Medieval Faire Entertainment 2024
The Royal Joust
Equus Nobilis
Field of Honour
Enjoy 3 progressive jousts a day, filled with games, intrigue, and skill. Cheer on your favorite knight!
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Combat Chess
Royal Players
Field of Honour
Watch a chess game where the pieces ARE the people, who fight to take over the squares. Robin Hood takes on the Sheriff of Nottingham. Who will win!?
Photo: Trent Eades
The CrossJacks
Celtic and Pirate Music
Hailing from various ports of call, The CrossJacks is an acoustic folk band, playing the traditional European music. They are popular performers at Celtic, Renaissance, medieval, pirate, Viking and other festivals, often appearing in full period costume. Their self-titled debut album was released in July of 2020. The CrossJacks are Mark Dudek (vocals/guitar), Reagan De Busk (flute/bodhran/mandolin) and Jessica Brackeen (violin).
Kris Colt - The Black Rose
Celtic Music
Pig & Whistle Pub
Kris Colt reveals her past incarnation from the time of her ancestors in Scotland Ireland, England, and Wales as the song bird Black Rose. She is a modern bard, with a lyrical singing style who passionately performs songs of both original and ancient origin. Kris has been on the boards as a performer her entire life in professional musical theatre and especially enjoys her time with her Celtic folk rock act, Kris Colt and The Black Rose Band.
The Tortuga Twins
Interactive Comedy
Harbour Stage
We’re in the business of funny! Entertaining the masses at Renaissance Festivals, Private Events, Corporate Functions, Birthday Parties and…our stage shows. The Tortuga Twins bring the ENTERTAINMENT anywhere!
Tanasi Fusion
Tribal Fusion Bellydance
Oct 12-13 Only
Tanasi Fusion is a Tribal Fusion Bellydance Troupe from Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in a modern form of belly dance, fusing American tribal style belly dance with elements of cabaret, Egyptian, folkloric, and classic dance styles. Come cheer them on and enjoy their moves!
Misfit Gypsies
Middle Eastern Fusion Dance
Oct 19-20 Only
Misfit Gypsies, a professional Bellydance troupe located in Tri-Cities, were voted Best Dance Act of 2022 Renaissance Festival Awards. These dancers perform in venues ranging from intimate cafes to full-scale theater productions and festivals. Their show offers the audience a truly unique dance experience, combining scripted comedy with belly dance, to promote audience interaction. This is a show for all ages.
The Amazing Atticus
New Jugging Magic Show
Happy Hollow Stage
Award-winning teen juggler from Crossville, TN. Come cheer on your hometown hero–The Amazing Atticus!
Estaban Diego of Landloch'd
New Solo Artist
Pig and Whistle Pub
With soulful ballads, rocking Celtic-inspired tunes, sea shanties for audience participation and slightly irreverent humor, Esteban Diego of LandLoch’d delivers an entertaining show for all ages!
Timothy Russell
Acoustic Music
Pig and Whistle Pub
Feel transported on musical adventures, filled with sentiments of loss and gain.
Oct 6, 12-13, 19-20 Only
Cory Whipple
Medieval Bagpipes
In the Lanes
Enjoy beautiful Medieval-inspired music throughout Nottingham.
Catalina the Harpist
Acoustic Music
About Nottingham
Catalina the Harpist is a veteran Faire harpist. She was influenced by the gothic medieval city of Barcelona, where she immersed herself folklorically and musically. Currently based in Tennessee, Catalina shares high vibrations on folk harp, evoking mystifying tunes from another realm. CDs with her beautiful music are available for purchase.
Oct 5-6, 12-13, 20 Only
Bravura Music Academy
Youth Musicians
Entrance Gazebo - Oct 6 Only
Your heart will grown 3 sizes when you hear these classical youth musicians.
Tales of Robin Hood
Live Storybook
Venetian Stage
Enjoy our Friar Tuck narrated storybook come to life. Good King Richard is on Crusade and left his wicked brother, Prince John, in charge. The Prince has enlisted the Sheriff of Nottingham to line their own pockets. Only Robin Hood and is Merry Friends are able to stand up to this tyranny. The Sheriff has lured Robin Hood into Nottingham with the promise of amnesty for the Faire. What will happen? Come and See!
Sheriff's Follies
Nottingham's Got Talent
Venetian Stage
The Sheriff has searched Nottingham for the best entertainment for Prince John’s birthday. Enjoy dance, music, songs, and even a roast of the Sheriff!
Photo by Trent Eades. Background graphic by Carson Hunt.
Throw Me A Line!
Improv Comedy Show
Venetian Stage
Do you like the show Whose Line Is It Anyway? Well, join in Nottingham’s own improv comedy show! See your favorite street characters take your suggestions and make up things on the spot for your amusement! No show is alike!
The Gong Show
Share Your Talent
Do you have talent to share? Then step right up and share your talent. If you’re good, you will be invited to join Robin Hood and his Merry Friends! Otherwise, you might get gonged!
Photo by Rob Welton
Chester the Heroic Little Pig
Interactive Story
Happy Hollow Stage
Come and enjoy this heart-warming tale of true friendship. Chester is shunned by the Silly Bunnies. Yet Chester saves them from being eaten by the hungry wolf, Endicott.
Story and illustration by Lars Paulson, our Renaissance Man and co-founder of the Tennessee Medieval Faire and Tennessee Pirate Fest.
Sherwood School
Interactive Show
Happy Hollow Stage
Would you like to be a Merry Kid? Sher-Wood! Learn how to sing, joke, and adventure like Robin Hood. No show is exactly alike!
Photo by Trent Eades
The Rat Catcher
Interactive Character
About Nottingham
In the Middle Ages, rats brought fleas that brought the plague. But now, rats can be lovable pets! Meet our very own Rat Catcher and get to hold his pet rat. (Donations encouraged!!)
Interactive Wyvern
PENDING
About Nottingham
Come meet this animated Wyvern (aka Dragon). Overall winner of the Fanboy costume contest by Shauna Holmie.
Get knighted after each Chess Match. Enjoy many other games and activities throughout Nottingham! Most free and some Pay-to-Play.