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Joining us at the 2023 ​Vermont Renaissance Faire 

PERFORMERS
MERCHANTS
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Performers

The 2023 Vermont Renaissance Faire will be joined a number of performance troupes including rocking pipe & drum band Cu Dubh, joust team Equus Nobilis, the Pirates of Fortune’s Folly, and off-the-ground aerialists Baechtold & Abel. Don't miss these fan favorite acts including singers, musicians, and dancers; medieval encampments, fight demos, equestrian games, a joust and so much more. ​The Vermont Renaissance Faire lets you get in on the action, too! Watch a period archery tournament and then try your hand on the archery range or axe throwing.  Kids can interact with the cast, period games and even a unicorn! ​Spend a special day with your family meeting artists, storytellers, wizards, and time travelers.​
View the 2023 Performer Schedule
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​Cu Dubh
​The sounds of ancient thundering war drums and skirling dual bagpipe like you’ve never heard before. Tribal warrior music at its best, The warrior music lives on through a new generation.  This is true Old School Heavy Metal music. Viking. Pagan. Celt. Raider. Lover. Fighter. Like a boot to the head: thunderous crack with ringing harmonies. 
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Baechtold & Abel
​These off-the-ground aerialists perform awe-inspiring displays. Their performances are edgy and daring, yet graceful and poetic.
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The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword
Dedicated to the presentation and practice of medieval history and Historical European Martial Arts. Their presentations and military encampment portrays life as it was on the march and on the battlefield during the medieval era. The brotherhood will practice and demonstrate period correct skills and chores, such as fiber arts, cooking, armor repair archery skills which they present in a hands on, educational military encampment.
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Equus Nobilis
​Action-Packed Live Jousts to Entertain Any Audience! With over 25 years of jousting experience and even more with horse performance, Equus Nobilis offers action packed theatrical jousting shows including horse skills and ground combat. A dynamic group of both horses and riders display their talents and provide the most entertaining and audience engaging experience.​
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Pirates of Fortune's Folly
Captain Devlin O'Driscoll and his motley crew of pirates are ready to cause some mayhem. Their piratical antics will both entertain and educate audiences of all ages. Whether as strolling characters interacting and taking pictures with your family or live-steel stunt shows, they bring joy to children and amusement to adults of all ages.
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The Sisters Pendragon
Jenny Austen and Mary Helley are storytellers who make stories jump off the page. 
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L.I.A.R.S.
The Ladies of Integrity, Aristocracy, Repute, and Society are a troupe of reformed wenches with delusions of standing. Their stage shows offer a combination of comedic storytelling, traditional folk music & sea chanties.


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Shimmynannigans
The Shimmynannigans of New Hampshire are a performance troupe who will be entertaining, collecting commodities, and dancing at the Vermont Renaissance Faire in Stowe, Vermont. You're sure to find them misbehaving and belly dancing!
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Thornlily Thistle The Faery
Thornlily Thistle travels from the faery realm to entertain humans of all ages.  The moment you meet her you will feel the energy of her enchanted soul. Experience her magic, charm and enchanting wonder!​
  • Baechtold & Abel Aerialists
  • Call of Kinnaru Ancient music
  • Corr Thieves Stage Act
  • Cu Dubh Musicians
  • Dubhghlas O Raghallaigh Musicians
  • Equus Nobilis Joust Troupe
  • Footworks Musicians
  • James McDonald Magician
  • Jana / Queen The Cast
  • L.I.A.R.S Singing Troupe
  • Longshanks Stilt Walkers & Story Tellers
  • Pirates of Fortune's Folly Pirate Encampment
  • Shimynanagans Belly Dance Troupe
  • Shire of Panther Vale SCA Encampment
  • The Brotherhood of the Arrow & Sword Medieval Encampment
  • The Fae Fae Troupe
  • The Sisters Pendragon Stage show
  • Thornlily Thistle The Faery Fairy

