The 15th Annual Santa Fe Renaissance Faire

Join us on a majestic journey back in time to the Kingdom of Golondrinas. Travel with the fairies to their enchanted village, cheer on the knights of the Order of Epona, laugh with Clan Tynker, play in the kid's game area, eat delicious foods, dance to medieval music, and buy unique arts and crafts at New Mexico’s premier Renaissance Fair.

September 16 & 17, 2023

Time: 10 am to 5 pm

Adult Admission: $18

Seniors (62+) & Teens (13–17): $10

Veterans (with valid ID) & Students (with valid ID): $10

12 and Under FREE!!!

Blue Star Families FREE!!!

 

 

Santa Fe Renaissance Faire Shuttle Service

 

A free shuttle service will be running 9:00am – 6:00pm between The Santa Fe Downs (27475 W Frontage Road) and Las Golondrinas. The Las Golondrinas parking lot will fill early in the day, so we encourage visitors to use this shuttle service. Parking directly on Los Pinos Road is strictly prohibited and violators will be ticketed.

 

Thank you to Pojoaque Pueblo for generously allowing us to use The Santa Fe Downs.

2023 Schedule

The Kingdom’s Front Gate

Pre-Gate Show - “There's Adventure Afoot”

9:30

The Queen’s Stage

Clan Tynker

10:30

Pomegranate Studios Belly Dance

11:30

Registration for the Costume Contest

 11:30 

Clan Tynker

       12:30       

Compania Mina Fajardo & Chuscales

1:30

Costume Contest

2:30

Clan Tynker

3:30 

Pomegranate Studios Belly Dance

4:30 

The King’s Tavern

Pomegranate Studios Belly Dance

10:30

Compania Mina Fajardo & Chuscales

11:30  

Belisama Irish Dance

 12:30  

NewSong Renaissance Violinist

1:30   

Rumelia Collective

   2:30      

Pomegranate Studios Belly Dance

3:30

El Mago Vagando, The Wandering Magician

4:30

The Fairy Village

Master Dragon Fly & His Flying Forest Guardians

            10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 2:30 3:30, 4:30

Fairy Dance School

11:00, 3:00

Royal Knighting Ceremony

12:30–1:00

Wendys Story Time At Lost Boys Camp

3:30–4:00

Wylde Hunt Games

(ongoing)

Troll Bridge Joke The Troll or Pay The Toll

(ongoing)

Mermaid Cove; Meet The Mermaids

(ongoing)

Lost Boys Camp

(ongoing)

Master Dave Sword Fighting

(ongoing)

Perwinkle Penelope Unicorn

(ongoing)

Pottery Crafts With Crash At Lost Boys Camp

(ongoing)

*Look for Fun, Adventure, and Vendors Past The Troll Bridge!

The Fields of Champions

Jousting Tournament with The Order of Epona

11:45, 3:00

Armored Combat League

Head-to-Head Armored Knight Combat

(ongoing)

   Royal Pavilion

Royal Audience

10:00, 4:15

Princess Tea Party (kids 3-10yrs)      

11:00, 1:45

Shakespeare On The Lawn

12:15, 3:45

Queen’s Quest & Knighting Ceremony

3:00

History Corner

Hands-On History (kids & adults)

10:00, 4:15

Secrets of the Royal Court  

w/The Duke of Norfolk (kids 10+ yrs)

10:45, 1:30 

Dressing the Nobility

w/The Duchess of Norfolk (kids & adults)  

11:30, 2:15

Weapons of the Renaissance

w/Duke de Brissac (kids 10+ yrs)

12:15, 3:00

Adventurer's Guild and Stage

The Mathias & Bean Show

11:30, 2:15, 3:45

Vegi-Bocce with Captain Hook

12:15

Swashbuckling School with Captain Hook

1:45

In The Realm

Amazing Street Performers & Musicians All Day! 

(Look for The Cast Pin)

PARADE & Royal Gift Giving      

1:00

The Baca Placita

Spanish Weapons Demonstration With Queen’s Pike Men

Ongoing

Fairy Village Vendors

Halflings Leaf
Squishy Menagerie
LaSirene Tea
Stonecutter Wood Works
Whimsy Whatsits
HouseCat Creations
Misty Spirit Treasures
Krystyna Lynn Creations
Knotty Covers
Wooly and Wyrd
Staffs by Gust
Crochet by Kat
A.L.Niceities
The Glass Enchantment
Stonehaven Creature Adoption
Lady Huntingtons Fine Pipes and Pouches
Khatovar Chainmail
Dragonflight Artwork
Myths and Maps
Miss Marys Shoppe
Whimsical Whiskers
Tiny Painted Treasures
Veronicas Magical Face Painting ,Henna, Glitter Tattoos and Hair Tinsel

Food Vendors

YouthWorks (Turkey Legs)

Power 5 BBQ (Turkey Legs)

CCR Corn Roasters (Turkey Legs)

Fusion Tacos

Poki Tako

Gourmet Döner Kebab

Flamingo Steve's

Hot Stuff Café

 

Festival Details

  • PEACE-TIED BLADES ONLY.
  • No firearms (no exceptions).
  • Visitors may not engage in combat (this includes “boffers”).
  • No pets allowed (only ADA-approved assistance animals).
  • Must be 21 years of age to consume beer, wine and mead. Identification will be checked.
  • No outside alcohol may be brought onto the Museum grounds.
  • No bicycles allowed on Museum grounds.

All Things Renaissance

www.RenFaire.com
A comprehensive site for costumes, language, renfaire acting, history and other links.

Costumes, Swords and Armor Links

Shop for Your Costume at www.renstore.com

www.renstore.com
Celebrating 20 years in the Renaissance business!

Find Inexpensive Costumes at Wholesale Halloween Costumes

www.wholesalehalloweencostumes.com (Search on “Renaissance”)

Guide to Renaissance Costumes

Make a Cardboard Sword

http://medieval.stormthecastle.com

Here is a tutorial on how to make prop swords out of cardboard (includes a video).

How to Make Cardboard Shields

www.stormthecastle.com/how-to-make-a/how-to-make-cardboard-shields.htm
This is a nice tutorial on how to make two different kinds of shields out of cardboard (includes a video).

How to Make a Cape

http://diyfashion.about.com/od/costumes/ss/Make_a_Cape.htm
This is good tutorial on making a very simple hooded cape without a pattern and requiring only a few sewing skills. Depending on your height and the cape’s length, you may need more than the one yard of fabric called for.

Make a Belt Pouch

http://diyfashion.about.com/od/diybagsandpurses/ss/Belt_Pouch.htm
This is a good tutorial on making a quick leather belt pouch for carrying your stuff when you attend a Renaissance fair. You can strengthen
the belt slit (step 7) by punching a small hole at the top and bottom of the slit.

Pirates

Pirate Activities for Children

www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/pirates/pirates.html
This has a variety of pirate craft activities for young children. These are perfect for a pirate-themed party or a rainy day.

Heraldry

Make Your Own Coat of Arms

Design a Coat of Arms
Learn the reasons why knights had coats of arms, and then design your own.

The Santa Fe Renaissance Faire is a community event whose proceeds help fund the educational programs of El Rancho de las Golondrinas.

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