net / Site: 20354 Route 957, Columbus, PA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / B&Bs w/in 7 miless.

SOUT H DAKOTA
Siouxland Renaissance Festival
June 4 - 5, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun til 6 p.m. (2011 dates: 6/4–5)
Admission: $10 / Contact: SRA, Heather Hansen, PO Box 88038, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, (866) 489-9241, email: siouxlandrenaissance@hotmail.com, web: www.siouxlandrenfest.com / Site: W.H. Lyons Fairground, Madison St., Sioux Falls, SD / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 8,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site for vendors and entertainers; hotels nearby.

TENNESSEE
Shakespeare and Friends, A Renaissance Faire
June 5 - 6, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Rogersville Arts Council, PO Box 575, Rogersville, TN 37857, (423) 923-3581, email: info@shakespeareandfriends.org, web: www.shakespeareandfriends.org / Site: Crockett Spring Park, Crockett and Rogers St., Roversville, TN / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied; no firearms or replicas / Camping and Hotels nearby.

Tennessee Renaissance Festival
May 7 - 30, 2011, (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
Dickens on the Strand
December 4 - 5, 2010, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Galveston Historical Foundation, Cay Wade, 502 20th Street, Galveston, TX 77550, (409) 765-7834, email: clay.wade@galvestonhistory.org, web: www.dickensonthestrand.org / Site: Galveston, TX / Booths: 175 / Attendance: 50,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels neaby.

Fantasy Festival Middlefaire
June 5 - 6, 2010, 11 a.m - 7 p.m., Sun. til 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 - 12 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Kristin Stephens, 710 Highway 110 South, Whitehouse, TX 75791, (903) 839-5271, email: fourwindsfaire1@yahoo.com, web: www.fourwindsfaire.com / Site: 21852 County Rd. 2178, Troup, TX / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no modern firearms / Campground with RV hook-ups available, hotels w/in 11 miles.

Four Winds Renaissance Faire
March 6 - April 25, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Kristin Stephens, 710 Highway 110 South, Whitehouse, TX 75791, (903) 839-5271, email: fourwindsfaire1@yahoo.com, web: www.fourwindsfaire.com / Site: 21852 County Rd. 2178, Troup, TX / Vendors: 50+ / Attendance: 14,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied, no modern firearms / Campground near faire site, hotels with in 15 miles.

Magical & Medieval Fantasy Faire NEW LISTING!
November 6 - 7, 2010, 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: middlefaireinfo@gmail.com or middlefaire@yahoo.com, web: www.middlefest.com / Site: County Road 1458 and State Highway 171, Hillsboror, TX / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / call for camping info.

Middlefaire Renaissance Festival
September 18 - October 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: middlefaireinfo@gmail.com or middlefaire@yahoo.com, web: www.middlefest.com / Site: County Road 1458 and State Highway 171, Hillsboror, TX / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / call for camping info.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival
April 8 - Ma y 30, 2011, (WO + 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 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX / Booths: 200 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Participant on-site camping available; motels w/in 2 mi.

Sherwood Renaissance Festival
February 19 - April 3, 2011, (WO + Fri. March 18) 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.

Texas Pirate Festival
May 1 -2, 2010, 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: middlefaireinfo@gmail.com or middlefaire@yahoo.com, web: www.middlefest.com / Site: County Road 1458 and State Highway 171, Hillsboror, TX / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / call for camping info.

Texas Renaissance Festival
October 9 - November 28, 2010, (WO & Thanksgiving Fri)
9 a.m. - dusk
Admission: $23 / Contact: Shelly Lee, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363, (800) 458-3435, email: shelly@texrenfest.com, web: www.texrenfest.com / Site: 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX / Booths: 397 / Attendance: 373,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for lodging info.

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UTAH
Shire of Cote du Ciel: Renaissance Faire
May 22, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5, $1 discount if in costume / Contact: Rebecca Mikkelsen, (435) 232-6951, email: mikkelsen_rebecca@hotmail.com, web: www.coteduciel.org / Site: Whittier Center, 290 N 400 E, Logan, UT / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: N/A.

