Open Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day, April 14th through June 3rd, 2012.

2012 Entertainment Schedule

KING’S HALL STAGE

12:00   The Ded Bob Sho – RATED “PG”
12:30   *Featured Guest Performer!
1:15     The Ded Bob Sho – RATED “PG”
1:45     *Featured Guest Performer!
2:30     The Ded Bob Sho – RATED “PG”
3:15     *Featured Guest Performer!
4:00     The Ded Bob Sho – RATED “PG”
4:30     *Featured Guest Performer!

*4/14-15 - Nazeem Allayl Belly Dancers
*4/21-22 & 4/28-29 – Arsene
*5/5-6  - Zucchini Brothers
*5/12-13 – Thimblerig Circus
*5/19-20 – Lost Boys
*5/26-28 – MooNie the Magnificent
*6/2-3 – Adam Crack

 

HALFWIT HARBOUR STAGE

10:45   Barely Balanced – Comedy and Acrobatics
11:30   Tortuga Twins - RATED "PG"
12:15   Barely Balanced  - Comedy and Acrobatics
1:15     Tortuga Twins - RATED "PG”
2:00     Barely Balanced – Comedy and Acrobatics
2:45     Tortuga Twins - RATED "PG"
3:30     Barely Balanced - Fire Extravaganza
4:30     Tortuga Twins - *CAUTION* RATED "R"

 

MARRAKECH MEWS STAGE

11:30   Hey Nunnie, Nunnie™
12:15   Hypnotist Rick Stratton          
1:15     Hey Nunnie, Nunnie™
2:00     Hypnotist Rick Stratton
3:00     Hey Nunnie, Nunnie™
3:45     Hypnotist Rick Stratton
4:45     Hey Nunnie, Nunnie™

 

THE GARDEN COTTAGE STAGE

12:15   Birds of Prey Show
1:15     Birds of Prey Show
2:15     Birds of Prey Show**
3:30     Birds of Prey Show

 Wildlife and Birds of Prey Presented By Earthquest Environmental Foundation

** Scout Merit Badge Class at the Parrots of the Caribbean Aviary at 3:00!


FOOL’S KNOLL STAGE

12:00   Flying Debris Juggling Show*
12:30   Breaking Point
1:00     Flying Debris Juggling Show*
1:30      Breaking Point
2:00     Flying Debris Juggling Show*
3:00     Breaking Point
3:30     Children’s Knighting Ceremony **
4:00     Flying Debris Juggling Show*
5:00     Breaking Point

*Flying Debris will not be performing May 5th  & 6th.  Special guest performers will be The Village Idiots™.

**  Come and be knighted by the king

 

THE BREWER’S PUB - Renaissance Music and Revelry

12:00   Half Pint – Intoxicating Harmonies*
12:45   Joni Minstrel – Village Protest Singer**
1:30     Half Pint – Intoxicating Harmonies*
2:15     Joni Minstrel – Village Protest Singer**|
3:00     Half Pint – Intoxicating Harmonies*
3:45     Joni Minstrel – Village Protest Singer**
4:30     Half Pint – Intoxicating Harmonies*
5:00     Land Loch’d -  Melodic Men in Kilts
5:30     Pub Sing

 

*Half Pint will not be performing April 14-15 & 4/21-22.  Special guest performer will be Marc Gunn.

**Joni Minstrel will not be performing 4/28 & 5/6. Special guest performer will be Wine, Woman & Song


THE JOUST ARENA

11:30   The Royal Joust
2:30     The Royal Joust
5:30     The Joust to the Death

*Premium seating available at all jousts – inquire at the ticket booth!

 

THE CROWN STAGE

12:00   Splatter Time Players – Mud Show
1:30     Splatter Time Players – Mud Show
3:00     Splatter Time Players – Mud Show
4:30     Splatter Time Players – Mud Show

 

OASIS STAGE

11:00   Turban Legends – Stories from Afar
12:00   Luca Callo – Melodic Music
12:45   Gypsy Folktales – Tales of Gypsy Violet
1:30     Ottoman Tales – Tales of Aydin Budala
3:00     Luca Callo – Melodic Music
3:45     Gypsy Folktales – Tales of Gypsy Violet
4:45     Ottoman Tales – Tales of Aydin Budala

 

TAVERN STAGE

11:45   Kiss & Tell – Singing Wenches
12:30   Friar Finnegan - Pub Tunes
1:15     Luca Callo – Melodic Music
2:00     Misti Bernard- Hammered Dulcimer
2:45     Friar Finnegan – Pub Tunes
3:30     Misti Bernard – Hammered Dulcimer
4:15     Friar Finnegan – Pub Tunes

**Joni Minstrel will not be performing 4/28 & 5/6. Special guest performer will be Wine, Woman & Song


MAYPOLE

11:15    Maypole Dancing *
1:45      Maypole Dancing *
3:45      Maypole Dancing *

*Come participate with the fairies in the Maypole dance!


SHEEPDOG DEMONSTRATION IN THE ROYAL AREA

11:45, 2:15, 4:30

 

THE ROYAL PAVILION

12:00   Royal Court In Residence *
1:30     Royal Madrigals
2:00     Fairy Princess Tea Time with the Mayor
2:30     Fairy Court in Residence **
3:00     Conversation with DaVinci
3:30     Fish Tales with the Admiral
4:00     Royal Court in Residence *
4:30     Dance with the Royal Court ***

* Come take photos with the King and Queen!

