Fall Fling Special Entertainment!
New! Celtic Mayhem
Performing "rockin' Irish music" at Renaissance, Celtic, Pirate, and Medieval faires throughout the United States, these talented musicians create a rocking, raucous good time wherever they perform!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Halfwit Harbor Stage
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Friar Finnias Finnegan
A proud member of the Bawdy Bodacious Bothersome Brown Bohemian Brethren, this fun-loving Friar will delight you with songs of drinking and merriment!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Drunk Monk Pub
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Barely Balanced Acrobatic Daredevils
They're back, diving through fire, hurling machetes, and testing the limits of natural selection! Don't miss seeing your favorite acrobats endanger their lives in this hilarious, award winning show. The day starts with their "Sharp Knives and Stupid Humans Extravaganza" and ends with the incredible "Fire Finale." Come laugh, cheer, and become a part of the action!
NOVEMBER 30 ONLY!
Halfwit Harbor
Shows at 2:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm and their Fire Finale at 8:00pm
New! Flying Poodles Show
Experience
Michelle's Flying Poodles Show. Full of high-flying canines, quirky tricks, and loads of fun for the whole family!
PERFORMING NOVEMBER 2, 16, 23, & DECEMBER 7!
Halfwit Harbor Stage, The Crown Stage
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Old Soul Silk Road
These three world travelers stop by Newcastle to regale you with tunes from foreign lands, full of mystery, intrigue and fun!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Brewer's Pub
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New! Marc Gunn
Marc Gunn is a Celtic folk musician who was raised on science fiction
and fantasy. He was shunned by his local Celtic community. So instead of
trying to fit in, he decided to celebrate his differences.
Now he calls his music Sci F'Irish - it fuses traditional Irish
drinking songs with lyrics inspired by pop culture. These are songs for
working class folk, educated by the past and filled with hopes and
dreams of a better tomorrow.
If you like Celtic music and you're a Geek, then raise your Celtic Geek flag and waive it proudly. Because Marc's music is about being kind, recognizing that we all are different, and celebrating those differences even if we disagree.
PERFORMING NOVEMBER 2, 23, & 30 ONLY!
Middleton Stage and Brewer's Pub
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Birds of Prey
In addition to a presenting 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! Presented by Earthquest™. See them in their new spot - Marrakech Mews Stage - wide open for excellent bird viewing!
The greatest free-flying bird show in America. - Jim Fowler, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom and NBC's The Today Show
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Marrakech Mews Stage
Shows at 2:30pm, 4:30pm, and 6:15pm
New! The BorderCollies
The BorderCollies are a contemporary Celtic band, featuring a unique blend of traditional Celtic and folk influences in their music.
PERFORMING NOVEMBER 2, & 16 ONLY!
Brewer's Pub
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New! Doc Dixon
Doc Dixon has presented his magic and comedy in venues across the globe - even two shows at The White House, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and FOOLING magic legends Penn & Teller on Penn & Teller:Fool Us — Doc brings a special mix of amazement and hilarity.
PERFORMING NOVEMBER 9, 16, 23, & 30!
Middleton Stage, Halfwit Harbor Stage
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NEW! Acrobatrix
Acrobatrix
is a two person comedy circus spectacular! Bending, flipping and flying
through the air- the show is action packed from start to finish. And did we mention fire?
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Marrakech Mews Stage
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The Barehead Bards
The Barehead Bards perform pub song staples along with classic fiddle tunes. These bards always have fun and put on an entertaining show.
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Drunk Monk Pub & Brewer's Pub
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Free Juggling School
Are you convinced you can never learn to juggle? Sir William Drops will prove you wrong! Sir Will is a master juggler and has been teaching juggling for over 30 years, and really enjoys a challenge. Learn to juggle and receive an official certificate to prove it. And it's free...!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Old Towne Area
Lessons every hour on the hour
The Shipwreckers
This duo of bawdy balladeers have washed ashore at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, and you know what that means: naughty tunes, drinking songs, and mayhaps even a heart-felt ballad or two!
PERFORMING NOVEMBER 9, 16 & 23 ONLY!
Brewer's Pub, Middleton Stage, and Drunk Monk Pub
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New! The Muckers
The Muckers are a five-piece folk-rock band from Atlanta. With a strong emphasis on Irish music, the band also blends influences of Romani music, sea shanties, country, rockabilly, and anything else they can get their hands on. The name doesn't mean what you think it means.
PERFORMING NOVEMBER 23, & 30 ONLY!
The Crown Stage
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New! Circus Cameron!
You know him as "Medium" from the Barely Balanced group, but for one special day you'll get to take a deep dive into the mind of Cameron when he presents his one-man Circus Cameron Show!
PERFORMING DECEMBER 7 ONLY!
Halfwit Harbor Stage
Shows at 2:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 8:00pm
Shenanigans!
Shenanigans are known for just that - mischievous music and melodies! A trio of wand'ring Irish bards, they will steal your heart and anything else they can get ahold of!
PERFORMING NOVEMBER 30 and DECEMBER 7 ONLY!
Brewer's Pub
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Iggy the Gargoyle
We're celebrating a Decade of Iggy! Join Festival fan-favorite Ignias Rockford III (Gargoyle From the Left on the Cathedral Wall) as his stone face brings a smile to yours.
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
In the lanes
All day
The Peachtree Handspinners Guild
Throughout the day, the spinners of Newcastle tell tales and spin yarns sharing the history of textiles. Watch the hand spinners create beautiful yarns out of colorful wool, straight out of the dye pot! Learn about traditional women's work and what it took to clothe the world. Located just inside the Front Gate.
DEMONSTRATING ALL SEASON!
Old Towne Area
Spinning all day!
NEW! The Sherwood Forest Academy
Join Robin Hood and his Merry Men, as well as Maid Marian and her ladies as they instruct young adventurers in the ways of chivalry and medieval life.
ALL SEASON!
Middleton Stage
Begins at 4:00pm