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Northern California Renaissance Faire

Travel back to a time of knights, feasts, and festivities. Attendees can spend their day walking the streets filled with shopping and activities for all ages.

HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Get ready to see a mystical time come back to life each weekend at the Northern California Renaissance Faire. Wonder and excitement waits during the Faire’s five theme weekends from September 13th to October 12th.

Bring friends and family opening weekend, September 13th and 14th, to receive “Two-for-One” on adult tickets. Be some of first to walk the streets of the traditional Village of Willingtown and visit the Marketplace. Shop from master artisans who offer the latest designs and finest hand work in blown glass, keen blades, leather-work, woodwork, jewelry and much more. Coupons are available at www.norcalrenfaire.com and must be presented at the box office to receive the discount. Stick around after the faire on Saturday to see Tempest, the first band in the Celtic Rock series.

Become one with Medieval European culture during September 20th and 21st “Celtic Gathering”. Feast on a giant turkey leg while watching knights test their skills and might at the full contact jousting tournaments performed twice a day. You may even see Queen Elizabeth mingling with Faire-goers and knighting those she sees worthy. See the jousting arena transform into a concert venue as Culann’s Hounds takes the stage Saturday night as the next Celtic Rock band. This weekend the Renaissance Faire also honors our Public Service workers, which include all federal, state, county and local government employees including teachers, fire fighters and police officers. Present your ID at the box office to receive 2 tickets for $35!

If you’re ready for an adventure, strap on your boots and grab your sword as the swashbuckling pirates invade for the “Pirates Invasion” theme weekend at the Northern California Renaissance Faire, September 27th and 28th. Come dressed in your pirate best and join happy peasants, men in tights, merry maidens and more as the crowd the streets with revelry. It will be a great time for students to take a break and assemble your best crew as swashbuckling pirates invade the English village of Willingtown. Bring your Student I.D. to the box office and receive two general admission tickets for $35. Returning band, Wicked Tinkers will fill the air with sounds of drums and bagpipes as they light up the arena during Saurday night’s Celtic Rock concert.

Visit The Dockside Alley where the beer and cider are flowing and celebrate as the Germans do during “Oktoberfest”, October 4th and 5th. There you will find men and women quenching their thirst with the fine collection of beverages while being lured into temptation at The Mermaid Tavern and Salty Siren Stage. The festivities continue after Saturday closing with the next Celtic Rock band, Blackeyed Dempseys. This weekend the faire will also salute the US Military services' men and women, their families and veterans for all they do and have done on our behalf. We are proud that they have dedicated their time and energy to our country and we want to give back. Present your valid Military ID or Veteran's ID at the box office to receive 2 tickets for $35! You can also sponsor a soldier, vet or family member by gifting them tickets at this special rate

Let your imagination run wild on closing weekend, October 11th and 12th, when you are over come with the whimsy and beauty during Fantasy weekend. See aw-inspiring aerial performance, comedy shows that will have you giggling all day, dangerous acts that will leave you amazed and more. Activities, period-themed rides and performances are offered to entertain any and all age groups. Watch the female trio Whiskey and Women take to the stage Saturday as the final band in the year’s Celtic Rock Series.

Advance tickets will be available in August, and anyone who purchases online tickets before September 13th will receive $5 off admission.

WHAT: Northern California Renaissance Faire, A Play Faire Production
WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday September 13th- October 12th Celtic Rock Concert Series every Saturday night, FREE with general admission
THEME: Sept. 13-14: Two- for- One
Sept. 20-21: Celtic Gathering/Public Service Recognition
Sept. 27-28: Pirate Invasion/Student Savings
Oct. 4-5: Oktoberfest/Military Appreciation
Oct. 11-12: Fantasy
TIME: 10 am- 6pm (Celtic Rock Series starts at 6pm on Sat.)
WHERE: Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister
COST: $25 at the gate; children 12 and under will be admitted FREE the entire run of the Faire. A weekend pass, which covers the admission for one weekend, is $35 A ‘Fairever’ pass, which allows unlimited access all 10 days, is $150 Save $5 off adult tickets for groups of fifteen or more with the promotional code “group”. INFO: For more information and tickets, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com or call 408.847.FAIR.

About the Northern California Renaissance Faire:
The Northern California Renaissance Faire is run by Play Faire Productions, a group of self-appointed actors and artisans who took ownership as a collective in 2004. Many Faire participants have been exciting crowds with their performances for over 35 years, never failing to entertain the masses with their pranks and mischievous behavior. They are proud to be the only Faire of its kind that is managed by their own performers, presenting an incomparable way to experience the magic of the time period. Whether you attend for an all encompassing history lesson, or wish to play in the original adult playground, there is no doubt that everyone will have the chance to stretch their imagination…and Find Your Fantasy!

Frances Larose
The Larose Group
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