Renaissance Fairs in Pennsylvania in May and June

Attention noble knights and fine ladies! Are ye perchance looking for a renaissance fair with fantastical flair? There are several that occur in Pennsylvania during the month of May.

May Day Fairie Festival - Located approximately 42 miles south of Harrisburg in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania at Spoutwood Farm. This fair will be held one weekend in early May from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Tickets will be $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3 - 12, and free for children ages 2 and under. Visitors can bring their own picnics if they wish. Patrons will enjoy captivating music, delightful storytellers, fine dancers, and various strolling performers throughout the grounds. The fair will also feature Tea Parties, a Treasure Hunt, craft activities, nature and garden walks, and fairie habitats to explore. Merchants will be offering excellent handcrafted books, clothing, jewelry, leather goods, art, bath products, toys, and more. Additional information can be found on their website at http://www.fairiefestival.net.

Kutztown Renaissance Faire - Located approximately 18 miles west of Allentown in Kutztown, Pennsylvania at Kutztown University. This fair will be held one weekend in early May from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Parking and admission will be free. Those wishing to dress in period attire will be required to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. No alcohol will be sold or permitted. Visitors will enjoy hilarious comedy, dangerous fire-eating, exotic belly dancing, and more performances. Vendors will entice with finely crafted leather goods, jewelry, clothing, and period foods and beverages. For more detail, visit their website at http://www.geocities.com/kumrc2000/faire.html.

Midsummer Renaissance Faire - Located approximately 28 miles north of Allentown in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. This fair will be held weekends June 2^nd - 10^th from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Parking will be free. Tickets will be $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 5 - 12, and free for children ages 5 and under. Those who choose to dress in costume will need to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. Visitors can watch entertaining and educational demonstrations in blacksmithing, glassblowing, beadwork, leatherworking, woodcarving, jewelry making, and wool spinning. There will be knights engaging in thrilling sword fights, storytellers weaving engaging tales, musicians playing fine melodies, and many more shows. Vendors will offer leather goods, jewelry, clothing, armor, weapons, and perfumes. More information is available on their website at http://midsummerfaire.com/faire.html.

Western Pennsylvania Fairie Festival - Located approximately 51 miles north of Pittsburgh in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania at Coopers Lake Campground. This fair will be held June 9^th - 10^th from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am - 6:00 pm on Sunday. Parking will be free. Tickets will be $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3 - 12, and free for children ages 2 and under. Those who wish to dress up will not be allowed to carry weapons. Visitors will be entertained by enchanting music, absorbing storytelling, mysterious magic, and more. Merchants will be selling beautiful jewelry, art, home decor, and many more items. For additional detail, visit their website at http://www.wpafairiefestival.com.

Celtic Fling & Highland Games - Located approximately 33 miles east of Harrisburg in Manheim Pennsylvania. This festival will be held June 22^nd - 24^th from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm on Friday and 11:00 am - 10:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets will be $25 for adults and $10 for kids. Those wishing to attend dressed to "kilt" will not be allowed to carry weapons. There will be Irish Dance and Highland Games competitions and glassblowing demonstrations, as well as various Clans and Societies who will be available to answer questions about the Celtic influence in American culture. Merchants will offer a variety of period foods and drinks, clothing, art, leather goods, jewelry, and much more. Additional information can be found on their website at http://www.parenfaire.com.

So whether your tastes run to the fantastic world of the fairies or more traditional medieval fun and adventure, ye will find your heart's desire at a renaissance festival in Pennsylvania in May and June! Fare the well!