Shakespeare's Muse Returns to Camp Richardson's Wood, South Lake Tahoe, CA
June 5th & 6th June 12th & 13th * 10:00am - 6:00pm sat / 5:00pm Sun
$17 for adults * $12 for seniors, military, ages 13-17 * $7 for children 6-12 * Under 6 FREE
Two weekends of fun and excitement for the whole family!!!
Get away from it all and loose yourself in the magic and merriment the medieval times. Rub elbows with noblity, pirates, barbarian and beautiful ladies, This year's Valhalla Renaissance Faire will feature four stages of continuous entertainment, Action packed shows, Music, Dancing, jesters, 900 costumed actors, Shakespearian vignettes, expertly staged battles, storytelling for children and adults, archery tournaments and much more. Shop over 100 merchants selling a wide array of arts and crafts, one of a kind jewelry items, woodcrafts, artwork, ceramics, clothing, historic weapons and leather goods. And to top it all off, a hard hitting joust. - This is a place to be!
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$2 off adult admission with a can
of food to support the food drive
Music
Black Irish Band
The Black Irish Band, also known as the Hooligans of Jamestown, have been together for 19 years and have released 17 Cd albums to date. The band has a musical style that is as timeless as the rugged landscape of the west, a tribute to the people whose lives were spent building the world we now take for granted. From the Singapore World Music Festival to the Kennedy Center they have perform for thousands of music lovers.
The band has a large compliment of traditional maritime and railroad music, as well as ethnic tunes in their repertoire. They commonly play Irish, Scot's, Italian, and American folk music with an assortment of original songs and traditional western ballads.The bands musical style captures the spirit of the immigrants of this land, the men and women who tamed the Wild West. [website]
More to come!!!
Something for Everyone! & we encourage you to play along & Dress up!
In addition to Shakespeare, Each weekend will be themed to further bring joy and fun to all patrons of our shire.
Fantasy Comes Alive First Weekend! (geared towards our younger audience)
Dress in your favorite fantasy outfit
The First Weekend magical creatures and fantasies will come to life. wizards, faeries and elves will enchant the streets of the market village, spreading joy around the shire. Become a part of this enchanting celebration by participating in Fantasy! Scavenger Hunts, and Fantasy Costume Contests to be judged by Shakespeare himself. Perhaps your creation will be the inspiration of his upcoming play, the Midsummer Night's Dream.
Pirate & Barbarian Hordes Invade!
(geared towards more adult audience)
Dress in your Pirate and Barbarian outfit (do cover all the right places)
Let loose the second Weekend amongst the Pirate and Barbarian hordes. Participate in Scavenger Hunts, Costume contests and Talk Like a Pirate Competitions!
One Hardcore Kick A** SHOW
FEATURING Knights of Mayhem
Massive war horses toss their heads nervously and stamp the ground at either end of the jousting field. The crowd quiets in anticipation. Even the manic squires become motionless as a sense of incipient collision fills the arena. The knights sit stock still on the backs of their horses. Each holds a hefty 12-foot lance leveled at an opponent across the field. Inside their burdensome armor it is dark and hot. It is hard to breathe and claustrophobic. Their views are restricted by a slit in their helmets a quarter-inch thick and roughly three inches from side to side. Because of the bulky armor-scoop protecting their necks, they can only sense the giant horse between their legs. They can't lean far enough forward to see the top of its head or pick up the reins should they drop them. There is only a distant opponent at the far end of a long run.
With a signal from the marshal and a roar from the crowd, the horses launch at each other, breaking from a standstill into a full stride within seconds. As they converge with a thunder of hooves and a blur of color, he grips his lance tightly and braces for the impact. It comes with a loud splintering of wood and a massive shock to his chest. The world flips upside down and for a moment all he sees is blue sky through the thin slit in his helm before hitting the earth with a clatter and a thud. As the sound of hooves and the roar from the crowd recede, he lies still, unable to get up. His chest throbs and the sweat stings as it pours into his eyes.
Welcome to the world of full-contact jousting. Part history lesson, part rodeo, part demolition derby. All real, all dangerous, and all very entertaining.
Come see what the Discovery Channel is raving about.
