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CALIFORNIA
Agoura Renaissance Pleasure Faire Reunion
March 20, 2007, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Friends of Paramount Ranch, 2116 Loma Vista Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90039, (541) 933-1525 email: paramountfriends@hotmail.com, web: www.dragondance.com/faire / Site: Paramount Ranch, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: no restrictions other than local law.

Big Bear City Renaissance Faire
August 11-19, 2007, (WO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Big Bear City Renaissance Faire, PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 585-7824, email: lynda@bigbearrenfair.com, web: www.bigbearcityrenaissancefaire.com/ Site: 42280 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CA / Booths: 65+ / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and motels nearby.

Big Bear Pirate Faire
June 2-3, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Big Bear Pirate Faire, PO Box 3069, Big Bear City, CA 92314, (909) 585-7824, email: lynda@bigbearrenfair.com, web: www.bigbearcityrenaissancefaire.com/pirate / Site: on the lake with the Time Bandit Pirate Ship / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and motels nearby.

Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire
May 10-11, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Debbie McBroom, dmcbroom@cainscrossing.org, web: www.cainscrossing.org / Site: Auburn Regional Park, Richardson Dr., Auburn, CA 95603 / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / camping avaliable for participants, hotels nearby.

California City Renaissance Festival
October 18-19, 2008, Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: 21000 Hacienda, California City, CA 93505, (760) 373-5285, email: parksandrec@ccis.com, web: www.calcityrenfair.org / Site: 10560 Hether Ave., California City, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 2,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and secured / On-site camping for guilds and vendors; off-site near by in Mojavc

California Renaissance Faire - NEW!
September 2 - October 8, 2006, (Weekends + Labor Day) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Living History Prod. Inc., P.O Box 7375 Laguna Niguel, CA 92607, (949) 291-4319, email: CalRenFair@hotmail.com, web: www.calrenfair.com/index.html / Site: Ortega Hwy #74, Beautiful Cleveland National Forest, btwn Int. 5 and Int. 15 / Booths: 150 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be peace-tied / On-site camping for vendors.

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

Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco
November 23 - December 22, 2007, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $25 / Contact: Red Barn Productions, PO Box 1768, Novato, CA 94948, (800) 510-1558, email: office@themeevents.com, web: www.dickensfair.com / Site: Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA

Dragon Slayers Renaissance Festival
June 16, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Michael Gardner, Dragon Slayers, PO Box 1051, Aptos, CA 95001, (831) 688-6699, email: info@dragonslayerfestival.org, web: www.dragonslayersfestival.org / Site: Aptos Village Park, Aptos, CA / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / See web site for camping and hotel info.

The Escondido Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare in the Park--Fall
October 27 - November 4, 2007, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Condit Wixon, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastprod@msn.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/escondidoren/erenpg1.html / Site: Felicita Park, Escondido, CA / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping avail., motels nearby.

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

Fair Oaks Renaissance Tudor Fayre
June 23-24, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Evolving Times Prod., 10207 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628, (916) 726-4952, email: info@renaissance-rose.org, web: www.renaissance-rose.org / Site: Fair Oaks Park at Madison Ave. & Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA / Booths: 120 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping on-site for venders only; motels w/in 5 mi.

Festival of Fools
September 8-9 , 2007, 10 am - 6 pm, Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Rusty Sword Productions, Mark or Lorna Moorhead, 9239 Starina Way, Sacramento, CA 95826, (916) 366-6932, email: rustyinfo@sbcglobal.net, web: www.rustyswordproductions.com/Festival%20of%20Fools.htm / Site: Hagan Community Park, Rancho Cordova, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance 3,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade X
July 13-14, 2007, 7 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Admission: $29 - $37 / Contact: (818) 574-7055, email: loj@labyrinthmasquerade.com, web: www.labyrinthmasquerade.com / Site: Henry Fonda Theatre. 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Elaborate costume event. Hotels nearby, listed on website.

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

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

Northern California Renaissance Faire
September 8 - October 14, 2007, (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
September 22-30, 2007, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Condit Wixon, Gold Coast Productions, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 496-6036, email: goldcoastprod@msn.com, web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com/ojairen/renpg1.html / Site: Lake Casitas, Ojai, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 5,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.

