 JoustEvolution
An up and coming Joust Team who wish to entertain the Quad Cities with their pageantry and prowess on on the Queen's Field.
Kojokan Samurai Dojo
 Upon sailing the seven seas and scouring the entire known world for riches adventure and acts for his people, King Auberon stumbled upon a small series of Islands far to the East where a mysterious people lived skilled in martial activities that amazed him with their deadliness and beautiful artistry. Come and see this once unknown people and their skills brought out for the populace to enjoy.
Three Spying Soldiers
A trio of twenty-something's, switching instruments almost as often as we switch songs. An organized chaos that (hopefully) brings to mind long nights at back tables in Nova Scotia, or early mornings out on the trail.
 Tribe Woden Thor Inc.
A Germanic Reenactment Group and Norse showing an encampment with Demonstrations.
Pazzo the Crazy Minstrel
Pazzo is the alter ego of Patrizia, a woman born of noble Italian blood who did not wish to live as a wife to a man she did not love. So off she went to join the circus disguised as a young boy. S/he made her way to the Isles and fell in love with the music and stories of its people. Pazzo will gladly sing a song to you for a tuppence or two... Lojo Russo comes to us from the MN Renaissance Festival bringing songs & stories from the Celtic & British Isles.
 Pamel the Alchemist
Originally, alchemy was an ancient tradition of sacred chemistry used to discern the spiritual and temporal nature of reality, its structure, laws, and functions. Come see amazing alchemy as it still exists.
 Silverthorn (formerly the Nightingales)
As fresh as a cool rain on a summer’s day with beautiful tones and pure harmony FKRF would like to present for the second time this duo of lasses, sure to entertain and delight with their hauntingly beautiful singing voices.
 The Pixilated Pixies
A sense of wonder is about as the four elemental pixies will flit and float through the faire with their whimsical antics and Fairy charm.
Ogham
 Ogham features multi-instrumentalists and vocalists T.J. Hull and Amanda Caretta. Specializing in high-energy Irish dance music on fiddle and bodhran, and Renaissance period vocals backed by bouzouki. T.J. is a veteran of bands like the Culchies and a ren faire denizen throughout the Midwest. Amanda's drum, the bodhran, is the heartbeat of traditional Irish music.
 William O’Wickham and Blackjack
A storyteller Par Excellent with his sidekick dragon Blackjack or if you hear Blackjack tell it, William is his sidekick human. Either way their interactive act of story and song delights audiences of all ages.
 William of Trotter
A troubadour of unparalleled Talent this minstrel is skilled in his trade in music both traditional and contemporary always drawing an audience with his rich tenor voice and melodious playing. Truly a delight to watch and experience.
The Windy City Wizard
The most entertaining magician we have ever had the delight of seeing. Come and see “The Best Magician You Have Never Seen.”
 The Forking Queen
Have you always wanted to be dubbed a Knight, Princess, Fairy, Wizard, or some other title of the middle Ages or Renaissance? The Forking Queen has been imbued with the authority to to make your dream come true.
Senach and Yrsa
 Back by popular demand, straight from the fjords of Iceland comes Senachand his beloved ship Yrsa. This 27 foot handcrafted Viking raider Longship is one of the most detailed replicas in North America. If it wasn't enough to be able to walk through Senach's camp and learn about Viking lore, Senach will also be giving rides to those interested on our beautiful lake aboard Yrsa!
 Water Street Bridge
Music and Comedy - Celtic, blues, Americana, shanty, jazz, Creole, folk, art rock, reggae, comedy and original songs.
 ARMA Group
The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts, is an educational non-profit organization dedicated to the study and practice of historical fencing and the exploration and promotion of our western martial heritage.
Wandering Acts:
King Auberon and Queen Isabeau and their Royal Court
The King and Queen with their court will be seen throughout the day enjoying the festivities as well as performing all the regal duties that come with the Offices of being lieges of the land.
The Idiot Minstrels
 Well some villages are blessed with an idiot others perhaps not so lucky may have a halfwit but here in the Four Kingdoms are blessed with a pack of Idiots! These charming buffoons are often seen wandering around looking for the very village they now reside in attempting to be respectable as they play their hand at music, which is not half bad if they can remember which part of the instrument to play!
Gerald Son of Pear
Repertoire includes
pieces which are: Medieval, Renaissance, Celtic, Baroque,
classical/romantic, Latin, Folk, Jewish, blues, jazz, pop
"The Rampant Boar Tavern will be open until 10 p.m. with entertainment for your pleasure. No one under 21 allowed."
Demonstrators:
ELIL(performing Sunday only)
 A quartet of Recorder musicians playing “airs” that will surely take you back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance with their skill and finesse with an instrument that while simple to behold will amaze you with the complexities and range of music they produce. A class act one must not miss.
Highland Rope Makers
Come watch, learn and make your own rope just as they did during the Renaissance.
 Red Tent Armory
Learn how chain mail is made in a variety of patterns and objects from armor to jewelry. Also learn the difference between what was worn by Medieval soldiers as compared to what you see in the movies.
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