Performers
Frostylocks and Splinter
Frostylocks, The Bard is an immersive, highly interactive roving act. Song subject matter includes: pirates, fantastical creatures, legends, vikings, historical events, Renaissance treatments, pub tunes and bardic tales of Renaissance and Medieval characters.
Splinter, The Fae is an energetic lane character whose playful shenanigans evoke refreshing wonderment, comedic rapture and awe. Donning a distinct and unforgettable charismatic charm, Splinter, a harlequin fae of the unseelie court, delivers an undeniably one-of-a-kind experience!
Robyn Plaeyer Renaissance Man
Robyn Plaeyr- Poet. Educator. Shakespearean. Musician. Songs, Stories, Pennywhistle, Guitar, Drums, Instruction, Improvisational
Elizabethan poetry, Bad Magic, Rounds, Theatrical Tricks and Methods, Prizes, Interaction, Dance, and COMEDY!
Montana Renaissance Festival is proud to be a partner with The Washington Shakespearean Festival
Raptor Events LLC
A fun and educational show featuring our Royal Falconer and falcons, hawks, owls, and other raptors. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to raptor conservation.
Joshua the Ventriloquist
“Joshua the Ventriloquist and his pint sized puppet partners produce a pageant of pirates, puppets, and puns. Oftentimes mixing in magic, mischief, and mayhem.
Audience members may end up drafted into the service of this comedy crew and find themselves being made the dummy.
This show is recommended for the young and old alike.”
Fairy Queen Rose | Kate Anton & the Seelie Court
Be sure to attend her children’s story times and – for all the children who want to be welcomed into the realm of the Fae – Saturday’s Pixie Coronation!
Black Murray
An acoustic band inspired by songs of love, folly, roguery, and murder–not necessarily in that order!
Butte Magic
Butte Magic is owned and operated by Eric the Excellent, registered nurse by day and sword swallowing magician by night!
Emberdance
Emberdance is a synchronized improv dance troupe specializing in
Fat Chance
Belly Dance Style
The Unicycling Unicorn
Don’t miss the grand finale; juggling on top of one of the highest unicycles in the world at 12 feet tall whilst juggling a club, sword and torch!
Sunday Only!
Minstrals Adam & Devin
Classical guitar at it’s Medieval Finest!
Dark Art Collective
Captain Vanora and her Lollipop Pirates perform Aerial acts as well as other shenanigans at the Sea Horse Stage!
Fingal Bonzi
Weirdness Personified! I do all kinds of dangerous stuff to myself for YOUR entertainment!
Nina & Jordan
Irish music and sea shanties on violin and guitar and vocals.
Novel Nomads and Joseph Strandberg Jewelry
The Novel Nomads is a (mostly) one woman show from Alamosa, Colorado. Kat will be snake charming with her dance partner, Zuul, throughout the day, as well as performing the less dangerous stunts, like glass walking.
…and you can try your hand at jewelry making with her husband, Jewel Master Joe!
Montana Morris Dancers
Morris dancing is a form of English folk dance usually based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers, usually wearing bell pads on their shins. Implements such as sticks, swords and handkerchiefs may also be wielded by the dancers!
Die Hinterhofspieler
Die Hinterhofspieler (Backyard Actors in German) are a group of actors and performers. See us throughout the faire and check out our stage show – Drunken Tempest Abridged
Lady Arwest o’ Heath
Watch for Lady Arwest o’ Heath, wandering ministerial and her sultry psaltry!
Silver Strings Psaltery
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Magic City Witch Dancers
A group of ladies getting together to have some fun and make some magic!
Saturday Only
Little Red Riding Hood
Fairy Tales – in the lanes and on the Glob Stage.
The King's Bard
The King’s Personal Bard performs throughout the festival, sometimes accompanied by his beautiful daughter. Acapella at it’s finest!
Quatro the Great
Cuatro the Great is a comical vagabond from a foreign land astounding audiences with his bizarre side-show feats. Quick witted and sharp tongued Cuatro is always guaranteed to mesmerize and captivate you while tickling your funny bone.
Saga Skald
Exchange coin for oracle readings! Enchantress, healer, shaman and High Priestess. Find her wandering the streets singing Celtic, Nordic and channneled music. Spreading love like pixie dust!
Black Book Collective of Fairy, Fae, and Foe
Enter a magical realm with Flow performances, Hula Hoop, Poi performers, Bellydancers, Pole Fairies, Ribbon Dancers and introducing the Lollipop Lyre In the Queen’s Corner!
Capt. Scurvy & the Scurvettes
The scurviest bunch of freebooters this side of the Caribbean! See them in the Pirates Cove!
And all you young swahbucklers be sure to join Capt. Scurvy’s crew at the Pirate Induction – 11am & 3pm Saturday, 1:15 pm Sunday!
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Sea Sprite Lagoon w/ The Fairy Sisters
Dive into the Sea Sprite Lagoon in the Pirates Cove and relax with mermaids, sea sprites, pirates, and the Kraken Queen! The cove will feature a cozy tented escape, fantastical lawn games, prizes, aerialists, fire performances, bubble fun, arts and crafts, and much more! Seasoned aerialists are welcome to come play on the Lagoon’s aerial anchor and beginners can come get a crash course on the mini rig and aerial hoop! There will be entertainment for all!
The Peasants' Guild
A friendly group of urchins and outcasts spreading joy throughout the Kingdom!
The Order of Epona
We are pleased to announce that The Order of Epona jousting crew will be returning to the faire this year!
Check them out on Facebook!
These fine artists & craftsmen will be demonstrating their skills throughout the day at their shoppes:
Sir Jim Rennie – Seven Hammers Forge
Potters Guild
Novel Nomads
Her Lady’s Handspinners
Art & Alchemy Glass Blowing
Kleiner Bar Kettenhemd – Chain Maille
Amika Ryan @ Copia Cove – Drop Spindle from a Distaff
Beth Anderson @ Sassy Silver Sage Creations -Singing Bowls