Here are our 2018 performers to give you an idea of what you can see at the Virginia Renaissance Faire
Fletcher Moone & the Culture of Beer
Performing May 12th – June 10th
Hosted by the (in)famous Capt. Fletcher Moone of Pyrates Royale fame, A Culture of Beer is a passionate, informative, and entertaining show presented in song and story, about the impact of libation on humanity. Catch this show daily at the Barleycorn Tavern. (rated PG13). Cheers!
Her Majesty’s Hounds
Performing May 12th – June 10th.
Witness the ancient and noble sport of Greyhound coursing! Thrill as these swift canines race across the field. Her Majesty’s Hounds are an all volunteer, nonprofit, educational re-enactment group of Retired Racing Greyhounds and dog lovers. Learn more about the history and lives of the keepers of the Royal Greyhounds throughout past.
Token Entertainment
Two normal ordinary travelers come to exotic foreign England to partake of the quaint local customs of the natives and add a little color to the Faire as Token Entertainment.
Medieval Armored Combat
See full-armored and historical real-steel medieval combat performed by the expertly trained and equipped Order of the Marshall. The Order of the Marshal exists to recreate swordsmanship, chivalry, and knighthood in a fun and educational way. Its members are enthusiasts who come from all walks of life, but have been united by a passion for […]
Chaste Treasure
May 19th & 20th
Chaste Treasure’s trio of upperclass ladies bring a unique, soulful sound to sassy songs and modern parodies alike. Truly a “treasure” but questionably “chaste” their audience interaction is comical while their tight harmonies mean business. From frolicking drinking songs to sea shanties and original folk tunes, Chaste Treasure has something for every music lover.
The Renaissance Man
Performing May 12 – June 3
The Renaissance Man is Celebrating 25 Years Performing for Festivals! Ned Alleyn, England’s Greatest Actor of Tragedies, is well-pleas’d to attend her Majesty’s revels at Staffordshire, and to present his justly-famous Witch Trial (PG), as well as Stand Up Tragedy – hysterical interactive shows built on comedy, history and wit…oh and Juggling! Come play! Website: www.renaissance-man.com
Dinty the Moor
Performing May 12th – June 10th.
“I may not be the only person to lie to you today—but I’ll be the only one to admit it!” Diego Natividad de la Estafa is also known as “Dinty, The Moor,” professional swindler, conjurer, comic and cheat, performing at Renaissance Festivals and Faires along the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Diego is a performance character of professional sleight-of-hand artist Brian Wendell Morton.
The Rogues
Performing May 12th – June 10th
Strap on ye kilt and claymore, and prepare for the raucous pipes and drums of The Rogues! Their unique genre of Celtic music returns once again to the Virginia Faire.
The Jackdaws
Performing May 12th – June 10th
The Jackdaws deliver original, contemporary, and traditional Irish Rock to audiences across the land. This trailblazing trio will excite and have you coming back for more with their driving melodies and relentlessly aggressive lyrics. More Irish than a drunken roar, and a damned sight messier, meet The Jackdaws.
The Pyrates Royale
Performing June 09 – 10
Avast! Get yer cutlass and prepare to guard yer booty! That band of scoundrels returns once again for Pirate Weekend!
Vixens en Garde
May 12t – 27th.
The Vixens En Garde are an all-female fight company specializing in sword-fighting & Shakespeare; dedicated to being models of feminine strength & ability.