King Richard's Faire!

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

Chef

Whatever you do, do not watch this film on an empty stomach! You will be sorry you ever did. Be prepared and make sure you have plenty of snacks on hand.

Also, be sure to stay until the very end because there are some recipes that play on screen after the film is over. Of course, now all I can think of is food. This one absolutely amazing three course meal I had the other day of a salad with seasonal berries, steak and fries, and a decadent chocolate cake for dessert. See how this film can completely leave you hungry? But don't take my word for it. Instead watch Jon Favreau as he is the mastermind on screen, as the Chef in the kitchen, and off-screen as well, as the film is written, directed, and produced by him. I couldn't help but think of Swingers and how genius he was even then. He has always been the supporting actor, the sidekick. I was so glad to see that he was finally the lead. An actor like that who is so talented deserves a role worthy of him. Chef is all that and more. Of course, it took him to write the script so that goes to show sometimes you just have to go out there on your own. And he does, both behind the camera and right smack dab on screen.

A surprise appearance in the film by Robert Downey Jr. is absolutely remarkable. His part will leave a lastly "mark" in your mind as his character is completely anal right down to the fact that everyone who enters his office building needs to wear "booties" so they don't leave a mark on his floors. Picture in your mind the booties that doctors wear. Now that is comedy at its absolute best.

Jon Favreau is the guy who at the start of the film is working in a restaurant and has to deal with the pressure from the restaurant owner (Dustin Hoffman) to always stick to the usual menu. Jon feels like he is unable to be creative and to create foods with adventure, pizzazz, and style.

A food critic in the film is again played by someone famous. Originally we only see a blurred out picture of him in a magazine. At that moment, I immediately knew who it was. Of course, when he arrives at the restaurant, more hilarious moments ensue.

Jon as the lead in Chef plays a guy who doesn't want to be pegged into just making the same old menu items. He goes out on his own on a food truck joined by his son and John Leguizamo at his funniest and best. The trio travel from stop to stop and the film becomes poignant as we see moments between father and son that really cut to the core of the film. Throughout the journey, you will find yourself laughing and crying and well...don't forget what I said about bringing those snacks!