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

Palm Spring Old World Renaissance Festival
March 23-25, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. til 9 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Tom Wilson, Crossroads Prod., PO Box 1959, Corona, CA 92878, (951) 735-0101, email: prince@renaissanceinfo.com, web: www.renaissanceinfo.com/palmsprings/index.html / Site: Frances Stevens Park, Palm Springs, CA / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: must be secured / Camping and motels nearby.

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

Queen Bess and the Pyrates
May 5-6, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: 4413 E. Ashcroft, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 392-0965, email: jroberts@ccdof.org, web: queenbessandthepyrates.com/ Site: Woodward Park / Booths: 25 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping, motels nearby.

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

Renaissance Pumpkin Faire
November 3-4 , 2007, 10 am - 6 pm, Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Rusty Sword Productions, Mark or Lorna Moorhead, 9239 Starina Way, Sacramento, CA 95826, (916) 366-6932, email: rustyinfo@sbcglobal.net, web: www.rustyswordproductions.com/harvestfestival.htm / Site: Charles Howard Park, Ione, CA / Booths: 30-40 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

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

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

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

Sonora Celtic Festival - Formerly Known as Calaveras Celtic Festival
March 7-9, 2008, Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
Admission: See web site / Contact: Bill Watters, 116 Dorado Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: bill@stamaria.com, web: www.calaverascelticfaire.com / Site: 220 Southgate Dr., Sonora, CA 95370 / Booths: 70+ / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / On-site camping avail. for participants; camping and hotels w/in 5 mi.

Tartan Day Scottish Faire
April 19, 2008, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Debbie Barnes, 3136 Summercreek Dr., Dan Jose, CA 95136, (510) 818-4218, email: briannahw@hotmail.com, web: www.eastbayscots.org / Site: Ardenwood Historic Farms, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Motels nearby.

12th Night in San Diego
January 5, 2008, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $50 / Contact: A Renaissance Faire Just for YOU, Martina Livingston, 10845 Macouba Place, San Diego, CA 92124, (858) 292-6083, email: mlhdesigns@earthlink.net, web: www.12thnightsandiego.com / Site: La Mesa Women’s Club, 5220 Wilson St., La Mesa, CA / Booths: 0 / Attendance: 100+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / hotels nearby

Truckee Renaissance Faire
September 20-21, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: PO Box 1214, Truckee, CA 96160, (530) 582-1498, email: sandyhorn118@sbcglobal.net, web: www.truckeerenfaire.org / Site: Truckee River Reg Park, 10500 Brockway Rd / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

Tulare County Renaissance Festival
April 26-27, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: Pat Reule, 835 S. Rio Linda, Visalia, CA 93277, (559) 627-8337, email: mythnmagic@sbcglobal.net, web: www.stmortimer.org / Site: Plaza Park, Visalia, CA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 8,000-10,000 / Weapons: Cirga Weapons policy enforced (go to Cirga.org for details) / Limited camping on-site. Hotels nearby.

Valhalla Renaissance Faire
June 2-10, 2007, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Renaissance Productions, 116 Dorado Terr. San Fran., CA 94112, (415) 354-1773, email: bizdev@valhallafaire.com, web: www.valhallafaire.com / Site: Camp Richardson Resort, Eagles Nest campgrounds / Booths: N/A / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels call for info

Willitis Renaissance Festival
July 28-29 , 2007, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Rusty Sword Productions, Mark or Lorna Moorhead, 9239 Starina Way, Sacramento, CA 95826, (916) 366-6932, email: rustyinfo@sbcglobal.net, web: www.rustyswordproductions.com/willits_ren_faire.htm / Site: Willits Recreation Grove Park, Willits, CA / Booths: 30-40 / Attendance 3,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.


COLORADO
Colorado Medieval Festival
June 6-8, 2008, Fri. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: TBA / Contact: Roger Gomez, PO Box 271782, Fort Collins, CO 80527, (970) 266-1333, email: info@coloradocstle.com, web: www.medievalworld.us/coloradocastle/index.htm / Site: Near Fort Collins, CO / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: check site for policy / On-site camping for vendors. Hotels nearby.

