Fort Bragg Renaissance Faire

Medieval Fantasies Company in cooperation with the U.S. Army Moral, Welfare and Recreations Department is honoured to present one of the finest Renaissance Faires in North Carolina

The 3rd Annual
Fort Bragg Renaissance Faire
Smith Lake Recreation Area,
1200 Honeycutt Road, Fayetteville, NC 28311
Entrance to Smith Lake Recreation Area (Park, Army Travel Campground and Beach) is accessible off of Honeycutt Road onto Smith Lake Road.
The access road off of Murchison Road is now permanently closed.
For Directions please see http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/recreation/smith-lake-recreation-area/

September 21-22, 2013

Watch the 2012 Video! http://vimeo.com/49689021

Saturday: 10am - 6pm Masquerade Ball 4:30pm-5:30pm followed by the Pub Sing!  

 Sunday: 10am - 5pm Masquerade Ball 3:30pm-4:30pm followed by the Pub Sing!

Admission: $ 5 per carload
 Period & Modern Weapons not permitted. No outside alcohol, coolers or pets allowed.  

Applications  Merchants Performers Living History Activities Masquerade Ball Faire Map Schedule of Events Weddings Faire Souvenirs Directions & Accommodations

 

Beneath the shadowed canopy of the pine trees Patrons enter a magical world of valiant knights, beautiful damsels, feasting and merriment.  Browse through the village of Merchants offering exciting wares from far away lands. Enjoy roasted turkey legs, delicious treats, and cool refreshing beverages as magicians, musicians, and dancers entertain you. Join the dance at the Masquerade Ball follow by the Pub sing both Saturday and Sunday afternoon, thrill to the clash of armoured knights, and revel in the spectacle of a world long past come to life before your very eyes.

 

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2013 Faire Map

 

Space are available on a first come first served basis. To secure your space please contact us for Merchant, Performer or Living History Application/Contracts.

  1. FMWR Beer Tent 

  2. D & J Concessions

  3. D & J Concessions

  4. King Blackwolf & Queen Dagrny, Royal Pavilion 

  5. White Stag Manor

  6. Main Stage

  7. MFC Market Place

  8. Camelot Moon 

  9. Hanseatic League

  10. First Aid

  11.  

  12. Masquerade Ball

  13. Mistress Rayne Face Painting

  14. Madam Tess, Gypsy Queen

  15. Event Sponsor

  16. Event Sponsor

  17. Event Sponsor - Leith Auto Mall

  18. Carolina Pony Parties

  19. Frame and Design Arts

  20. Archery / Axe Throw

  21.  

  22. Thunder and Spice

  23. Mighty Mitton Blacksmith

  24. Glastonbury Designs/ The Merry Mercers

  25. Hero's Haven

  26. Belts and Chains

  27. Sword Circle

  28. Ancient Mysteries

  29. Dragonhold LLC

  30. Paragon Jousting

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2013 Featured Performers

  
Sir Strongbow and Dame Dianna
The Royal Huntsman and Seneschal
(Arch Steward of the Royal Household)

 
Their Majesties
Queen Dagrny and King Blackwolf


Madam Tess, Gypsy Queen

 


Maugorn the Stray
Wandering Minstrel and Pub Singer


Thunder and Spice
Celtic, Folk and Renaissance music


Master David
Sword Swallower 

Dave McMillian
Travelling Musician, Violin & Fiddle: Strolling Performer
 
The Dragon Lord
   
The Queen's Gypsies
Bellydancing


  Paragon Jousting
A theatrical joust troupe providing armored jousting suitable for renaissance faires, public festivals and private functions.
 

 

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2013 Featured Merchants


MFC Market Place
Offering Wooden Swords, Shields and Handmade Children's Leather Armour


Mistress Rayne
Face Painting

 
Heros Haven

 
Leatherwork by William
I strive to bring you the finest in handcrafted leather goods for the reenactor, Renaissance Fair enthusiast or LARPer. All of the products are handmade by me using the best materials available.


Belts and Chains


Glastonbury Designs / The Merry Mercer
Handcrafted Clothing


Ancient Mysteries

Dragonhold LLC
Candles, Jewlery & Soap

Frame and Design Arts 
 
Camelot Moon
Gifts and Collectibles For Your Castle and Kingdom  

Historical Swordsmanship Class
Teaching Swordfighting and offering Foam Swords for sale
           
D & J Concessions
Turkey Legs, Roasted Corn, Polish Sausage, Italian Sausage, Steak and Cheese, Fresh Cut Fries,
Frozen Cheesecake (on a stick – dipped in chocolate)
, Funnel Cake, Lemonade, Soft Serve Ice Cream Cup,
Cake Cone and Waffle Cone
,
Soda Floats (Root Beer and Orange)

FMWR - Beer Tent

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2013 Living History

 
Hanseatic League
Merchant Caravan with Spices, Wool Dying and Herbalism


The Mighty Mitton Clan, Blacksmith

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2013 Activities all Free to Patrons!

 
Armour Demonstration  Knighting Ceremony Archery Demonstration   

The Royal Archery Contest -
Come shoot with the King & Queen!
Free to Patrons

   
  Stocks Pub Sing   
    
 
Carolina Pony Parties - Unicorn and Pony Rides

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2013 Games

 

Archery - $1.00 for three shots

Axe Throw - $1.00 for three throws

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Fort Bragg Renaissance Faire
 Masquerade Ball

Saturday 4:30pm - 5:30pm  Sunday 3:30pm - 4:30pm  

All Patrons Welcome!

Branle

Maltese Bransle The Moresca Going to Jerusalem Farandole


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Now seeking Cast, Performers, Merchants and Living History Groups as well as
Staff (Games, Volunteer, Knights) for the 2013 season.

For detailed information, guidelines and specification please see the MFC Handbook.

