ESCAPE YOUR REALITY, COME TO KING RICHARD’S FAIRE –
THE NEW ENGLAND RENAISSANCE FAIRE IN CARVER, MASS. NOW IN FULL SWING
The Faire Runs Weekends and Monday Holidays From September
1 Through October 21, 2018
CARVER, Mass. (September 14, 2018) -- King Richard's Faire, New
England's largest and longest-running Renaissance Faire, is now underway for
its 37th season, running weekends from September 1 through October 21, 2018
including Monday holidays (Labor Day, Columbus Day). Tucked away on an
80-acre, wooded site just off Rt. 58 in Carver, Mass., King Richard's Faire is
one of the region’s premiere fall events.
Guests are treated to a bevy of delights, from high-flying
aerial artists to food fit for a King. The Faire is home to eight stages, a mud
show, and a tournament field all packed with interactive entertainment, from
musicians and magicians to actors and acrobats. All day, performers engage
their audiences and guests stroll the “lanes” of Carvershire exploring all the
event has to offer – there’s plenty to do at King Richard’s Faire, from
cheering on daring knights jousting on horseback to shopping for handmade wares
and games of skill.
This year, King Richard’s Faire
welcomes a benevolent and beautiful new Queen Anne with King Richard XI to the
royal cast, along with musical acts 3 Pints Shy, Music the Gathering, and
Meraki Caravan alongside fan favorites The Washing Well Wenches, Great Cats of
the World exotic cat show, the Sturdy Beggars Mud Show, The Torture Show, and
world record-setting Jacques Ze Whipper. King Richard, Queen Anne and their
royal court are up to some crazy antics in this season’s all new musical comedy “Torn Between Two Villans” featured twice
daily on the King’s Stage. Brave knights, competing on horseback, hold jousting
tournaments three times daily in challenges of bravery and daring feats of
athleticism. New performer Kevin Armour of “Up In Arms” showcases his juggling
prowess; Tom Frost performs as “Akordeon by Tomas” accordion show, and for the
first four weekends only, Snorkle the Wonder Pig makes guests laugh and smile
with his stunts, with the magicians of The Wonder Show delighting guests for
the remaining four weekends.
For foodies, the royal kitchens
offer oversized bakery delectables, giant turkey legs, bread boules of chowder
and stew, seasonal beverages and of course champagne, wine, and brew. In
addition to the world famous giant turkey legs, the royal kitchens prepare pulled
pork mac and cheese, blooming onions and sweet cinnamon buns.
Special events and contests are
free with paid admission, and are held each Saturday at 4 p.m. unless otherwise
noted, and add extra excitement to fun-filled Faire days. Visit the website
(kingrichardsfaire.net) for registration guidelines and restrictions.
2018 Special Event Schedule:
·
9/1: Carver
Resident Day - free admission for Carver residents with proper ID
·
9/2: Salute
to Safety - free admission to military persons active/retired/veteran as well
as police, fire and EMS personnel with proper ID
·
9/3: Labor
Day - Open
·
9/8:
Cleavage Contest (18+)
·
9/15:
Romance is in the Faire - Vow Renewal Ceremony
·
9/22 &
9/23: Game of Thrones Costume and Trivia contest; costume
contest at 2:30 p.m. and trivia contest at 4:00 p.m. (18+)
·
9/29 & 9/30: Harry Potter Costume and Trivia contest;
costume contest at 2:30 p.m.; trivia contest at 4:00 p.m. (12+)
·
10/6: Clash
of the Tartans: Highland Hunks, Men in Kilts contest (18+)
·
10/8:
Columbus Day - Open
·
10/13: Wee
Ones’ Costume Parade (11+)
·
10/20:
Fantasy Finale - Adult Costume/cosplay/time travelers Contest
·
10/21: Final
Drum Jam – 6 p.m. outside the front gate
Faire hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every Saturday, Sunday,
and Monday holidays. Tickets are $32 adults (12+), $16 children ages 4-11, and
children under 4 are free. Parking is free.
Discounts given to groups of 25 adults or more and private
parties can be accommodated (birthdays, vow renewal ceremonies, weddings). Groups
may make reservations by emailing info@kingrichardsfaire.net.
The
Faire is located at 235 Main Street (Rt. 58) in Carver, Mass. 02330, phone
is 508-866-5391,
email info@kingrichardsfaire.net. Visit King
Richard’s Faire on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/TheKingRichardsFaire)
and on Twitter and Instagram @KRFaire