Colorado Renaisance Faire
June 14-August 3, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $16.95 / Contact: Jim Paradise, 409 S. Wilcox Street, Suite F, Castle Rock, CO 80104, (303) 688-6010, email: info@coloradorenaissance.com, web: www.coloradorenaissance.com / Site: Perry Park Rd., Larkspur, CO / Booths: 250 / Attendance: 200,000 / Weapons: must be secured / Campgrounds with privies, showers & limited electric avail. for particiapants. Camping nearby, apts. for rent within 10 mi., motels within 10 mi.

Holistic Renaissance Festival
May 19-20, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $2 / Contact: Fire Fighters Fund, Tracie Bennitt, PO Box 566, Divide, CO 80814, (719) 687-7375, email: the2002icequeen@yahoo.com / Site: Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E Midland Ave, Woodland Park, CO / Booths: N/A / Attendance: 750 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Long Peaks Scottish/Irish Festival
September 4-7, 2008, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Dr. James Durward, PO Box 1820, Estes Park, CO 80517, (800) 903-7837, email: staff@scotfest.com, web: www.scotfest.com / Site: Stanley Park Fairgrounds, Estes Park, CO / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: 60,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping and hotels off-site.

Mancos Renaissance Faire
June 28-29, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Charlene Swansen, P.O Box 158 Mancos, CO 81328, (970) 533-7569, Fax: (970) 533-76000, email: cswansen@mancos.lib.co.us, web: www.mancosrenaissance.com / Site: Cottonwood Park, Mancos, CO / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 1,000+ / Weapons: must be peace tied / Motels and camping on and off site.

The Ravenshire Renaissance Faire (Formerly Grand Valley Renaissance Faire)
August 24-26, 2007, Fri. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 ($9 adv.) / Contact: W.C.R.F., LLC, PO Box 4938, Grand Junction, CO 81520, (970) 256-01180, rennymph@hotmail.com or rrf@earthlink.net, web: www.faires.com/Ravenshire / Site: Riverbend Park, Logan Ave., Palisade, CO / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 3,000 /Weapons: must be peace-tied, no black powder firearms / On-site camping for participants only. Hotels nearby for patrons.

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CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
September 27–October 19, 2008, (WO & Columbus Day)
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Brian Harvard, PO Box 537, Putnam, CT 06260, (860) 478-5954, email: brian@ctfaire.com, web:
www.ctfaire.com / Site: Hebron Lions Fairgrounds, Route 85, Hebron, CT / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 40,000 / Weapons: must be secured and peace-tied / Motels and camping w/in 10 min.

ISD Renaissance Festival
June 9, 2007, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Lord Christopher, (203) 637-5952, email: isdrf@isdrenaissance.com, web: www.isdrenaissance.com / Site: International School of Dundee, 55 Florence Rd, Riverside, CT / Booths: 20 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: no weapons allowed / Hotels within 5 minutes.

Northern CT Renaissance Festival - Formerly Somers
May 30 - June 1, 2008, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: NcShakespearean Society, Lisa Caswell, PO Box 188, Somers, CT 06071, (860) 595-8087, email: caswell.lisa@sbcglobal.net, web: www.somersrenaissancefair.com / Site: Fourtown Fairgrounds, Egypt Rd., Somers, CT / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 700 / Weapons: no weapons / Camping available on-site for participants.

Southern Connecticut Renaissance Festival (Formerly Park City Renaissance Faire)
July 6-22, 2007 (Weekends + Fridays), Fri. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat. noon - 10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: see web site / Contact: Realistic ReEnactments, PO Box 835, Seymour, CT 06483, (203) 888-6204, email: parkcityrenfaire@aol.com, web: www.thescrf.com / Site: Warsaw Park, Pulaskik Hwy, Ansonia, CT / Booths: 50+ / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and sheathed./ Hotels within 5 minutes.

