Wild Beasts invade New Jersey Renaissance Faire

     We had an amazing opening weekend and thank you all for coming out to support our show.  This weekend the village of Crossford will be invaded by all manner of wild beasts.  Wolves and wolfdog hybrids from Howling Woods Farm were at our Shire last weekend and will also be on June 11 and 12.  Howling Woods provides education about wolves and wolf hybrids to the public and places these beautiful animals.  They do not encourage breeding, but try and help these majestic animals that are with us now.  Visit their website at www.howlingwoods.org and come visit them this weekend.

Also joining us this weekend will be the falconer Ash Cary who many of you may know from the Pennsylvania Rennaissance Faire.  He will be flying his birds twice a day this weekend in an educational show about human kinds history and relationship with these beautiful raptors.  You can also see him this fall at the Pennsylvania Rennaissance Faire.

It is also highly likely that we will be having rescue greyhounds at our faire on the weekend as well.  If you are looking for a companion, they will even be able to help you adopt one of these amazing animals. 

As always we will have six stages of quality entertainment for you to revel in all day at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire including a full scale joust, which also uses rescued horses as well.  Strike up a conversation with one of our armored knights about the journey those mighty steeds took to arrive here on our joust list.

Join us this weekend for our final weekend of the 2011 season.  Join our email list and find discounted tickets at www.njrenfaire.com and Long Live the Duke!!!

Trenton St. Patrick's Day Parade a Great Success!

We participated in our first St. Patrick's Day parade in New Jersey on Saturday March 12 and it was a huge success.  Our float (created by Mr. Nick, pictured above) was amazing and we were able to hand out many discount tickets for the thousands of people who came out to release their inner Irish heritage.  Come and join us this weekend for the Robbinsville St. Patrick's Day Parade in Robbinsville, NJ.  Here is a website with all the details:  http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/robbinsville/index.htm

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire will be held on June 4, 5 and 11, 12 of 2011, rain or shine.  Visit our website for discounted tickets, directions and information on performers and vendors.
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The Magical Village of Crossford

Beginning June 4, the grounds of Liberty Lake Day Camp will be transformed into The Shire of Crossford.  The Shire exists in England, in the latter half of the 16th century during the reign of good Queen Bess, Elizabeth the First of England.  Crossford is located in the realms of the Good Duke of Northumberland and it is one of his favorite places of progress throughout the year.  The woods around Crossford are old and the wise people will tell you that there is magic in those forests.  Each year, around the solstices and harvests, the fey become active and the veil between the worlds is thin.  It’s during these times that the full magic of Crossford is revealed.  It is this magic that brings characters out of time to our lovely shire such as Robin Hood and King Arthur.  Come see the lovely scenery for yourself at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire!

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire is held on June 4, 5 and 11, 12, rain or shine. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Directions and discounted tickets are available at our website, www.njrenfaire.com.

King Arthur comes to the NJ Renaissance Faire

As you might already know, the 2nd annual New Jersey Renaissance Faire will be opening on June 4 at Liberty Lake Day Camp in Columbus, NJ.  The theme of last year’s event was Robin Hood; this year’s theme is the story of King Arthur.  However, die-hard fans will be quick to point out that neither of these mythic characters are from the Renaissance Era at all.  How can we call ourselves a Renaissance Faire when these characters are clearly from the Middle Ages?  That, kind friends and companions, is the magic of The Shire of Crossford in the English countryside where our faire lives. In my next blog entry I will take some time to explain how this very unique town works.  Stay tuned!

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire will be held on June 4, 5 and 11, 12, rain or shine. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Directions and discounted tickets are available at our website, www.njrenfaire.com.

Our SECOND annual New Jersey Renaissance Faire June 4, 5, 11, 12 2011

And the tradition continues…On June 4 the New Jersey Renaissance Faire will open for its second season at Liberty Lake Day Camp in Columbus, NJ.  The first year was amazing and went beyond any of our wildest expectations.  We created a magical place that welcomed families and guests of all ages to take a day off and experience life in Merry Old England.  Last year, guests were able to watch the drama unfold between Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham.  Robin Hood, portrayed by actor Todd Smith, and Nottingham, played by Ian McCafferty, took to the streets of our shire and met our guests face-to-face.  Maid Marian, played by local actress Katrina Foy, warmed the hearts of young girls and princesses alike.  This year it will be King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table who will visit our faire. Come join us to see how the story will end!

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire will be held on June 4, 5 and 11, 12, rain or shine. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Directions and discounted tickets are available at our website, www.njrenfaire.com.