Merchants

Visit over 100 artisans and craft vendors from across Vermont and New England, you can get your fill of unique and beautiful handmade crafts. 
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Auntie Arwens Spices
Auntie Arwen, known in the "real world" as Jane T. Sibley,  has been a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) ever since the first Pennsic held at Coopers' Lake.  She creates over 300 spice blends, as well as salts, peppercorns, and more. 
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Jamilah Henna Creations
Jamilah is “New England’s Premier Henna Artist” located in central Connecticut. Jamilah has a love of art and has found a way to channel her creativity into this beautiful ancient tradition.  Henna has been used as body art for over 5000 years and is a time honored tradition among various cultures and religions of the world.
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Spangler Forge
High quality hand-forged blades. At Spangler Forge, our mission is to combine traditional hand-forging techniques with modern metallurgy to create unique blades that not only out-perform the competition, but also brings the look and character that you would expect from hand forged blades.
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Hickory Arms
Custom Hickory Wood Swords, Wasters, Crossbows and More! Hickory Arms hand crafts hickory practice swords for Eastern and Western Martial Arts, stage combat, historical reenactment, fitness, cosplay, and gifts.
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InkwellVermont Calligraphy
Christopher Carfaro is a professional artist and penman living in Richmond, Vermont. Chris has been exercising calligraphy since he was twelve and teaches introduction to calligraphy classes in its varying forms.
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Knightly Endeavors
Specializing in custom made Renaissance clothing, fantasy bridal wear and accessories. Knightly Endeavors make vests, frocks and bodices, along with corsets, shirts and chemises for women. They also make cloaks, bodices, pocketed pants and skirts and variety of men's shirts.
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Tripp's End Blacksmith
New England's premier maker of hand-forged outdoor cooking equipment. Prior to the industrial revolution the blacksmith was integral to everyday life. From the housewife's spatula and spoon, to the woodsman's axe, to the stone cutter's feathers and wedges, everyone needed the blacksmith to make and repair tools. 
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Made By Hand Leather
Caleb Hand is the owner of Made By Hand Leather. In 1991, Caleb began LARPing (Live Action Role Playing). He enjoyed making his own costumes and leatherworking. Caleb creates leather pouches, cases, carriers, weapon holders, belts, armor and more.
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Lord Fafnir & Spawn
Father-daughter psychic readers ready to divine your future... or your past. They read separately and as a team. Specializing in card readings (tarot, oracle, playing cards), palm readings, numerology, and past lives. 
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Skjaldborg Artisans
We are two passionate brothers who have dedicated our lives to crafting and finding one-of-a-kind Viking, Medieval, and Fantasy products that are fit for warriors, wanderers, and adventurers alike. We use our artisanal skills to build real, handmade authentic, functional, battle ready shields, weapons, leather items, and much more.
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Vermont Farmhouse Jerky
Precise, small batch processing and organic ingredients. Local meat and Vermont Maple. No MSG, no nitrates, no artificial anything. Raw cane sugar and quality spices. Jerky flavors include Regular, Vermont Maple, 4 Pepper, Teriyaki, and Maple Wood Smoked BBQ Jerky.
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Valhala Horns
Looking for a horn, or maybe some new feast-ware? Do yourself a favor - take a look at Valhalla Horns. Then please shop around, you'll be back. Valhala Horns provides the best quality at the best prices around.
  • Aniel Kalani Fae Guild
  • Artisans d’Azure LARP Store
  • Astro Munchiez International Snacks
  • Auntie Arwens Spices & Teas
  • Bat Wings & Shiny Things Chainmaille
  • Book and Sword Publishing Author
  • Community College of Vermont Organization
  • Crimson Chain Leatherworks Leather Goods ​
  • Cup & Sage Bath Stuff 
  • Dawfarm Masks Masks 
  • Dean Whitlock Author
  • Designs By Serena Jewelry
  • Designs by Sparrow Pottery
  • Dragon's Lair Bags 
  • Embercraft Creations Leather Goods 
  • Enchanted Remains Artist
  • Expanded Universe Designs Gaming
  • Fafnir and Spawn Tarot Readers​
  • Fantology Comics Comics​
  • Fenris Studio Artist​
  • Fiddlers Green Farm Herbalist
  • Fun Time Productions Kids Games
  • Glass Eye Candy Stained Glass 
  • Gray Barns Pottery Pottery
  • Green Mountains of Madness Organization
  • Green Rose Alchemy Jewelry 
  • Hickory Arms Wooden Swords​
  • Highland Pewter Custom Pewter Pins
  • In the Hood Archery Games
  • Independent Boxworks Woodcrafts
  • Inkwell Vermont Calligraphy Calligraphy
  • Inky Cap Coven Apothecary 
  • Irish Crystals Crystals 
  • Jamilah Henna Creations Face Paint/Henna/glitter
  • Jolley Entertainment Custom Rings 
  • Jubo Music Musical Instruments
  • Just in Tyme Boots Boots
  • Keith Willis Author
  • Kings Kollections Parasols & Gifts
  • Knightly Endeavors Garb
  • Lady Adia Jewelry
  • Lady M' Shoppe Accessories
  • Lame Horse Creations Clothing & Stuff
  • LC Designs Artist 
  • Leane Rexford Jewelry Jewelry
  • Made By Hand Leather Leather Goods / Larp
  • Mama Rose Quartz Jewelry 
  • Manic Mart Masks
  • Maple Moon Arts Resin Arts
  • Mead Hall Outfitters Garb / Clothing
  • Mermaid Lagoon Mermaid Garb
  • Mermaid Marin Mermaid  
  • Metaphysical Mamas Crystals
  • MisfitStyls Wood Crafts
  • MoonDragon Designs Cloaks / Capes / Accessories / Jewelry
  • MoonCat Clothing Garb / Clothing
  • Owl Moon Artistries Crystals
  • Papa's 3D Printing and More 3DPrinting
  • Phoenix Dragon Wiccan 
  • Radiant Light Holistic Arts Crystals / Reiki
  • Ramble Tree Celtic Designs
  • Rock Maple Forge Bladesmith
  • Selby Burke Art Artist
  • Skjaldborg Artisans Viking Wares
  • Spangler Forge Bladesmith
  • Storm Watch Jewelry Jewelry
  • Tenney's Everlasting Crafts Artist
  • The Bonnie Weaver Weaving Demo 
  • The Crystal Trinket Crystals 
  • The Purple Pegasus Fairy Things 
  • The Sunny Fox Apothecary Jewelry
  • The Thetford Fairy Fairy Things
  • The Vineyard at Borgo Medioevale Grape Products
  • There Was A Star Danced Lanterns
  • Tripp's End Blacksmith Blacksmith
  • Valhala Horns Horns
  • Valhala Roses Roses
  • Vermont's Farmhouse Jerky Jerky
  • Wirezzz Wire Crafts​