Kngihts of Mayhem, The Bad Boys of the up coming TV Reality show showcasing the people behind this hadrcore spoort. the first episode of the show will be filmed 2nd weekend of the faire. If you want to see what hard hitting, wood splintering jousting is about and be on TV, join us at tahoe and be part of the cheering audience.
For more information on the Knights of Mayhem, please visit http://www.knightsofmayhem.com/
Stage Performers
Bard's Cloak of Tales
Cloak of Tales, spins stories of adventure, mystery, and wonder on the stage, in the street, food court, and beer gardens. He captivates audiences of children and adults with original stories and traditional folk tales from around the world. His stories delight one and all with twists and turns that end with surprises few can anticipate. Choose a story from the fabled Cloak of Tales and find yourself transported into worlds previously undreamed of.
Myth and Magic
Gut Busting Comedy Magic On Stage. Mind Staggering Close-up Magic In the Streets. With "Myth & Magic" There's lots Of audience participation, So you're not just watching the show, you're part of the show. New in 2009, "'Myth & Magic' Weld Paper", "'Myth & Magic' show you what happens to fire after you eat it" and "Making a Lion Disappear" Don't Miss, "Myth & Magic", and their Amazing Magical Powers!
Fowl Tales
A one man, three parrots and one dog extravaganza performance that charms and entertains the whole family
Trey Cromwell, Professional Showoff
A one man danger show that combines variety arts like juggling, contortion and escape artistry into a seamless whole.
The Merry Praynksters
A country dancing group, will whirl and wind among the patrons with their period dancing while Danse Macabre will progress through the streets enthralled in their dance with death their hunting music and attire leaving patrons in awe.
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Re-Enactment groups
Bubble Fairy
The Bubble Fairy is a unique bubble artist, who creates a visually magical experience for the young and young at heart, with a strolling interactive creation of magical bubbles ranging from very small all the way up to giant bubbles that float and bounce through the air. Children love the Bubble Fairy, however, adults may find themselves magically transported to a younger more playful time. She has a knack for bringing magic to the quieter corners of the shire. Shhhh... did you hear that? She didn't say a word.
Clan Iain Abrach
Clan Iain Abrach is a Renaissance Guild specializing in 16th Century Highland Historical Re-enactment. We excel in portraying everyday life. We have many artisans and crafts people in our group. Our home is based in the San Francisco East Bay. In a Faire Season, we participate in many events throughout California and Nevada. We are family oriented, with a very strong cohesive house.
Danse Macabre
The Danse Macabre- A motley mix of formerly living Musicians & Dancers, here to say Danse Now or Forever Rest in Peace...
Greyraven Constabulary
16th Century Constables and there families. Our main goal at events is to make sure patrons enjoy themselves and return year after year.
Kergans
Kergan's is a reenactment guild that portrays a Catholic Scottish Household show casing the daily life of a household on progress during the renaissance.
Legio X Fretensis
Actors portraying Romans for the upcoming play, Cesar
Merrie Pryanksters
English country dancers
My Lady's Stillroom
Maids from a noble house who prepare medicinal, cosmetic, and other concoctions necessary for the household. The Stillroom Maids are traveling to town for supplies, and are most pleased to discover that The Royal Court, is there on Progression! A tedious market trip has now become a chance to glimpse Britain's greatest monarch and enjoy a faire. Look for these maids as they joyfully weave their way through the shops and shows, leaving fun and mischief in their wake. Or perhaps you might find them playing with the local children or singing while working on simple crafts. Stop and give them a hearty 'Good Morrow!",they might even let you in on some of the juicy gossip about the shire!
New Queen's Ha'Penny Consort
Specialize in dances and songs/madrigals of the nobility
Ottoman Traders' Guild
Portray and Ottoman Turkish trading caravan of the mid-1500's. During the Renaissance, for our purposes 1520 - 1600, trade was happening either through walking caravans traveling from city to city or by merchant ship. Our caravan travels established trade routes starting in Constantinople and traveling "around the known world". We are primarily a Trading Caravan and represent the several different classes: merchant traders, entertainers, fighting men, slaves, and thieves, that would have joined on caravan. We have an established stage show that includes mid-eastern music and dancing, and also teach the public in our encampment.
Saint Genieve
St Genieve's is a street improvisational group of English middle class and peasant women. You can see them go about their daily activities of producting their crafts, gossiping, planning and plotting community activities, and exploring the travelers in our village.
