ll be asked to come into schools, cub/boy scout functions (where we conduct a history lesson that may not be in the history books, with armor, and weapons, like swords that will be used by real live sword fighters). We also participate at a Ring Joust held at the Bluewater Creek Polo Club. So, as you can see, we tend to stay a bit busy during the year.
We can be found on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/alarenfaire.org?ref=hl. If you wish to keep up with us throughout the year, you can visit our webpage, www.alarenfaire.org, and read minutes from our monthly meetings as well as check out the Calendar (but don’t forget to explore more of the page).
If you wish to become a volunteer or want to ask us to come and conduct out historical demonstration then please contact us. Our contact is Billy Warren, he can be reached at P.O. Box 431 Florence, Al. 35631 or by email, email@example.com. We look forward to hearing from and seeing you during the next year, all the way up to the Faire! Huzzah!
THE 27TH ANNUAL ALABAMA RENAISSANCE FAIRE WILL TAKE PLACE ONCE AGAIN THIS WEEKEND AT FOUNTAIN-ON-THE-GREEN (WILSON PARK) IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. HERE ARE THE DATES AND TIMES:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 10:00 A.M. UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
SUNDARY, OCTOBER 27, 12:00 NOON UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
HERE’S JUST A SAMPLING OF WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:
EXPECT TO HEAR MUSIC OF THE RENAISSANCE PERIOD: HAMMERED DULCIMERS, THE HURDY GURDY, MADRIGAL SINGERS, SEA CHANTIES, BALLADS, WANDERING TROUBADOURS, BAGPIPE, THE GLASS HARMONICA, ETC. WATCH PERFORMANCES BY THEATER GROUPS, MAGICIANS, JUGGLERS, AND OTHERS. BE ENTERTAINED BY BEGGARS, WENCHES, TROLLS, WOOD SPRITES, ETC. ENJOY FOOT PARADES AROUND THE PARK LED BY THE REIGNING MONARCH AND HIS ENTOURAGE. WITNESS THE CROWNING OF THE NEW MONARCH. PARTICIPATE IN MEDIEVAL DANCES YOU CAN LEARN VERY QUICKLY. VISIT THE BOOTHS OF CRAFTS VENDORS OF ALL TYPES (JEWELRY MAKERS, BAKERS, RENAISSANCE CLOTHIERS, ARMOR AND CHAIN MAILLE MAKERS, CREATORS OF FAIRY WINGS, MAKERS OF MEDIEVAL-STYLE FURNITURE, TO NAME JUST A FEW). ENJOY THE VARIED ACTIVITIES IN THE CHILDREN’S SECTION – FROM A HAYSTACK WITH HIDDEN PRIZES TO A CHILD-SIZE SWORD-IN-THE-STONE. PATRONIZE THE FOOD COURT FOR TURKEY LEGS, FUNNEL CAKES, FRESH-ROASTED PEANUTS AND OTHER DELICACIES.
IN THE MIDST OF ALL OF THIS, YOU’LL BE SURROUNDED BY LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN COSTUMES OF THE PERIOD. SOME WILL BE PEASANTS, SOME WILL BE LANDED GENTRY, SOME WILL BE MEMBERS OF TRADE GUILDS, OTHERS WILL BE ROYALTY, WHILE STILL OTHERS WILL BE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE CLOTH. THOUGH IT’S CERTAINLY NOT REQUIRED, YOU ARE WELCOME – EVEN ENCOURAGED – TO DRESS IN YOUR FAVORITE RENAISSANCE GARB, TOO!
IN SHORT, IT WILL BE A MEMORABLE TIME FOR EVERYONE. FOUNTAIN-ON-THE-GREEN IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS WEEKEND. SEE YOU THERE!
I am interested in becoming a vendor at The Alabama Renaissance Faire, who do I need to contact?
The first thing you should do is contact Billy Warren (Chairperson for the Alabama Renaissance Faire). He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org, or P.O. Box 431 Florence, Al. 35631. If you will supply him with all your contact information, specifically your mailing address, he can mail you a vendor application. After we have received your application, it will go to our Vendor Applicant Committee for review and someone will let you know if your request has been approved.
I am a new or returning vendor to the Faire, where should I park?
There is parking all around the edges of the park itself. The simplest thing to do is find a temporary parking spot, then come in to the park and locate the Lady of Locations (Debbie Martin) to find your designated place to set your booth up at. Then you can either leave your vehicle where you parked it, drive it into the park (if there is an open lane) until setup is complete or you can find another spot closer to your location.
I am a performer and I need a place to store my stuff temporarily, where can I do this?
If you need a place to store your gear while your stage area is still being set up or to keep it out of the weather while you 