Northern California Renaissance Faire

 

Good Morrow!   

 

The village of Willingtown has returned to Casa de Fruta for its 2012 season, bringing with it the pageantry, revelry, and romance of the most popular time period in history! The Northern California Renaissance Faire, presented by Play Faire Productions, brings to life a colorful, bustling Elizabethan village, complete with a championship joust, traditional English fare and ales, many stages of non-stop entertainment, costumed characters, and a one of a kind marketplace full of unique hand crafted wares and endless activities including our Celtic Rock Concert Series every Saturday at the end of the day. We are excited to introduce two new environments this year; The Enchanted Garden for children of all ages and The Dockside Alley for mature revelers. The Northern California Renaissance Faire offers the most entertainment value for your money, for an entire day or weekend of fun.

 

We invite you to rediscover your imagination and step into our world of fantasy. Take a peek at what awaits you, view our commercial. Huzzah!

Lose yourself at the faire, but don't get lost.
Download a Map of Willingtown 

 

 

~ Celtic Rock Concert Series ~

The Wicked Tinkers

The Wicked Tinkers Join us this weekend when
The Wicked Tinkers
returns to our stage.

 

Visit our website to see the complete
2012 Celtic Rock Concert Series
line-up
.

 

Concerts start at 6:00pm every Saturday in the Jousting Arena. Entry to the concert is included with the price of faire admission.

 

~ Entertainment Update ~

MooNiE the Magnif'Cent
MooNiE the Magnif'CentComedy to be seen and barely heard, MooNie brings an indescribable style of showmanship rare to be found. Follow MooNiE into a world where what appears to be, becomes apparently what it was meant to be. Though maybe not! Fire on a tightrope ends a show jammed with tricks of all kind. MooNiE always packs the house and leaves the audience wanting more. Check the schedule and get there early. Seats fill up quickly.

Broon
Broon With a wit drier than the Sahara, Broon will leave you smirking and giggling throughout the day. It's been concluded for some time that Broon doesn't eat fire to impress the crowds, he just likes the taste of the kerosene. A regular headliner on the national faire circuit, Broon is a crowd favorite. Recommended attire: straight jackets.

See all the acts that will be appearing at our faire on
The Stages page of our website. 

Download the Stage Schedule for October 6th & 7th 

   

 

~ 2012 Masterpiece Winners ~

Every year during the Willingtown Harvest Festival craftsmen gather their wares to determine which will be deemed a Masterpiece. Villagers and visitors voted and the winners have been chosen.

 

Tribal Bride
Tribal Bride Artist:
Rebecca Love

Type:
Fire Arts

"Artemis" Queen's riding hat
ArtemisArtist:
Michelle Fennema

Type:
Textiles

For Her Majesty's Joy
Artemis Artist:
Terry de Lugo / Crystal Winds

Type:
Jewelry

Molly's Mug
Molly's Mug Artist:
Tony Fredericks - As Wood As It Gets

Type:
Woodturning

Pendants of Queen Elizabeth & Lord Leiceste
Pendants of Queen Elizabeth & Lord Leiceste Artist:
Mark Havens

Type:
2-Dimensional

Jack O'Tales Story Book Stage
Jack O'Tales Story Book Stage Artist:
Danny Garland

Type:
Booth

Past Times Garden
Past Times Garden Artist:
Maureen Glancey

Type:
Booth

 

~ Tea with the Queen ~

Tea with the Queen Enjoy a delightful tea with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. Hosted by the Guild of St. Cuthbert, daily at 4:15 pm. Prix fixe menu includes scones, tea sandwiches, dessert, and hot or iced tea. Seatings are priced at $21 per adult, $10 per child and includes a commemorative Tea Pot for each adult and a Tea Charm for each child. For more information or to make a reservation, go to stcuthbertguild.com.

* You must purchase a Northern California Renaissance Faire ticket to enter into the Faire. Tea with the Queen tickets do not count as or towards a ticket for admittance to the Northern California Renaissance Faire.

   

~ Faire Podcast ~


Share the Adventure 

The 2012 Season of the Northern California Renaissance Faire is underway. In every corner of Willingtown from the Fairie filled Enchanted Garden to the great Joust Field from the Coughing Sheep Tavern to the scandalous Dockside Alley a thousand adventures are underway everywhere you turn. Which one will you choose? Which one will you find? Which one will find you?

 

Downloads available on our website and iTunes.  

 

 

~ Admission Information ~

Adult Tickets are a bargain at just $25.00.
Children 12 and under are FREE
General Parking is $10.00 (Preferred parking is also available.)

 

Entry Fee includes full access to the Joust Tournaments, Celtic Rock Concerts, stage & street entertainment and the village of Willingtown where you can explore a world of unique crafts and merchandise.
Food vendors, games, and activities may charge separately.

 

For the Safety of our Patrons,
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
Except Service Animals

 

For more information about the Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta, Hollister, CA and Play Faire Productions, visit our website at www.norcalrenfaire.com, or call us at 408-847-FAIR (408-847-3247).

 

God Save the Queen!
In This Issue
Celtic Rock Concert Series
Entertainment Update
2012 Masterpiece Winners
Tea with the Queen
Faire Podcast
This Weekend's Theme
October 6th & 7th
Oktoberfest

 
  Oktoberfest  
The Saint Hubertus German Mercenaries have arrived in Willingtown. Raise a mug of Willingtown ale with them as they celebrate Oktoberfest.

Theme Weekends
October 6 & 7
Oktoberfest

October 13 & 14
Fantasy

Save with a
Weekend Pass
Buy a Weekend Pass and Experience Twice the Revelry and Save!


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