The 11th Annual Santa Fe Renaissance Fair

Travel back in time with Clan Tynker and the Order of Epona jousters. Ride in a Spanish Galleon at our kids game area. Learn about Renaissance arts and sciences from the SCA. Shrink in size as you enter the Fairy Village and pet a unicorn. Enjoy incredible performances and music, delicious food, and arts and crafts vendors at New Mexico’s premier Renaissance Fair.

Saturday, September 15, 2018

&

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Time: 10am to 5 pm
Adult Admission: $12
Seniors (62+) & Teens (13–17): $10
12 and Under: FREE!!
Parking is FREE

All participants must present a valid ID to drink alcohol. No exceptions.

The Santa Fe Renaissance Fair is a community event whose proceeds help fund the educational programs of El Rancho de las Golondrinas and the Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences.

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences (SFSAS) is a preschool to 8th grade nonprofit school committed to academic excellence in an environment of respect, inclusion and diversity using expeditionary learning, global perspectives and a multicultural art and science enriched curriculum.

Thanks to our proud sponsors

2018 Schedule

(subject to change)

Front Gate

Once Upon A Time-Opening Show
9:30

Pirate Farewell Serenade
4:30

The Royal Pavillion

Royal Audiance
10:00, 4:15

Dulci-Magic with Evan Danforth
10:00

Princess Tea Party
11:00, 1:30

Fable Time with Lady Fantasia
11:30, 2:00

Queen’s Quest & Knighting Ceremony
3:00

The Historian Corner

Hands-On History
10:30, 12:00, 3:30

Secrets of the Renaissance
11:00, 1:30

Art of the Renaissance
1:00

Renaissance Spining Demo
3:30

Entrance Stage

The Moor of Dundee and Cordoba
10:00

D’Santi Flamenco Guitar
11:00

Kim Perkins Celtic Harp
12:00

El Mago Vagando Magic Show
1:00

D’Santi Flamenco Guitar
2:15

NewSong Renaissance Violinist
3:15

Queen’s Stage

Clan Tynker
10:15, 12:30, 3:45

Pomegranate Studios Belly Dance
11:00, 2:45

El Mago Vagando Magic Show
12:00

Registration for Costume Contest
1:00

Costume Contest!
1:30

King’s Stage

Belisama Irish Dance
11:00

Musical Thieves of Brochan
12:00

Pomegranate Studios Belly Dance
1:30

Rumelia Collective
3:00

The Golondrinas Tavern

Kim Perkins Celtic Harp
1:00

The Moor of Dundee & Cordova
2:15

El Mago Vagando Magic Show
3:15

Pomegranate Studios Belly Dance
4:00

Baca Plaza

Spanish Weapons Demonstration With Queen’s Pike Men
11:00, 2:00

Field of Champions

Jousting/Equine Tournament with the Order of Epona
11:15, 3:00

SCA Medieval Village

Arts & Sciences Demonstrations
11:00

Court Dancing Demo
11:30

Rapier Demo
12:00

Heavy Armored Fighting Demo
12:30, 1:00

Arts & Sciences Demonstrations
2:30

Court Dancing Demo
3:00

Rapier Demo
3:30

Heavy Armored Fighting Demo
4:00

-Ongoing:
Enter free drawing for Medieval Gift Basket

Fairy Village

Master Dragon Fly
10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30

Fairy Dance School
11:00, 3:00

Wylde Hunt Academy Sword School
11:30, 3:30

Fairy Village Knighting Ceremony
(@ Fairy Village Royal Pavillion)
12:30

Make a Fairy House
12:30

Lalita The Fairy Whom Lost & Found Her Wings
11:00, 1:00, 3:00

-Ongoing:
Dragonflight Pottery Demonstrations

Festival Details

Sponsorships Available for the 2018 Renaissance Fair.

For more information about the benefits of being a sponsor for the Renaissance Fair call (505) 471-2261!

Entrance Rules

PEACE-TIED BLADES ONLY. No firearms.
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.

Links, Crafts, Costumes and Games

All Things Renaissance

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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

More Costumes for sale at www.pyramidcollection.com
www.pyramidcollection.com
We especially like this Inn Keeper’s Daughter costume

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

www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldry.html
This has several pages on the history of heraldry and how to design a Medieval Coat of Arms. One page has printable shields and various designs (charges) for assembling your own unique Coat of Arms.

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