October 25-26: Spooky Knights II • Closing Weekend

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Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights

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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!

Competitions, Ceremonies & Merriements

A RENAISSANCE
FAIRE FIRST!

Scythian

A Celtic Fling FAVORITE! Their first time at the Faire! "Celtic with an edge." This four-man band plays a range of styles from traditional Celtic to Celtic rock, with strains of Gypsy and Klezmer. Do not miss 'em!

Globe Theater 1:30 & 4:30

Coyote Run

Hailed as one of the "most exciting Celtic acts touring today." Their music is driving and powerful and resonates with Celtic traditional music with a distinctive unique style all their own!

O'Malley's Pour House
12:30, 2:00, 4:00 & 5:30

Duchess Sussex Peasant Shoot
Join us for the peasant run as villagers dash for marvelous prizes - bread, gruel, or even shoes! Join the pistol packing Russian knights and the ever popular Duchess Sussex as they officiate the "Run of Futility."

Bosworth Field 3:00

Troupe Sahara

Witness the amazing feats and "feets" of the Middle Eastern marvel as they swish, sway, roll and bend their ways into your heart.

Chess Arena 12:00, 1:30, 2:30
Endgame 4:30

Troupe Sahara

The Captain & Malarky

Come and fill your mug with your favorite ale and share a song with the Captain & Malarky. Their upbeat music will have you tapping your feet and lifting your mug to toast to life over and over again. Remember happy times in the pub as you listen to their ballads and wish yourself to the Emerald Isle.

Swashbuckler Pub Stage 1:00

Captain & Malarky

Barby Holder

Another of Her Majesty's favorites returns! The queen of the hammer-dulcimer graces Mount Hope once more with her presence and shares her dulcet tones and musical prowess.

Sir Jacob's Garden
2:30
and throughout the Shire!

KEELRAKE!
This duo of musical prowess can usually be caught at the ROCK regailing weary travelers with song most unique in nature...a must hear! The webmaster gives this duo a BIG THUMBS UP!!

Piazza 1pm and 3pm

Bloody Sawfish

This group of young scaliwags have sailed to the Shire. A younger version of the Rakish Rogues!!

Swashbuckler Pub Stage 11:30

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.

Throughout the Shire 2-4pm

Magical Merriement Costume Parade

Young and old are invited to parade with the denizens of the Shire as they process throughout the Village!

Line-up at Mithers Gaming Glen 3:45

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!

Hurdy Gurdy Stage 12:30

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!

Chess Arena 5:30

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!

Chess Arena 5:00

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.

Red & White Tent 12pm-2pm

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.

Lily White's Stuft Animal Shakespeare

Join Lily and her magical friends for Shakespearean story time.

Piazza della Rosa 12:00 & 2:30

Featured Fare & Libations of the Weekend

Featured Ale:

"Bootie Barley Wine"

As the autumn cold settles on the English town of Bristol, John Harvey, a master brewer and farmer by trade was faced with a quandary. It appeared the family granary was laden with an excessive amount of grain—if left unused, the grain will spoil. Using his knowledge of beer making, John concocted a new recipe and, with the help of his sons, the surplus grain was mashed with his normal brews, resulting in a strong ale which warms the body on even the coldest of days—so much so that drinking much of it will kick you in the Bootie. Exercise much caution with this ale!

Sir Julian's Cuisine
of the Knowne Worlde:

Chillin' Chicken and Waffles: Chunks of white meat in a flavorful gravy, generously poured over a fresh hot waffle. $5.00

Bour Bones: These bones will soon be rattlin when your teeth strip these meaty pork shanks clean! $6.00

Featured Wine:

Pennsylvania Dutch Spiced Apple

Cinnamon cloves & a delightful blend of apples.

Regularly $10.95

THIS WEEKEND $9.95

'Tis Almost Over! Do Not Miss the Merriement!

A Last Chance...Join our Feast Master in welcoming Her Most Royal Majesty to this refined gathering of etiquette, tasty treats, and a spot of England's favorite beverage.

A Last Weekend...Come feast upon a delectable fare and take a lesson in dueling with both pen and sword from our Feast Master AND William Shakespeare.

And Don't Forget...Let the tales be told, the drinks be poured, the tobacco be smoked, and the wenches be wooed - all in celebration of the return of Captain Jack.

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Rip Skellington is Digging Up Some Merriement