September 29th, 2015, Orion, IL -. The Hillcrest Event Center is proud to announce this October 10th and 11th The Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire returns to the area. The last Renaissance Fair was back in 2010, over five years ago. After surveying and planning, the Hillcrest Event Center is bringing jousting, sword fighting, and other forms of renaissance entertainment.
ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
Stulti Mori Royal Court
Mix one flirty queen, one loud mouthed King, and a crazy court for seasoning and Viola! Welcome to the wacky world of royalty run amok!
Debracey Productions
Three Pints Gone Celtic Music Bill and Kathy Masino and Jesse Linder
A nationally recognized traditional Celtic folk song band. Based in the Chicago area, they have traveled throughout the nation, performing at Renaissance faires and historical events. They have long been a fan favorite at many faires in the Midwest.
Rogo
Rogo is a band of fire performance artists. What's more exciting than doing crazy things with fire?
Lord Drake Magician
Danza Mystique
Whether it is the swirl of a gypsy skirt, or the mesmerizing grace of a Middle Eastern belly dance, we share our love of the Dance with audiences throughout the land.
Clan McSwade
Canton of Dark River SCA
The Society of Creative Anachronism recreates the medieval and renaissance period with living history demonstrations throughout the day.
Orckes and Trolles Muscians
Exciting trio of singers that has performed at renaissance fairs throughout the mid-West.
Pirates Inc. Musicians
A high energy musical group singing sea shanties, Celtic music and drinking songs!
Wandering through the lanes of Hillcrest:
Albrecht
Vexing Vixens Street entertainment
Singing, playing, dancing (if they drink enough), and making merry
TIMES & PRICING
The faire will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10-5pm, the entry fee is $10 per day, and a weekend pass is $15. Active Military & First Responders are FREE and their families are ½ price. Kids 5-12 are $8. The jousting will take place in the Amphitheater.
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SPECIAL ATTRACTION
Saturday night from 7pm to Midnight a special Renaissance Haunted Woods will take place the cost is $10 with a donation of 3 can goods, kids coat or an un-wrapped toy. The donated items will benefit Riverbend food Bank, Coats for Kids and Toy Tots.
If anyone is interested in participating in the 2015 Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire, please call the event center at (309) 755-6550 or email info@hillcrestevents.com. https://www.facebook.com/Quad-
