What is your home faire?

[SleepyArcher]

There are not many Knights at my home faire in Minnesota. It is a big reason I don't wear my Knight garb as mush as I should/could. So I thought maybe we could all post where our home faire is and when the faire is. This way if any of us wanted to travel and join fellow Knights we would know where to go and when. Who has a larger Knight gathering at their faire? Any of you interested in having a gathering spot every year for all of us Knights? Sort of like a RenDezvous?

     Sleepyarcher                                MNRF                                   August-October
     Warrior Monk                                GARF                                   April-June
     Templar Jesse                               Florence, AL                          October
     Marcus of Ibelin                             Nebraska Ren Faire                May 1-2
                                                      Midwest Ren Faire                  May
                                                      KCRF                                   Sep-Oct
     Sir Micheal                                   Great Lakes Med. Faire           July-August
     Sir Samuel                                   Ohio Ren Faire
                                                      Castelteers Gatherings                      

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Well done Brother! GARF; Apr-Jun, and the single weekend festivals of GCRF: Pensacola or Mobile. I have stretched as far as the Carolina Renfest.

[Just Jesse]

I'd say mine is florence, the alabama in october, although i no longer crusade it... i pillage

[Marcus of Ibelin]

Its funny....I was thinking something similar just yesterday...Trying to pick a faire (it'd have to be next year 2011 for me, we have to bid our vacation a year in advance    )  that we could have a gathering of all the Brothers!

I have 3 "home" faires actually.  The Nebraska Ren Faire, the Midwest Ren Fest and the KC Ren Fest, though we only get to go a couple weekends to KC.

[SirMichael]

Hello my brothers,

My home faire is the Great lakes medieval Faire, near Cleveland Ohio. It is held each year in July & August. It is well attended by Knights and also has jousting.

Sir Michael

[Sir Samuel]

My home Fair is the Ohio RenFest. Also I attend the Castleteers Gatherings at The Loveland Castle in Loveland Ohio. Tho this year I will be attending the TnRenFest if any brothers will be there for opening weekend I will be in the Order of Hospitillars.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I'd say mine is florence, the alabama in october, although i no longer crusade it... i pillage

Vos have exerceo vestri bene of " ego expulsion " ex Ordo.

[Marcus of Ibelin]

For the list you have going.....  The Nebraska Faire is May 1-2.  The Midwest Ren Fest is Memorial Day weekend, May 29-31.  The KCRF runs from the first weekend of September to the third weekend of October...with 3 day weekends on Labor Day and Columbus Day. 

And never fear, Templar Jesse....I too tend to pillage at KCRF myself.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I'd say mine is florence, the alabama in october, although i no longer crusade it... i pillage

And never fear, Templar Jesse....I too tend to pillage at KCRF myself.

See:

http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii245/Warrior_Monk/?action=view&current=WarriorMonksorPirates.flv

[Sir William Marcus]

Myself & fra Josef von Lamars home faire is Fishers located in central Indiana. We also lay claim to Ohio & Kentucky as they are in close proximity


Let it be known..



Excellent editing frere Cliff de Beaumanoir!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Let it be known..

Priceless!!!!!!  True, but still priceless!!!!!

[SirMichael]

Greetings my Brothers,

I bring news from the Great Lakes Medieval Faire....the cast for 2010 was announced over the weekend. It looks like the theme this year is Ivanhoe. Part of the cast is a group of Templers. Grand Master Lucus  Beaumanior will be one of the actors. I will keep thee all posted as I find out more information.


Cast Info...Templars and Clergy
Sir Brian DeBois-Guilbert-Templar Patrick Collands
Grand Master Lucas Beaumanoir-Templar Danny Young
Prior Aymer or Jorveaulx – Zach Brock
Frair Staunch Joe Danko
Sister Mary Michael Grace Elliot
Sister Mary Margaret Emily McGlawn



Dues Lo Vult...

Sir Michael of Mentor

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

You must capture this visually!!!!!!  Deus vult!

[Lady Kett]

Hello Sir Knights!

Do any of you hail from Scarborough? Or plan to make Rendezvous this month?

I would absolutely love to meet all of you should the opportunity arise! The Home Faire listing is quite handy for planning out of town Faire excursions!

[Lord Magnus]

My home faire is Bristol, however my second would be St. Louis. (been going there from its very first opening year) and now after visiting Fishers for two seasons, I'd like to add that one as well. I do visit Michigan ( Holly), and Ohio on a regular basis. Im going to attempt to make it back to Great Lakes again (loved that faire!).