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.

Utah Renaissance Festival & Fantasy Faire
May 6 - 22, 2011, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Sue Bodily, 161 South 2250 West, MSC Ogden, UT 84404, (801) 603-6356, email: itsbodily@aol.com, web: www.utahrenfest.com / Site: Millcreek Hollow, 3109 West Pioneer Rd., Marriot-Slaterville, UT 84404 / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be secured / Hotels nearby.

VERMONT
Medieval Country Fair
May 22, 2010, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 273 Route 15/PO Box 495, Jericho, VT 05465, (802) 899-3932, email: goodshepherdjericho@juno.com, web: http://www.goodshepherdjericho.org/events.htm / Site: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 273 Route 15, Jericho, VT / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated / Hotels nearby.

VIRGINIA
Annual Harvest Faire
October 8 - 10, 2010, Fri. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Amy Reineri, Harvest Faire, PO Box 2069, Newport News, VA 23609, (757) 358-5412, email: amy@harvestfaire.org, web: www.harvestfaire.org / Site: Mariners’ Museum Park, Warwick Blvd at J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site with pre-registration ONLY, hotels nearby.

Blackbeard Pirate Festival
June 3 - 5, 2011, Fri. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 12 p.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 16 - 17, 2011, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Masquerade Ball 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 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 Faireand Highland Games
September 24 - 25, 2011, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Masquerade Ball 5 p.m., Sun.10 a.m. - 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, near Salem, VA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Harvest Faire NEW LISTING!
October 9 - 10, 2010, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Amy B. Reineri, P.O. Box 2069, Newport News, VA 23609, (757) 358-5412, email: info@harvestfaire.org, web: www.harvestfaire.org / Site: Mariners' Museum Park, Williams Field, Copeland and Warwick, Newport News, VA / Booths: 110 / Attendance: 1000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On site camping available for participants.

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 East Macket St. #295, Leesburg, VA 20176, (703) 938-9779, email: information@potomaccelticfest.org, web: www.potomaccelticfest.org / Site: Morven Park Equestrian Center, 41793 Tutt Ln., Leesburg, VA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: not allowed / See web site for lodging information.

Radford Highlanders Festival NEW LISTING!
October 2, 2010, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Bonnie Roberts, Radford University, 801 East Main St., Radford, VA 24142, (540) 831-5182, email: broberts@radford.edu, web: www.radford.edu/festival / Site: Radford University, Radford, VA / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: not allowed / see website for more info.

Renaissance of the Matriarch Fairy Festival
May 7 - 8, 2011, Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Mistress Rayne, Medieval Fantasies Company, 3782 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA 24421, (540) 337-6324, email: mistressrayne@medievalfantasiesco.com, web: www.medievalfantasiesco.com/RenaissanceoftheMatriarch.htm / Site: Stuarts Draft Park, Stuarts Draft, VA / Booths: 20 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: not allowed / BR avail; hotels nearby.

St Luke's Renaissance Faire
April 30 - May 1, 2011, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Masquerade Ball 5 p.m., Sun.10 a.m. - 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: http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/StLukeRenaissanceFaire.htm / Site: 1200 Old Rixeyville Rd, Culpeper, VA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / BR avail; hotels nearby.

Stone Tower Glenn Renaissance Faire - SPRING
June 18 - 19, 2011, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Masquerade Ball 5 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.

Stone Tower Glenn Renaissance Faire - FALL NEW LISTING!
August 21 - 22, 2010, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Masquerade Ball 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (2011 dates: 8/20 - 21)
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) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Out of the Woodwork Productions, Inc., Cornelia Rutherford, 5436 Lomax Way, Woodbrige, VA 22193, (703) 508-5036, email: info@varf.org, web: www.VARF.org / Site: Lake Anna Winery, 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
Alls Faire
June 18 - 20, 2010, Fri. 12 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Morak Events, 1513 S. 25th St., Tacoma, WA 98405, (253) 797-6517, email: coordinator@allsfaire.org, web: www.allsfaire.org / Site: 9205 198th Ave., East Bonney Lake, WA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Camlann Village Festivals
July 24 - August 22, 2010, (WO) 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / 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 available off-site, inns nearby.

