Entertainment Descriptions

Armored and Rapier Combat
The Society for Creative Anachronism offers demonstrations of armored and rapier combat as in ye days of olde.

Barely Balanced
These clever folks appear mysteriously to be both on the stage and off the wall.  Come watch as Margret, Cameron, and Jimmy — or as you will come to know and love them, “Small,” “Medium” and “Large” — balance precariously on top of each other, contort their limbs, and juggle knives as razor sharp as their wit. They'll incorporate a cornucopia of circus props into the fun, including Chinese yoyo (of death), rolla bolla (of doom), and hula hoop (of no particular threat). They may even use one of their favorite and most unpredictable props: YOU!

Birds of the Gauntlet
Falcons fly free, so hide your turkey legs. Don’t tell anyone, but there is a wonderful ecological message hidden within this beautiful show of avian raptors and their kin. You'll be astounded as these spectacular birds exhibit their free-flight skill directly over the heads of the audience.

Closing Pub Sing
At the end of the day, all the King’s men, the Queen’s ladies, jousters, jugglers and jesters meet up with the musical acts to sing and sway, saluting the sundown with a medley of acts from across the Faire. Cupcake of Just Desserts serves as the Master of Ceremonies for this merry time that's sure to bring one last smile to your face.
 
Da Vinci Brothers
This high-powered audience participation shows make the audience the stars. Leonardo’s older brother predicts a Renaissance. But for now, well-rendered stories abound with the help of willing audience members and their cheering fans.  Expect to laugh!

Empty Hats
Empty Hats plays Celtic music unplugged… but wired.  Whether a fun song or one that warms the heart, their traditional music is beloved by audiences at Medieval and Renaissance festivals all over the country.

Equestrian Games
In days of olde when knights were bold, they practiced and practiced at their equestrian skills so as to have the advantage over other horsemen when combat was joined. But for our money, it’s the horses who star in these demonstrations.

Giacomo the Jester
Utilizing magic, juggling, storytelling, rope walking and extremely obnoxious behavior, is Giacomo the Jester a true renaissance man or just a hack of all trades?

Greenwood Morris Dancers
These are olde English folk dancing olde English folk dances. The dances are literally hundreds of years old, danced as they were danced when medieval faires were still operating for real as a celebration of joy at winter’s end.

Gypsy Guerilla Band
Gypsy Guerrilla Band plays a stirring set on the hammered dulcimer & zither.  Their exuberant mix of folk music styles includes old-time, renaissance, Celtic, ethnic dance and even some originals. Band members think like gypsies in their range of cultural influences, and like guerrillas in their aggressive approach to traditional instruments. Their music will unify, entertain, and fire up people's imaginations.

Harpers of Hoggetowne
The Harpers offer a bevy of Celtic harpists in musical agreement.  An occasional Viola di Gamba may find its way into a flock of harpists, but the music still points heavenward.

History Alive
Portrays Teutonic Knights of the Haliburton Order

Ironhill Vagabonds
A Celtic band of brothers pretending they don't know each other 
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Issac Fawlkes, Magician
Isaac Fawlkes is not your usual idea of magician.  He combines outrageous comedy and unusual feats of magic to create a hysterical show that leaves his audiences in tears with laughter and smiling with joy.

Jousting
Warhorse Farms and The New Riders of the Golden Age present full armoured jousting and swordplay. These knights in shining armor run full-tilt at each other on large and beautiful Percheron horses while brandishing pokey lances and swinging steel - for honor and glory and the loud cheers of their audience.

Just Desserts
These wenches are just what you deserve if you’ve been bad, and we mean really bad. By contract these “ladies” are G-rated, but you can tell by the look just what they are thinking and it is more than you ever wanted to know.

Lady Ettie
At first, one might seem put off by the eccentric attire, but she is the most approachable character at any festival, and her fascinating gracefulness and great knowledge of etiquette keeps her audiences mesmerized.

Living Chessboard
Presented by Thieves Guilde, Inc., the Living Chessboard is a battle of wits and steel on a large chessboard where each square holds a living combatant. Each move necessitates a brief encounter with stage combat. Not for the faint of heart.  Each scene depicts a new chapter in a contiguous story.

Looney Lucy
Her mobile home, complete with garden, kitchenette, and dead petting zoo offers an abode to gifts from her many admirers.  Whether tutoring her beloved Daffy Duke, a.k.a.: The Duke of Tazworth, or counseling those less gifted in fashion, her hugs are free as well as her advice. 

Magic & Mayhem
Each year, the talented performers of Magic and Mayhem Productions present over 400 performances of engaging, family-friendly and theatrical comedy magic.  Their popular Magic and Mayhem Comedy Magic Show provides quality live entertainment that features amazing magic, hilarious comedy, and the Mystery of Illusion presented with engaging interactions appropriate for all audiences. Featuring the terrifying “Bunnies in Peril.”

Maypole Dance
Grab a ribbon and follow along in this free activity that is suitable for the whole family. Since time out of mind, every spring has been celebrated by bright, beribboned community dances for children and their carefree parents. Everyone is invited to celebrate with Greater Hoggetowne during these rites of spring.

Medieval Dance Demonstration
Members of The Society for Creative Anachronism and Thieves Guilde, Inc., partner up for a demonstration of medieval dances.

Mossa Kan
Serves up African dance and stories with drummers from the heart of the beat.

New Minstrel Revue
This high energy band on the verge of absolute chaos bring their unique mixture of original music and traditional favorites. Enjoy their songs of drinking, sailing and adventure with a focus on storytelling and a high level of musicianship.  They are known as the C, S & N of the middle ages.

Punch & Judy
Punch and Judy is one of the world's most famous and long running puppet shows.  In this larger-than-life adaptation, they can be seen towering above the crowds as they roam the streets of Hoggetowne welcoming guests of all ages.

Puppies of Penzance
Watch in amazement as dogs of the high seas make landfall and come ashore for laughs.

Rat Catcher
The Rat Catcher Emrys Fleet performs the hilarious Rat Extravaganza!  It's comedy that's more than just a shift of wit, featuring Wilbur the Dancing Weasel!

Sahnobar Dance
This fine ensemble brings old Middle Eastern dance to ye Faire at Hoggetowne. And though the dancers have hidden cell phones, the dance moves are a thousand years old. Live music makes the show a wonderful experience of days and years gone by. Gypsy dance is an art form that brings the sensibilities of the East to the Western audience.

Sherwood Tales
Mutch the Miller’s son and Clarinda lead an unruly troupe of actors in great costumes.  Casting call happens at the beginning of each performance.

The King and Queen of Hoggetowne
Meet King William and Queen Caroline and become a knight of the realm in this free activity for children.

Topsy Turvy
Topsy Turvy is an acrobatic, family friendly variety show featuring two ragamuffin, comedic sisters. They amaze and entertain audiences with their silly humor and amazing stunts. Watch as they perform acrobatic feats, tip toe like ballerinas on high rising stilts, mesmerize with the enchanting hula hoop and poi, and try not to drop juggling balls on their heads. With the new additions of whips of whistling glory and rolla bollas of DOOM, it's a must see show that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.
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