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Travel back to 16th Century England! Enjoy the colorful pageantry of costumed villagers, artisan and musicians, laugh with merry entertainers, and cheer for your favorite knight in a full armoured joust.
Castle Gwynn, a full size replica of a twelfth century border castle, welcomes festival-goers to tour the 1st floor and castle grounds. The Rose-Dan Freeman Weaponery Collection will be on display at the castle along with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. Come share the music, thrill at exciting stage presentations and jousting events, watch the Birds of the Gauntlet, amd much more at festive Covington Glen... great entertainment for all ages and a must-see for the entire family.
Just added! Now you can download our Daily Entertainment Schedule, so you know who'll be where, and when. (Schedule is in PDF / Adobe Acrobat format, and is subject to change without notice)
Performers included in the 2008 festival:
| Freelancers | Fully armored competitive jousting, including the International Jousting Tourney on May 24, 25 & 26. Athletes from around the world meet in true competition. |
| Chessmatch (Newcastle Players) |
Watch the villagers battle it out in a thrilling game of combat chess - swordfighting, action, and comedy! |
| Birds of the Gauntlet | Master Falconer Kitty Tolson-Carroll brings her beautiful and fascinating birds of prey to educate and entertain you. |
| Baraka Mundi and Friends | Talented musicians and dancers have assembled to dazzle you with Middle Eastern Dance and mystic rhythms. |
| Washing Well Wenches | You can bet your breeches these two will have you rolling in the aisles with comedy so outrageous, you won’t believe the show is good, clean fun! |
| Paulo Garbanzo | When not performing his solo show at renaissance festivals nation-wide, Paulo is one of the world-famous Flying Karamozov Brothers. Blending comedy and amazing juggling into a show of death-defying skill, Paolo's supremacy over the laws of physics is not to be challenged! |
| Oops! Comedy Knife Throwing Show | Paolo Garbonzo and Giacomo the Jester (of Empty Hats) join forces to hurl razor sharp blades at each other, risking life and limb for the entertainment of their fans! |
| Johnny Phoenix | Johnny walks across a 12' gas-fueled flaming beam...barefoot! Also feats of fire-eating plus a hilarious comedy show. |
| Axel the Sot | The sometimes naughty and always riotously funny Axel the Sot returns with his (in)famous songs and humor. NB: Axel's show is rated PG-13. |
| Porter and Stout | Music, plunder, and really bad eggs. These two pirates are taking a break from the High Seas to bring you shanties, drinking songs, and even the occasional ballad. |
| Empty Hats | This talented band of musicians comes to our village to amaze audiences with their high energy "unplugged but wired" celtic music, both traditional and original. |
| Death Stands Up | Have a near-Death experience with Morti, the Not-So-Grim Reaper, and his crazy puppeteer, L'idiot! From the creator of Castov, the Living Marionette, this show contains gallows humour and satire, but is appropriate for all! |
| Craig of Farrington | This romantic balladeer can be found wandering the lanes throughout the festival. Stop, listen, and learn to love. |
| The Buckle & Swash Show | Featuring Red Jack of the Buccaneer Blades, these two hilarious brothers spin tales of pirates, swordfighting and comedy. |
| Royal Improv Comedy | Performers from around the festival come together to create spontaneous comedy from the audiences suggestions. |
| Featherstone | The ringing sounds of the hammered dulcimer and other instruments echo through the lanes and soothe the masses with lively music. |
| Isaac Fawlkes | The Master Magician Isaac Fawlkes and his sidekick Rocky will astound you with feats of magic and comedy. (All ages) |
| Celestial Circus | The Great Debate of the Astronomers. Witness for yourself the crime of Galileo, and see the stars and the heavens as the greatest minds of the Renaissance did. |
| Queen's Knighting Ceremony | A chance for children of all ages to meet and be knighted by Queen Elizabeth I. |
| Celticopia | Demetrius and Victoria of Empty Hats put their own special spin on music to put a song in your heart. |
| The Roses | Master musician Michael Rosa is joined by lutist Teddy Johnson. Renaissance musicians who will raise your spirits and raise your smiles. |
| Rabbie the Piper | An accomplished bagpiper, Rabbie brings this amazing instrument to life for his audiences. |
| Lady Ettie | Do not let her looks deceive you: Lady Ettie is the unquestioned expert in Renaissance fashion and etiquette - just ask her! Her shows will enlighten and amuse any audience. |
| Lady Ophelia | Lady Ophelia will be leading guests and residence in a variety of period court and country dances. |
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Actors, dancers, and general merry-makers!
Interested in being part of our in-house cast? Check out the 2009 Audition Information! |
| Entertainment staff: | |
| Ryan Gigliotti entertainment@tnrenfest.com | Entertainment Director |
| Ginger Muse gingermuse@tnrenfest.com | Assistant Entertainment Director |
| Craig Wilkoz & Andrew Meade | Fight Directors |
| Kimberly Stockton | Costume Director |
| Esther Cancasi | Movement Director |
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