The Sterling Renaissance Festival presents twelve stages of continuous entertainment from the best Renaissance Acts in the country.
ENTERTAINERS OF THE REALM 2009
NEW AND DIFFERENT!
THE ROYAL FALCONER... The Royal Falconer presents an amazing display of the sport of kings, as his remarkable raptors soar into the shies and Sir Robert Cary offers first-hand accounts of the ancient art of falconry. Ash Cary, Cheri Heimbach.
THE NATURE OF MERCY… A highly interactive family-friendly sword fighting comedy show that teaches children the power of honor and compassion. Tawn Jones and Louie Skaradek
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.
DANNY, LORD OF MISCHIEF… Silent, wicked comedy. This loose cannon of a clown is not for the feint of heart or the easily offended. Danny Lord.
CRANNOG… Music, mirth and merriment from this high-spirited group playing songs and dance tunes from Ireland, Scotland and. Gabriele Decker, Frank O’Gara, Michael Marzella, and Christopher Strone.
WOLGEMUT… An international minstrel troupe with bombastic bagpipes and drums. Wolgemut (vol-guh-moot): an ancient Germanic word, which simply means, "to be in a good mood". Michael Gartner, Michael Huebner, Kevin Hughes, Elliot Treves, and Daniel Williams, and Stephanie Clark.
THE PAINTED LADY… Kids will love this! Paint on the Painted Lady’s giant canvas dress and collaborate on your own Renaissance Story! Angela Hunt
SPECIAL WEEKEND ENTERTAINERS… BORERRAIG IRREGULARS... The stirring sounds of a Scottish pipe band, will appear on our Celtic Celebration only – August 2nd & 3rd Don’t miss the special Caber Toss competition by Scottish Athletes as well! Eric Albert & Company. SHAKESPEARE AT PLAY… Duncan Inches as Shakespeare presents his one-man show, “The Lunatic, the Lover and the Poet” on Romance Rendezvous only -- July 11th & 12th. GIACOMO THE JESTER & LOONEY LUCY… are guests on Children’s Celebration only – July 4th & 5th for music and merriment.
OLD FRIENDS RETURNING!
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, and John Bromka.
THE DA VINCI BROTHERS COMEDY OPERAS… Dynamic audience participation comedies that make the audience the stars. The audience becomes the orchestra, the sound effects and helps to tell the story. Sensational family fun. Ken Silkie.
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.
CANTIGA... Beautiful Old English tunes may be heard from this extraordinary group of fine musicians. Martha Gay, Bob Bielefeld, Michelle Levy, Conrado Garcia, Irina Ramirez.
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.
DANIEL, DUKE OF DANGER … A grown man will try to hurt himself in amusing and misguided ways. Dan Looker.
DON JUAN AND MIGUEL... Swords! Comedy! Romance! Whips! Enter the 16th Century and see these two 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.
HEY NUNNIE NUNNIE... These two hilarious nuns sing goofy songs of inspiration. Dana McCain & Shannon O'Brian.
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.
CELTIC SPIRITS… A Celtic music duo that will lift your spirits. Sharon Leach, Gary Leach.
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.
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 exiting 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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
CHILDREN’S CELEBRATION – July 4th & 5th
ROMANCE RENDEZVOUS – July 11th & 12th
A MIDSUMMER FANTASY – July 18th & 19th
PIRATE INVASION – July 25th & 26th
HIGHLAND FLING – August 1st & 2nd
GYPSY REVEL – August 8th & 9th
WINE LOVER'S BACCHANAL – August 15th & 16th