As William Shakespeare penned, "All the world's a stage..." and at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire this indeed is a fact. With 13 stages and over 90 shows daily, all consisting of live continuous entertainments, there is something for everyone at the Faire. Whether your tastes are of a comical, dramatic, or musical nature, or all three, the entertainments abound for you, our most loyal and Royal visitors.
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Click Play Below to Visit Some of the Musicians of the Realm with
Demetrius the Minstrel
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Barely Balanced
All Season
If gravity is the law, then they need to be arrested!! Whether whirling colorful objects (or themselves) through the air, or on stilts, this trio of daredevils are forever fighting the forces of gravity! Boarshead Inn Stage
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Barely Balanced Fire Extravaganza
All Season
Barely Balanced is back and this time they are on fire! Well not literally...but they will amaze you! Globe Stage
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Damian Blade - Sword Swallower
The Dangerous Show
All Season
Difficult to watch for some, but fascinating to all are the skills of this sword swallower extraordinaire. Damian Blade, the "most dangerous man in the world" swallowing swords and more - all for your amusement!
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Coyote Run Returns!
October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
The rousing music of Coyote Run weaves tunes that soar through the air, embrace Mother Earth, challenge the vastness of the waters, and evoke the spirit of sacred fire. Join the adventure!
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Don Juan & Miguel
September 20-21, 27-28
Adventurous! Enthralling! Romantic! This fiery trio, Don Juan, the mysterious son of the King and Queen of Spain, his loyal manservant Miguel as well as Esmeralda the daughter of Don Juan, charm an entire Shire while engaging in the finest sword and whip work ever seen, and humor, even more "cutting."
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Empty Hats
All Season!
Truly everyone's Faire Favorites...Giacomo the Jester, Looney Lucy, Demetrius the Minstrel and Lady Elizabeth the Fiddler entertaining with rousing songs of traveling troubadours. And if you thought they were "unplugged?" Wait til you hear how "wired" they are!
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Fool Hearty
All Season
Fool's School - Two professional card carrying fools select an unwary audience member and teach him everything he needs to know to be a fool - juggling, fire eating, and who knows what else.
Magic Show - The audience becomes part of the show in this magical animal adventure.
The Untrained Dog Show - Blockhead, the Border Collie, makes fools of Fool Hearty's Marquise and Ima Nutte.
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Giacomo the Jester Show
All Season
Wild and wacky! One of the Queen's favorite fools. 'Tis rope walking, juggling and extremely outrageous behavior!
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The Looney Lucy &
Ploppy Show*
All Season
The names say it all! Enter this show at your own risqué. Definitely not for kids, but these are two very funny "ladies" and two funny adult comedy shows!
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MuckMaster's Mud Shows
All Season
Three shows throughout the day, three completely different stories, and three idiots in the mud! "Splash Zone" seats are optional at these raucous shows that prove why children should stay in school.
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Mirandola Fanfare Trumpets
All Season
(Throughout the Shire) - Formed by Kevin Rosenberry in 1991, Mirandola has appeared at multiple Renaissance Faires. Mirandola has also enjoyed prestigious performances throughout the East Coast, including the opening of the Kimmel Center of the Arts in Philadelphia!
"Mirandola has recently lost its founding member, Kevin Rosenberry. The group plans to continue the tradition of fanfare trumpeting that nobody knew how to do better than Kevin. He was our leader, our friend, and one of the best people I ever met, and will be remembered always." - Rob Diener, 16 Year Member

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Rakish Rogues*
All Season
This melodious band of awdy braggarts raise their voices in a capella splendor and their tankards in toast to fond memories and glorious futures! Not for those of feint hearts, nor for young ones.
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Rakish Rogues &
Sultry Sirens*
All Season
Two bands of bawdy balladeers (one from Mars, the other from Venus) join together for a rowdy and, at times, randy show! For mature audiences only! Shown here are the Rakish Rogues & Sultry Sirens from our 2007 season.
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Renaissance Vaudeville
All Season
Lady Janet joins Master Rick Stratton in his whacky vaudevillian mode, and together, with their trained animals, juggle and joke their way into your hearts.
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Royal Falconer & Royal Falconry Demonstration
All Season
Sir Robert Cary, Cousin to the Queen Herself, presents a truly amazing display of the ancient art of falconry with his remarkable raptor.
Sir Robert's informative first hand personal account of the ancient art of falconry.
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Royal Hypnotist
All Season
Master Rick astounds as he subliminally takes you to another mental state. The hypnosis is 100% real and the show is great fun. Worry not; he will not leave you as a chicken...for very long.
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Shakespeare's Bloody Best: The Merry Wives of Windsor
All Season
Sir William Shakespeare lets slip the dogs of gore in this bloody production of his classic work.
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Silk Road Gypsies
All Season
From Gypsy Music to Celtic Jigs, this group weaves an exotic blend of haunting melodies, driving rhythms, and enchanting dances.
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Sir Isaac Fawlkes
All Season
As Magician to the Queen, Sir Isaac Fawlkes and his stuffed pal Rocky the Racoon "magish" their way into your hearts!
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Sultry Sirens of Sin*
All Season
These lovely lasses lavish lascivious, licentious, libidinous and at times, lovingly lewd lyrics, singing and dancing their way into your...hearts. Not for the wee ones or those with "delicate" sensibilities. Shown here are the Sultry Sirens of 2007.
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Tartan Terrors
All Season
These Canadian lads and lassies will have you begging for more with their quick comedy and even quicker feet. Their music, comedy and dance show defies description and certainly brings new meaning to the dance known as the "Highland Fling." It will also leave no doubt that, while England is prim and proper, "Scotland's Depraved."
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Trial & Dunke
All Season
Lord High Chancellor Thomas Bromley is determined to bring watery justice to the ne'er-do-wells of Mount Hope. Come help decide whose doublets stay dry and whose stockings get soaked!
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Washer Well Show - Cleopatra, Queen of Suds
All Season
'Tis the story of Antony & Cleopatra as thou has ne'er heard it told. The lovely ladies of laundry shall prove tell that all doth come out in the wash.
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This list of entertainments is subject to change.
* Note that an asterisk denotes shows containing adult humour!
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