Northern California Renaissance Faire
Hollister, CA
Our little village of Willingtown comes to life as our annual Market Faire welcomes talented and exotic performers from throughout the globe to our streets and stages. Nine stages boast non-stop entertainment.The streets and stages are filled with music and dance from traditional Morris and English Country, to Celtic and Gypsy Tribal. Happy peasants, crooked Constables, gossiping washerwomen, and merry maidens fill the streets with revelry as the festivities begin.
Artisans & Entertainers (8)
Barley Bane
EntertainerRenaissance Faire band extraordinaire: ready, willing and able to melt your period appropriate face with songs of drink, dick & the famed nethers.
Broon
EntertainerWhile cracking bullwhips, juggling bowling balls or eating fire, Broon keeps the laughs alive with a dry wit and extemporaneous style that keeps audiences in...
Cydeshow Cy
EntertainerCy is a master of the blade. Witness him put a whole armory of swords of different shapes and sizes down the hatch without a...
Mythica Metalworks
ArtisanUnique jewelry and accessories handcrafted by a master artisan utilizing ancient metalworking and chainmaille techniques. All pieces are fabricated using high quality allergy-safe metals, semi-precious...
Naughty Minstrels
EntertainerThe Naughty Minstrels are a Renaissance-period musical ensemble providing songs, improvisation and interaction at historically-themed market faires. Appearing as wandering minstrels or as historical Poets...
Shrewed & Knavishe
EntertainerWe mashup Shakespeare fun for the whole family. We cut to the chase and showcase some of Shakespeare's great characters. Sticking to comedy of course.
The Sea Dogs
EntertainerThe Seadogs are a group of performers (currently 16 in number) who perform Nautical music and songs, with a healthy injection of comedy and sailor-y...
World Tournament of Champions Joust Troupe
EntertainerWorld Tournament Of Champions Presents: Knights of the Realm An international theatrical jousting show that puts on professional sword fighting, jousting and stunt work.