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Join us
for food, fun, fact and fantasy.
8th Annual Nebraska Renaissance Faire and Medieval Pageant
May 1-2, 2010 - Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch - near
Papillion, NE
(*We are constructing a permanent "themepark" site
at
this new location for a multi-weekend run in future years.)
(Do you get the Regional
Renaissance Reporter?)
2010 Weekend Entertainment:
- JOUST EVOLUTION, (A-team) Mid-America's rousing show on horseback. This will be the full troupe's only appearance in Nebraska this year. See shock & awe!
- MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE SOCIETY, one of the most comprehensive and well-researched living history encampment groups in the region. Feel welcomed to visit each exhibit in this unique village from the past.
- SONIC SIDHE TRIBE, Kansas City sends us this remarkable drum, dance & fire show. Their amazing show is a hi-light of KCRF.
- SKJALDBORG VIKINGS, their thrilling siege battles follow the informative history presentation at each show. Not to be missed.
- BROTHERHOOD OF STEEL, another headliner from Kansas City specializes in sword duels and history education. Visit their tents and catch their act.
- SHATTOCK SCHOOL OF DEFENCE, this funny theatrical extravaganza enhances our festival during their Midwest tour. Romance, comedy, swords, and stunts.
- ORCKES & TROLLES, the Midwest's longest running Pub band & Madrigal singing troupe with 3 well-received CDs of recorded music. Rave on. (Sunday)
- LORD MARROCK'S MEDIEVAL/SAMURAI ADVENTURE, one of the most unique shows on the circuit. Medieval knight meets Samurai warrior, with drums & dogs.
- 88IMPROV, Omaha's featured comedy improv troupe goes Rennie with fast-paced humor, audience inter-action and wacky costumes.
- Merlyn the Magician
- Kids With Fire
- King Oberon's Faerie Court
- The Horsemen comedy stage show
- Banished Misfortunates pub band
- Stitched in Steel armor & fighting
- Lord Marrock's Medieval Samurai show
Hands-On Activities :
- The ultimate Young Warriors Boffer Challenge will be coordinated by Riverheim knights & ladies. Lads & lassies can run the challenge gauntlet and earn a certificate of honor for passing through the four training levels. Soft swords for sale at this game of skill!
- Olde World Photos in Costumes
- Kiddie Jousting on hobbie-horses
- Archery Shooting & Tournament
- Cannon Shooting
- Crossbow Shooting
- Maypole Dancing
- Kids Krafts & Keepers
- Pony Rides
- Boffer Battling
- Samurai Target Skills
- Group Belly-dancing
- Ribbon Crafting
- Scottish Short Golf
- Kid's Joust
- Children's Theater
- Rock & Mineral Quarrying
- Treasure Cave Orienteering
- Jail & Stocks Photo Op
- Dagger Tossing
- 4/21: Kid's tossing games: Privy toss, Chicken in a basket, Skinny the cow ring toss. (And maybe three more!)
Scheduled and On-going Demonstrations:
- Ceramics & Pottery Making, The Potter's House
- Primitive Skills & Weapons, Nehawka Tent
- Blacksmithing/Metalwork, Greywolf's Shop
- Sword Etiquette, Brotherhood of Steel camp
- Katana Cutting, Lord Marrok's Medieval Samurai
- Horse Carving, Legendary Carousels booth
- Armor/Fighting/Medieval Women, Stitched in Steel
- Court & Maypole Dancing, Westside Re-enactors
- English Longbow Shooting, Archery Range
- Henna Application & Hair-braiding, Hair Tonic
- Herbal Mixing, Herbs & Simples tent
- DoChang Knighthood, DCK School
- Foil Fencing, Ring of Steel shop
- *Medieval & Renaissance Society* presents its village of historical presentations from wood-lathing to blacksmithing and textile weaving to foodways. Don't miss this folk life encampment.
Village Characters:
- King Oberon's Faerie Court
- To be listed...
Ceremonies
- RENEWAL OF VOWS - TBA
Questions? Contact us.