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FLORIDA
Bay Area Renaissance Festival at MOSI
February 23 - April 6, 2008 (Weekends + 1 Specail School Day), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15.95 / Contact: Kathy Parker, 11315 N 46th St, Tampa, FL 33617, (800) 779-4910, email: katparker@yahoo.com, web: www.renaissancefest.com/bay-area.htm / Site: Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), 11315 N 46th St, Tampa, FL / Booths: 135 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels and camping nearby.

Camelot Days
November 15 -16, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Camelot Days, Inc., 6971 SW 64th St., Miami, FL 33143, (305) 661-0425, email: info@camelotdays.com, web: www.camelotdays.com / Site: Topeekeegee Yugnee Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL, I-95 to Sheridan St., west to N. Park Rd. / Booths: 40+ / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Limited on-site camping by request for performers and vendors.

Florida Pirate Festival
November 16-18, 2007, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Florida Pirate Festival, 12168 70th St N, Largo, FL 33773, (727) 644-6028 , web: www.piratefair.com/ Site: Coachman Park, Drew St / Booths: 80 / Weapons: Firearms or blades not pemitted / Hotels nearby.

Florida Renaissance Festival
February 9- March 9, 2008 (Weekends + Pres Day), 10 a.m. - Sunset
Admission: $20 / Contact: Bobby Rodriguez Prod., 800 NW 57th Pl, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309, (800) 3-RENFEST or (954) 776-1642, email: info@ren-fest.com, web: www.ren-fest.com / Site: Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach, FL / Booths: 125 / Attendance: 100,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site for vendors, hotels nearby.

Gasparilla Pirate Festival
Januray 26, 2008, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Gasparillo Entertainment, 3701 W Azeele St, Tampa, FL 33609, (813) 353-8108, web: http://gasparillapiratefest.com/ Site: Bayshore Blvd / Attendance: 225,000 / Weapons: call for policy / Hotels nearby.

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
March 1-2, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Steve Melei, 3603 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32505, (877) 429-8462, email: GCRenFaire@aol.com, web: www.GCRF.net and www.mzrf.net / Site: Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 4,500+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
January 26 - February 3, 2008 (Weekends + Feb 1), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Linda Piper, PO Box 490, Station 30, Gainesville, FL 32602, (352) 334-5064, email: piperlr@cityofgainesville.org, web: www.gvculturalaffairs.org/website/programs_events/HMF/medieval_index.html / Site: Alachua County Fairgrounds, Gainesville, FL / Booths: 160 / Attendance: 51,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Merchants may camp on-site, hotel sponsors nearby.

Kiwanis Medieval Faire
January 12-20, 2008, (WO) 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Kiwanis Club of Riverdale,Terry Short, PO Box 50379, Ft Myers, FL 33905, (239) 693-8036, email: vongraph@comcast.net, web: www.medieval-faire.com / Site: Veteran's Park, Lehigh Acres, FL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Participant camping on-site; hotels and motels nearby.

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire
November 7-9, 2008, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15/ King’s Fest., Nov. 1, $35 / Contact: Educational Foundation of Lake County, 910 E. Dixie Ave., Leesburg, FL 34748, (352) 326-1265, email: cullenc@lake.k12.fl.us, web: www.lakerenfaire.com/ Site: Hickory Point Recreation Park, 27341 St. Rd. 19, Tavares, FL / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels/motels nearby.

Lee Island Pirate Days Festival
April 21-22, 2007, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. til 7 p.m.
Admission: $14 / Contact: On Site Event Productions, 3916 Villmoor Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33919, (239) 481-7231, email: leepiratefest@aol.com / Site: Centennial Park / Booths: 50 / Weapons: Must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels nearby.

Pirates of the Intracoastal
October 21-22, 2006, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 / Contact: 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach, FL 33424, (561) 742-6246, email: cast@boyntonbeachfaires.com / Site: Intracoastal Park / Weapons: call for policy / Call for hotel information.

Pirates in Paradise Festival
November 29 - December 2, 2007, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Julie McEnroe, PO Box 1153, Key West, FL 33041, (305) 296-9694, email: info@piratesinparadise.com, web: www.piratesinparadise.com / Site: Historic Seaport, Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum and Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House, Key West, FL / Booths: 25+ / Attendance: 5,000 / Weapons: allowed with a permit / Camping nearby.