Saint Hunna
Towns washer women. We a gossiping group of women with a few plow boys thrown into the mix. We represent the English working class.
St Patrick
Irish septs of Queen Elizabeth I's reign. Equipped with livery to play the O'Neill, O'Donnell, and O'Rourke clans, we chiefly enact the life and times of Cormac macbaron O'Neill and his retainers while he is in England. While a self-contained yard, we stress both playing the street and audience participation for both entertainment and educational value.
St. Ambrose Acting Group
We are a historically accurate group of players. We represent mostly the upper middle-class with some members of the nobility and some assuming character from other countries. We interact with the paying public at all the events we participate in, giving them memories to carry away with them and showing them a glimpse into what it might have been like during the reign fo Elizabeth Tudor.
St. Blaise Town Criers
Guild of Saint Blaise is an historical re-enactment troupe based out of Northern California. We portray the sons and daughters of the middle-class, trying to make a living as minor officials of Renaissance England. Our guild includes messengers, scribes, escorts, announcers, and more! We are the media of the Renaissance!
St. Dismas Renaissance Guild
Scottish-English Borderers. Reivers, fighters and entourage of titled Border Lord
St. Maximilian Landsknecht Re-Enactment Guild
Saint Maximilian Landsknecht Re-enactment Guild portrays mercenaries from the Holy Roman Empire, which occupied modern-day Germany, Austria, Hungry, and northern Italy. Our goal is to bring the year 1536 to life by matching period sources as close as possible, demonstrating historical martial life, and explaining our lives in character.
St. Sebastians
St. Sebastians portrays a group of longbow soldiers and foresters, their families, and supporting craftsmen.
Guild of Santa Maria
We are a historical re-enactment group that performs at Renaissance Faires and other events along the West Coast and beyond. We portray an ambassadorial entourage from the Medici Court in Florence sent to call upon the Courts of Elizabeth and Mary as they travel throughout their own countryside in an attempt to avoid London's summer bouts of the Plague. From our encampment we wait until Her Majesty has time to have an audience and in the interim we spend our days haggling with the local merchants in working out new trade agreements, drilling our troops should the need arise for a military action, receiving and sending dispatches, and holding court - and in short, trying to make the best of being so far from home. In addition to entertaining the faire's audience, we also seek to educate, both though continual improvisational theater directed both at other performers as well as towards any patron who would care to join in the play, and through activities such as period weapons instruction, blackwork, music, painting, and much more.
The Guild of St. George
The Guild of St. George (est. 1974) portrays the people of the Court of Elizabeth I circa 1570-1580. The guild illustrates the daily life and culture of the upper class in the 16th century through period song, dance, ceremony and handcrafts with a heavy emphasis on audience interaction.
The Trayn'd Bande of the Blackfriars
Some of the most accomplished swordsmen in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth could be found in a place called the Blackfriars. Once a Dominican monastery, the estates of the priory came to be commonly known as "Blackfriars" due to the black vestments of the Dominican monks. The friars had gained permission from the London City authorities to have the whole of the Blackfriars precinct be named a "liberty", and therefore outside City jurisdiction, even though within the City walls.
Valhalla Fellowship Guild
We are membership guild open to all who attend faire - all classes of participants as well as patrons.
ye olde yarn shop
We sell Handspun Yarns, Handyed Yarns, and other handmade goods having to do with fiber arts.
Sampling of Vendors
A Favor Bestowed - Wooden boxes, favors, pewter figurines and juggling sticks. Bestow a favor, a memento of your time at the faire.
A Sacred Realm - Handmade bags and pouches, essential oils, bronze and copper hair jewelry; truly unique treasures.
Adorn Thy Hair - Pamper yourself with braids and flowers in your hair.
Adornmynts - Jewelry, hat pins, brooches, ornaments for those with discerning taste.
Age of Chivalry - Fine weaponry for discerning tastes, historical, hand forged and battle ready.
AlterYears - Hundreds of costume patterns and costuming supplies.
Aurora Creations - Sun catchers and stained glass crafted by local artisan couple.
Battling Tops - Learn a bit of Elizabethan history while you bet on your twirling top!
