Gloucester

Medieval Fantasies Company in cooperation with the Gloucester County Parks and Recreation Department is honoured to present one of the finest Renaissance Faires in Virginia

The 6th Annual
Gloucester Renaissance Festival

H
eld in the picturesque Historic District of Downtown Gloucester, VA.

July 20-21, 2013

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!

 Free Admission

No weapons permitted.   No alcohol or coolers allowed.

With one step you leave behind all that you have known and with the next step into a world where Myth and Legend are Reality.  A place where Ladies walk hand in hand with Knights in shining armour, where Musicians sit under shaded tree and weave stories of lyrical wonder.  A place where Merchants offer treasures from far away lands, and foods are offered that are both new to the eye and pleasing to the palette.  Enjoy games and diversions of great merriment, while Performers entertain you with their cleverness and skill.

Join us for two days of magic and wonder that will leave you wishing not to return to your mundane world.  Dress in your finest garb and dance the night away at the Masquerade Ball where your Prince Charming or Lady Juliet awaits you.  Festivities begin Saturday morn at 10 am do not end until the last note from the music at the Pub Sing which follows the Masquerade Ball.  The Festival resumes Sunday morning at 10 am and concludes at 5 pm.  Free to all that shall enter our Magical Realm. 

         

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2013 Festival Map

 

Spaces 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. Hero's Haven
  2. Medieval Soap
  3. Glastonbury Designs / The Merry Mercer
  4. Wicked Hips
  5. Court Circle Stage
  6. Ancient Mysteries
  7. Camelot Moon
  8. Belts and Chains
  9. Sword Circle
  10. Hanseatic League
  11. Archery / Axe Throw
  12. MFC Market Place
  13. Dragon Tale Tavern
  14. Church of St.Therese Knights of Columbus
  15. White Stag Manor
  16. Medieval Fantasies Company - Royal Pavilion
  17. Masquerade Ball
  18. Mighty Mitton Blacksmith Clan
  19. Madam Tess
   

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2013 Featured Performers

  
Sir Strongbow and Dame Dianna
The Royal Huntsman and Seneschal
(Arch Steward of the Royal Household)
Offering instruction in Medieval Hunting,
Woodlore and Archery

Their Majesties The Blackwolfs
 
 
Madam Tess
Gypsy Queen and Fortune Teller 
 
Master David
Sword Swallower
 
 
Maugorn the Stray
Wandering Minstrel and Pub Singer
 

Dave McMillian
Travelling Musician, Violin & Fiddle

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2013 Featured Merchants


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

Strolling Merchant - Dragon Ice Cream
 
Willow Wisp Face Painting

Glastonbury Designs / The Merry Mercer
Handcrafted Clothing
 
Camelot Moon
Gifts and Collectibles For Your Castle
and Kingdom


Church of St.Therese Knights of Columbus
Turkey Legs, Corn on the Cob, Pork Ribs, Corn Dogs
Steak and Chicken on a Stick, Fried Pickles
Ice Tea and Lemonade


Sword Circle
Teaching all participants of all ages how to understand the historic way of sword fighting. Sword Circle performs classes that are safe, and fun!


Heros Haven


Ancient Mysteries
 


Belts and Chains



 

 

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2013 Living History

              

The Mighty Mitton Clan, Blacksmith
 
White Stag Manor
 

 


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2013 Activities
 

       
 Armour Demonstration   Knighting Ceremony  Archery Demonstration     The Royal Archery Contest -
Come shoot with the King & Queen!
Free to Patrons
   
 Juggling Workshops
at Camelot Moon
  Her Majesty's Royal Pageant  Stocks  

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2013 Games

          
 Archery & Axe Throw
$1.00 per player

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Masquerade Ball
Learn a variety of dances from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

All Patrons Welcome! 

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

Bransle Maltese Bransle The Moresca Going to Jerusalem Farandole Twirly  Reel

 

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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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Now seeking Cast, Performers, Merchants and Living History Groups as well as
Staff (Games, Volunteer, Knights) for the 2012 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
All Merchants Wares Juried
Food Merchant Application
All Merchants Wares Juried
Staff/Volunteer Application Roadie Application/Contract

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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 Pavilion
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
1 - 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
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 Gloucester Renaissance Festival, 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 informaiton on Scouting Programs

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2013 Schedule of Events

 

 

Court Circle Stage

Tavern Stage

Battle Arena

Saturday, July 20, 2013

10:00am

Dave McMillian   Maugorn the Stray 

10:30am

  

 

11:00am

 

  

 

11:30am

 Belly Dancing with Wicked Hips

Dave McMillian

Royal Archery Contest at the Archery Range 

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12:30pm

Dave McMillian  

Maugorn the Stray

 

1:00pm

 

Belly Dancing with Wicked Hips

1:30pm

 

  

 

2:00pm

 

Knighting Ceremony

 

2:30pm

 

   Maugorn the Stray 

 

3:00pm

Dave McMillian  

  

3:30pm

 Belly Dancing with Wicked Hips

Dragon Story Time

 

4:00pm

   Royal Pageant  
Masquerade Ball

 

4:30pm

 

 
5:00 pm

 

 Pub Sing  

 

Sunday, July 21, 2013

10:00am

Dave McMillian   Maugorn the Stray  

10:30am

  

 

11:00am

 

Master David - Sword Swallower

 

11:30am

 Belly Dancing with Wicked Hips

Dave McMillian  

 

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Dave McMillian 

  

12:30pm

 

Maugorn the Stray

 

1:00pm

 

Master David - Sword Swallower

1:30pm

Dave McMillian  

 

  

2:00pm

 

Knighting Ceremony

 

2:30pm

 Belly Dancing with Wicked Hips 

Maugorn the Stray

 

3:00pm

Master David - Sword Swallower

Dragon Story Time

 

3:30pm

 

Royal Pageant  

Masquerade Ball

 

4:00pm

 

 

4:30pm

 

Pub Sing 

 
5:00 pm

Faire Closes

 

Festival Closes at 6pm on Saturday, 5pm on Sunday

 

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Directions

Make your best way to Rt 17
In Gloucester VA turn East onto BR 17 MAIN ST
Continue East to COURT CIRCLE & CARRIAGE LN

 Map of 6509 Main St Gloucester, VA 23061-6103, US

Accommodations:

Comfort Inn
6639 Forest Hill Ave. , Gloucester, VA, US, 23061 | Phone: (804) 695-1900
Inn at Warner Hall
A Virginia B&B
4750 Warner Hall Road
Gloucester, Virginia 23061
Local: 804.695.9565
Toll-Free: 800.331.2720
Email: info@warnerhall.com

 

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Event Sponsors
Help support this Event! Contact Sir Blackwolf for Sponsorship opportunities!

 
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Gloucester Renaissance Festival Souvenirs

T Shirts

Heavyweight 6.1-ounce, 100% cotton. Tan Color with Dark Blue Imprint.
Available in S, M, L, XL, XXL or XXXL

Front Left Chest Imprint  Back Imprint 10 x12

Select Your Desired Size

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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.