Sarasota Medieval Faire
November 10-18, 2007, (WO) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $16.95 ($14.95 in adv.) / Contact: Croteau Productions, PO Box 152023, Cape Coral, FL 33915-2023, (888) 303-3247 (FAIR), email: info@sarasotamedievalfair.com, web: www.sarasotamedievalfair.com / Site: Hunsader Farms, Bradenton, FL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 45,000+ / Weapons: must be peace-tied / No camping on-site. Hotels and campgrounds nearby.

Sarasota Ringling Medieval Faire
February 3-11, 2007, (Weekends + Feb 9, schools only) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $14.95 / Contact: Mid-America Festivals, 300 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34327, (877) 334-3377, email: ringlingmedfaire@yahoo.com , web: www.renaissancefest.com/Sarasota/Sarasota2006.htm / Site: Sarasota County Fairgrounds, Sarasota, FL / Booths: 75 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels nearby.

Tropical Fairy Festival
October 12-14, 2007, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri 6 p.m. - 8 p.m
Admission: $9.75 / Contact: Tropical Fairie.com, 3109 Grand Avenue 195, Miami, FL 33133, (305) 297-5516, email: info@tropicalfairy.com, web: www.tropicalfairy.com / Site: Coral Castle, Homestead, FL / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: not permitted / Hotels nearby.

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ILLINOIS
Four Kingdoms Renaissance Festival
September 29-30, 2007, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: JameÕ Kettering or Shani Dyer, Camelot Productions, 1060 51st Ave., E. Moline, IL 61244, (309) 796-4241, email: info@fourkingdoms.com, web: www.fourkingdoms.com / Site: Camelot KOA Campgrounds, Rock Island, IL / Booths: 45 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, badde guys put in stocks. / Cabins, RV hook-ups & camping on-site. Call (800) 787-0605 for reservations.

Heart of Illinois Fair Pirate – “Barbary Cost”
July 11-19, 2008, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. wknds.
Admission: N/A / Contact: Valerie Lilley, 2018 SW Adams St., Peoria, IL 61602, (309) 677-6739, email: vlilley@sofisstiches.com, or expo@mtco.com, web: www.heartofillionisfair.com / Site: Exposition Gardens, Peoria, IL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 206,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and not allowed after 9 p.m. / full service camping for participants and off site for patrons.

Illinois Renaissance Faire
August 23-24, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Illinois Renaissance Faire, PO Box 11084, Champaign, IL 61826-1084, (217) 351-3464, email: illinrenfaire@yahoo.com, web: www.illinoisrenaissancefaire.com / Site: Ellsworth Park, Oakwood Dr., Danville, IL--Take I-74 to US 150 E on Martin Luther King Dr. Turn left onto Parle St. Turn Left onto Oakwood Dr. / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site w/showers for participants only. Hotels and motels nearby.

Jubilee College Olde English Faire
June 21-22, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7 per car / Contact: Jim Trumminelli, 11817 Jubilee College Rd., Brimfield, IL 61517, (309) 243-9489 / Site: 11817 Jubilee College Road, Brimfield, IL / Booths: 115 / Attendance: 20,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Camping at Jubilee College State Park, motels in Peoria area.

Lincolnshire Renaissance Faire
October 12-14, 2007, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Greg Schmidt, Festivals Intl., 508 4th Ave. N, Clear Lake, IA 50428, (641) 357-5177, email: greg@festint.com, web: www.festint.com/lincolnshire/index.shtml / Site: Decature Conference Center & Hotel Pond Park, off I-72 & Hwy 36, IL / Booths: 35 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed / Lodging on-site (217) 420-8714

Olde English Faire
October 4-5, 2008, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: Pat Manasco, 1922 IL Route 2 N., Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-6111, email: pat@strongholdcenter.org, web: www.strongholdcenter.org/englishfaire.html / Site: Stronghold Conference Center, 1922 IL Rt 2 N., Oregon, IL / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: peace-tied / Campgrounds nearby, hotels w/in 25 mi.