** Come take photos with the Fairy Queen!

*** Come participate in courtly dancing!

 

IN THE VILLAGE LANES

The FREE Jester's Juggling School (Kid’s Kingdom)
Kissing Wenches (in the Village Lanes)
Wandering Minstrels (in the Village Lanes)

 

THE ROYAL COURT SCHEDULE

10:30   Meet and Greet on the Front Path
11:00   “Spirit of the Festival Challenge” on the Front Path
11:30   The Queen’s Joust at the Joust Arena
12:00   In Residence at the Royal Pavilion
2:00     “Spirit of the Festival Challenge” in front of King’s Food Court
2:30     The Royal Joust at the Joust Arena
3:30     The Children’s Knighting Ceremony on Fool's Knoll Stage**
4:00     In Residence at the Royal Pavillion
4:30     Dance with the Royal Court at the Royal Pavillion
5:00     “The Final Challenge” at the Royal Pavillion
5:30     The Joust to the Death at the Joust Arena

**HINT – get there early and join in the show!

 

April 21 & 22 - Jonathan Oddfellow - Interactive Improvisational Comedy
12:45, 1:45, & 300 (Garden Cottage)

April 21 & 22 – Pet Costume Contest
12:30 (Joust Arena) Sign up at the pet registration table to participate!
1st place:  Pet Prize Basket donated by Georgia Heartland
2nd place on Saturday 4/21:  Photo for up to 5 people provided by Enchanted Images
2nd place on Sunday 4/22:  Copper planter provided by Bronze Age Studios
3rd place on Saturday 4/21:  Herbal Bath Basket provided by Raven's Nest
3rd place on Sunday 4/22:  Herbal Tea Basket provided by Raven's Nest

April 21 & 22 – Amazing Pet Trick Contest
1:15 (Joust Arena) Sign up at the pet registration table to participate!
1st place:  Pet Prize Basket provided by Georgia Heartland Humane Society
2nd place:  Custom Minted Medallion provided by Somewear Beyond Coin Mint
3rd place:  Coupon good for 1 food item at Old Town or King's Food Court

April 28 & 29 - Conversation with Galileo
2:45 (Garden Cottage)

May 5 & 6 - Pirate Costume Contests for Adults and Children
1:00 (Pirate Ship) Sign up at the pirate ship to participate!
Prizes to be provided by the Pirate Ship

May 5 & 6 – Walk the Plank Trivia Contest
1:45 & 4:15 (Garden Cottage) Sign up at the information booth to participate!
1st place:  Pair of passes for Premium Joust Seating at 5:30

May 5 & 6 – Sea Legs Relay Race
3:30 (Joust Arena) Sign up at the information booth to participate
1st place:  Pair of passes for Premium Joust Seating at 5:30
2nd place Saturday 5/5:  2 Felt Pirate Hats with feather provided by Retrovival
2nd place Sunday 5/5:  2 Coupons good for a food item from Old town or King's Food Court

May 12 – Celtic Project – Youth Musicians and Dancers
3:00 & 4:15 (Garden Cottage)

May 12 & 13  - Atholl Highlanders Pipes & Drums USA
10:30, 12:00, 2:30, & 4:00

May 12 & 13 – Haggis Eating contest
1:15 (Joust Arena) Sign up at the information booth to participate
1st Place:  Pair of passes to Medieval Times
2nd Place:  Pair of passes for Premium Joust Seating at 5:30

May 12 & 13– Bagpipe Show & Tell Seminar
1:45 (Garden Cottage)

May 12 & 13 - Bonnie Legs Contest
3:30 (Brewer's Pub) Sign up at the information booth to participate!
1st Place:  Pair of passes to Medieval Times
2nd Place:  Pair of passes for Premium Joust Seating at 5:30

May 19 & 20 – Scavenger Hunt
11:30 (Maypole Area) Meet near the Maypole for instructions on how to participate!
1st place: Trophy and certificate of achievement
(Certificates of completion or participation will be awarded to all others participants)


May 19 & 20 – Apple Eating Contest
12:45 (Joust Arena) Sign up at the information booth to participate!
1st place:  Pair of passes to Medieval Times
2nd Place Pair of passes for Premium Joust Seating at 5:30


May 19 & 20 – Costume Contest
2:45 (Garden Cottage Stage) Sign up at the information booth to participate!

Women's:
1st place on Saturday 5/19:  1 dozen roses from Gaelic Garden and $35 gift certificate to Gypsy Jewelry
1st place on Sunday 5/20:  Hairbraiding provided by Rapunzel's Hairbraiding
2nd place:  5 hair twists provided by Medieval Metals


Men's:
1st place on Saturday 5/19:  Smoking Dragon provded by Patti Originals
1st place on Sunday 5/20:  Trebuchet provided by Seige the Day
2nd place on Saturday 5/19:  Pendant provided by Argenti
2nd place on Sunday:  Personalized necklace provided by Magical Rice Writing


May 19 & 20 – Pixie Dust Relay Race
4:00 (Joust Arena) Sign up at the information booth to participate!
1st place:  Pair of passes for Premium Joust Seating at 5:30
2nd place:  2 coupons for wrap, sandwich, or kid's meal provided by Sir Munch-a-lot's

May 26 & 27 – Irish Rogues – Pirate Singing Duo
1:45, 3:00 & 4:30 (Garden Cottage)

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