A magical-filled weekend with fantasy, sword fights, jousting, vendors, and characters. Come get your turkey leg and your mead to have an amazing weekend!

Behold, fair denizens of the realm! The time draws nigh to unveil the grand tapestry of entertainment that shall adorn the stage of the Black Hills Renaissance Festival!

Prepare thy senses for a spectacle of unparalleled wonder as we reveal the illustrious program and esteemed performers who shall grace our hallowed grounds.

From the minstrels' melodies that shall enchant thy ears to the thunderous applause of the jousting knights, our program is a symphony of excitement and delight!

Wander through the bustling lanes of our village and marvel at the feats of our acrobats, jugglers, and jesters. Partake in the revelry of our lively taverns and feast upon the bounty of our vendors' fare!

And lo, the moment thou hast awaited with bated breath: the unveiling of our esteemed performers! Prepare to be enthralled by the spellbinding feats of our magicians, the mesmerizing dances of our fair maidens, and the gallant displays of our knights in shining armor!

Stay tuned, noble patrons, for the unveiling of the full program and the roster of performers is imminent! Ready thy hearts for a weekend of magic, mirth, and memories at the Black Hills Renaissance Festival!

Performers:

Order of Epona - Veteran and woman owned, the esteemed Order of Epona traces its roots back to 2010, when a fellowship of kindred spirits, bound by a passion for horses and the allure of bygone eras, embarked upon a noble quest. What began as a mere gathering of friends has since blossomed into a renowned troupe of Knights, Ladies, and their noble steeds, captivating audiences far and wide with their awe-inspiring performances.

Zirkiss - Step right up and behold the enchanting wonders of Zirkiss, where the Renaissance meets the circus in a whirlwind of awe-inspiring entertainment! With four dazzling shows to choose from, prepare to be transported to realms of imagination and delight. From high-flying acrobatics to mesmerizing aerial arts, our performances are a feast for the senses, blending dance, stunning light displays, and immersive storytelling through video mapping. But that's not all - our creative costumes and playful puppetry add an extra layer of excitement to the spectacle!

Knight's Tourney - Gather 'round, good folk, and prepare yourselves for a rollicking good time at the Knight's Tourney! Led by the dynamic duo of Matt Vidal and Chris Wheeler, seasoned performers of the stage in the illustrious Black Hills, this spectacle promises to be a riotous blend of action, romance, thrills, and comedy - all topped off with the pièce de résistance: two knights engaged in glorious combat!

Black Hills Community Theatre presents Love’s Labour Lost a Shakespeare Performance. For information about showtimes, please see the ticket booth. The mission of BHCT is to inspire, entertain, and educate the Black Hills community through quality theatre with a vision to be an inclusive and diverse community of people pursuing excellence in the theatre arts.

The Society for Creative Anachronism is an immersive history group where you, dressed in clothing of the period, can experience tournaments, royal courts, feasts, and dancing, and learn how to recreate crafts and skills of the pre-17th century world.

Sunz of Odin - Offering interactions for the masses in way of foam combat against fighters completely safe and fun for all ages, including attractions for the tiny lords and ladies to old wizards and witches test your fighting skills.

Kazimir's Sword-Swallowing Danger Show - Kazimir the Hungry is a performer with decades of experience in various dangerous arts, including Sword Swallowing, Fire Eating and Breathing, Glass Eating, Bed of Nails, and more!

Siren Sarah -This sassy siren is back with a bit more punch!

Kiera Fields, Thurston Diaz, Kelly Sudyatmiko - Cellist, flautist, and drummer performing medieval/renaissance era classical music

And many more!

Tickets:

Day Ticket

- $20 for gallant adults

- $15 for younglings aged 6-12

- Children of 5 years and under may enter gratis, as befits their tender age

Family Package

- For a modest sum of $55, procureeth 2 adult tickets and 2 tickets for the young

- Should thy brood be large, fret not! An additional $10 per extra child and $15 per extra adult shall suffice

Group Package

- Rally thy comrades for adventure with a group bundle priced at $80 for 5 valiant adults

- Should more companions join thy quest, an extra $15 per adult shall secure their passage

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Date: June 15 -16, 2024

Hours:

Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:

Recreational Springs Resort
11201 US Hwy 14a Lead, SD 57754 U

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