Photo Courtesy of Laurel Housden
The sound of applause echoes from the Faire’s six stages, where continuous entertainment delights visitors with medieval music and dance, gripping aerial acrobatics and old-world magic. Visit the Royal Pavilion where the King and Queen welcome guests from across the realm! The Tournament Field will host a stunning show of combat entertainment during a Living Chess Match as Robin Hood and King Richard stand against The Sheriff of Nottingham, Sir Guy of Gisborne and Prince John.
The streets of Hoggetowne come alive with dancers, minstrels, stilt walkers and more. Processions of the entire cast of characters delight visitors twice daily. While roaming the streets of Hoggetowne, you will find characters around every corner! From a friendly neighborhood rat-catcher overseeing a beloved sport, sneaky ne'er-do-wells trying to one-up the good guys, heroic figures showing off their victory poses, and everything in-between, the streets of Hoggetowne are always alive and vibrant.
Meet Our Astounding Acts!
Blue Boar Inn
The 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.
Rascal Racoon Magic Show
Magic Mike’s show has been hijacked by his mischievous foe, Rascal the Raccoon. Chaos and comedy ensue as Magic Mike battles back with classic feats of wonder, including Linking Rings and mysterious Multiplying Bottles. In the end, teamwork saves the day, and Rascal steals the spotlight with a truly one-of-a-kind card trick finale!
Just Desserts
These wenches are just what you deserve if you’ve been bad, I 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.
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 at the end of the day.
Garden Inn
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.
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”.
Martika's Death Defying Adventure
Journey through her death defying adventures with fire arts, escapology, and sideshow stunts.
Fooles' Corner
The 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!
Isaac 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.
Tournament Field
Living Chessboard
Robin Hood and King Richard square off against the Sheriff of Nottingham, Prince John and Guy of Gisborne in 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.
Armoured & Rapier Combat
The Society for Creative Anachronism offers demonstrations of armoured and rapier combat as in ye days of olde.
Medieval Dance Demonstration
The Society for Creative Anachronism and Thieves Guilde partner up for a demonstration of medieval dances.
Gainesville HEMA
Experience authentic medieval combat as Gainesville HEMA brings historical European martial arts to life.
Society of Historical Fencing
Discover how swords were truly used in the past as the Society of Historical Fencing presents a live historical fencing demonstration.
Royal Theatre
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.
Mansa Musa: Legends of Medieval Mali
Discover the story of one of history’s most legendary rulers through dynamic storytelling and traditional music rooted in medieval West African culture.
Tea With Lady Ettie
This unique occasion celebrates the customs of the times and the diversity of our language. Join Lady Ettie for a cup of creative conversation and wit-tea word play!
Caravan Camp
Excalibur Consort
Enjoy the sounds of another age as Excalibur Consort brings medieval courts and taverns to life through Olde World music.
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.
Puppies of Penzance
Watch in amazement as dogs of the high seas make landfall and come ashore for laughs.
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.
Maypole
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.
Tales from the Forge with Brigit and Ember
Brigit was an ordinary blacksmith expecting an ordinary shipment of coal — until a dragon egg hatched from inside it! Now she has a mischievous dragon who wants to play all day, but Brigit still has her forge to run. What could possibly go wrong? Come listen to the tales from the hardworking blacksmith, meet the cuddly Ember herself, and leave knowing dragons are real!
King's Pavilion
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.
On the Street
Royal Procession
Cheer as the Royal Court parades through the fairegrounds, led by the King and Queen and joined by knights, nobles, and colorful characters.
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.
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 aka The Duke of Tazworth, or counseling those less gifted in fashion, her hugs are free as well as her advice.
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.
History of the Moors
Discover the rise of the Moors and their lasting influence on medieval science, art, and culture.
Birds of Prey
Get up close with real birds of prey and discover how these incredible hunters were trained and revered during medieval times.
Royal Procession
Join as the Royal Court parades through the fairegrounds, led by the King and Queen and joined by knights, nobles, and colorful characters.
The 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.
Rascal Racoon Magic Show
Magic Mike’s show has been hijacked by his mischievous foe, Rascal the Raccoon. Chaos and comedy ensue as Magic Mike battles back with classic feats of wonder, including Linking Rings and mysterious Multiplying Bottles. In the end, teamwork saves the day, and Rascal steals the spotlight with a truly one-of-a-kind card trick finale!
Just Desserts
These wenches are just what you deserve if you’ve been bad, I 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.
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 at the end of the day.
Garden Inn
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.
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”.
Martika's Death Defying Adventure
Journey through her death defying adventures with fire arts, escapology, and sideshow stunts.
Fooles' Corner
The 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!
Isaac 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.
Tournament Field
Living Chessboard
Robin Hood and King Richard square off against the Sheriff of Nottingham, Prince John and Guy of Gisborne in 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.
Armoured & Rapier Combat
The Society for Creative Anachronism offers demonstrations of armoured and rapier combat as in ye days of olde.
Medieval Dance Demonstration
The Society for Creative Anachronism and Thieves Guilde partner up for a demonstration of medieval dances.
Gainesville HEMA
Experience authentic medieval combat as Gainesville HEMA brings historical European martial arts to life.
Society of Historical Fencing
Discover how swords were truly used in the past as the Society of Historical Fencing presents a live historical fencing demonstration.
Royal Theatre
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.
Mansa Musa: Legends of Medieval Mali
Discover the story of one of history’s most legendary rulers through dynamic storytelling and traditional music rooted in medieval West African culture.
Tea With Lady Ettie
This unique occasion celebrates the customs of the times and the diversity of our language. Join Lady Ettie for a cup of creative conversation and wit-tea word play!
Caravan Camp
Excalibur Consort
Enjoy the sounds of another age as Excalibur Consort brings medieval courts and taverns to life through Olde World music.
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.
Puppies of Penzance
Watch in amazement as dogs of the high seas make landfall and come ashore for laughs.
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.
Maypole
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.
Tales from the Forge with Brigit and Ember
Brigit was an ordinary blacksmith expecting an ordinary shipment of coal — until a dragon egg hatched from inside it! Now she has a mischievous dragon who wants to play all day, but Brigit still has her forge to run. What could possibly go wrong? Come listen to the tales from the hardworking blacksmith, meet the cuddly Ember herself, and leave knowing dragons are real!
King's Pavilion
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.
On the Street
Royal Procession
Cheer as the Royal Court parades through the fairegrounds, led by the King and Queen and joined by knights, nobles, and colorful characters.
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.
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 aka The Duke of Tazworth, or counseling those less gifted in fashion, her hugs are free as well as her advice.
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.
History of the Moors
Discover the rise of the Moors and their lasting influence on medieval science, art, and culture.
Birds of Prey
Get up close with real birds of prey and discover how these incredible hunters were trained and revered during medieval times.
Royal Procession
Join as the Royal Court parades through the fairegrounds, led by the King and Queen and joined by knights, nobles, and colorful characters.
Entertainment at a Glance
Photos Courtesy of Laurel Housden
