Renaissance Fairs in Vermont and New Hampshire

Hear ye! Hear ye! Lively amusement and adventure await you at a renaissance fair! And in the states of Vermont and New Hampshire there are a number to attend.

Green Mountain Renaissance Festival - Located approximately 36 miles west of Montpelier in Essex Junction, Vermont. This fair will be held weekends July 21^st - 29^th from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Parking will be free. Tickets will be $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for kids ages 4 - 12, and free for children ages 3 and under. Those who choose to dress in period attire must keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. Visitors can enjoy enchanting music, hilarious comedy, try their luck at many fun games, participate in a costume contest, and indulge in a carriage ride around the grounds. Merchants will entice with many finely crafted items including weapons, clothing, leather goods, toys, jewelry, musical instruments, bath products, and more. Additional information is available on their website at http://www.greenmountainrenfest.com.

New World Festival - Located approximately 27 miles south of Montpelier in Randolph, Vermont. This festival will be held September 2^nd from 12:00 pm - 12:00 am. Tickets will be $30 for adults, $10 for students ages 13 - 18, $5 for kids ages 2 - 12, and free for children ages 2 and under. Adults attending after 6:00 pm can purchase tickets for $15. This celebration of Celtic and French Canadian music and dance will have performances on five stages simultaneously by various musicians and folk dancers from Northern New England and Quebec. Artisans will be offering excellent handcrafted wares such as herbal products, jewelry, candles, clothing, and more. Vendors will be set up throughout the grounds selling a variety of foods made from fresh, local ingredients as well as refreshing beverages. More detail is available on their website at http://www.newworldfestival.com.

New Hampshire Renaissance Faire and Samhain Celebration - Located approximately 43 miles southeast of Concord in Kingston, New Hampshire. This fair will be held October 27^th - 28^th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Samhain Celebration will be Saturday from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Tickets will be $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for kids ages 5 - 12, and free for children ages 4 and under. Parking will be free. Those wishing to dress in costume must keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. No alcohol will be sold or permitted. Visitors can watch entertaining and educational weaving and blacksmithing demonstrations, thrilling live combat, engaging storytellers, and much more. Merchants will add to the atmosphere with fine goods such as clothing, jewelry, bath products, wooden toys, leather goods, and period foods and drinks. For more information, visit their website at http://www.nhrenfaire.com.

So prepare yourself for some medieval merriment this year at renaissance fairs in Vermont and New Hampshire!