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Janesville Renaissance Faire May 15-16, 2010

Started by Chris Last, March 09, 2010, 11:44:16 PM

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Chris Last

We are very pleased to announce that this year's Janesville Renaissance Faire will be held on May 15-16, 2010 at Traxler Park in Janesville WI.

Where:

Traxler Park in Janesville, WI is located on the riverside at the corner of N. Parker Dr. and E. Memorial Dr.

The full address is 600 N Main St, Janesville WI 53545 (click for a map)

When:

The Faire will be open on May 15-16 2010 from 10:00-6:00 Sat, 10:00-6:00 Sun. Rain or Shine!

Admission:

Adults - $7 or $1 off with donation of a non-perishable food to support local charities

Children 5-12 - $5

Children under 5 - FREE!

http://jvlfaire.com/


Look for wonderful acts, vendors and lots of new updates to be occurring within the next couple of weeks!


Lady Renee Buchanan

It's already on our calendar.  We've been going since the first year.  Sadly, had to miss last year, but we'll be back again this year!
A real Surf Diva
Landshark who loves water
Chieftesse Surf'n Penny of Clan O'Siodhachain,
Irish Penny Brigade
Giver of Big Hugs 
Member since the beginning of RF
All will be well. St. Julian of Norwich

Chris Last

Excellent Lady Renee!  Looking forward to seeing you out again!

Lord Clisto of York

#3
I should be there at least one of the days again. Not sure yet which on.

Lord Clisto
Invictus Maneo - I Remain Unvanquished

wildthingjew

miss katie scarlett and i will be there on sat. for sure, already have hotel booked, hopefully this year i won't think that i lost my wallet and run frantically to chris only to find that i had it hidden and forgot. thanks chris and good luck on this year faire.
jamie
jamie, mother of miss katie scarlett

wildthingjew

i have a spare gift cert. for the best western in janesville, if anyone is interested i paid 55 for it, if interested contact me, thanks
jamie
jamie, mother of miss katie scarlett

Dayna

Nixie and I will be there Saturday as well!!
Dayna Thomas
Nixie's Mom
Bristol FoF Hench
Education Goddess...yeah, right
FoF Merchant Liason/Merchandizing Maven

Chris Last

Life is too short to drink sub par beer.

This year's Tap includes: Guinness, Killian's Irish Red, Blue Moon, and Strongbow Cider!

Entertainment and Vendor updates later this week!

Chris Last

Welcome Bounding Main and Jane the Fool to this year's performer list!

http://www.jvlfaire.com

Chris Last

New this year! A minister throwing knives to benefit the GIFTS Men's Shelter! You just can't even make that stuff up!

Pastor Jonathan Winski from Midwest Knife & Axe Throwers is making the attempt to stick five hundred knives in an hour each day (Sat & Sun). Donations may be made the day of at the Midwest Knife & Axe Throwers booth. If anyone would like to send a check make it out to "GIFTS Men's Shelter" and send to Pastor Jonathan at 507 Grove St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538. All donations will be tallied and calculated Sunday afternoon at the faire after second attempt at five hundred knives in an hour.

Chris Last

Joining us in 2010:

Bounding Main - Internationally Renowned Sea Chanty Singers

The Merry Men - Music and Comedy, and the Seven Deadly Sins!

Jane The Phoole! - Queen of Jesters and Jester to the Queen

Grey Aengus - Traditional Celtic Music

Shakespeare on the Edge - Youth Performance Company

Pizpor the Magician - Comedy Magic, its not just a show; its a state of mind!

GSM-Bristol - Interactive Education and Entertainment

Guild of St. Lawrence - Historical Cookery

Guild of St. George - Her Majesty's Court in the late 16th Century

Hoo's Woods Raptor Center - Providing Education and Rehabilitation for Raptors in WI

Weno Gypsies - Traditional Belly Dance and Music

Cuil an Lin - Irish Dance and Music

Suitcase Shakespeare - Shakespeare in Compact and Entertaining Packaging

Waterstreet Bridge - Renowned folks music artists

Court and Country - Traditional Music

Cutlass Cooking - Piratical Fun

The Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr - Society of Creative Anachronism

Foxton Medieval Heritage - Presentations of Anglo-Saxon ways of life

The Fairy Godmothers - Hilarity and wishes granted

Storytime with Christopher Calliope - Children's Stories and Fairy Tales

The Wonder Elixir of Life Company - Ailments fixed and Medical Miracles Sold

Chris Last

But don't forget about vendors too!

Joining us in 2010:

All Hallond Designs - Wire Artwork

Art St. Ann Gallery - Amber Works

The Attic - Clothing, Games, and artisan crafted period items

Aunt Marie's Mini Doughnuts - Doughnuts, Mozzerella Sticks, Mac n Cheese Bites, Italian Beef

Bittersweet Elements - Handmade Beauty Products and Mineral Make-up

Bubbles, Baubles & Such - Bath Products and Items to Pamper Yourself

CT Treats - Handmade Granola Treats

Calico Garden - Hair Accessories

Complete Fool - Juggling and Foolish Accessories

Culvers - Custard, BBQ Pork, Roast Beef, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Concrete Mixers

Daydreamer Art - Original Artwork and Accesories

Dreams & Fantasy - Accessories for the Faire!

