Renaissance Fairs in North Carolina March Through June

Good morrow, noble lords and beauteous maidens! Verily I say to ye that renaissance fairs provide wondrous adventures for all ages! And there are a number that occur in North Carolina from March through June.

North Carolina Renaissance Faire - Located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This fair will be held on 2 weekends beginning on the thirteenth weekend (approximately the end of March) of 2008 from 10:00 am - 6:30 pm. Tickets will be about $12 for adults, $6 for seniors and kids, and free for children ages 4 and under. Parking will be free. Those who wish to dress in costume will need to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied, and will not be allowed to carry pole arms or black powder weapons. Visitors will enjoy dramatic jousting tournaments, captivating music, engaging storytelling, outrageous comedy, and many more performances onstage and around the village. Knightings will occur daily, where good deeds can earn patrons a knighthood. Merchants will offer clothing, jewelry, weapons, toys, and other fine items. Guests can feast like royalty with delectable foods and beverages. For more information, visit their website at http://www.ncrenfaire.com.

Outer Banks Medieval Faire - Located approximately 33 miles southeast of Elizabeth City in Jarvisburg, North Carolina at the Weeping Radish Brewery. This fair will be held June 9^th - 10^th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Tickets will be $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3 - 11, and free for children ages 2 and under. Those wishing to dress up will need to obtain a weapons permit and keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. Exciting human chess matches, expert falconry, engaging music and fascinating re-enactments will delight young and old. Vendors will tempt patrons with finely crafted wares and refreshing foods and drinks. Additional details can be found on their website at http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/OuterBanks.htm.

Taste of Scotland - Located approximately 68 miles southwest of Asheville in Franklin, North Carolina at the Scottish Tartans Museum. This street festival will be held June 16^th from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Admission and parking will be free. A children's area with highland games and activities will be open from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Entertainment throughout the day will include a parade of Tartans, variety of Celtic music and dancing, border collie demonstrations, and contests. Merchants will be selling authentic Scottish foods and various crafts. More information is available on their website at http://www.scottishtartans.org/tasteofscotland.html.

Mayhap I've enlightened you with my fanciful descriptions and inspired you to experience medieval merriment this year at a renaissance fair in North Carolina!