[Sir Samuel]

I would guess my home fair would be Ohio, but honestly I have a castle and we hold mini fest every 3rd saturday of the month from April-Sept. Plus one of our oown Knights of the Golden Trail is owner and operator of the TnRen Sir Mike Freeman. So we (several Knights and Family) will be attending there on May1-2 of this year for opening weekend. I hope to see many of you there if possible and of course at OHRF

[SirMichael]

Greetings my Brothers....

I hope all finds you well.....a special message to Lord Mangus, if you do make it out to GLMF, let me know. This is my home faire and I would be honored to share a tankard of ale with thee and any other brother Knight who may attend. Warrior Monk, you are truely amazing with your command of the history of the Templers.

Everyone have a Great and most excellent week...



Sir Michael of Mentor

[Lord Magnus]

Greetings my Brothers....

I hope all finds you well.....a special message to Lord Mangus, if you do make it out to GLMF, let me know. This is my home faire and I would be honored to share a tankard of ale with thee and any other brother Knight who may attend. Warrior Monk, you are truely amazing with your command of the history of the Templers.

Everyone have a Great and most excellent week...



Sir Michael of Mentor

Gramercy Sir Michael! After visiting your home faire last year I plan on a return trip ( this time with many more of the group I'm in). The hospitality of your faire was awesome. I was invited to sit with the Royals during one of the jousts. Excellent layout of the grounds and very friendly people. Im looking at the first weekend in Aug to visit.

[SirMichael]

Greetings Lord Mangus,

I will be looking for thee on the 1st weekend of August...I only hope the Stumble Inn has enough Ale!!!!! This year the theme was changed a bit, it is based on Ivanhoe. There will be a Templer contingent on cast and King Author has been replaced by King Richard the Lionheart. I have been going to GLMF for 7 years now and each year it gets better. They have the largest cast ever. I look foward to meeting you and your company of Knights.

here is a cast list to see what some of the plans are for 2010

Royal Court
Richard the Lionheart,King of England Bob Noponen
Berengaria of Navarre, Queen of England Shawna Hamilton
Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, Saxon Crusader Tim Podgorny
Sir Robert of Locksley, Saxon Crusader Mike Wahl
Henry Lancaster, King's squire Steven Laubenthal

Spanish Court/Queen's Court/ Feast Cast
Princesa Brangelina Garces, Queen's sister Heather Conyers
Princesa Luciana Garces, Queen's sister Sarah Cantrell
Duchesa Margaretta Orellana, Companion Kara Laughard
Don Allejandro, Queen's Protector Ben Yeater
Senora Esperanza Zaragoza, Maid of Honor Kristi Brock
Desiderio el Payaso- The Fool Johnny Walker

Prince John's Court
John Lackland, Prince Regent Will Mortensen
Eleanor of Aquitaine Crash
Dame Aumie Lyon-Queen's protector Jen Clark
Isabel , Countess of Glouster -Johns fiancé Amie Whitlock
Gabriel Livingston -Lady to Isabel Jenny Pinelli
Waldemar Fitzurse-Chief Advisor Jason Ensor
Maurice de Bracy-Crusader/Mercenary Leader Matt Boser
George Toneberry -Herald Andrew Turner

Cedric's Household
Lord Cedric of Rotherwood, Saxon Noble Don Isenburg
Athelstane of Coningsburg, Saxo n Noble Sheridan Sullivan
Lady Rowena of Rotherwood Candalyn Fusselman
Elgitha Rowena's Handmaiden Natalie Scott
Leola, Rowena's Handmaiden Gretchen Fusselman
Hundebert-Majordomo Rob Pyle
Oswald-Cupbearer Matt O'Herron
Gurth the swineherd Jeremy Young
Wmamba the jester Sam Novak

Reginald Devonshire's Camp
Lord Reginald Devonshire, Papal Legate Brian Reames
Sir William Enfield, Knight Ryan Smolik
Misha –Russian Mercenary Nelson Crain
Viktor –Russian Mercenary Patric Cook
Lady Dolcia Gabana, Fashionista Melissa Kidd
Sumbodie Gofetchme –Servant Genna Yeater
Annie Bodigetme-Servant Sara Moeller

Templars and Clergy
Sir Brian DeBois-Guilbert-Templar Patrick Collands
Grand Master Lucas Beaumanoir-Templar Danny Young
Prior Aymer or Jorveaulx – Zach Brock

