Joining us at the ​Winter Renaissance Faire 

Performers
Don't miss these fan favorite performance troupes including singers, musicians, acrobats and dancers; as well as medieval fight demonstrations. Kids can interact with the cast and play period games! ​Spend a special day with your family meeting artists, storytellers, wizards, and time travelers.
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. 
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 stilt walking, storytelling duo from Brattleboro Vermont. As they wander about performing to the delight of all, keep a watchful eye and an open ear for stories of wonder and enchantment. Tall tales!​​
Shire of Mountain Freehold
The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century history.



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O'hAnleigh
Tap your toes and raise your glass! O'hAnleigh pours on Celtic spirit  with rousing pub tunes, haunting ballads, award-winning original songs. Vermont musicians sharing their love for Irish music. 
Ewan the Wandering Wizard
Be amazed! Be enthralled! Be Flabbergasted! As you watch the Amazing James D. Macdonald perform spellbinding feats of magic right before your eyes! How does he do it? It’s Magic!


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Erika the Harpist
Erika Lieberman is a Celtic harpist who plays traditional folk and renaissance music. Stroll through the magical realm that is Erika’s artistry and music. A haven of empathy, honesty, and joy.
L.I.A.R.S.
With a motto, "We are the L.I.A.R.S.; you can trust us!" The Ladies of Integrity, Aristocracy, Repute, and Society find their delight in bringing song to every corner of the world! Most often in the form of their lovely harmonies, rousing renditions of sea chanties, and merrily sung traditional folk music.
​Michael the Magician
Get ready to be astounded and amazed with the whimsical magical performances with Michael OJ!

Merchants
Visit over 85 crafters and artisans from across Vermont and New England, you can get your fill of unique and beautiful handmade items. 
Bat Wings & Shiny Things
Custom chainmaille and scalemaille jewelry, accessories and specialty items.




The Leather Lair
The Leather Lair specializes in unique High-End Leather Garments and Accessories. ​One of a kind 100% handmade leather clothing and accessories.

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Gnomeables
Haven't you always wanted to adopt a gnome?! Find your next companion at the Gnomeables booth at the Vermont Renaissance Faire! ​
Holzbecher 
Unique handcrafted wooden crafts specializing in handcrafted wooden tankards, mugs, housewares, and other collectible items. A curated selection of high-quality, artisanal products that celebrate the beauty and craftsmanship of natural wood. 
Kilted Uprising
Offering kilts and accessories for the whole family. Medieval Celtic clothing: Down the Trews & Up the Kilt! From men's and women's kilts, to babies, dogs and cats, Kilted Uprising outfits them all.
Moon Dragon Designs
A unique company specializing in 100% handmade items  to help keep you warm and stylish such as capes, cloaks, archer’s capes, caplets, and cowls. Also hand knit hats, scarves, Irish knit hand warmers (fingerless gloves), and fleece hats.
Half Moon Travel Clothing
Handcrafted uniquely fashionable outerwear for renaissance fair, cosplay, and fantasy. Custom coats, capes, and cloaks. Established in 1984.
Signs of Aries
The Art and Musings of Pamela Hallisey (a.k.a. Aries). Unique Fine Art and gifts.
Laughing Hyena Magical Emporium and Apothecary
Shopping for the discerning wizard and adventurer. From wands and cores, to potions and poisons, have fun and enjoy the realm of magic and fantasy, within everyday life!
Lord Fafnir & Spawn
Father-daughter psychic Tarot card 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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​Hawk Studios
One of a kind worx in leather and wood.


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Spangler Forge
Traditional hand-forging techniques cobmined 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.

Food & Drink
Indulge your appetite with tasty treats, drinks, and food from around the world. 
Queen of Whoopies
Creator of award winning whoopie pies in twenty delectable flavors!

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The Fudge Lady 
Satisfy your sweet tooth with handmade confectionary by The Fudge Lady.

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Middle-earth Bakery
Middle-earth Bakery provides Tolkien inspired baked goods guaranteed to keep you nourished through all your unexpected journeys! From hand pies to honey cakes, lembas bread to biscuts!
Vermont Hive & Honey
Pure Vermont raw honey, 100% pure beeswax candles and natural skin care products!​

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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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Vermont's Farmhouse Jerky
100% natural cured meats, granola, smoked meats and seafood, Beef Jerky, Goat Jerky, Bacon Salt.
Brooke Birch Tea Shoppe
"Creating comfort and connections, one cup at a time." These custom herbal tea blends are handcrafted in small batches. All ingredients are organic, fair-trade, with no added flavorings. ​
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. ​
14th Star Brewing
14th Star is veteran-built, Vermont-brewed, and on a mission to brew world-class beer while enriching our community. ​