Food & Drink

Indulge your appetite with tasty treats, a mead garden, and food from around the world. Yes, there will be turkey legs!
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14th Star Brewing
14th Star is veteran-built, Vermont-brewed, and on a mission to brew world-class beer while enriching our community. 
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East Coast Ice
Think of a creamy sherbet with a mixture of Italian ice all mixed together for a yummy treat! But remember, East Coast Ice is diary free, nut free, vegan and gluten free!
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Hocus Smokus
Slow cooked, real wood smoked BBQ from Suffern, NY.

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Groennfell Meadery
These meads are perfect for craft beverage fans: with light carbonation, single-digit alcohol content, and a dry finish, they are smooth and supremely drinkable. Mead is naturally 100% gluten-free!
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Maudite Poutine
Vermont’s original poutinerie! Serving locally sourced, expertly crafted, classic and creative poutine from scratch.
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Pomadoros Pizza
Tasty mobile wood fired pizza!
  • 14th Star Brewing Brewery
  • Ali's Babas Kabob Shop Middle Eastern Food
  • Artesano Mead Meadery
  • East Coast Ice Icies
  • Groennfell Meadery Mead
  • Hocus Smokus BBQ / Turkey Legs
  • Maudite Poutine Poutine
  • Mediterrian Mix Mediterranean Food
  • Meefs Coffee Coffee / Drinks
  • Moose MT Maple Kettle Korn
  • Pomadoros Pizza Pizza
  • Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream Ice Cream
  • Smokin Bowls Bread Bowls
  • Smuggler's Notch Distillery Distillery
  • Stowe Cider Hard Cider
  • The Fudge Lady Fudge
  • Totally Nutz Roasted Nuts
  • Wild Hart Distillery Distillery

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