Step Back in Time at the Fort Bragg Renaissance Faire
by ERINN CRIDER
The Renaissance was a pivotal time in the history of mankind. It
The Huntsman and his wife will be returning and they will have at least
brought people out of the dark ages and introduced many revolutions in
one Irish Wolfhound with them. We will have a masquerade ball each day,
science and art. It was a time of kings and queens and knights; and for
and we also have a new activity. It is the last performance of the day, and
many people it is one of the most interesting periods in history. One way
the whole cast and performers will gather and all guests are invited to join
that modern people still celebrate and
in and sing the day to a close."
learn about this triumphant period in
There will also be many more
history is through renaissance fairs.
attractions at the faire, from period
In September, The Medieval Fantasies
soap created by Medieval Soap Co.,
Company and the U.S. Army will
to realistic stockades and crafts for
partner for the third year in order to
kids. The faire will be overflowing with
give the people of this community the
opportunities to learn and have fun. If
same opportunity at the Fort Bragg
the day leaves you hungry, never fear,
Renaissance Faire.
refreshments will be sold.
The faire is a family-friendly affair that
For Sir Black Wolf this faire, in
has an extraordinary number of events
particular, has personal meaning.
that allow the public to see and experience
"It is rewarding to bring these
Join in the fun as Knights joust and minstrels play at the Fort Bragg Renaisthe excitement of a time long past.
experiences to people, but it is especially
sance Fair.
"This is an opportunity for families
rewarding at Fort Bragg and being able
to step back in time and enjoy the
to bring this opportunity to the troops
atmosphere of knights and ladies and chivalry, to experience jousting
and their families. I'm a veteran and I remember how important it was to
and eating a giant turkey leg. It has all the fun and pageantry of the
have things like this coming to town for the families," he says.
Renaissance age and brings fairy tales and stories to life. It represents this
The faire will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22.
era as something that it could have been rather than something it actually
It will open at 10 a.m. both days. On Saturday the faire will close at 6
was," said Sir Black Wolf, the owner of Medieval Fantasies Company.
p.m. and it will close at 5 p.m. on Sunday. No weapons are permitted
At the Renaissance Faire there are numerous activities and attractions.
whether they are period or modern. Additionally, no pets, outside alcohol
Black Wolf named a few of these attractions.
or coolers will be allowed. The cost of admittance is $5
"There will be Paragon Jousting returning with us and the Knightly
per carload. The faire is staged at Smith Lake Recreation
Order of Fait Lux, which is new. They have live demonstrations of Medieval
Area, 1200 Honeycutt Rd. For more information, visit
weaponry. They have demonstration fights with real steel and armor,"
http://www.medievalfantasiesco.
he said. "There will be two local belly dancing groups and a few new
com/FortBraggRenaissanceFaire. ERINN CRIDER, Staff Writer.
COMMENTS? Editor@upandcommerchants. The faire is truly full to overflowing as far as what we offer.
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