 

Applications for 2013

Cast Application Living History Group Application Performer Application Merchant Application Food Merchant Application Staff/Volunteer Application Roadie Application
 

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Period Tents/Pavilions available for Event Rental
Contact damedagrny@medievalfantasiesco.com for more information.

1 - Carousel Pavilion
Water Proof Canvas Shelter
14’ base, 13’ peak, 7’ walls.
Pavilion will be setup and ready for your use upon arrival.
$150 per weekend

3 - 12'x12' Medieval Pavilion
Water Proof Canvas Shelter
7’ height
Pavilion will be setup and ready for your use upon arrival.
$75 per weekend

1 - 8'x12' Medieval Pavilions
Water Proof Canvas Shelter
7’ front slopes to 6’ back
Pavilion will be setup and ready for your use upon arrival.

$50 each per weekend
 7'x8' Wedge
Water Proof Canvas Shelter
7’ height, 7'x8' interior with bell back
Pavilion will be setup and ready for your use upon arrival.
$50 per weekend
1 - 8'x12' Medieval Food Pavilion-
Water Proof Canvas Shelter
7’ height with half walls on three sides
Pavilion will be setup and ready for your use upon arrival.

$75 each per weekend
1 - Personal Pavilion
Water Proof Canvas Shelter
5' in diameter at the eaves, 7"diameter at the base, 5 ' high walls with a 8'6" peak.
Pavilion will be setup and ready for your use upon arrival.
$50 per weekend

Please contact Medieval Fantasies Company for further information.

Medieval Fantasies Company
3782 Churchville Ave
Churchville, VA 24421
540-337-6324
sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com
ladydawn@medievalfantasiesco.com

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Scouting Through the Ages

Scouting Programs for Faire: By attending The Fort Bragg Renaissance Faire, Scouts of all Ages are given the opportunities to complete the following Badge/Patch activities.

Brownies Junior Girl Scouts Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors All Scouts (Boys or Girls)

Renaissance Times Try-It

 

Medieval Maidens Try-It

Renaissance Times Badge

 

Medieval Maidens Badge

 

Making Medieval Magic Badge

Renaissance Times IP

 

Medieval Maidens IP

 

Renaissance Times IP

Medieval Merriment Patch


For additional information on Scouting Programs

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Let us make your Wedding Fantasies come true!

There is a $50.00 fee for the use of our Wedding Venues at any of our Events, this includes Free Admission (where applicable for up to 10 members of the Wedding Party, A Wedding Bower (decorated by the Wedding Client) and two flags of the Bride and Groom's Ancestry. There must be a signed Contract made between the Wedding Party and MFC. There may be Events where multiple Services are being conducted. Weddings are conducted at each Event in the order in which they are Contracted. No impromptu Services are allowed at any MFC Events.



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Schedule of Events

 

Main Stage

Faire Grounds

Tiltyard

Saturday, September 21st, 2013

10:00am

Maugorn the Stray

 Faire Opens 

 

10:30am

Thunder & Spice  

11:00am

Master David, Sword Swallower  

11:30am

 The Queen's Gypsies -  Bellydancers  

 

12n

Maugorn the Stray    

 

Paragon Jousting

12:30pm

Thunder & Spice

 

 

1:00pm

Master David, Sword Swallower 

 

 

1:30pm

Maugorn the Stray   

Armour Demonstration & Knighting Ceremony at the Royal Pavilion 

 

2:00pm

The Queen's Gypsies -  Bellydancers

 

 

2:30pm

Thunder & Spice

The Royal Archery Contest
at the Archery Range
 

3:00pm

Maugorn the Stray

 

Paragon Jousting

3:30pm

Master David, Sword Swallower 

 

 

4:00pm

The Queen's Gypsies -  Bellydancers

 

4:30pm

 

Masquerade Ball    
5:00 pm  
5:30 pm   Pub Sing 
6:00 pm Faire Closes

Sunday, September 22nd, 2013

10:00am

Maugorn the Stray  Faire Opens  
 

10:30am

Thunder & Spice  

11:00am

Master David, Sword Swallower   

   

11:30am

The Queen's Gypsies -  Bellydancers    

12n

Maugorn the Stray    

  Paragon Jousting

12:30pm

Thunder & Spice

   

1:00pm

Master David, Sword Swallower 

   

1:30pm

Maugorn the Stray Armour Demonstration & Knighting Ceremony at the Royal Pavilion   

2:00pm

The Queen's Gypsies -  Bellydancers    

2:30pm

Thunder & Spice The Royal Archery Contest
at the Archery Range
 

3:00pm

Master David, Sword Swallower      Paragon Jousting

3:30pm

  Masquerade Ball     

4:00pm

 

4:30pm

 

Pub Sing  

 
5:00 pm

Faire Closes


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Directions
 Smith Lake Recreation Area
1200 Honeycutt Road, Fayetteville, NC 28311
Entrance to Smith Lake Recreation Area (Park, Army Travel Campground and Beach) is accessible off of Honeycutt Road onto Smith Lake Road.
The access road off of Murchison Road is now permanently closed.
For Directions please see http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/recreation/smith-lake-recreation-area/

Notice: GPS devices do not recognize Smith Lake Road.

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Accommodations

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Event Sponsors

   
 
     
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Fort Bragg Renaissance Faire Souvenirs

T Shirts

Heavyweight 6.1-ounce, 100% cotton.
Available in S, M, L, XL, XXL or XXXL

   
Front Left Chest Imprint  Back Imprint 10 x12

Medieval Fantasies Company
3782 Churchville Ave
Churchville, VA 24421
540-337-6324
sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com
ladydawn@medievalfantasiesco.com

                   

 

* Images are for promotional purpose only.  Specific vendors, performers or arrangement may vary.