Dubuque Museum of Art

Renaissance Faire

May 22 - 23, 2010

Entertainment Listings

 

2010 brings back some old friends and welcomes new ones and promise to make you laugh, gasp in amazement, and cheer at the top of your lungs!

ROYALTY

Have Court, Will Travel

The royal court of Queen Catherine and King Edward returns, dressed in lavish gowns and doublets, wielding fine weapons and flirtatious feather fans.  Learn about Renaissance fashions, experience the clash forged steel, and enjoy graceful dances from this truly romantic time period.  Bring your son and daughter to be knighted by the King and selected a lady in waiting by the Queen.

STAGE ACTS

Joust Evolution

See armored knights on horseback, jousting and swordfighting.  Cheer for the Queen's champion and boo the bad guy!  Bring your camera to capture these noblemen as they battle for favor and fortune!

Kids With Fire

The "Kids" return to thrill you with their juggling, jokes, and amazing good looks.

(Why yes, they DID pay me $10 to write that).

The Bawdy Buccaneers

This pirate couple brings the battle of the sexes to a comical sharp point!

The Three Musketeers

What is better than a handsome man with a French accent? Three handsome men with French accents! See Aramis of the 3 Musketeers at right.

Brotherhood of Steel

Swordplay demonstrations

Lord Marrock’s Oriental Oddities

See wonders of the far East

Orkes and Trolles

Folk songs and comedy

The Tavern Wenches

Comedy with cleavage

The Glastonbury Revelers

Madrigal singers

Dragon Tales with William and Blackjack

Children’s storytelling

Trooping Faeries - Featuring Tib, Firemoon and Lady Arianna

Children’s Maypole show

STROLLING CHARACTERS

Charles of Charlatan

The Royal Acquisitioner

Robin Hood, Maid Marian and Little John

The Forking Queen

Get forked by this silly sovereign

Mother Earth Tib & Firemoon the Faeries

The “Shy Satyr”

Lady Stephanie

Strolling flute music (Sunday only)









 


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