Faires and Festivals

Turn your next event into a Spectacle!

The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. We are available for a wide variety of events, from Renaissance and Medieval Faires to Wine and Mead Tasting Festivals. We can provide you with knights in shining armour, ladies in waiting, minstrels and bards. Wizards and dancers to thrill and amaze you. Games and amusements to entertain you. Dance the night away at a magical Ball, which can be held at your festival or as a very special night all of it's own. Also available are a variety of transportations for your guests such as carriages, horses, and unicorns.

Faires

Festivals

Available for Downtown Festivals, Corporate Parties, Neighborhood Parties, Wine, Mead and Ale Festivals, as well as Exhibitions at Art Shows, Galleries and Musical Festivals. We stand ready to transform your Event into the stuff of Legends.

Fundraisers

MFC is honoured to offer a most unique Fund Raising opportunity for Schools, Churches, Scouts and other Non-Profit Organizations. Each Event customized to meet the specific needs of the organization.

The Renaissance of the Matriarch Festival
"A Renewal of the Female Spirit"
April 10-11, 2010
A Charity Fundraiser for Helping Abused Women and their Children.

Potomac Senior High School Medieval Faire

The Renaissance Faire Industry has quite the following that brings people from far and wide to enjoy these Events. Bringing in these “fans” stimulates the local economy through hotel, food and other sales. It is our goal likewise to make the joys of Faire known to those who have seldom if ever attended a Renaissance themed Faire.

We have available a great variety of Performers, Activities and if you so desire Merchants of exotic and exciting wares. MFC provides experienced Managers to ensure the smooth operation of the Event, trained Knights to ensure safety and security and Staff to provide Patrons with Activities, Games and Amusements. Faires and Festivals are also available for hire to Companies, Corporations or other Private Events should you so desire that option. Pray look upon the sections detailing Performers, Activities and Merchants for additional information.

MFC provides the following depending upon availability at the time of the Event;

Living History Exhibits:
Medieval martial arts demonstrations
Demonstrations of everyday Medieval Life
Knights - do battle for glory and honour

Activities:
Human Chess - Where people are the pieces
Maypole Dance - Dance yourself dizzy in this colorful dance
The Muffin Man - Answer his questions and win a tasty pastry
Archery Contest - Show your skills at this free activity
Knighting Ceremony - Young and young at heart take a knee to take their vows of Chivalry
The Masquerade Ball – To include the following;
Medieval Dance Instruction
Costume Contest

Props:
Custom Event Logos available at no extra cost
Street signs to direct patrons
Flags, banners and other decorations
Medieval Tents
Information signs with Event Coat of Arms

Merchants:
Face painting
Photo booth
Leatherwork
Swords and armor
Jewelry
Hats, snoods and cavalier hats
Henna artwork
Paintings and drawings
Clothing and garb
Pottery
Flowers and herbs
Candles and incense
Children clothing and toys
Games
Tapestries, Banners and Flags
Medieval Home Decor

Food Merchants:
Fish and chips
Scottish eggs
Turkey legs
Steak on a stake
Roasted potatoes and corn on the cob
Roasted chicken and ribs
Funnel cakes
Nuts
Ice cream
Frozen drinks
Non alcoholic beverages, juices and sodas

Peddlers:
Pickles
Soft Pretzels
Jerky
Fresh Fruit
Novelties

Games:
Ratapult - Lob rats into the cat’s mouth!
Dragon Attack – Take the Castle with your fierce dragons!
Sheep Toss - Send them for a tumble!
Unicorn Ring Toss – Throw the magical rings and capture the Unicorn!
Boar Hunt – Slay the beastly boar with your spear!
Pole Jousting – Show your mettle against your adversary!
Where safety and space permits:
Archery - Show your skill with a Longbow!
Axe Throw - Try your skill with a twirling axe!

Theatrical performances, Musical performances, Jousters and other Entertainers available at an additional cost to the Client:
(Prices available upon request)

Examples:

Heralds – to announce all that is occurring
Falconry – demonstrations of the most beautiful raptors
Mad Maggie – Kid friendly, Barry approved
Dancers – beautiful to behold in their magic and mystery
Bagpipers – delighting patrons to the sound of the pipes
Jugglers - to amaze and delight
Harpist, virginals, violins and recorders - to delight patrons as they explore the Festival
Minstrels – offering ballads, songs and stories
Jousters and Equestrian acts - thrilling displays of Valour

It has been our experience that charging fees for our services and paying fees for the use of the land benefit no one. To conduct a Faire we oft charge a starting fee of $17,000 for a basic weekend event. So we have found that by “bartering” if you will our services for the use of the land, all parties involved are saved great expense as well as improving a working relationship that is mutually beneficial.

When entering into this type of agreement the Landowner is typically responsible for trash collection, toilet facilities, providing MFC Staff with a place for camping as well as manning and operating the Gate, all Gate proceeds then go to the Landowner.

MFC does not endorse any religious, political or cultural beliefs or practices. Any displays of such are solely the responsibility of the individual, performer or vendor.

Any questions or suggestions contact: MFC

This site was last updated 03/03/10