Joining us at the 2022 ​Vermont Renaissance Faire 

New Performers for 2022

The 2022 Vermont Renaissance Faire will be joined a number of new performance troupes including rocking pipe & drum band Cu Dubh, a new joust team Equus Nobilis, the Pirates of Fortune’s Folly, and La Garde du Lys, a musketeer encampment and troupe out of Canada.  ​
Cu Dubh (Coo-Doo): Scotch Gaelic

Original Dark Heavy Metal Bagpipe and War Drum compositions for the Celtic / Viking warrior in all of us

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. Music for the warrior in all of us. Grab your sword and go.
Equus Nobilis (Latin): Noble Horse
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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

Entertainment with plenty of Action, Music, and Laughs!

Pirates of Fortune's Folly have come ashore to steal your hearts! 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.
La Garde du Lys

Musketeer encampment and troupe out of Canada

La Garde du Lys is a non-profit historical organization, working in the field of historical reconstruction through animation, combat, workshops and seminars. They perform highly skilled Musketeer stage shows and fighting demonstrations while providing historical information about the Marquis de Tracy and his guard, and in-depth historical knowledge of the techniques taught by European fencing masters 1640-1840. 

Performers

Don't miss these fan favorite returning 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.
The Corr Thieves
An online and ren faire acting group that likes the finer things in life. They aren't afraid to CHEAT TO WIN! They are an action packed comedic extravaganza! Or maybe just a comedic act with tons and tons of action! How about a comedic act with some awesome action? 
The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword
Dedicated to the presentation and practice of medieval history and Historical European Martial Arts. Presentations and military encampment portray life as it was on the march and on the battlefield during the medieval era. Our members practice and demonstrate period correct skills and chores, such as fiber arts, cooking, armor repair archery skills which they present in our hands on, educational military encampment. 
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 behaving, entertaining, collecting commodities and dancing at local renaissance faires. You may find them behaving, or bellydancing!
The Longshanks
The Longshanks are a performing duo who perform stilt walking, story telling, skits and songs.



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The Foxy Bard
The Foxy Bard is a folk musician specializing in Celtic, Period, and Naughty Music. Gather round to hear as David Anthony, The Foxy Bard, regales you with songs of drinking, roving, fighting, and things to keep secret from your mother. You will laugh, cry, blush and wonder where you left the whiskey.

Merchants
Visit over seventy 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. 
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.
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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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.
Fairie Tailor
Custom capes, accessories and adornments proudly hand crafted and hand painted in the U.S.A. for all of your Renaissance, Ritual, Wedding and Formal needs. Custom Hand Painted Capes available. 

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!
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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North Country Donuts
These chefs make everything in-house from scratch - including their our own jams and jellies! How many donut shops can say that?! They are committed to using local Vermont products and services.
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!
Still Smok'n VT
Authentic American 100% wood smoked barbecue. Family Owned and operated since 2015 in Essex, Vermont. 
Maudite Poutine
Vermont’s original poutinerie! Serving locally sourced, expertly crafted, classic and creative poutine from scratch.


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Stowe Cider
Handcrafted, Small Batch Hard Cider.
Stowe Cider was founded in 2013 with a vision of bringing something different to the cider scene - a version that boasted less than half the sweetness of most commercial cider. Once this niche was created to “keep cider dry,"  Stowe Cider became a favorite among visitors and locals alike.
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