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DeBracey Joust Productions
You'll be on the edge of your seat as noble knights in shining armor battle and compete with lance, sword, and chariot! This epic show is filled with thrilling stunts, trick riding, and over twelve tons of equine fury!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

Premium Joust Seating Puts You in the Action!
Enjoy the best seats in the Joust!
- VIP Seating inside the Joust Arena on the Royal Reviewing Stand!
- Shaded and cushioned seating!
- Pennant to cheer your champion!
- Special VIP Crown!
- Photo opportunities and memories that will last a lifetime!
Purchase Premium Joust Seating Tickets for only $12 at the Knight's Ale tent near the Joust Arena.
NOTE: Please arrive at least 15 minutes early - we cannot seat anyone once the Joust has begun.
Fairburn, GA 30213

SPECIAL EVENT: Pub Crawl
Join our Pirates for a Pub Crawl!
Every Festival Day at 12:30pm and again at 3:00pm, our resident scallywags host a rowdy and bawdy voyage to each of Newcastle's drinking establishments. You'll get a souvenir tankard to hold yer grog, and then you'll set sail from the Brewer's Pub, make your way to the Drunk Monk Pub, and make port at the Tavern on the Hill. Along the way you'll be served a beer at each pub, be forced to listen to bad jokes, puns and/or riddles, hear some great music, and play a few bawdy drinking games while maintaining your sea legs! Huzzah!
Tickets are just $40 available online - get yours when you plan your trip! Only 30 spots available for each Pub Crawl, so don't wait!
Fairburn, GA 30213

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!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! Rota Temporis
Performing as a cultural exchange across America, Rota Temporis is a five person, high-energy Celtic band from Italy. The focus on medieval music but with a decidedly heavy metal approach! The driving sound of their pipes and drums might just knock you off your bench!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

The Washing Well Wenches
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! Boom Boom Shake
With middle eastern roots and a modern vibe, Boom Boom Shake blends rock, world, surf and jam genres together to create a signature sound. BBS will dazzle with world. Bring your dancing shoes, because you won't be able to resist the groove!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! Cast in Bronze Carillon
4 tons of bronze bells fill the Festival with their majestic sound! You'll be enchanted by the melodies and energy produced by the 35 bells of the Carillon and Carillonneur Charlie St. Cyr-Paul.
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! The Lady Victoria
The Lady Victoria specializes in Celtic and Early music on the Hammered Dulcimer. She mixes education and entertainment in a high energy show. Great for kids and music lovers of all ages.
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

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!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! Gravity
Acrobatic feats of awe and juggling feats of stupidity? GRAVITY makes their debut on the Crown Stage this season with a flip, a tumble, and a little juggle! This engaging dynamic duo will surprise and even frighten you with their acrobatic antics! There will be juggling, and there could be... fire?
PERFORMING APRIL 15 THRU MAY 14!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! The Reelin' Rogues
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213
NEW! Judas & Magnolia
This husband and wife team will amaze and astound you with their fearless escapes and illusions!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

Juggling Geoff
A unique interactive circus
show that includes hat juggling, plate spinning, and other obscure gravity
defying feats that will not only ask yourself how does he do that?
but... why is he doing that? Come witness the Master of Mischief and
Mayhem - Juggling Geoff!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! Charry Garcia - One Man Band
Charry Garcia is a magician when it comes to creating beautiful music on a various array of instruments - all by himself! You'll be amazed at the melodies he conjures forth!
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213
Landloch'd!
From the highlands of Scotland, and the Moor-infested lands of Spain, these two men met upon the high seas and decided to share their love of Celtic and pirate music with the masses.
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Photo credit: SoulCatching Photography
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! 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!
Fairburn, GA 30213

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!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! The Puppies of Penzance
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

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.
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

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!
Fairburn, GA 30213

Audience with the King and Queen
Meet King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine in person!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! The Long and Short of It
The all-lady pirate crew of The Crimson Curse have washed a-shore 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 ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

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!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! The Courtier's Academy
ALL NEW! Join members of his Majesty's Royal Court as they instruct the young members of the Kingdom in proper court behavior and manners. Upon completion, each young noble receives a certificate from the King or Queen themselves!
ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

The John Mohr Mackintosh Pipe and Drum Band
Who doesn't love a pipe and drum band? Especially on Highland Weekend! The John Mohr Macintosh Pipe and Drum Band will be in the lanes, parading and piping throughout the village of Newcastle.
PERFORMING APRIL 29 & 30
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! 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!
ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

Mother and Father Goose
Stop by the Goose Gazebo and have a visit with Mother and Father Goose and their "children" - gentle, tame geese who love to snuggle on your lap for a photo!
ON DISPLAY ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

NEW! Queen Amina and her Court
Aminatu
the warrior Queen has traveled from her homeland of the Hausa tribe in western Africa to
Newcastle to learn about new cultures and to share her own. Watch and listen as
she challenges her nation's status quo of male dominance and female submission.
As queen, she seeks to honor and represent her people; as a woman, she hopes to
be an inspiration to women everywhere to find and harness their power.
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Fairburn, GA 30213

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!
Fairburn, GA 30213

Story Time with Queen Catherine
Meet Queen Catherine and hear interesting tidbits about courtly life with the King!
Fairburn, GA 30213

The Hounds of Fairhaven
Fairburn, GA 30213