October 25-26: Spooky Knights II • Closing Weekend

Halloween Days & Spooky Knights II October 25-26 • Closing Weekend

Rip Skellington, the Shire Grave Digger and the rest of the inhabitants of the Shire of Mount Hope are diggin' up some hauntingly good times at Halloween Days & Spooky Knights and the Closing Weekend of the 28th Annual Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. The Faire comes to a close and what better way to celebrate one final weekend than with a celebration of All Hallow's Eve? Who knows what's in store for you, the traveler to the Shire, with tricks & treats around every corner of the Shire for children of all ages. Remember to dress in your favorite costume for fun and prizes!

Halloween Days & Spooky Knights II Competitions, Ceremonies & Merriements Trick or Treating in the Shire: Shire visitors, ages 11 and under, are invited to perform tricks for the chance to collect treats from 2-4 PM. Pick up your Shire Trick-or-Treat bag at the Children’s Activities Information Booth outside the Mansion Wine Shop between 11 AM – 3 PM. A map will be given indicating which locations should not be missed to fill your bag with sweets and surprises. Children’s Halloween Costume Extravaganza Calling all nipperkins! Show off your wickedly wondrous costumes in the Children’s Halloween Costume Extravaganza. Whether you are a pirate, princess or creature of the night, strut your stuff for Queen Elizabeth and Her court! Adult Costume Contest: All those daring enough to brave the Shire’s Halloween frights, come flaunt your favorite costume in the Halloween Costume Contest! Participants are encouraged to wear their most creative home-fashioned costumes for fantastic prizes! Bobbin' For Apples: Think you can snag an apple without using your hands? Nipperkins, ages 11 and under, join the Mad Mechanicals to test your bobbing skills and earn your reward! Mask Decorating: Nipperkins, get into the Halloween spirit by decorating and adorning masks with an array of trimmings. Meet with Shire folk at the Red & White Tent from 12pm-2pm to join in this festive masquerade. Cookie Decorating: Children 11 and under, let your culinary creativity run wild by making tasty Jack-o-Lanterns using pumpkin-shaped cookies and Halloween sweets at the Red & White Tent 4-5 PM. Campfire and S’mores: As the crisp autumn air fills the Faire, make your way to the campfire in Swashbuckler Grove for warmth, stories and song! Maybe even get yourself a delicious S'more at the Via Gelataria adjacent to the Kettle Korn and join Villagers and Guests alike as they share stories or songs by the roaring fire. We are currently planning more activities and special performances for Halloween Days & Spooky Knights! Check back soon for more information!	Some of the Villagers of the Shire meet some guests to the Faire. Dress in YOUR Favorite costume for the Halloween Costume Contest!! Trick or Treat! The magic words to the Shire Folk. Who knows what treats you'll get or what tricks or treats await you!

'Tis a celebration of All Hallows Eve at the Closing Weekend of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire and Queen Elizabeth, Her Most Royal Majesty, Bids You a Fond Farewell and a Hearty Cheer to Return Next Year to the 29th Annual Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in 2009!