New Acts. Big Energy. Fall Fling Debuts.
Meet the new stars of Fall Fling—fresh, funny, and fearless. Roll for laughter with Dad's Garage's Improvised D&D, cheer castle jester Paolo Garbanzo, rock with The Celtfather, cross swords with Vixens En Garde, soar with Sisters of the Skies, sing with Music the Gathering, cackle at Midwife Crisis, and feel the heat from The Flaming Ginger. Fall into the Magic — Feast. Shop. Revel.
Sisters of the Skies
Valkyries soar—story, dance, fire.
Midwife Crisis
Medieval motherhood, hilariously delivered.
The Flaming Ginger
Comedy on fire. Literally.
Vixens En Garde
Shakespeare, steel, and saucy wit.
Paolo Garbanzo
Castle jester. Cutting-edge juggling.
Dad’s Garage
Improvised D&D: roll for laughter.
Music the Gathering
Bardic bops & geeky harmonies.
The Celtfather (Marc Gunn)
Celtic swagger, bardic sing-alongs.
Shakespeare Shorts!
Two thespians allow the audience to choose which Shakespearean play to perform, and hilarity ensues. Come watch the cart wreck! …Exit pursued by a bear!
Performing all Season
Crown Stage
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!
Fool's Knoll
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 All Season
Marrakech
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Sisters of the Skies
The Sagas of the Sisters of the Skies is a narrative production following the Valkyries through tales of adventure, heroism, and friendship. This powerful blend of storytelling, breathtaking aerial arts, dynamic dance, thrilling stage combat, and occasional fiery spectacles, promises to captivate audiences and ignite feelings of empowerment and unity.
Performing all Season
Marrakech
Midwife Crisis
Never fear, The Midwife is here! To "Deliver" side-splitting comedy. Fueled by rhyming iambic pentameter and the occasional pun, this satirical, medieval pregnancy how-to guide will show you childbirth the way you've never seen it before… pantomimed!
Performing All Season
Middleton
The Flaming Ginger
Jon Norton is a one-man inferno of comedy, chaos, and skill. Armed with a devilish grin and a whole lot of fire, he juggles danger and roasts the crowd with sharp wit and sharper torches. It's part stunt show, part stand-up, and all heat. Hold on to your eyebrows—this ginger is lit.
Performing Nov 1st - Nov. 29th
Kings Hall
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!
Nov. 28th, Nov. 29th, Dec. 6th
Halfwit Harbor
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 ALL SEASON!
Middleton Stage
David Silverfield
PERFORMING ALL SEASON!
Brewer's Pub, Drunk Monk Pub, and Tavern on the Hill
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Dad's Garage
Award-winning comedy theatre Dad's Garage and The Tight Acquaintances return with a brand new adventure! Also known as Improvised Dungeons & Dragons, this improv comedy tribute to the classic tabletop pen-and-paper RPG is an uproarious and magical time for hardcore fans of the original game and the completely uninitiated alike. Join our adventuring party and the conniving DM for a new adventure with every performance!
Performing Nov. 1st, Nov. 8th, and Nov. 15th
Halfwit
Vixens en Garde
BABES. BODICES. BLADES. NEED WE SAY MORE? Three smokin' hot swordswomen swashbuckle their way through Shakespeare using daring swordplay, witty repartee, and a naughty sense of humor—all in an interactive, fast-paced show that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Performing Nov. 22nd - Dec. 6th
Crown Stage
The Celt Father
Marc Gunn doesn't just sing drinking songs—he summons them, with the swagger of a bard and the soul of a storyteller. Armed with an autoharp and a rebel yell, he electrifies Celtic folk music with a blast of rock energy and rhythm & blues fire.
Gunn cut his teeth on Irish drinking songs at Renaissance festivals, where he learned that the key to a great show isn't just the music — it's the joy you unleash in the crowd. Inspired by Elvis Presley's command to "put on a show," Marc turns every gig into a raucous, heartfelt celebration. Expect clapping, singing, laughter—and maybe a few tears if the whiskey hits right.
Performing Nov. 1, Nov. 22nd, and Dec. 6th
Paolo Garbanzo
From castles to fairgrounds, Paolo Garbanzo storms the stage with award-winning juggling, quick-fire wit, and rowdy audience fun. Winner of the International Jester Competition and the first American to hold a castle jester title, Paolo turns every set into a riot of skill, mischief, and cheers.
Performing Nov. 28th, Nov. 29th, Dec. 6th
Halfwit
Music the Gathering
Music the Gathering is a trio of nerds- err, adventurers who will take you on a musical journey with their bardic inspiration! With seemingly endless energy and a passion for all things geeky, these kooky musicians tell fantastical stories through song with three-part folk harmonies and various instruments. They're all about playing - music, games, and sometimes even pranks! Gather with them for fun and frivolity!"
Crown Stage
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!
Playing in the lanes, and on the Middleton 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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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!
Brewer's Pub, Drunk Monk Pub, and Tavern on the Hill
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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 ALL SEASON!
Brewer's Pub and Drunk Monk Pub
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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
Brewer's Pub, Drunk Monk Pub, and Tavern on the Hill
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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 ALL SEASON!
Brewer's Pub, Drunk Monk Pub, and Tavern on the Hill
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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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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
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