Renaissance Fairs in Wisconsin in May

Hail and well met, my lords and ladies! Prithee, allow me to regale ye with stories of the wondrous adventures to be had at a renaissance fair! There are many to attend in Wisconsin during the month of May.

Janesville Renaissance Faire - Located approximately 41 miles south of Madison in Janesville, Wisconsin. This fair will be held one weekend in mid-May 2008 from 10:00 - 7:00 on Saturday and 10:00 - 6:00 on Sunday. Tickets will be approximately $7 for adults, $5 for kids ages 4 - 12, and free for children ages 3 and under. Parking will be free. Those who wish to dress up will need to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. Visitors will enjoy fascinating Elizabethan military reenactments, thrilling medieval style combat, enchanting stories, beautiful music, and many more performances. Merchants will be selling high quality books, art, candles, bath products, toys, clothing, jewelry, and of course excellent period foods and drinks. For more information, visit their website at http://jvlfaire.gsmbristol.org.

Cambridge Renaissance Faire - Located approximately 23 miles east of Madison in Cambridge, Wisconsin. This fair will be held one weekend in mid-May 2008 from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm on Saturday and 11:00 am - 5:00 pm on Sunday. Tickets will be approximately $5, with children ages 5 and under admitted for free. Parking will be free. Those who choose to dress in period attire must keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. Patrons can witness exciting and educational living history and martial combats, listen to captivating music, and much more as they mingle with peasants and nobility around the village. Artisans will tempt with finely crafted items such as jewelry, armor, leather goods, and incense. Visitors will feast like royalty with delectable foods and refreshing beverages. More details can be found on their website at http://www.cambridgerenfaire.com.

Woden Thor Medieval Festival and Joust - Located approximately 94 miles west of Madison in Viroqua, Wisconsin. This fair will be held May 26^th - 28^th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tickets will be $8 for adults, $4 for kids ages 7 - 15, and free for children ages 6 and under. Parking will be free. Those wishing to dress in costume will be required to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. Visitors can watch dramatic jousting, observe living history including blacksmith demonstrations, enjoy engaging music, and other performances. Merchants will invite visitors to take home their fine wares and partake of historical foods and fine drinks. Additional details are available on their website at http://www.tribewodenthor.org/festival.

Mayhap I've enlightened you with my fanciful tales and inspired you to celebrate medieval merriment at a renaissance fair in Wisconsin. Fare thee well!