Joining us at the 2023 ​Vermont Renaissance Faire 

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.​






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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. 
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.
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.​
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.
The Sisters Pendragon
Jenny Austen and Mary Helley are storytellers who make stories jump off the page. 
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!​

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. 
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. 
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.
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.
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. 
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.
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.
Valkyrie Vanguard
Valkyrie Vanguard creates one of a kind high fantasy headdresses and many other handmade hair accessories ​including floral head pieces, flower crowns, jewelry, horned headdresses, unicorn crowns, fantasy sunglasses and fairy ear cuffs.

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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.

Food & Drink
Indulge your appetite with tasty treats, a mead garden, and food from around the world. Yes, there will be turkey legs!
14th Star Brewing
14th Star is veteran-built, Vermont-brewed, and on a mission to brew world-class beer while enriching our community. 
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!
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!