Enjoy with the Whole Family at King Richard's Fair

Disclosure: In exchange for this honest review of a favorite local escape, our family received complimentary tickets. What fun we had visiting King Richard's Faire in this 41st anniversary season!

Hear ye, hear ye! King Richard's Faire-THE New England Renaissance Faire - is in the middle of its 41st season and you still have time to get there. It runs weekends and Monday holidays through October 23rd in the enchanted woods of Carver, Mass.

Escape YOUR reality at King Richard’s Faire, New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival! 

Our family was able to escape our reality for a day last month by joining King Richard XI, his lovely bride Queen Anne, and all the rest of the folks in the realm of Carvershire - and what a great day we had!

This year, my growing kiddoes were most into the awesome performing artists who entertained at three jousts and on eight stages and the filling food and drynk. Thus, we only quickly browsed the handcrafted artisan wares - with their handspun pottery, jewelry, period clothing, leather, armor, and moccasins, forged weaponry, scented oils, instruments, and more - and did not spend much time in the Gaming Glen where other families were enjoying exciting human- and mechinaically-powered rides and skilled games.

Rather, my husband, children, and I spent the majority of our day at the Faire moving from stage to field to stage to enjoy a wide array of talent - loving the energy, entertainment, and the storyline of the jousts.

Among the performers that entertained us were The Magical Poodles and their cute little tricks...

...the talented knights in The Challenge of Champions...

...the long time favorite Jacques Ze Whipper doing some new tricks..

...a favorite returning from last year, the Unicycling Unicorn...

... the strong and cheerful Accidental Acrobats  ...

... the knights at The King's Tournament with their growing drama...

...and trials..

...Sir Danny Drake the juggler...

...the high flying mesmerizing Unspun Tails...

... the time-tested circus arts talent of El Zappo...

... and knights again who totally engaged us with their Joust to the Death!

Please Your Palate

Throughout the day, of course, we paused for eats, enjoying among other things a Veggie Peasant Pattie Basket...

... a Squire Dog Basket...

...and some Baker’s Mac n’ Cheese...

These options, of course, were at regular faire-type prices, but were filling enough to sustain us... and tasty, too! 

It was truly a fabulously fun family day from the opening to closing of the Faire!

Throughout our visit to the Carvershire, my heart was full as I watched our kids move from rapt attention to hearty laughter to energetic cheering. It's been so much fun to witness them grow up at the Faire year after year, each season drawn to different aspects of the Faire - from the entertainment, to artisans, to games, to food, to the fun of fantasy and historically-inspired acts.

It is also a delight to revisit perennial favorite performers and to simply spend time together as a whole family enjoying time outside.

With tweens, teens, and adults it is not always easy for our family to find venues that engage us all, but King Richard's Faire most certainly does!

My youngest, 12, said:

 King Richard's Faire is a fun, entertaining, exhilarating experience. It's good for every age group and has many fun shows and acts. My favorite thing this year was Jacques Ze Whipper. I love his musical whips. You have to go see his show. It is amazing!

My 15-year-old offered her thoughts about two no-miss performers!

My two favorite shows this year were Jacques Ze Whipper - who added new things to his acts - and El Zappo - who did an entertaining optical illusion and circus tricks. It is fun to watch the shows.

My eldest, 16, who still likes to dress in armor for the Faire, said:

 I enjoyed Jacques Ze Whipper a lot as always. The jousts were fun to watch. I really enjoy Dimitri specifically - the actor is talented and I enjoy the way he plays the charming villain character. I love going every year and would encourage others to go!

 
My husband commented:

My kids enjoy the Faire and I enjoy watching them giggle at some of the acts. The jousting is always fun and entertaining. Our family has fun routing for Dimitri. Jacques Ze Whipper is a fan favorite. The longevity and tradition of the Faire make it a beloved part of the community!

We look forward to the Faire every year and encourage you to visit this season!

Learn More

The realm of King Richard's Faire can be found at 235 Main Street (Rt. 58) in Carver, MA.

Visit kingrichardsfaire.NET for schedules, ticket sales, special celebration group sales, and much more. 

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