Piracy with Panache. Duels Done Differently. Beware - thou shalt revere thy children as royalty, or walk the plank!
Ambushing all who enter their realm, Queen Renea takes captives as our Captain, King Mannifred, challenges any who are worthy to duel - with daring dance moves. Are you & your crew fit to fight with fancy footwork? Can you turn the tide of battle with ballet or twerking? Just keep it family friendly, for the Queen gives no quarter to those who would steal the happiness of children!
Combining a living history village with live, non-choreographed, audience-lead steel sword fighting, the Guardians provide old lore education and unrivaled entertainment.
Whether you seek dangerous, humorous, high-energy shows, or family activities with an eclectic group of specialists who provide knowledge and handleables with a smile, the Black Forest is the anachronistic destination for you.
Have you never seen a giant throw a tree? Now you can! The Scottish caber toss is one of many super-human fetes you will witness.
Other legendary efforts include the hammer throw, shot put, sheaf toss, weight-over-bar, tug-of-war and Maide-Leisg.
If it's heavy, they will throw it.
Lilting laughter and raucous rhymes flow from this lively darling duet, performing sea shanties & ballads both new & old.
Forget not to tip thine troubadour!
We should always ask permission before petting the performers - especially when they're bigger than you!
You can start by asking her name.
Where does she live? Does she know any tricks? Does she eat children? Etc.
Upholding the ancient American tradition of The Renaissance Faire Lane Actor, The Wandering Pascal brings joy, love, and individual, spontaneous interaction with any and every passer-by. Do a dance, sing a song, or kazoo a tune with this loveable rascal. He loves kids, loners, and groups of all sizes, often presenting trinket gifts or perchance even a gaze into your future!
Bring a stuffed animal and walking staff to participate. Suggested plushie length 6" & weighted with sand.
No one wants the dead animals to pile up on their homeside lane. So PUCK IT!
Launch those limp little things from goal to goal along the Faire-way until it lands at the foot of the Castle! Well, the sand castle. Also, build a sand castle!
Still in the planning stages, we intend to feature:
Axe and Knife Throwing (learn how here!), Archery (this too!), Guillotine Head-Toss (ours... not yours), and Town Fool Tomato Dunk Tank (do you know this guy?).
Use our Volunteer or Tickets Page to contact us about building your own Game for Fun and Profit!
Buyers get precedence.
Only 23 Single-Seater Hammocks available.
Repose upright with ease and comfort beneath the sun-dappled tree line of The Meadow where you gaze down upon The Highland Games.
Max 2 hammocks per 6 person area. The children and cronies may sit at your feet if the wise hammock-monarch beseech them bring blankets! Pillows also welcome.
A historic reenactment community of Norse people's daily lives. These seafaring explorers did more than rule the north. Come learn about the ways, traditions, and beliefs of the Old Ways, Forn Sidr & Asatru.
Great Camelot Renaissance Faire's Producer, Corey Suesakul, who sang with The Eagles in Chicago & premiered at Carnagie Hall, also edu-tains the kids to bring out latent talent & build confidence in their voice.
Sing Sing-a-Lot has a glorious drum circle experience fit for the sixties (but kid-friendly!). He has spares so you can join in! Or you can bring your own to jam out at The DIRF whenever you so please.
Great Camelot Renaissance Faire's Producer, Logan brings 4 giant birds fit for pirates. While trades across the seas often included the introduction of marvels & wonders of nature to new civilizations & habitats, these 4 beautiful beasts & Logan will inform us on the current impact of that historic practice.
Logan performs 2-dozen bubble tricks in an hour's time - Bubbles that smoke and spin, big enough to stand in, wider than the crowd! All while presenting the history of saponification and its development, including into a chore-time play-thing or just pure FUN!
Forever flirting with accidental self-immolation, this comedic scoundrel brings Stoopid Human Tricks to a worrisomely wooden stage near you!
Yet to be confirmed, the Central Iowa Royal Scottish Country Dancing troupe will be performing at The DIRF interactively to teach all who are willing how to perform delightful swirling group dancing patterns.
Yet to be confirmed, the Iowa Scottish Pipes & Drums will be performing en quartet at The DIRF for their King, James I of Scotland, as well as our opening gate ceremony!
Please pardon our moss as we begin work this year on Smalley's Giant Mushroom Forest for kids and miniature adults! Made from repurposing the giant metal reels from the local solar farm project, these toadstools range from 6 to 12 feet high & caps over 7 feet wide! Painted by local artisans in John Deer exterior enamels, they will be a sight to see and magical mushroom playground in 2025.
A professional makeup artist gone rogue, transforming kids and adults alike into mighty warriors and spectacularly fearsome groups. She can be found with the Olskipan Vikings by the Small Sea.
We have 38 chickens and counting! Some of them LOVE to be held and pet. Have you ever pet a chicken? Well now you can! There's Pweo and Shadow and Henry and Evelym and Jocelyn, and... and... {-v-}
We will try to acquire sheep & goats too for the full petting zoo experience.
Since 1997, Divya has practiced the ancient Mehndi Art from India, creating custom temporary tattoos with the natural ink, Henna. Small to large, traditional to modern, Divya can replicate your favorite characters or patterns on any public-appropriate place. Show off your art for a week or more!
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2 or MORE Actors
Ideally, a comically overdone Scottish accent, be-kilted royal garments, and a quick wit for improv with the passing public is required.
They will want pictures with you!
You might be kidnapped by pirates, so audition with your friends who are kilt-optional, as your court & attendants could be dignitaries visiting from other countries.
In 1964, Commedia dell'arte, Italian Renaissance era street performances, were recreated by the students performing house-to-house - The First Renaissance Faire was born.
Be part of a community of new & experienced lane actors who have fun interacting with strangers with the freedom of improv & independent collaboration. Make up your own costumes,
Scottish drinking songs & Pirate sailing shanties are tops this year! Classical Renaissance instrumentals, songs from LotR GoT Skyrim etc, are always great. Interesting instruments like harps, dulcimers, and concertinas are prized - but if all you bring is your voice and a drum, we will honor your audition and hear you out!
We have 4 10-minute & 8 30-minute
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