Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire
Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 11:00am to 06:30pm
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire
Warsaw Park
119 Pulaski Highway
Three Weekends of Fantasy and Fun.
Enjoy a fantasy world set in a time long ago where elves, fairies, orcs, goblins, animal-kin, dwarves, and magic are Real.
Throughout the day and into the night, you'll see: Comedy - Action - Stage Shows - Music - Magic - Live Combat - Delicious Food - Unique Vendors
Interested in joining our faire family. We'd love to have you Check out our Volunteer section of the website for more info.
Entertainment:
The Crimson Pirates
July 6th Exclusively
Come hear the songs of the legendary Crimson Pirates Lost ships, lost love, and spilt beer.
Featuring a mix of sea songs, Irish, Scottish, and English folk music, these scallywags will have you tapping your toes and considering jumping ship to join them
Krystal Younglove
Presenting classic sideshow performances that strike to your very core. Steel your hearts and behold the Damsel of Danger, Krystal Younglove the Indestructible Lady. Animal traps, piles of glass, beds of nails, light bulbs. Family-Friendly (For Slightly Odd Families)
Taliesin Phoenix
Taliesin Phoenix is a bard, seanchaí, bearer of the seven colors: Storyteller. He has collected the great myths and epic poems from across the lands and through all of time brings them here
to reveal the lessons, laughs and lyrics that guide the wise in every age. Join him to light the flame and see the StoryPhoenix rise from the ashes again.
The Foxy Bard
The Foxy Bard and Twig are a musical duo that create a unique blend of Renaissance music, folk, and world music. They are versatile musicians, multi-instrumentalists, and masters of improvised comedy. They perform nationally from coast to coast and are known for their onstage presence and ability to crank the energy up to 100%.
Bad Ideas Entertainment
July 13th and 14th Exclusively
Since 2014 Bad Idea Variety Show has been on the road traveling to Renaissance Faires showcasing “Better Entertainment Through Poor Life Choices”
Featuring juggling, magic, fire, bad ideas, and BUBBLES
Paolo Garbanzo
July 6th and 7th Exclusively
Paolo Garbanzo has been a member The Flying Karamazov Brothers, earned the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Juggling Association, and performs his shows in three languages. In 2007 he won the International Jester Competition, making him an official Jester of Muncaster Castle in England, and the first American in history to be an official Jester of an English castle.
Not In the Face Productions
The epic fight crew of the
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire. For over a decade, they have been exciting audiences with their story-driven melees and brilliant battles. See them swing steel as part of the scripted show throughout the day
The Harlot Queens
The Harlot Queens are a comedic musical act hailing from New England. These self-styled "Queens" may look innocent, but their songs are not Join them as they sing about their failed attempts at love, seafaring, and various criminal enterprises. You will be in for a "royal treat"
Rabenwald Metalsmything
Watch the expert craftspeople of Rabenwald Metalsmything working the ancient trade of flame and metal. Experience live demonstrations throughout the day, and even purchase their creations
Swashbuckling Mercenaries for Hire
The Swashbuckling Mercenaries For Hire- at your service. Join them for the “We Know What You Did” Show.
Witness the merriment and mayhem as the Mercs twist the faire's legal system for your amusement on stage, or catch them throughout the Faire tossing folks in the stockades and and giving them the ol' Fuzzy Tomato
Daniel GreenWolf
All New Magic Comedy
Possible Hot Doomity Death
As seen on AMC Network's "Dispatches from Elsewhere" and at Renaissance Faires for over two decades See Irish themed magic and stories, strange and witty comedy, and death-defying feats of fiery doomity goodness Fun for all ages
Phoenix Swords
For over twenty years, this troupe of slightly mad, but well-educated, swords-people have brought knowledge and fun to
audiences across the East Coast. Learn about the history of Weaponry and see valiant battles throughout the day
Knights of Gore
Live steel combat
See medieval fighters go head to head in unscripted, real competitive bouts where you can cheer for your favorite warriors
Shakespeare Approves
Join Will Shakespeare as he takes you on adventures full of merriment, sword fights, mistaken identities, star-cross'd lovers, romance, shipwrecks, musical numbers, and ... being pursued by a bear The Shakespearean adventures are a family-friendly, madcap, zany time where everyone gets involved, whether you want to jump onstage as a performer or sit back in the audience and enjoy the fun Shakespeare Approves
Vince Conaway
A masterful musician and composer. You can find Vince performing historical and original music on Hammered Dulcimer throughout the Americas and Europe. Whether he's performing in English, Spanish, or Italian, he believes that the audience should not be separated from the show but instead be a part of it, and he brings a bit of cultural and historical perspective to every performance.
Harmless Danger Juggling Show
June 29th and 30th Exclusively
The Harmless Danger Juggling Show has thrills, chills, audience participation, and more surprises than you can shake a baby at! His juggling will have the crowd in awe, and his comedic timing will leave you gasping for air. But, you know, in a nice way.
The Pleiades Dance Show
A fantabulous belly dancing troupe with a story to tell. Their movement will entrance you and their personalities with enchant you. Don't miss them!
Minstrel Dave and The Songbird
Ren Faire performers for over 2 decades. Maria and Dave have joined forces to entertain you.
Maria has been performing at Renaissance Festivals for over 15 years with multiple groups and has been singing for almost 2 1/2 decades in several different choirs. Minstrel Dave plays guitar, mandolin and sings. Dave is so old that when he writes a new song, it's already traditional.
Keith Engle
Keith Engle, the artist formally known as Sasanach, plays traditional Irish fiddle music, focusing on the music as it was played in an isolated region of Ireland called Sliabh Luachra. He has been playing for over 20 years, and travels to Ireland frequently to immerse himself in the style and perform. Follow him on TikTok @fiddlerKeith