Springfield Highland Games
May 17, 2008, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Springfield Highland Games, PO Box 5352, Springfield, IL 62705, web: www.central-illinois-celts.org/Highland%20Games.htm / Site: State of Illinois Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL / Weapons: Call for policy / Hotels nearby.

The World of Faeries Festival - 4th Annual
August 2-3, 2008, Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: 1672C Carlemont Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, (815) 788-1630, email: dayglo@theworldoffaeries.com, web: www.theworldoffaeries.com / Site: Vasa Park, 35 W217 route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177 / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 1,500 / Weapons: not allowed. / Camping on-site allowed, no shower facilities are avali. Fires not allowed. See website for hotels and other camping sites.

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INDIANA
Bloomington Renaissance Faire
April 26, 2008, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Bloomington Renaissance Faire Organization, PO Box 3066, Bloomington, IN 47402, email: info@bloomingtonfaire.org, web: www.bloomingtonfaire.org / Site: Dunn Meadow, 7th St at Indiana Avenue / Booths: 60 / Attendance: N/A / Weapons: Toy firearms only / Hotels nearby.

Fishers Renaissance Faire
October 6-7, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $6 / Contact: Wat Bagot, Fishers Renaissance Faire, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038, (317) 578-2123, email: FishersRenfaire@insightbb.com, web: www.fishersrenfaire.com / Site: Conner Prairie in Fishersm IN, I-69 and 116th St, NE side of Indianapolis, IN / Booths: 65 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping available on-site for artisans and entertainers; hotels nearby.

Metea Renaissance Faire
September 27-28, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $7/ Contact: Bob Dispenza, Allen County Parks, 7324 Yohne Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46809, (260) 449-3180, email: allencountyparks@yahoo.com, web: http://allencountyparks.org/parks/metea/metea-renaissance-faire / Site: Metea County Park, north of Fort Wayne, IN / Booths: 15 / Attendance: 2,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied, no firearms / Camping on-site for participants; motels within 5 miles.

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IOWA
Amana Colonies Renaissance Festival
September 1-3, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Robert Welch, 1597 Knapp Creek Way, Amana, IA 52203, (319) 846-4411, email: irishknight@southslope.net, web: http://amanarenfaire.tripod.com / Site: Middle Park, Amana, IA / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 6,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / On-site camping for participants only. Hotels nearby.

Des Moines Renaissance Faire
August 30 - September 14, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 / Contact: Greg Schmidt, Festivals Intl., 508 4th Ave. N., Clear Lake, IA 50428, (641) 357-5177, email: gregfest@festint.com, web: www.dmrenfaire.com / Site: Festival Park, 4051 Dean Ave. / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied. / Motels nearby.

International Horse Archery Festival
June 9-11, 2006
Admission: $5 / Contact: John Garretson, 1127 Avenue B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (515) 573-5996, web: www.intlhorsearchery.org / Site: Webster County Fairgrounds / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 3,000 / Weapons: traditional bows and arrows only / Camping and hotels nearby.

Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering O'Celts
May 3-4, 2008, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Greg Schmidt, Festivals Intl., 508 4th Ave. N., Clear Lake, IA 50428, (641) 357-5177, email: gregfest@netins.net, web: www.festint.com/iowarenfest/index.shtml / Site: Middle Amana Park, Amana Colonies, near Iowa City, off I-80 & I-380 / Booths: 50 / Attendance: 9,500 / Weapons: must be secured and with costumed attire / Camping on-site. RV hook-ups nearby at Amana RV Park. Motels nearby.

Kingdom of Riverssance
October 4-5, 2008, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. til 4 p.m.
Admission: $9 / Contact: Phil Claeys, 5600 Harbor Dr., Sioux City, IA 51111, (712) 252-1335, email: pclaeys@dybb.com , web: www.river-cade.com/riverssance.cfm / Site: Riverside Park, Sioux City, IA / Booths: 70 / Attendance: 8,000-10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping for particpants.