Frair Staunch Joe Danko
Sister Mary Michael Grace Elliot
Sister Mary Margaret Emily McGlawn

The Village
Geoffrey Chaucer, The Poet Saley
Shannon Poole, The Bard Papparazi Ryan Laubenthal
Saemus, The Struggling Musician James McGurer
Anonymous the Chronicler – The Historian Caitlen Joseph
Darby O'Connell – The Advice Columnist Jessica Fitch
Samual Wallace Martin – The Merchant Josh McMichael
Dan O'Dang-One Man Fire brigade Rusty Miller
Angus Locke – The Blacksmith Ryan Zore
Mallory Locke-The Matchmaker Kim Queissar
Astrid Waldorf- The Innkeeper Veronica Latva
Molly the Innwench Tiffany Cass
Nancy the Innwench Danielle Mongold
Patty the Scullery Maid Kayla Johns
Helen Waldorf- The Twin Kelly Tapager
Ellen Waldorf – The Other Twin Kayla Orel
The Seamstress -Anita Stitch Becky Raddel
Anetta Lumpet-Clay – The Potter Kiersten Silar
Betty Lee- The Baker Emily McGrath
Sarah Crocker – The Baker Krista Payne
Issac of York -The Rich Jew Eben Young
Rebecca of York- The Jewess , daughter of Isaac JJ Gawlenski
Havalah of York-The Jewess, Cousin of Rebecca Vanessa Ondrey
Wallace Martin – The Farmer Paul Shelley
Maryanne Wallace Martin – The Milkmaid Andi Matty
Penelope Wallace Martin – The "spoiled" Daughter Paige Nealer
Ginger Wallace Martin-The Livery Peach
Michael "The Reaper" Wallace Martin –Mercenary Drew White
Charles "The Butcher" Stakington-Mercenary Brandon Bolin
Evan " The Plow" Ploughman-Mercenary Drew Golding

FairyLand
Oberon-King of the Fairies David Sunderlin
Titania-Queen of the Fairies Chelsea Vandergrift
Puck – The Trickster Lucas Eardley
Flora -Spring Flower Fairy Emily Brainard
Blimey Ursula Grimey – The Dirt Fairy Lacy Kiger
Arianna – The Air Sprite Nikki Engel
Gwendalyn- Water Nymph Christina Ranalli
Sephyra- The Imp Becky Tucholski
Helia- The Sun Pixie Danielle Majetich
Eryx the Ogre Andrew Fabiny
Amaya-The Night Rain Fairy Allison Leonard
Serendipity-The muse Destiny Santiago
Scamper – The Brownie Brittany Harry



Sir Michael

[Lord Magnus]

Thank you again Sir Michael! BTW If any of you  travel to the Tenn. Ren faire, I will be going there for the my first visit this weekend ( May 1st and 2nd). I attempted to make it last year but plans fell through ( ended up visiting KY faire instead and had an awesome time). But I will be there this time.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Templars and Clergy
Sir Brian DeBois-Guilbert-Templar Patrick Collands
Grand Master Lucas Beaumanoir-Templar Danny Young
Prior Aymer or Jorveaulx – Zach Brock

We're gonna need photos of these lads!!

[Sir William Marcus]

I second that.  I might have to see if I can figure out a way to attend as well.

[Lord Magnus]

I will do my best to get photos of them. Sir. William, that would be awesome if you could make it. I will be there for saturday but leaving early Sunday. (long drive back up to the Chicagoland area)

[Sir William Marcus]

Were talking about GLMF correct?

[Lord Magnus]

Duuhh yeah you guys were.. I wasn't paying attention obviously... "smacks forehead"... 

[Sir Samuel]

I will Be attending TnRen this weekend may 1-2 See all who shows up , there

[Sir William Marcus]

Duuhh yeah you guys were.. I wasn't paying attention obviously... "smacks forehead"... 

It's alright brother Magnus. Your slight lack of attention is probably a direct affect of the mass consumption of all the Three Floyd brews you sampled over the last weekend 

[Lord Magnus]

Duuhh yeah you guys were.. I wasn't paying attention obviously... "smacks forehead"... 

It's alright brother Magnus. Your slight lack of attention is probably a direct affect of the mass consumption of all the Three Floyd brews you sampled over the last weekend 

Truth brother Marcus... truth... that and excited about going to a ren faire!