The Sterling Renaissance Festival presents twelve stages of continuous entertainment from the best Renaissance Acts in the country.
ENTERTAINERS OF THE REALM 2010
NEW AND DIFFERENT!
*BORERRAIG IRREGULARS... The stirring sounds of a Scottish pipe band, will appear on our Highland Fling Weekend only – July 31st & August 1st Don’t miss the special Caber Toss competition by Scottish Athletes as well! Eric Albert & Company.
ZOLTAN THE ADEQUATE… Performing bizarre geek magic tempered with more traditional magic trappings; Brilliant? Amazing? No – just Adequate! Andy Blau. (Starting July 17th.)
FRANKO MASTER HYPNOTIST… The funniest show you will ever sleep through. Franko Konopaski.
HARPER AND THE MINSTREL… Celtic harp, flutes, recorders, pennywhistles, bowed psaltery and beautiful vocal harmonies will transport you to another place and time. Jay and Abby Michaels.
OLD FRIENDS RETURNING!
HEY NUNNIE NUNNIE... These two hilarious nuns sing goofy songs of inspiration. Dana McCain, Shannon O'Brien.
DANIEL, DUKE OF DANGER … A grown man will try to hurt himself in amusing and misguided ways. Dan Looker.
DANNY, LORD OF MISCHIEF… Silent, wicked comedy. This loose cannon of a clown is not for the faint of heart or the easily offended. Danny Lord.
DON JUAN AND MIGUEL... Swords! Comedy! Romance! Whips! Enter the 16th Century and see these characters charm friend and foe alike while engaging in the finest stage sword work ever. Jose Granados, Douglas Kondziolka, Dakota Star Granados.
EMRYS FLEET... The Rat Extravaganza featuring Wilber the Dancing Weasel! Jim Greene.
JOHNNY FOX…This nationally known entertainer will amaze you with his magical expertise, comic wit and daring feats of sword swallowing. Yes, he really does swallow swords! John Fox.
LOONEY LUCY… Like Venus, but with arms. Lynda Kavy.
SIR REAL THE PUPPET MAN... Giant Puppets! Walk about stilt characters! And the Flying Freak Show – A puppet side show that’s not just for kids! Gabriel Q.
WARHORSE PRODUCTIONS... An exciting recreation of a 16th Century Tournament Joust Aplaisance. A live, full-armored joust and swordplay performance. Don’t miss this keystone event of the festival!! Dave Schade, Kelly Bailey & Company.
ZILCH THE TORYSTELLER… He tells stories with a twist; he talks in spoonerisms. What are spoonerisms? Citching one's swonsonants fack and borth worning your turds around. It's serfectly pimple. You just have to tink thaster than you falk. Terry Foy.
MINSTRELS AND MUSICAL GROUPS 2010
BARBY HOLDER... Traditional and original songs and instrumental music - vocals, guitar, and hammered dulcimer. Barby Holder.
CANTIGA... Beautiful Old English tunes may be heard from this extraordinary group of fine musicians. Bob Bielefeld, Alex Korolov.
CONCINNITY… Lively Madrigals sung by wylde women. Mary Lou Bjorkman, Holly Abel, Leah Bridgers, Erika Clement, Joan Colman, Angela Conzone, Rocky Farden, Linda Knowles, Ann Losurdo, Becky Mattix, Bobbie Palange, Sue Ann Simonson.
CELTIC SPIRITS… A Celtic music duo that will lift your spirits. Sharon Leach, Gary Leach.
JIM HANCOCK & FRIENDS... Songs of the sea mix with rowdy pub songs and sweet ballads of love as Jim Hancock and his many friends regale the audience with music. Come sing along! Jim Hancock.
BELLS & MOTLEY CONSORT... Spirited renditions of historic music on a dazzling array of period instruments. Also, teaching historic dance twice daily for audience participants: easy! Fun! Meet new people! Sondra Bromka, John Bromka.
LORD CAILEAN CARMICHAEL... Scottish emissary to Elizabeth's Court. He can also be found playing upon the bodhran at any opportunity. Kevin Pelletier.
MERRY MISCHIEF… Heartfelt harmonies with mischievous merrymaking from Merlyn & Harry. Marilyn Fuller, Wayne Fuller.