Earthsong - Naturalist items and Psychic Readings

Easley Studios - Fantasy Artwork and Original Drawings from Jeff Easley

Fibre Arts - Natural Fiber Crafts

Filigree Studios - Tile and Concrete Artwork

Fingers Family Braiding - A Little Twisted since the 16th Century Hair Braiding

Forest Brew - Handcrafted Sodas

Fox Hollow Renaissance - Renaissance Clothing

Goddens Garb - Clothing for your inner Prince and Princess

Hazel Creek Jewelry - Handmade semi-precious stone and chainmail jewelry

Hearthstone Arts - Handmade pottery in period inspired designs

Hoffman's Roasted Nuts - Roasted Nuts and Old Fashioned Candies

Humble Merchants - Wooden Swords and Shields

Indian Arts - Arts from the New World

Iron Wolf Forge - Blacksmithing

Kannard Illustration - Charicatures and Original Artwork

Little Green Pixie - Fairy Wings, Toys, and Handmade Accesories

Little Shop of Cheesecakes - Cheesecake, Pretzels, Lemon Shakeups, Nachos

Lost in Time Creations - Leather working

Magg's Creations - Handmade Lampwork Beads and Jewelry

Midwest Knife and Axe - Throwing Axes, Lessons, and Demonstrations

Mr. Kettlecorn - Kettle Corn for festivals and fairs

The Naked Parrot - Outfits for the Faire

Names and Frames - Family Heraldic Devices

Odeferious Thunderbottom's Thunder Pickles - Pickles of a Profound and Thunderous Nature

Ogre's Den - Chainmail Jewelry and Accessories

Ollin Sword Designs - Custom Weaponry and Artwork

Primitive Origins - Handcrafted wooden dragons

Pyewacket's Face and Body Art - Face Painting

The Royal Exchange Jewelers - Handmade Jewelry

TAGOS Leadership Academy - Plants, Hanging Baskets, Trees, Wine Racks

Toffee Table - Home made Toffee

Woden Thor Enterprises - Medieval Clothing and Belly Dance Adornments


And More being added every day!

angusmacinnes

My friend Frogfeathers will be working the Earthsong booth again this year.
There are many places where compromise is expected;
LOYALTY is not amongst them.

Lord Clisto of York

This sounds even better then last years. Really looking forward to it. Hope we have great weather all that weekend.
Invictus Maneo - I Remain Unvanquished

Chris Last

Thanks Lord Clisto!  Looking forward to seeing you again!

Chris Last


Lord Clisto of York

Well, one more day and I will be there. Could not get off work for Saturday. So, my Sunday off will be it. Can't wait to see everyone again. Stop and hail me down.
Invictus Maneo - I Remain Unvanquished

Lady Renee Buchanan

I woke up at 4:45 a.m. this morning to go to the bathroom, and the first thoughts upon opening my eyes were, "I'm going to a Renaissance Faire!  I'm going to a Renaissance Faire!"

And then I couldn't fall back to sleep.  So here I am after paying all the bills this morning.
A real Surf Diva
Landshark who loves water
Chieftesse Surf'n Penny of Clan O'Siodhachain,
Irish Penny Brigade
Giver of Big Hugs 
Member since the beginning of RF
All will be well. St. Julian of Norwich

Lord Clisto of York

So, how was the faire on today (Saturday)? Looking forward to getting there by opening on Sunday. Can anyone tell me if Pam and Tony have their booth and Jen from Minnesota with shirts? I need to get one.

Clisto
Invictus Maneo - I Remain Unvanquished

Lady Renee Buchanan

Janesville was wonderful!  We've gone every year since the beginning (except for last year), and this faire is the biggest and best of all.  There are so many great vendors.  Loved the food.  The entertainment was wonderful.

Can't wait to go back tomorrow.


P.S.  Lord Clisto, I don't know who those people are.  There are a couple of garb shops.  One has shirts that are embroidered - and beautiful.  The other is I think, something with the name Fox in it.  They had many nice shirts in lots of colors.   My friend today bought 2 shirts, and I bought one for my husband - shhhh, a surprise for his birthday, so don't say anything about it when you see him tomorrow!

We should be there shortly after opening canon.  Used the GPS for the first time to go there, and it took 20 minutes off our past travel times!
A real Surf Diva
Landshark who loves water
Chieftesse Surf'n Penny of Clan O'Siodhachain,
Irish Penny Brigade
Giver of Big Hugs 
Member since the beginning of RF
All will be well. St. Julian of Norwich

Vartha


Lord Clisto of York

Hail everyone,

  I just completed my pictures from the 2010 Janesville Renaissance Faire here in Wisconsin. I was there on Sunday the 16th. It was super weather and great friends. To see the pictures, just go to the link on my site below and click on the Janesville Faire link. Enjoy...

http://www.sirclisto.com/51main.html

Now its off to Dubuque, Iowa to perform in the court this coming weekend 5/22/23/2010. Hope to see many friends there.

Invictus Maneo

Lord Clisto,
Invictus Maneo - I Remain Unvanquished

Chris Last

As this year's event comes to a close, we would like to thank every one who was involved in this year's faire. From the guests who attended the event, to the participants who sold their wares and entertained the public, and especially all of our amazing sponsors, this event can not be produced with out you. We were so grateful to see 18 new vendors this year and 20 local and regional performers. This year's event saw more than 3000 attendees, a new weekend record. Due to this attendance we have been able to double our number of scholarships for next year and give to fantastic community outreach organizations. Thanks to everyone who brought in a food donation, your efforts are very much appreciated by the needy families supported by ECHO. We could go on and on, but it all boils down to THANK YOU and we'll see you next year!

Lady Renee Buchanan

It was such a wonderful faire.  It has grown so much.  We look forward to it every year. 
A real Surf Diva
Landshark who loves water
Chieftesse Surf'n Penny of Clan O'Siodhachain,
Irish Penny Brigade
Giver of Big Hugs 
Member since the beginning of RF
All will be well. St. Julian of Norwich