New World Festivals - NEW!
May 27-29, 2006, 10 a.m - 7 p.m., Mon til 5 p.m.
Admission: Free with food or monetary donation / Contact: New WorldFestivals P.O. Box 2, Merrill, WI 54452, (715) 302-3150 / Site: Iowa State Fairegrounds, Des Monies, IA / Booths: 75+ / 5 stages, full contact jousting.

Renaissance Faire of the Midlands
June 15-17, 2007, Fri. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. til 6 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Bluffs Arts Council, PO Box 31134, Omaha, NE 68131, (402) 345-5401, email: hwalz@vgagroup.com, web: www.faire.org / Site: Westfair Fairgrounds, Coucil Bluffs, IA / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 20,000 / Motels w/in 10 min.

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KANSAS
Bridgewater Renaissance Faire
September 29, 2007, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 / Contact: Lady Phyllis Abbott, 8652 S.E. Hwy. 166, Baxter Springs, KS 66713, (620) 856-4030, email: bwrenfaire@yahoo.com / Site: North of Baxter Springs, KS, behind High School / Booths: 40 / Attendance: 4,000 / Weapons: Performers and participants only; must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping for vendors on-site. Camping and hotel within 3 miles.

Festival of the Dragon
July 12-13, 2008, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $8 / Contact: USFUNFAIRES, Mysteri David, 610 12th St., Osawatomie, KS 66064, (913)755-3773, email: myspixie@gmail.com, web: www.festivalofthedragon.com / Site: 1000 Main St., Osawatomie, KS 66064 / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 1,000 / Weapons: peace-tied / on-site camping available for participants.

Great Plains Renaissance Festival-Fall
September 29-30, 2007, 10 a.m. - 6p.m.
Admission: $10 ($8 adv.) / Contact: Eagles Realm LLC, PO Box 16326, Wichita, KS 67216, (316) 253-3392, email: info@greatplainsrenfest.com, web: www.greatplainsrenfest.com / Site: Sedgwick County Park / Booths: 75 / Attendance: 10,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

Great Plains Renaissance Festival-Spring
April 19 - 20, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: Richard Cathey, Eagles Realm LLC, PO Box 16326, Wichita, KS 67216, (316) 253-3392, email: info@greatplainsrenfest.com, web: www.greatplainsrenfest.com / Site: Sedgwick County Park / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 15,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

Kansas City Renaissance Festival
September 1 - October 14, 2007, (Weekends, Labor Day + Colum. Day) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission: $15.95 / Contact: Carrie Shoptaw, 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012, (800) 373-0357, email: renfest@kcrenfest.com, web: www.kcrenfest.com / Site: 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, KS, 15 min. west of downtown Kansas City, off I-70 / Booths: 165 / Attendance: 190,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Lodging brochure avail. upon request.

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KENTUCKY
Highland Renaissance Festival
May 31 - July 20, 2008, (WO) 10 a.m - 7 p.m.
Admission: $12 / Contact: Highland Renaissance Festival, 955 Elm St., Eminence, KY 40019, (859) 846-4530, email: gm@kyrenfaire.com, web: www.kyrenfaire.com / Booths: 85 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / hotels and camping for patrons within 10 miles.

Kentucky Medieval Fantasty Faire - NEW!
June 24 - July 2, 2006, 10 a.m - 7 p.m.
Admission: $10 / Contact: email: Monarch Enterprises, Inc., 409 Fox Harbour Drive, Lexington, KY 40517, (859) 619-8185 , email: ladyflora_kmff@yahoo.com / Site: Richmond Battlefield Park, Richmond, KY / Booths: 30+/ Stages: 3 / Attendence: 10,000 / Weapons: Must be peace-tied / Hotels neaby.

MSVA River Raid Renaissance Festival
June 20-22, 2008, Sat. Noon - 11 p.m., Sun. til 9 p.m.
Admission: FREE / Contact: Jerry Bamberger, MainStrasse Village Association, 406 Main St., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 491-0458, email: jbamberger@mainstrasse.org, web: www.mainstrasse.org / Site: Main Strasse German Village, Covington, KY / Booths: 30+ / Attendance: 25,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Camping and hotels nearby.

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