Travel back
to a time where the arts flourished, people thirsted for knowledge and the
awakening of the mind reigned supreme.
The Northern
California Renaissance Faire, happening every weekend from September 13th
through October 12th at Casa de Fruta, invites all to experience its
traditional Village of Willingtown. Attendees
will be transported to the era of Queen Elizabeth I as they watch exotic
performances and take part in music and dance from traditional Morris and
English Country, to Celtic and Gypsy Tribal.
The Faire is
filled with many delightful pleasures and artisan treasures for young and old
alike. Visit the Marketplace to see all the master artisans who offer the
latest designs and finest hand work in blown glass, keen blades, leather-work,
woodwork, jewelry and much more.
Activities, period-themed rides and performances are offered to
entertain any and all age groups. Feast your eyes upon pleasures such as face
painting, hair-braiding, comedy shows and fortune tellers. You might even be challenged to test your
accuracy with a bow and arrow or axe throwing game.
Keep an eye
out for courageous knights strapped into their heavy suits of armor as they
fight for the Queen’s favor during battles of skill and might. Full contact jousting
tournaments are performed twice a day in the World Tournament of Champions
arena.
Let your
creativity run wild by immersing yourself in Renaissance society. Dress the
part by renting a costume inside the gates of The Belrose and throw out as many
Huzzahs and Aye’s as you can. The Belrose offers authentic Renaissance garments
to complement all taste styles and spanning the social status. You can become
anyone you want from prim and proper princesses to swashbuckling pirates to
colorful gypsies or royalty.
Jovial
peasants, men in tights, and gleeful maidens roam the streets while you sip an
ale or cider. Not thirsty? Have no fear for you can sink your teeth in a
gigantic turkey leg or other delectable foods in this enchanted wonderland.
Advance
tickets will be available in August, and anyone who purchases online tickets
before September 13th will 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.”
WHAT: Northern
California Renaissance Faire, A Play Faire Production
WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday
September 13th- October 12th; Celtic Rock Concert Series every Saturday night - FREE
with admission
TIME: 10 am- 6 pm (Celtic Rock Series
starts at 6pm on Sat.)
WHERE:
Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco
Pass Highway, Hollister, CA
COST: $25
at the gate; children 12 and under will be admitted FREE the entire run of the
Faire. A weekend pass, which covers the
admission for one weekend, is $35; A ‘Fairever’ pass, which allows
unlimited access all 10 days, is $150. Save $5 off adult tickets for
groups of fifteen or more with the promotional code “group”.
About the
Northern California Renaissance Faire:
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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