Des Moines Renaissance Faire Entertainment
Last Updated: Friday, September 14, 2012 2:19 AM
See some of the best local and regional acts, as well as some of the best entertainment from events such as the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, Minnesota Renaissance Festival and Bristol Renaissance Faire. (Wanting to join us?)
Entertainment Schedule
UPDATED: Be sure to go through the free "magical lights and sound" narrated Torture Chamber tour located inside the castle. Each weekend we plan to have a different theme to the tour!
Here is a sneak preview of some of the entertainment/demonstrations planned for the 2012 Des Moines Renaissance Faire. (Acts: Submit your description and weblink to the webmaster and he will update these pages.)
- Entertainment Handout - The events we hope provide as much education as they do fun and excitement!
- Weekend 1 (PDF, 2.7MB)
- Weekend 2 (PDF, 2.9MB)
- Weekend 3 (PDF, 2.8MB)
- NOTE: Always check with the printed handout at the gate, as last minute changes could still be made.
- See also: Cast of Characters. Fun for all groups and ages alike.
(Crazy Boy Coy on September 1, 2012)
Weekend 1 of 3
- Bawdy Buccaneers - We are the regional touring troupe, The Bawdy Buccaneers of the Midwest, we bring the battle of the sexes to a whole new point! 3 shows daily at the Pirate ship stage! We use innuendo...Ye been warned!And if your kids get our jokes...we are Orcs and Trolls! :) - 3 shows per day
- Brotherhood of Steel - 3 shows per day
- Crazy Boy Coy - 4 shows per day
- Danza Mystique, belly dancing - 3 shows per day
- Glastonbury Revelers, madrigal music - 2 shows per day
- Have Court, Will Travel - royalty, 5 shows per day
- Joust Evolution - 2 shows per day
- King Oberon's Faeries - 2 shows per day, plus strolling
- Lady Samantha Greer, violinist - 2 shows per day
- Molotov - 3 shows per day
- Orckes & Trolles
- Shattock, comedy swordplay - 3 shows per day
- Siren Stefanie d'flute - 2 shows per day
- William & Blackjack, storyteller - 4 shows per day
In the lanes:
- Charles of Charlatan - royal acquistioner
- Forking Queen - ongoing forking ceremonies
- Giovanni - the romantic rogue
- Humiliation for Hire - stocks
- Lady Samantha Greer - violinist
- Robin Hood & Maid Marian
- Siren Stefanie d'flute - flutist
(3 Pints Gone on September 8, 2012)
Weekend 2 of 3
- Bawdy Buccaneers, pirate comedy - 3 shows per day. We are the regional touring troupe, The Bawdy Buccaneers of the Midwest, we bring the battle of the sexes to a whole new point! 3 shows daily at the Pirate ship stage! We use innuendo...Ye been warned!And if your kids get our jokes...we are Orcs and Trolls! :)
- Cecil's Harp - 2 shows per day
- Crazy Boy Coy - 4 shows per day
- Danza Mystique, belly dancing - 3 shows per day
- Glastonbury Revelers, madrigal music - 2 shows per day
- Have Court, Will Travel - royalty, 5 shows per day
- Joust Evolution - 2 shows per day
- Kids with Fire - juggling
- King Oberon's Faeries - 2 shows per day, plus strolling
- Lady Samantha Greer, violinist - 2 shows per day
- Lord Drake, master magician - 3 shows per day
- Medieval and Renaissance Society, Omaha, NE - ongoing demonstrations
- Siren Stefanie d'flute - 2 shows per day
- Sons of the Mist - 3 shows per day
- Three Pints Gone - 5 shows per day
- William & Blackjack, storyteller - 4 shows per day
In the lanes:
- Charles of Charlatan - royal acquistioner
- Forking Queen - children’s knighting ceremonies
- Giovanni - the romantic rogue
- Humiliation for Hire - stocks
- Lady Samantha Greer - violinist
- McCrakken Brothers - mad scotsmen golf challenge
- Robin Hood & Maid Marian
- Siren Stefanie d'flute - flutist
Weekend 3 of 3
- Bawdy Buccaneers, pirate comedy - 3 shows per day. We are the regional touring troupe, The Bawdy Buccaneers of the Midwest, we bring the battle of the sexes to a whole new point! 3 shows daily at the Pirate ship stage! We use innuendo...Ye been warned!And if your kids get our jokes...we are Orcs and Trolls! :)
- Big Bear Puppets - 2 shows per day
- Brotherhood of Steel - 3 shows per day
- Danza Mystique, belly dancing - 3 shows per day
- Flying Eagles Acrobalance Troupe - 2 shows per day. Our high-flying fun defies gravity with strength and flexibility, creating ever-changing human shapes to tell our pirate adventure story. We use upside-down teamwork to “bridge” the gap between athleticism and art!
