Open Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day, April 14th through June 3rd, 2012.
2012 Entertainment
New! Check out our Featured Special Guest Performers
new! premium joust seating
- VIP Seating inside the Joust Arena!
- Shaded Bleacher & Cushioned Seating!
- Meet & Greet with the Jousters!
- Pennant in your favorite Jouster's colors to cheer your champion!
- Refreshing Bottled Water!
- Photo Opportunities & Memories that will last a lifetime!
- Purchase Premium Seating Tickets for only $10 at the Box-Office or at the Joust Arena! (seating for ages 6 & up)
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Scheduled Show Times:
THE JOUST ARENA
11:30, 2:30, & 5:30
the joust - the original extreme sport
Synopsis:
Direct from Hollywood - The World Famous Hanlon-Lee's Jousting Knights! Costumed steeds, authentic weaponry, and noble knights in shining armor highlight this action-packed jousting extravaganza!
Guest Photos:
Scheduled Show Times:
THE JOUST ARENA
11:30, 2:30, & 5:30
new! mud show - splatter time players
Synopsis:
Earth-splattering fun awaits you at this fun-filled “theater in the ground” presentation! Watch as they execute back flips and belly flops straight into the mud! This “dirty” show will prove to be good, clean fun to audiences of all ages!
Scheduled Show Times:
THE CROWN STAGE
12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
new! hypnotist - rick stratton
Synopsis:
A certified hypnotherapist, stage hypnotist, and comedian, Rick Stratton has been traveling the United States for 15 years making people laugh while performing his comedy hypnosis show. You’ll be filled with side-splitting laughter at the antics of the audience volunteers under his hypnotic spell.
Scheduled Show Times:
MARRAKECH MEWS STAGE
12:15, 2:00, 3:45
new! hey nunnie, nunnie (tm)
Synopsis:
The unconventional Mother Redempta and the mischievous ukulele wielding Sister Philomena Claire take the stage in a dazzling display of improvisational and comedic escapades. Cracking jokes, singing songs, and “counseling” audience members, these two larger than life characters cause peals of laughter to ring like convent bells.
Scheduled Show Times:
MARRAKECH MEWS STAGE
11:30, 1:15, 3:00, 4:45
birds of prey - presented by earthquest (tm)
Synopsis:
“….The greatest free-flying bird show in America,” says Jim Fowler, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom and NBC’s The Today Show. In addition to a majestic Falconry exhibition, this complete bird show includes hawks, eagles, owls and vultures. You’ll be astounded as these spectacular birds exhibit their free-flight skills directly over the heads of the audience!
Scheduled Show Times:
THE GARDEN COTTAGE STAGE
12:15, 1:15, 2:15, 3:30
barely balanced acrobatic show
Synopsis:
One of our most popular shows! Watch in amazement as Barely Balanced achieves new heights of entertainment! Astounding feats of physical daring and awe-inspiring acrobatic stunts await you at this fun-for-the-family show!
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Scheduled Show Times:
HALFWIT HARBOUR STAGE
10:45, 12:15, 2:00, 3:30
the ded bob sho
Synopsis:
Everyone's favorite "Specter of Ceremonies" brings his unique brand of graveside humor to the Georgia Renaissance Festival! But, beware! Sit toward the front of the audience and you may be "Bob-mo-tized"! Rated PG
Scheduled Show Times:
KING’S HALL STAGE
12:00, 1:15, 2:30, 4:00
breaking point
Synopsis:
Gravity-defying stunts and skills are performed by this dynamic and handsome duo! You'll be cheering aloud at their creative juggling and impressive, high-flying acts of martial artistry!
Scheduled Show Times:
FOOL’S KNOLL STAGE
12:30, 1:30, 3:00, 5:00
the tortuga twins
Synopsis:
One of our audience favorites, The Tortuga Twins will have you screaming with laughter! This audience-interactive show keeps you coming back for more year after year! For mature audiences - rated PG.
Scheduled Show Times:
HALFWIT HARBOUR STAGE
11:30, 1:15, 2:45 - Rated "PG" & 4:30 Rated "R"
the flying debris show
Synopsis:
Juggling, ladder balancing, slap boxes, rope tricks - Flying Debris has it all! An audience-interactive show that will delight kids and adults alike!
Not performing May 5-6. Special guest performers will be The Village Idiots™
Scheduled Show Times:
FOOL’S KNOLL STAGE
12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00
parrots of the caribbean
Synopsis:
Colorful and chatty parrots are the stars of this free-flight aviary! Walk through this large aviary and get up close and personal with these beautiful exotic birds. It's a tropical adventure!
half pint
Synopsis:
This darling duo's blend will delight your ears with their lively harp, flute, guitar, and ethnic percussion. Their delightful vocal harmonies, uplifts, enchants, and will make listeners want to dance in their seats!
Performing weekends starting April 28.
Scheduled Show Times:
Brewers Pub
12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
friar finnias finnegan
Synopsis:
A proud member of the Bawdy Bodacious Bothersome Brown Bohemian Brethren, this fun loving friar will delight you with songs of drinking and merriment!
Scheduled Show Times:
Tavern Stage
12:30, 2:45, 4:15
new! marc gunn
Synopsis:
Marc is an acoustic Celt folk musician with a twisted sense of humor. His unique instrument, the autoharp, creates lush soundscapes as he performs songs firmly based in Celtic traditions….including the ones about cats, hobbits, or Firefly.
Scheduled Show Times:
Brewers Pub: 4/14-15 & 4/21-22
12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
joni minstrel
Synopsis:
Newcastle’s very own Village Protest Singer is back! Come join her in rousing songs of friendly anarchy and humorous outrage against King Henry’s monarchy!
Joni Minstrel will not be performing 4/28 & 5/6. Guest performer will be Wine, Woman, & Song
Scheduled Show Times:
Tavern Stage: 12:45
Brewers Pub: 11:45 & 2:15
new! tom smiter
Synopsis:
Tom has found his way back to Newcastle! With his one-of-a-kind instrument, he will perform upbeat music and period pieces in a manner which is best described as “Bizarre Feats of Rhythm and Melody”.
Scheduled Show Times:
Front Gate: 11:30 & 12:30
Brewers Pub: 3:45 & 5:00
