The Northern California Renaissance Faire is celebrating its 11th season at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, 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, multiple stages of non-stop entertainment, costumed characters, and a one of a kind marketplace full of unique handcrafted wares and endless activities including the Celtic Rock Concert Series every Saturday at 6:00pm. The Northern California Renaissance Faire offers the most entertainment value for your money, for an entire day or weekend of fun.

Today is the last day to use promo code "Renaissance" when you purchase General Admission tickets on-line before September 17th to receive $5.00 off. Can not be used with the Two-for-One coupon or any other offer.

Celebrating the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees including, but not limited to, teachers, firefighters & police officers. Present your official I.D. at the box office to receive two general admission tickets for $35.00.*

We continue to celebrate our younger patrons by giving FREE admission every weekend for children 12 and under.

Take a break and join us in Willingtown. Bring your Student I.D. to the box office and receive two general admission tickets for $35.00.*

Honoring Active Military, Military Families and Veterans with two general admission tickets for $35.00 with valid Military or Veteran's I.D. We encourage everyone to come out and sponsor a soldier, a vet or a military family member.*

For every $250 you spend with our merchants or artisans during Marketplace Appreciation Weekend on Saturday, September 20th or Sunday, September 21st, you will receive 2 FREE tickets to come back to the Faire during the 2014 season. A $50 value!

Offer does not apply to games, rides, food, beverage or the Renaissance Collection Stores. Vendor Receipts must be presented to receive tickets. The Will Call Window will be open to Validate your individual receipts.

Siamsa La Cheile
These lively lads and lasses will capture your hearts with their traditional Celtic dancing and music. These dances have grown in popularity in recent years and are performed in their original style and costuming. This is a a great show for the whole family.

The Merry Wives of Windsor
Windsor's distinctive tight-harmony sound is surpassed only by their comic charm and lively, engaging performance style. Join these singing serving wenches of Windsor's Tavern as they sing about their favorite subjects, beer and men!

Join us this Saturday as we welcome Culann's Hounds back to our Celtic Rock Concert Stage.

Fierce like their namesake, Cu Chulainn, Culann's Hounds have built a reputation for stage shows filled with high-energy and a ruthless dedication to rocking their audiences. Folk melodies, sensibilities, and stories permeate their music with origins in Ireland, France, and early America. This mash-up of tradition and energy is at once thought provoking, accessible and infectious. The Hounds original material is a mirror of their lives, tales of distant lands, love, elation, and loss.

Enjoy a delightful tea with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. Hosted by the Guild of St. Cuthbert, daily at 4:00 pm. Prix fixe menu includes black tea, scones, tea sandwiches, and dessert. Seatings are priced at $24 per adult, $11 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.

  

Help the villagers of Willingtown vote in the 2014 Masterpiece Awards. Every year during the Willingtown Harvest Festival, craftsmen gather their wares to determine which will be deemed a Masterpiece. Villagers and visitors alike are welcome to come to the Friends of Faire Garden in the Food Court on Saturday, September 20th between 11:00am and 4:00pm to vote for their favorites. Winners will be announced Sunday, September 21st during the Queen's Royal Reception on the Royal Garden Stage at 1:00pm.

We begin our 11th season of the Northern California Renaissance Faire on Saturday, September 13th and continue weekends through October 12th at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, California. Saturday nights feature out Celtic Rock Concert Series. Following the faire's closing at 6:00, you can wrap up your day of revels with a concert FREE for our regular ticket audience.

  

Adult Tickets are $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!

Join us as we Celebrate fine Celtic Music and traditions. Celtic groups from all over will be joining us in Willingtown!

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Gracing the cover of Renaissance Magazine, our poster girls, Alex and Anna, members of our motley Court of Misrule. The issue includes 12 pages of pictures of our faire. Thank you to the folks at Renaissance Magazine for the lovely showcase.

Once a year, fans of Renaissance Festivals all over vote for the people that bring the magic of the Renaissance to life. These awards are only made possible by fans votes, and those are the only votes that count.

Do you have a favorite entertainment group that performed at a Renaissance Faire? Is there a band that you absolutely love? What's your favorite Renaissance Faire? And vendor?

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