- Have Court, Will Travel - royalty, 5 shows per day
- Joust Evolution - 2 shows per day
- King Oberon's Faeries - 2 shows per day, plus strolling
- Lady Samantha Greer - violinist - 2 shows per day
- Lord Robert the Deceiver - magician - 4 shows per day
- Medieval and Renaissance Society, Omaha, NE - ongoing demonstrations
- Pirate Robert - folk music/sea chanties - 4 shows per day
- Siren Stefanie d'flute - 2 shows per day
- Thee Bluebeard- 4 shows per day
- William & Blackjack - storyteller - 4 shows per day
In the lanes:
- Forking Queen - ongoing forking ceremonies
- The Horsemen
- Humiliation for Hire - stocks
- Lady Samantha Greer - violinist
- MN Jack Sparrow - Saturday only
- Robin Hood & Maid Marian
- Siren Stefanie d'flute - flutist
Demonstrating Merchants
- Beads & Boutique - pendant & fused glass working
- Boars Head Leather - artisan leather crafting
- Dire Atrium - acrylic oil painting
- Celestial Exotics - petting zoo
- Greywolf Blacksmith - open fire metal working
- Harlan's Emporium - jewelry making
- Iowa Henna - henna artwork
- Lady George & the Dragon - jewelry making
- Lords of Leather - artisan leather crafting
- Mother Earth Massage - Massage For Men, daily at 2 p.m.
- The Potter's House - ceramic pottery making on the kick-wheel
- Queen Victoria's Secret - waist cinching, grommet & lace work
- The Traveling Crafters - fiber art working
- Uncle Stinky - soap making & metal working
Living History
- Brotherhood of Steel - living history camp
- Medieval and Renaissance Society, Omaha, NE - ongoing demonstrations (weekend 2 and 3)
- Warwick - living history camp
Other (check schedule for weekends)
- Costume Contest - daily at 5:15 p.m.
- Hunger Games Archery Tournament - daily at 4 p.m.
- Parade - daily before the first joust
- Sexy Leg Contest at Summerset Wine Pavilion - daily at 3:30 p.m. The grape crop is short this year, so instead of stomping grapes, men and women are invited to show off their legs.
- Also demonstrating: Greywolf Blacksmith and Uncle Stinky Blacksmith/Soaps
Activities, Games, Demos
As we finalize the show guide schedule, this section will give you an idea of some of the things that will be going on from weekend to weekend (including demonstrations, living history, games, events, etc.). Bear with us as we sort through all of this amazing knowledge and exciting entertainment! It is turning in to a large year of "stuff"!" Lets just hope the knights don't come looking for any peasants to collect on their merchant cash advance until then!
- Ace of Blades - daily at 5 p.m., knife throwing tournament.
- Celestial Exotics - petting zoo
- Des Moines Fencing Club - fencing duel ring
- Legends of Sherwood Archery Range - public shooting
- McCrakken Brother's Mad Scotsmen Golf Challenge - weekend 2
- Queen's Darts & Bottle Ball Toss - free
- Rolling Hills Stables - pony rides & piggie petting
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