Willow Grove performer Joy Cole returns to his artistic roots at the 17th Annual Village Renaissance Faire

Renaissance Circus Arts expand from aerialists, fire breathers, blade walkers, fire jugglers, glass walkers, and hot coals, to now include fire hoops too, and much, much more. The Village Faire is so much more than one act, its actually more than 50 coming together for the benefit of the library this September 17 & 18 at the 17th Village Renaissance Faire on the donated Middletown Grange Fairgrounds.

As a teenager, Joy volunteered at the Village Renaissance Faire because it sparked her love for play acting and interest in history. Joy returns to her roots, where her then humble and aspiring interested started and now blossomed into a fun, interactive children’s show that thrills the children but entertains all. She is eager to rejoin the Village Renaissance Faire and entertain and bring joy to 9,000 fair-goers this September.

Joy Parties is an exciting new enterprise providing children’s entertainment to the 2-6 year old crowd. Led by Joy Cole, a New Hope native, her shows combine circus arts and music in a highly energetic and interactive performance. Using hula hoops, fire spinning, juggling, and singalong songs, Joy leads children on an imaginative journey where they get to join the celebration which can be tailored to any time or theme, and all are free to be silly.

Now a Willow Grove resident, the Village Library of Wrightstown Renaissance Faire has always remained true to her heart as it allowed her to start to blossom into the performer she has now become. She is eager to return to the faire this September as she has heard about its continuous growth all while maintaining its noble purpose- a Faire for a Cause.

Like many in the millennial generation, Joy graduated college only to find herself steaming milk for lattes and dreaming of something bigger. With her free time, Joy devoted herself to developing a performing arts portfolio of playing instruments and learning circus skills. Over the past year, Joy has put her talents together to create a truly unique show geared towards young children. Joy Parties is available for birthdays, fundraisers, and family events. She gives adults time to relax and ensures memorable fun for all young children in attendance. To learn more, see upcoming events, or for booking inquiries you can visit www.joyfulparties.com.

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17th Annual Village Renaissance Faire—A Faire for a Cause
Come see the event that earned a visit from Renaissance Magazine.... Support the public library & have fun too! Its an authentic, affordable, and local Renaissance Faire with a CAUSE----ALL proceeds got the public library. This all volunteer community event attracted over 9,000 in one weekend last year. Please come join us. An event for all ages and affordable to all. Its hard to believe, but once you come its even harder to leave.

WHEN: Sept 17 & 18, 11:00-6:00 p.m. daily

WHERE: generously donated 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.

SUSPEND DISBELIEF this September and be entertained by hundreds of performers every half hour on our eight 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.
• Aerialist shows every hour
• Fire breathing, Blade walking, & Hot Coals
• LIVING LITERATURE-the rise of the Village by the White Company
• Human Chess, Archery
• Puppetry, Juggling & Comedy
• Live Music, Theatre, & Dancing
• SCA Historical Demonstrations
• 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:

• Armchair Wizards—most innovative improvisational game show like you have never seen before
• Pirates of Fortune’s Folly- Pyrat-mosphere, stunts shows, quiz shows, story-telling, sea shanties, workshop, and interactive games
• Unicorns captured and photos with attendees by Victoria Zebro of Victoria Photography
• Mylins –Merlin’s whimsical counterpart—magic, science or something else
• Joy Parties Circus Arts, Fire spinning, Music, juggling, and singalong songs
• ArtyPantz Storytelling, Percussions, & Puppetry--
• Rat catchers, chicken chasers, popcorn theatre by creativeTHEATRE
• Condottieri Del Cervo Nero fencing lists, demos, lessons, and foam weaponry fun for young
• Dave & Busters Wacky Whimsical Wheel of W.O.W.
• Waites & Measures- Kathryn Peirce

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

Advance tickets at: https://villagefaire.ticketlea...
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