Disclosure: In exchange for this honest review, our family received complimetary tickets to the Faire.
If you're in New England and are looking for fun history-inspired family fun, consider King Richard’s Faire, which has recenly opened for its 40th anniversary season and will continue 10:30-6 weekends through October 24th, 2021, including the Monday, October 11th holiday.
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Last weekend, my family and I spent a daycation meeting friends at the Faire.
Our friends had never been there before and we had so much fun showing them around and taking in shows together.
Rapt attention.
Laughter.
Cheering.
Amazement.
We shared it all as we took in the live entertainment, walked through the Gaming Glen, and went to all three jousts of the day - a true favorite of our family and, now, of our friends, too.
We thoroughly enjoyed seeing our favorite longtime entertainer - Jacques Ze Whippeur and his dashing danger and whip stunts- not once, but twice!
We were also amazed and humored by another new performer The Unicycling Unicorn, a talented juggler who can juggle while sitting 14 feet in up in the air on one wheel!
El Zappo amused us with his family-friendly circus comedy and cool optical illusions. (Truly - have you ever seen a head shrink or grow before your eyes?)
The “Unspun Tails” aerial show impressed us...
...and, even more impressive, was how the performers went from there right onto performing as the Accidental Acrobats.
Wow! Such stamina.
Of course, we also enjoyed a strolling the 8-acres of the wooded Carvershire realm, seeing minstrels...
... browsing the shops of talented artisans, and just enjoying the fun atmosphere of the Faire.
Oh, and we each chose some epicurean pleasures to keep us going throughout the day, too.
Oh, and we each chose some epicurean pleasures to keep us going throughout the day, too.
It was truly a fun-filled day and we are so glad we wew able to enjoy this family tradition again after the 2020 hiatus last year.
Speaking of that, the performers did a wonderful job incorporating precautions into their acts without overdoing it.
The Faire truly felt normal - or as normal as the wacky, wonderful, history-inspired...
...but totally fictitious fun ever is.
A day at the Faire is an escape from day-to-day realities that inspires laughter, awe, fun, and, always, ourkdis imaginations!
A day at the Faire is an escape from day-to-day realities that inspires laughter, awe, fun, and, always, ourkdis imaginations!
This year, it did the same for our friends.
What a great time!
If you are in the area, I recommend going. Get there at opening and stay until it closes.
There's a lot to see and do there.
More Information
Visit King Richard's Faire online for a site map, FAQ's, event schedules, ticket sales, and Visitor Information.
The Faire is at 235 Main Street, Carver MA 02330.
Parking is free!
Tickets: $37 adult (12+); $35 for seniors ages 65+, $18 for children ages 4-11; and free for children 3 years of age and younger.
Please email info@kingrichardsfaire.net for group discount tickets.
