Medieval Fantasies Company is honoured to present

The 5th Annual
Stone Tower Glenn Renaissance Faire
Natural Chimneys Park, Mt. Solon, VA

June 21-22, 2008

Saturday 10am - 6pm Masquerade Ball 7pm
Sunday, 10am - 5pm

Emerging from the myst ascending from the Glenn, rise the spires of the Ancient Castle that gives unto this magical place its name, Stone Tower Glenn. The majestic towers look over the brilliant white tents of the Faire below.  Festive music complements the festive sounds of laughter and merriment that abounds here. While the aromas of delicious foods drift through the Merchant tents filled with wondrous wares, and Knights of Olde clash their swords for Honour and Glory as the Knights of Now test their skill with lance and steed.

Array thyself in your favorite garb and join us for a weekend of amazing Performers, Games to test your skills, and more Wonders than can be enjoyed in a single day.  The Faire opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday and runs until 6 p.m.   Upon the hour of 7 p.m. that eve a Masquerade Ball shall held to include Medieval Dance Instruction, the Wooing Contest and lessons in the Refined Art of Hand Kissing.  The Faire reopens Sunday at 10 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m.

Period Weapons permitted, must be Peacebound by MFC Staff.   No alcohol or coolers allowed.

 

J. Kennedy
National Jousting Association
Ring Jousting
Jousting Tournament
We are honoured to be able to hold this event in cooperation with the National Hall of Fame Jousting Tournament. 

Jousting Tournaments in the 20th Century
A modern equestrian sport in the spirit of tradition

Hall of Fame at Natural Chimneys
Natural Chimneys
Mt. Solon, VA
Mona Banton (434) 983-2989


The Medieval Tourney

 

Now seeking Performers, Merchants and Living History Groups as well as
Staff (Games, Volunteer, Knight, Peddler) for the 2008 season.

Performer Application Merchant Application

Living History Group Application

Staff/Volunteer Application

Please contact Medieval Fantasies Company for more information.                  


Printable Poster
 

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2008 Featured Merchants


Magickal Things
At Magickal Things you will find storybook style fantasy and expressionist abstract style art.

Camelot Moon
Gifts and Collectibles For Your Castle and Kingdom


Unexpected Surprises
Medieval Furniture, drinking vessels, divination tools and wooden armory.


Steele Dragons
Swords, Pirate Games and Sword demonstrations.
"We reject your reality and substitute it with our own"


Bavarian Nut Roasters
Cinnamon Roasted Nuts (Almonds Cashews and Pecans)

Kas's Kreation
9-11th century Scandinavian clothing

Ivy Rune


Blue Thistle Pottery


KyzobeDa
Gypsy Body Artist

Medieval Fantasies Company
Gyfte Shoppe


Patrick Ober
Chainmail Armour and Jewelry

     

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2008 Featured Performers

Wee Whistle

Madam Zuza

Walk the Plank with Content

Steel Dragons

Gretchen McMahon
Bard of the Stagg

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2008 Living History

 

The Duchy of Cashel
Adrian Empire

 

 

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2008 Activities

Human Chess  Maypole Medieval Cruise Line
     
Knighting Ceremony
Limited to 25 children per day
The Muffin Man  Archery Contest

 

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

Dance Instructions Costume Contest Refined Art of Hand Kissing Wooing Contest
Win fair lady's heart with prose and a rose
Musical Chairs
Take a knee where the gentlemen are the chairs

2008 Games

Sheep Toss   Boar Hunt     Dragon Droppings    Ratapult  
Unicorn Ring Toss        Pole Jousting

William DuTell Archery

Axe Throw Bouncy Castle

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2008 Faire Map

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Directions

On I-81, North or South: Take I-81, Exit 240. Exit onto SR 257, Traveling West [Right if traveling South on I-81, Left if traveling North on I-81, toward Bridgewater, VA.] At the intersection of SR 257 and US 42, go South [turn Left] on US 42. Travel 6 miles south on US 42 to the intersection of US 42 & SR 809/747. Travel West on SR 809/747 [turn Right] for about 4 miles to Mt. Solon, VA. At the 4-way Stop sign, Travel North [turn Right] on SR 731 for one mile. Find the entrance to Natural Chimneys Regional Park on your Right.

 

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Event Sponsors


Upper Valley Regional Park Authority

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Images from the 2007 STG Faire

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We are at your service,
Chris & Mia Pugh
Medieval Fantasies Company
1044 Deerfield Valley Rd
West Augusta, Va. 24485
540-939-4793
www.medievalfantasiesco.com
sirblackwolf@medievalfantasiesco.com

                  

 

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

AKA:   Stone Tower Glen Renaissance Faire or STG Renaissance Fair