The Beekeepers - Learn all about bees while tasting wonderful honey.
Bella Star Entertainment - Face and body painting.
Black Sheep Games - Young and old can play games of yore.
Bodice Goddess - Faire costuming for women, men and girls.
Brunetta Blacksmithing - Watch the fascinating art of blacksmithing and purchase custom made items as well!
Cat-a-pults and Pie-rats - Try your hand at flinging cats at the pie-rat ships!
The Clay Goddess - Functional and decorative polymer clay art for your home and body!
Cloaked in Time - Handmade, hooded cloaks for all.
Coloma Wraps - Organic, California fusion style wrapsjust yummy!
Cottage Crafts - Handmade, period clothing with personal attention to detail.
Crown Fellowship - Handcrafted jewelry and painted hair twists
Crowning Glories - Unique, one-of-a-kind hats, fresh flowers and garlands.
Cyndi's Sheepshack - Sheepskin hats, pouches, boots and furs.
Designs by Kate - Elizabethan clothing for men.
Excalibur Leather - Leather costuming for those wishing to dress the part!
for those wishing to dress the part!
Eye Scry Designs - Renaissance Flare Street Wear!
Faire Creations - Handmade faire costuming for Men and Women.
Faire Play - Clothing, Cloaks, Hats, Tapestries and Puppets.
Flagons - Grails, Goblets and Chalices.
Flying Skwirl - Chainmaille jewelry, Elizabethan jewelry and supplies for all the Pirates!
For Your Pleasure - Pewter Mugs and flasks, feast ware, hair sticks and jewelry.
Gold River Costumes - Elizabethan, Middle Eastern and Modern clothing for all, handmade by the mistress herself.
Golden Apple - Satisfy yourself with dipped caramel apple bites and hot, fresh waffles with a wide variety of toppings.
Govannan's Forge - Truly unique collectors items, wood carvings, boxes, jewelry, knives and swords.
The Herb Shop - Treat yourself to a henna tattoo and relax in the Middle Eastern atmosphere.
Hathor's Mirror - Handmade, renaissance inspired clothing for women.
Hospitallers of St. John - Take a break during faire and have a massage from our certified massage therapists.
King Spud - Turkey legs, sausages, hot dogs, twister potato chips.
Manmaze Celtic Stone - Become enraptured watching Martin Hachler as he hand carves truly amazing, reproductions of Celtic art in stone.
Marry Mischief - Jewelry, pins, journals, wood carvings.
Moonstruck - Everything under the Moon!
Mountain Kids Painting - Beautiful face and body painting.
Nativearth - Unique footwear befitting the Elizabethan times and beyond!
New Stirling Arms - Wooden practice swords and catapults of all shapes and sizes.
Nom de Plume - Rent Elizabethan clothing at the faire and immerse yourself in the fun!
Obsidian Moon Creations - Unique chainmaille jewelry, Viking weave, paternosters, pilgrim's badges, historical coinage and house charms.
Owl Feathers and Fluff - Jewelry, fans, hair adornments, pouches and crystals made by local artisans.
Past and Peasant - Fine, Renaissance clothing and accessories for those women, men and children.
Pastimes Craft Academy - Learn period crafts from the re-enactors at faire!
Pendragon Costumes - Unique, Renaissance clothing for women and men.
Renaissance Archery - Learn to shoot a bow!
Rising Day Crepes and Coffee - Outstanding coffee and coffee, burgers and fruit salad!
Robert St. John, Chandler - Learn to dip your own beeswax candles
Rusty Sword - Swords and Knives.
Sages Woolenglass¬ - Handmade soaps and lotions, knitted scarves, mitts and tams.
Sierra Jewelers - Jewelry from the Gypsy Wagon!
Singletree - Celtic flasks, pins, chokers and hair spirals.
Sunleather - Quality, handcrafted leather boots, hats and accessories.
Tarot-to-Go - Have your cards read by our gifted readers.
Temple of Siam - Freshly prepared Siamese style cooking, BBQ beef, chicken and shrimp, fried noodles and rice, fresh squeezed lemonade and ice cream.
Woven Potter - Watch our potter throw and our weaver weave!
Treasures from the Cairn - Pouches, feast ware, tankards, children's toys.
