Feasting, Fighting & Fits of Laughter: Minnesota Renaissance Festival

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee is amongst the oldest in the kingdom.Show more

We discuss the beginnings of the festival. We talk about some of the acts that appear at the faire. You will get to see some of the joust, and unarmored combat as well. We talk about some of the activities you can take part in, and the food options. We show off some of the vendors, and mention special events.

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Performers in Order of Appearance:

Kindred Celtic Music
https://singletonstreet.com/kindred-celtic-music
https://www.youtube.com/@SKleyda1

Minnesota Traditional Morris
https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/minnesota-traditional-morris.html
https://www.youtube.com/@minnesotatraditionalmorris8205

Terpsichory Courtly Dance Troupe
https://www.facebook.com/Terpsichory/

Tuey Wilson
https://www.tueywilson.com/

Danger Committee
https://www.thedangercommittee.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@TheDangerCommittee

Shakespeare's Pyramus & Thisby

The Wacky Chickens
https://www.facebook.com/people/Theatre-of-Fools/100057314925488/
https://www.youtube.com/@theatreoffools/featured

Puke N Snot
https://www.pukeandsnot.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@pukensnot

Brother Paul Magician
https://www.brotherpaulmagic.com/

Gus the Bardic Troubadour
https://gusthebard.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@gusthebard

Blacksmith
https://www.arms-n-armor.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@armsarmorinc.4153

Music: Claim of Thrones By RKVC

Music: One Bard Band by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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Music: Tavern Brawl by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Music: Saint Patrick's Parade By Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions

Music: Townsong by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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Opening Day 1971
LadyFaire Magazine
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