A Festival for May
May 1 - 2, 2010, (WO) 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Roger Shell, Camlann Medieval Assoc., 10320 Kelly Rd. NE, Carnation, WA 98014, (425) 788-8624, web: www.camlann.org/may_fest.htm / Site: 4 miles North of Carnation, WA / Attendance: 500 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping avail. off-site, inns nearby.

Northwest Renaissance Festival
June 25 - July 24, 2011, (WO) 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $9.50 / Contact: Tienne Rogers, 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; campgrounds, hotels and motels w/in 15 min.

Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering
July 31 - August 1, 2010, Fri. 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 one day; $22 for two days / Contact: SSHGA, Sharon or Candi, PO Box 75685, Seattle, WA 98175, (206) 522-2541, email: scots4ever@sshga.org web: www.sshga.org / Site: 45224 284th Ave., SE, Enumclaw, WA / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed or peace-tied / See web site for information.

Port Gamble Medieval Faire
June 5 - 6, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. til 2 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: SCA, Sharon Greany, email: queensno2000@yahoo.com, web: www.kitsapmedievalfaire.org / Site: Port Gamble, WA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: policy not stated.

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
August 7 - 22, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $16 / Contact: Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society, P.O. Box 583, Vaughn, WA, 98394, (800) 587-0172, email: info@wraes.com, web: www.washingtonfaire.com / Site: Maris Farms, 24713 Sumner-Buckley Hwy., Buckley, WA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On site camping available for participants.

Ye Merrie Greenwood Faire
June 26 - 27, 2010, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Ye Merrie Greenwood Players, Marjorie Kunigsky, 6015 W 20th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99338, (509) 783-7727, email: eaglcrst@gte.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 + Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $18.95 ($17.95 in adv.) / Contact: Shawn Johnson, REC, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53142, (847) 395-7773 x100, web: www.renfair.com/bristol / 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.

Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire
May 22 - June 20, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Cippewa Valley Renaissance Faire, John Mills, 2302 Nelson Rd., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, (715) 723-9999, email: john@festfun.com or info@festfun.com, web: www.festfun.com / Site: 2302 Nelson Rd, Chippewa Falls, WI (on the shore of the scenic Chippewa River) / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / See web site for more info.

Door County Renaissance Fantasy Faire
June 26 - July 4, 2010, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun til 4 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Door County Renaissance Fantasy Faire, Sandy Stetler, 5226 Monument Point Rd, Egg Harbor, WI 54209, (920) 973-8233, email: dcrff@att.net, web: www.doorcowirenaissance.com / Site: 5226 Monument Point Rd, Egg Harbor, WI / Booths: 20 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping nearby.

Janesville Renaissance Faire
May 14 - 15, 2011, 10 a.m - 6 p.m
Admission: $7 / Conact: Janesville Renaissance Faire, Inc., Chris Last, 715 N Garfield Ave, Janesville, WI 53545, (608) 289-0699, email: contact@jvlfaire.com, web: www.jvlfaire.com / Site: Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville, WI / Booths: 45+ / Attendance: 2,500+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping available for participants; hotels nearby.

Poor Man’s Pennsic
August 14, 2010, 10 a.m - 4:30 p.m
Admission: $9 / Conact: Paulette Le Nedlere, email: venom@charter.net, web: www.falconskeep.org / Site: Lion’s Club Park, Wisconsin Rapids, WI / Booths: 40-50 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied.

Port Washington Pirate Festival
June 3 - 5, 2011, Fri., 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Port Washington Pirate Festival Committee, 126 E. Main St., Port Washington, WI 53074, (262) 388-9762, email: info@portpiratefestival.com, web: www.portpiratefestival.com / Site: 222 E. Main St., Washington, WI / 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) 839-0419, email: shane@renfun.com, web: www.wirenfaire.com / Site: 1442 Dunn-St. Croix St, Downing, WI / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 15,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site; motels nearby.