"...the perfect start to faire season!"

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Welcome to the NHRF 2011 Act's Area!

So much to do, so little time... or not! Sat. and Sun., both weekends, we'll be open from 10am-5pm. On Saturday the 21st be sure to come before the gates close at 5pm if you'd like to stay for the Beltane Celebration too at roughly 6pm.

Besides shopping and music and singing there are many other fun things to do at the faire, many of which are free! Please note that the "staff" are volunteers so please consider tipping if you like their performance, they are volunteering their talents to make this not-for-profit event be able to help a local charity!

Here is a breakdown of some of the acts in store for this year, please check back regularly, though, because things will be added frequently. ALL CONFIRMED ACTS WILL BE NOTED WITH AN *.

 

Neville and Companye, Maine live steel combat / knights at the NH Renaissance Faire!

 

 

 

 

Group Acts

NH bellydancers, New Hampshire belly dancers, tribal fusion
New Hampshire's Corr Thieves, pirates and scoundrels
Click here to visit Neville and Companye's website!

Lotus Fire Studio *

Dancing for us, again, this year with us will be the Lotus Fire Studio, a local troupe that fuse multiple styles and methods. Please welcome them back!

 

The Corr Thieves *

Gracing, (or cursing), us with their presence again, the Corr Thieves will be joining us to teach of us the art of cheating! As well as singing & general entertainment.

 

Neville and Companye *

Neville and Companye will be joining us, again, this year doing live steel combat and teaching people a little bit about the history of the combat they reinact!

 

NH martial arts studios, New Hampshire jujitsu,
Black Rose II, New Hampshire pirates, ahem, I mean privateers!
Wolfe Argent, Worcester, MA area medieval reenactors

Shinobi Martial Arts *

Shinobi Martial Arts, of Plaistow, NH, will be joining us for the first time this year, demonstrating the ancient techniques of jujitsu and showcasing period weapons and forms. Please welcome them to the faire!

 

Black Rose II *

Captain Flint & her Crew will be doing black powder demo.s & education again this year. PLEASE NOTE: Safety is their #1 concern, please keep your children with you at all times when around the black powder area! Thank Ye

 

Wolfe Argent *

"... dedicated to portraying the members of the Second Chambre of the Third Escadre of the Tenth Company of the Ordonnances of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, their families, and the support personnel of the company."

 

 
 

Saint Andrew's Society

St. Andrew's Societies were originally Organized during the period of Scottish Immigration in the 19th Century in order to assist needy Scots settling in their new Country. Today the Society educates people about Tartans and heritage.

 

 

 

Solo/Duet Acts

Please welcome to the faire, Gregory Colpitts, who will be playing the bagpipes for us!

* Rufus the Mud Beggar will be joining us again this year,(yay!), in a slightly different capacity. He may be unwashed, he might be unclean but he is *definitely* a class act and we're so glad that he can join us!

* Bumbly Phinn & Jass Phinn: Telling oral tales for the whole family, (not just kids!), Bumbly Phinn will be joining us again this year! He will be joined by the lovely flautist, Jass Phinn! Please stop by and say "hello"! 15/16th only!

* Sir Robin DeHood. Sir Robin will be demonstrating longbow techniques, from construction and uses to history. He has been doing archery for years but this will be his first yeat with us so please welcome him to the faire!

* David Anderson will be showcasing his magical talents with usagain this year! "His skills of sleight-of-hand, magic, unicycling, juggling, puppetry, and Balloon art never fails to keep audiences laughing and applauding all at once."

* the Dirge Queen will be gracing us with her presence again this year, singing and playing glorious music of the ages! (photo, c.2008, E. Landry)
Click here to visit Paul Calvo's website and listen to his music!
* Paul Calvo is going to be joining us again! Paul has been playing guitar for 40 years and specializes in beautiful Spanish and Flamenco guitar!
the Harper and the Minstrel
* the Harper and the Minstrel are going to be in attendance again this year, playing soothing tunes and singing to their heart's content. Please welcome them back to the faire and enjoy the music! (5/21 & 5/22, 2011, only)
Click here to visit Kate's website!

* Kate Holly Clark. Kate, of Antika Nueva, will be weaving tales for young and old, again, this year. Fantastic stories for children of all ages, stop in for a spell!

* Sandra, the Flautist, will be joining us, (her photo soon to come)! Here's Sandra's description of herself: " I'm a self-trained flautist and composer. My time spent growing up in rural Maine provided me with much time to pursue my interests in art, music, history, anthropology, and archaeology."
* Brother Sylvan, the wandering bard, will be joining us this year, sharing his poetry and prose with the masses. He is a New Hampshire author. Please welcome him to the faire!

* Gregory the Piper

Gregory will be joining us again this year for one day only! On May 16th he'll be on hand, piping away. Please welcome him to the faire again.

Bob O'Donnell

Bob O' Donnell is a Massachussetts gent. that has been learning to perform Celtic music since 2001. He then went on to create his first CD and has recently released his second, "Songs from the Glen".

R.I.P. Bob, thank you for being a part of our faire!

 

We hope to see you at the faire!


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