May 13-14 Opening Weekend
We’re back! The Queen is on Progress and has come to Staffordshire. The whole village is abuzz with preparations: merchants have arrived to set up their wares, the kitchens are busy preparing turkey legs and other savory fare, and traveling players have arrived, ready to amuse Her Majesty (and you).
May 20-21 Celtic Heritage
Bring out your kilts and celebrate our Celtic History!
May 27-28 Military History
This weekend only, to honor their service, we admit active, reserve and retired military personnel at no charge. (Military ID required, does not include dependents.)
June 3-4 Pirate Invasion
The shire is awash in pirates and privateers!
June 10-11 Closing Weekend
This is your last chance to enjoy the Faire until next year!
Download the 2017 Vendor Application. Submit your application by March 1st to get “Eary Bird” pricing!
Can we book a wedding? If so how?
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Hi there, I can see the themes listed for the next three weekend but can’t find any details regarding what they will entail. I have three kiddos, Mom, and Aunt and we are torn between which weekend to come visit. If there were more details we could make a more informed decision. What will the Military weekend include? The Pirate weekend seems self explanatory, but then what is done on the closing weekend. Would REALLY like more details. We can’t come more than one weekend! Thanks so much!!
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HOW TO REACH VARF:
The Virginia Renaissance Faire is an Out of the Woodwork Productions event. You can reach us at ComePlay@VaRF.org, call (703) 508-5036 or go post us on Facebook
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We were thinking of coming to the Faire this weekend (May 21) with two children, ages 5 and 8. We’d like to know the schedule for Sunday if it is available, so we can plan the day. Thanks.
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Hi John,
The schedule will be posted shortly but know that the day is front end loaded. The best bet is to be there as close to opening (10am) as possible to get the most out of the experience before your kiddos reach their limit. The knighting ceremony for children is at 2PM in the Nobles Glade. Be there at 1:30 for instruction. Jousts are at Noon and 3:30
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HI, can I show Groupon voucher on phone or does it HAVE to be printed out?
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Morgan, cell reception on site is iffy, so we recommend printing it out. We don’t have connection either, so we’re not going to be able to look you up if you can’t get it on your phone once you’re on site.
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I saw on the weather that it might rain saturday the 13th, would the fair still be open in that case?
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Absolutely! When it rains, we shine.
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How about medical scooters. Wouldn’t it be too muddy for them on the hill?
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Hi – is there an entertainment schedule for the season posted somewhere. working to determine when will be best for us to visit.
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I saw the schedule. Click on tickets and it will take you there to all events.
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Interesting, when I click on this the schedule or search for entertainment all I find is either the theme weekends for 2017 OR the 2016 entertainment schedules and advice to check back later for 2017.
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There is not a schedule up at this point. Odd, since that would be beneficial to bring people in.
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As soon as the schedule’s finalized, we’ll post it. Probably within the next 24 hours. We’re an all volunteer organization, so we get things done when we can. We’re always looking for more help, so feel free to shoot us an e-mail and you can join the team for next season. 😉
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The actual day schedule will be posted shortly. There were some last minute changes to be made. Stay tuned.
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what is wheelchair access like? Manual, with a mom pushing an adult son. Are there paths that work for this sort of access?
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We do have people who traverse the site in manual wheelchairs. There’s packed gravel in the woods, packed dirt around the rest of the site. If it’s been a long day and the trek back to the front gate seems too hard, stop by the Barleycorn Tavern or First Aid and we’re happy to help with transport. We also have handicap parking by the front gate and each portapotty station has a handicap unit.
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Do you allow SDiTs (Service Dogs in Training)? I did see the notice at the bottom of the schedule and ticket information page, but some places will allow SDiTs where they won’t allow regular pets.
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Phillip, trained service dogs only, please. On the one hand, what you’re doing — training service dogs — is a wonderful thing! But on the other, we have dogs performing in two different locations, horses in two different locations as well as alpacas. We’ve already had a few incidents with service dogs causing a disruption with an act, so we really want to limit it to dogs that must be there for their owner’s safety.
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I never been to one and always wanted to go. I had no idea there was one here. I heard of the ones in Maryland. Now, I live near Lake Anna and saw the banner at the winery. I am so excited this is a dream for me. I wanted a Renaissance wedding but that never happened 😦 ended up in some guys living room for it. Oh well, this is my shot.
Do you sale and corsets and help getting fit for one? I wish I could work for one. Maybe next year now that I know 😉
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We will have vendors selling corsets and all sorts of clothing. Hope to see you out there!
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I never been to one and always wanted to go. I had no idea there was one here. I heard of the ones in Maryland. Now, I live near Lake Anna and saw the banner at the winery. I am so excited this is a dream for me. I wanted a Renaissance wedding but that never happened 😦 ended up in some guys living room for it. Oh well, this is my shot.
Do you sale and corsets and help getting fit for one? I wish I could work for one. Maybe next year now that I know 😉
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So excited for this year. Hopefully the rain stays away this year. It blew us all out and many tents with it
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May I bring my puppy?
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Sorry, but no, pets are not permitted as we have numerous animals as part of the faire. Please don’t bring him or leave him in the car while you visit.
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Please don’t leave your pets in the car in the summer time. Or advise others to…
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To be clear, please do not bring him or please do not leave him in the car while you visit.
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To be clear, please don’t bring your pet and please don’t leave him in your car while you visit.
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Kristina, I’m afraid no pets are allowed. We have a lot of performance animals on site and outside animals can be distracting to them.
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This is my first time attending. Will tickets be available to purchase online or only on-site? Thanks!
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Only in person. But don’t worry, the lines are never awful.
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Will the weekend of May 27-28 be a special weekend, like Military Appreciation as it is Memorial Day weekend?
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It will be. Our theme weekends will be up shortly.
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Paul, it will. Memorial Day weekend is free admission for service members whether active, retired, or reserve. Family members/dependents pay full price.
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My wife was army, but she has a dependent id. What does she need to confirm her service status?
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Any piece of paperwork (or snap a picture on the phone) with her name on it that would serve as proof she served. (For the record, we’recommend not belittling the contributions and sacrifices that spouses and dependents make. We just had to choone between keeping it to only active and dependents or extending to retired and reservists. We chose to extend a little bit of benefit to as many families as possible.)
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Is there a way to sign up for notifications. I’m new to Virginia and would love to come?
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Kali, the best way to keep up to date is to check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Virginia-Renaissance-Faire-213104435383276/
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Hello! Are you planning on promoting a time traveler themed weekend? Thanks!
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Always
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I’m afraid not. We’ll be announcing our theme weekends soon. But they tend to fall into the Celtic, Pirate and Military History theme. We try to stick close to our Elizabethan time period.
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Meredith, please contact me at tommyhurdy8@gmail.com. I’ve received no reply from the musicians Web site about playing at VARF this year. I really want to be there with an exciting presentation of music for the Faire. Thanks, Tommy
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Tommy, we have your information. We’ll contact you if we have space.
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Will you be open May 7th? What is the admission cost?
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May 13-June 11, Matt. We always open Mother’s Day weekend, if that makes it easier to figure out each year! $10 for anyone over the age of 5.
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Is it only open on the weekends?
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Yes, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-5pm.
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Where will the fair take place?
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Lake Anna Winery
5621 Courthouse Road,
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
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