Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire

Cheer on brave & noble knights from all across Europe as they vie for the favour of the Crown & Court! History springs to life with joust & battle performances, music of the times from world-renowned musical acts, improv comedy, non-stop entertainment and so much more! Take a step back in time and party like it’s 1578.

The Artisan Marketplace has trinkets and baubles for every purse size and taste! Unique jewelry, weaponry, leatherwork, clothing, shoes, toys, and more; hand-crafted items make a true shopper’s paradise.

Feast like Kings (and Queens) as you eat your way through Merriwick! Juicy turkey legs, delicious crepes, tasty meat pies, refreshing drinks, delectable pickles, and dozens of other delightful treats are available for your enjoyment!

2024 Weekend Themes:

Choose Your Alliance: Villain or Hero?

Prepare to embark on an epic journey as we present “Choose Your Alliance: Villain or Hero?” the spectacular third weekend at WMRF. This year, we’re weaving a tapestry of fantastical might and mischief, bringing together the bravest heroes and heroines alongside the most nefarious villains and vixens for a celebration of legendary proportions.

By royal decree, the Queen herself has summoned figures of valor and infamy from across the realm and beyond. Embrace the spirit of your favorite characters from comics, anime, sci-fi, fantasy, and the silver screen, all with a whimsical Renaissance twist. Transform into the mightiest of champions or the most cunning of scoundrels, and join us in the grandest costume extravaganza the Pacific Northwest has ever seen.

The streets of Merriwick will be alive with adventure at every turn. Participate in thrilling quests, witness heroic feats, and perhaps engage in a playful duel of wits with a dashing rogue or a devious villain. Mingle with other illustrious cosplayers, share in tales of valor, and bask in the glory of the realm’s greatest gathering of fantastical beings.

Do you possess the courage to stand among our revered heroes, or will you revel in the allure of villainy? “Choose Your Alliance: Villain or Hero?” is not just an event; it’s a celebration of the heroic and the villainous, where every costume tells a story and every individual can live out their fantasy.

Bust out your capes, sharpen your swords, adjust your crowns, and prepare for a weekend of unparalleled excitement and imagination. The Village of Merriwick awaits your arrival for a rendezvous with destiny, where heroes rise, villains scheme, and legends are born.

Schedule of Performances:

Siren’s Cove:

10:15 AM: Robin Hood and Maid Marian Present!
11:00 AM: Broon
11:45 PM: Robin Hood and Maid Marian Present!
12:30 PM: Broon
1:15 PM: Robin Hood and Maid Marian Present!
2:00 PM: Lords of Adventure
2:45 PM: Broon
3:30 PM: Lords of Adventure
4:15 PM: Broon
5:00 PM: Lords of Adventure
5:45 PM: Clergy of Errors

Vorhaus Stage:

10:15 AM: Ses Carny: Double-Edged Daredevils
11:00 AM: The Tortuga Twins
11:45 PM: Sämäs
12:30 PM: Ses Carny: Double-Edged Daredevils
1:15 PM: The Tortuga Twins
2:00 PM: Sämäs
2:45 PM: The Tortuga Twins
3:30 PM: Sämäs
4:15 PM: Ses Carny: Double Edged Daredevils
5:00 PM: The Tortuga Twins
5:45 PM: Sämäs

The Auld Lyon:

10:15 AM: Manis O’Tool
11:00 AM: Supernova the Strongwoman
11:45 PM: Thunder’s Power Show
12:30 PM: The Lady Victoria
1:15 PM: Thunder’s Power Show
2:00 PM: Manis O’Tool
2:45 PM: Thunder’s Power Show
3:30 PM: Manis O’Tool
4:15 PM: Supernova the Strongwoman
5:00 PM: Manis O’Tool
5:45 PM: Supernova the Strongwoman

The Hammered Troll:

10:30 AM: Tea and Strumpets
11:00 AM: BOWI
11:30 PM: The Scuppermonkeys
12:00 PM: The Seadogs
12:30 PM: Tea and Strumpets
1:00 PM: BOWI
1:30 PM: The Scuppermonkeys
2:00 PM: The Seadogs
2:30 PM: Tea and Strumpets
3:00 PM: BOWI
3:30 PM: The Scuppermonkeys
4:00 PM: Robin’s Risque Revels
4:45 PM: Tea and Strumpets
5:30 PM: The Scuppermonkeys
6:15 PM: Final Revels in Song

Oakwood Puppet Pavilion:

11:00 AM: The Tinker-Tailors
12:00 PM: Piccolo Puppet Players
1:00 PM: The Tinker-Tailors
2:00 PM: Piccolo Puppet Players
3:00 PM: The Tinker-Tailors
4:00 PM: Piccolo Puppet Players
5:00 PM: The Tinker-Tailors

The Ember Rose:

10:15 AM: Baksana
11:00 AM: The Lady Victoria
11:45 AM: Clergy of Errors
12:30 PM: Baksana
1:15 PM: Clergy of Errors
2:00 PM: The Lady Victoria
3:00 PM: Baksana
3:45 PM: Clergy of Errors
4:45 PM: Baksana
5:45 PM: The Lady Victoria

The Royal Arena:

10:30 AM: Raptor Events
11:00 AM: Tournament & Games: Part I
12:00 PM: Equestrian Chaos
1:00 PM: Tournament & Games: Part II
2:00 PM: Raptor Events
3:00 PM: Equestrian Chaos
4:00 PM: Raptor Events
5:00 PM: Final Joust & Combat
6:00 PM: Equestrian Chaos

The Queen’s Pavillion:

3:00 PM: The Queen’s Knighting Ceremony

The Swedish Court:

12:00 PM: Tea Party with Princess Cecelia (Tea-Party Ticket Required)

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