AT THE 2012 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE!
(Hollister,
Calif., April 2012) --- Experience the fantasy that comes to life this fall as
the Northern California Renaissance Faire travels back to the realistic
Renaissance village of the late 14th through 16th century
settled in the woodsy vale of Casa de Fruta in Hollister. Held every Saturday and Sunday from September
15 through October 14, one can journey through the Medieval times of humanistic
rebirth when classical art, architecture, literature, plays, and traditional
music become one of the most notable time periods in history.
The
Renaissance scene promises to have new and exciting additions this year for
Faire-goers to join the villagers of Willington. Many of the traditional themes will still
take place, such as the lively drunken festival of Bacchanal and the delicious
feasts of Saint Michael. Beware of the unwelcomed invasion of savage pirates,
catch a glimpse of the majestic Queen Elizabeth I, and interact with mystical
creatures of the land.
Under a
leafy tree branch, one can see an original form of Renaissance theatre in the
form of the Italian comedy, Commedia Dell Arte, on the Royal Garden
As the sun
sets, the Celtic Rock Concert Series rises in showcasing genre favorites! The exclusive concert is free with admission
every Saturday at 6pm.
During the
festivities, meet and greet happy peasants, crooked constables, men in tights, and
merry maidens as they fill the streets with revelry. Practice your archery, axe
throwing and fencing skills, and don yourself with an elaborate garland or
mask. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a gigantic turkey leg roasted to
perfection and wear a classic Renaissance costume from a saucy pirate gear to
gypsy tribal garb.
Last but
not least, shop through the exceptional Market Faire of master artisans of
latest designs and finest hand work… blown glass, keen blades, armor and chain mail, romantic
clothing, leather-work, woodwork, hand wrought jewelry, sculpture and much, much
more.
Advance
tickets will be available in August!
Purchase online before September 13th and receive $5 off
admission! Children 12 and under will be
admitted FREE entrance for all five weekends, and during Opening Weekend,
general ticket pricing is “Two-For-One”. Tickets will go on sale in August,
2012.
WHAT: Northern California Renaissance Faire - A Play Faire Production
WHEN: “Find Your Fantasy”
every Saturday and Sunday from September 15th - October 14th,
2012
Celtic Rock Concert Series every
Saturday night, FREE with general admissionTIME: 10am – 6pm (Celtic Rock Series starts at 6P on Sat.)
WHERE:
COST: $25 at the gate; children 12 and under will be admitted FREE the entire run of Faire.
A weekend pass, which covers the admission for one weekend, is $35
A ‘Fairever’ pass, which allows unlimited access all 10 days, is $15
Save $5 off adult tickets for groups of fifteen or more with promotional code “group”.
INFO: For more information and tickets, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com or call 408.847.FAIR.
The Northern
California Renaissance Faire is run by Play Faire Productions, a
group of self-appointed actors and artisans who took ownership as a collective
in 2004. Many Faire participants have
been exciting crowds with their performances for over 35 years, never failing
to entertain the masses with their pranks and mischievous behavior. They are proud to be the only Faire of its
kind that is managed by their own performers, presenting an incomparable way to
experience the magic of the time period.
Whether you attend for an all encompassing history lesson, or wish to
play in the original adult playground, there is no doubt that everyone will
have the chance to stretch their imagination…and Find Your Fantasy!
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