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Village Library of Wrightstown does it Again—their 20th VRF Faire

On September 14 & 15, the Village Library of Wrightstown does it Again—continuing to bring US one of the best weekend renaissance faires

The Village Library of Wrightstown does it Again—continuing to bring US One of the best weekend renaissance faires in the region

The 20th Annual Village Renaissance Faire,- A Faire for a Cause will not disappoint as more new shows than ever have been added to an already packed schedule. "The Faire lets you live the past today, but it will never rest on its past success," says Faire Director Ken Hone and this year is no different. One might think that new heights in attendance and nationwide recognition by Renaissance magazine might be enough, but the faire always wants to give its attendees more offerings and its performers and merchants larger crowds. And when the faire succeeds, so does the community as the money is put back into the library's free year-round programming. Building on its success, as it has done every year since its inception, the faire returns in the heart of Bucks County Pennsylvania with all performers returning and new exciting acts, themes and merchants joining them for what will surely be the best year yet.

Although most would be amazed at the feature offerings of this one weekend faire that boasts, flying birds of prey, jousting, trebuchet launching, and fire breathing all which occur twice daily, and supplement its, annual Original storyline Living Literature performed by Period Productions, the most impressive compliment is that all of these performances are offered at a pittance of $5 a student, Adults are only a wee bit more, and under 5 are FREE…….and BEST of ALL proceeds benefit the local library. One would be remiss of course, not to mention to many other fine performances offered through its archery shows, living chess, live steele, celtic dance, mystical east, puppet shows, story-telling, and lyric stage, which all not only offer ongoing entertainment through-out the day, but also the faire’s hallmark of entertainment—incredible interactive shows followed by free lessons and interactions with performers one on one.

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A moment of Fun and Fantasy will always be but a step away. As the faire has even scheduled its entertainment so that as patrons walk between shows they can gaze at the Aerialists flying every hour. The weekend merriment does not end there as actors interact along all the faireways as visitors explore the fine artisans and guild work offered for sale. Patrons are treated to blacksmiths, spinners, weavers, and woodworkers along artisans rowe as they head toward our Living History pavilion featuring multiple SCA shires.

The amazing thing about the Village Renaissance Faire is that for less than a movie, attendees are treated to a wealth of shows that by any one by itself is worth the price of admission. Danger Acts. Circus Arts. Living History. Animals exhibits & rides. Crafts & artisans. Where else can you see:

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  • Walking trees & tree wishes
  • dancing on a stage, on and in the air
  • pirates, wizards, knights, royalty, and unicorns
  • human flailing, 15 foot trebuchet, a pirate fleet, jousting and flying birds of prey
  • danger shows like fire breather, knife ladder climbing, hot coal walking and more
  • 3 foot tall chess pieces, human slingshots, 4 foot tall connect four
  • flying chickens, rats, fits, birds, and dragons
  • a 20 sided die patron gameshow, dragonsized games, and venture on a Kings Quest to earn a knighting at the joust
  • watch aspiring to professional performers & artisans then try your hand at the same in kids kind in Kids Kingdom
  • and so much more in our multiple worlds, times, and 10 performance venues

Wee ones, or those young at heart, are never far from entertainment. As the faire is crisscrossed with a variety of activities and games, such as free crafts and loaner garb, medieval games, games of skill, child knighting, Merlin’s Mystical World of Inflatables, pony rides, carriage rides, fight-a-knight, , and a huge interactive play area that allows them to recreate all aspects of the faire in a family friendly environment.

The faire welcomes one, and welcomes all, but just for one weekend every fall. You would be remiss if this is a fare you miss, see you there.

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20th Annual Village Renaissance Faire- A Faire for a Cause

--all proceeds benefit the Village Library of Wrightstown--

WHEN: Sept 14 & 15, 11:00-6:00 p.m. daily

WHERE: Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, 576 Penns Park Road, Wrightstown, PA 18940

ADMISSION: Adults $10; Students still just $5.00; under 5 free with paying adult. FREE parking.

ADVANCE TICKETS https://villagefaire.ticketleap.com/20th-village-renaissance-a-faire-for-a-cause/

SUSPEND DISBELIEF this September and be entertained by hundreds of performers every half hour on our ten stages. The Village Faire is designed to entertain, educate, and involve visitors of all ages.

  • Armored Horseback Jousting
  • Flying Birds of Prey @ High NOON & 4:00 p.m.
  • Adamo Ignis Firebreather
  • Aerialist shows every hour
  • A walking tree, roaming wishes, and pyrates of fortune’s folly
  • LIVING LITERATURE-We are on the Same Side
  • Human Chess, Archery, Historical Demos
  • Puppetry, Juggling & Comedy
  • Live Music, Theatre, & Dancing
  • Steele Cavalier fencing lists, demos, lessons, and foam weaponry fun for young
  • Children’s Quest, Dragon sized Games, Kids’ Kingdom
  • Human Flail & Merlin’s World of Captured Aire
  • Petting Zoo, Carriage & Pony Rides
  • Crafts, Games & Inflatables

Whats new this year? As always, a lot:

  • Mylins –Merlin’s whimsical counterpart—magic, science or something else
  • Renaissance Improve by UNscripted Productions
  • Harry McNoggin Tree Wishes & Trunk Shows
  • Lord Oakheart Giant Walking Trees
  • Gypsey Funk Squad What do past Visitors say:
  • Really, all of this for $10 adults, $5 a students, and under 5 FREE
  • All proceeds support the library
  • How could I have missed it & When is it next year

Come early and stay all day as the activities are varied and ongoing. For more information call 267-304-8060, email thedefenders@hotmail.com, or go to www.villagefaire.org

ALL Proceeds benefit the Village Library of Wrightstown

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