Wenchcraft - Children's bubble makers, wands and crafts
Whimsy Fine Attire - Handmade, hand dyed clothing, Renaissance clothing for women, men and children.
Wood, Stone, Leather and Bone - candle holders, night lights, books, favor pins.
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Valhalla Renaissance Brings Magic of Merry Olde England to South Lake Tahoe
The 18th annual Valhalla Renaissance Faire, Californias most acclaimed Renaissance themed event where the sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century comes alive for two magically themed weekends.
June 5th & 6th and June 12th & 13th, the 18th annual Valhalla Renaissance Faire, California's most acclaimed Renaissance themed event where the sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century returns to South Lake Tahoe's Camp Richardson for two magically themed weekends. Thousands of patrons will once again descend onto Tahoe in a celebration of the adventure, romance, merriment, and magic of 16th century life in what has turned out to be one of the most beloved events of its kind in California.
This year's theme for the will be Shakespeare's Muse. Camp Richardson will be transformed to a delightful Elizabethan town filled with the myriad characters and vignettes resembling those of Shakespeare's plays we so dearly love. Their stories will make their way into his plays and into our hearts. Over 900 costumed entertainers and over 100 shopkeepers and artisans will add to the ambience of the Faire. The faire will feature more than six stages of continuous entertainment, Queen Elizabeth's court, Shakespearian plays and vignettes, expertly staged battle scenes and theatrical performances, lively crafts marketplace, storytelling for children and adults, dancing, archery tournaments and much more. There will be merchants selling a wide array of arts and craft including one of a kind jewelry items, woodcrafts, artwork, ceramics, clothing, hats, accessories and historic weapons. And to top it all off, a hard hitting joust.
Patron's Weekend themes - Fun for the whole family
In addition to Shakespeare, we will hold additional themes, different each weekend to bring joy and fun to patrons of our shire.
Fantasy Alive! (geared towards younger audience)- The First Weekend magical creatures and fantasies will come to life and wizards, faeries and elves will enchant the streets of the market village, spreading joy around the shire. Become a part of this enchanting celebration by participating in Fantasy Scavenger Hunts, and Fantasy Costume Contests to be judged by Shakespeare himself. Perhaps your creation will be the inspiration of his upcoming play, the Midsummer Night's Dream.
Pirate & Barbarian Hordes Invade! (geared towards more adult audience) - Let loose the second Weekend amongst the Pirate and Barbarian hordes. Participate in Scavenger Hunts, Costume contests and Talk Like a Pirate Competitions!
School & Family Day - Friday, June 11th our annual "School & Family Day," will take place. The event is offered to public, private, and home-schooled students, sponsors, and their families, allows young people and families to experience first-hand the life, culture, and history of the Renaissance Period - emphasis on interactive educational presentations, entertaining stage performances, culminating in a Grand Joust will cap off the day. Reservations are requested but not required. Inquiries about the school program should be sent to schools_valhallafaire.com. For more information and pricing, please contact us.
The Valhalla Renaissance Festival will be held June 5th & 6th and June 12th & 13th from 10:00an - 6:00pm Saturday and 10:00am - 5:00pm Sundays. Tickets are $17 for adults, $12 for seniors, military, and ages 13-17, and $7 for children 3-12.
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$17 for adults,
$12 for seniors, military, and ages 13-17
$7 for children 6-12
Under 6 Free
$2 off adult admission with a can of food to support the food drive
- limit one per customer
A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT
TAHOE TALLAC ASSOCIATION AND MS MOMS
BUY TICKETS Online or AT the Gate!
Great places to stay and THEY'RE our sponsors TOO!!!
Lodging
Interested in participating either
as a vendor or entertainer?
Please apply via www.renregister.com
Help us bring this Fantastic event to Tahoe - Become a Sponsor!
Thank you in advance for your support.
SQUIRE OF THE SHIRE - $100
KNIGHT OF SHIRE SPONSOR - $175
BARONY SPONSOR - $250
DUKE OF THE LAND SPONSOR - $500
JOUSTING TOURNAMENT SPONSOR $1000
ROYAL SPONSOR - $1500
KEYS TO THE KINGDOM SPONSOR $2000
For more information, or to apply as a sponser please contact:
Mackenzie: mackenzie_renprod.com
OR Marti: marti_renprod.com
