King Richard's Faire, New England's largest and longest-running Renaissance Faire, announces its 36th season running weekends including Labor Day and Columbus Day Mondays, September 2 through October 22, 2017. Tucked away on 80 acres of enchanted forest off Rt. 58 in Carver, Mass., the Faire offers a full day of live, interactive entertainment for all ages. Enjoy daring knights jousting on horseback, exciting rides and games of skill, an original musical, and hundreds of talented entertainers on eight stages. Dancers, singers, acrobats, exotic animals, wacky wenches, happy villagers, and the King’s royal court greet you as you enter the gates.
When as famished as a mud beggar, guests will enjoy the Faire's delicious spit-roasted turkey legs, buttery ears of corn, boules filled with chowder and stew, ringlets of fries, and quench their thirst with champagne, wine and brew. Shoppers can stroll through the 16th century village filled with the wares of more than 100 unique and talented artisans from near and far. At every turn, guests will encounter fantasy and wonder through minstrels, musicians, acrobats, stilt walkers, giant puppets, wenches, and more.
Congratulations to Kristi. S of East Bridgewater! She is the winner of our 4-pack of tickets to the King Richard's Faire!
Carvershire has been bustling with excitement as King Richard welcomes new entertainers and talented artisans to our enchanting village in 2017, including:
- Rick, Jan and Snorkel the Trained Stunt Pig Show - new for this year featuring juggling, stunts and piggy humor - first four weekends only
- Klass Klown brings fire juggling, ball balancing and high flying pogo stick stunts
- The Vodca Family musical dance and drumming show
- Gibbon the Troubadour and Hannah Rose on the fiddle
- The Lord Sheriff Glenn Fieldenstream is back after a three year hiatus, ready to write tickets and summons laughter in “court”
- And a new puppet: Jasper, King of the Rag Dolls!
Don’t miss beloved returning entertainers Draiku, a beautiful aerialist duo back for their third year; Great Cats of the World exotic cat show; Ses Carny’s The Torture Show; Daniel - Duke of Danger; the Washing Well Wenches; Jacques Ze Whipper; Bawdy Mud Beggars; and of course our brave and handsome knights jousting on horseback. Every day on the King’s Stage at 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm, talented cast members perform an original musical. See our website for full entertainment schedule.
Special event schedule:
Sat. 9/2: Opening Day, Carver Day - free admission to Carver residents with valid ID
Sun. 9/3: Military Appreciation Day - free admission with valid military ID
Sat. 9/9, 4 PM: Annual Cleavage Contest
Sat. 9/16, 4 PM: Vow Renewal Ceremony - Romance Is In The Faire
Sat. 9/23, 4 PM: Game of Thrones costume and trivia contest
Sat. 9/30, 4 PM: Clash of the Tartans: Highland Hunks, Men in Kilts Contest
Sat. 10/7, 4 PM: Harry Potter Trivia and Costume Contest (ages 12+)
Sat. 10/14, 4 PM: Wee Ones Parade for Princes, Princesses, Fairies & Pirates Costume Contest (ages 11 and younger only)
Sat. 10/24, 4 PM: Fantasy Finale Weekend: Adult Costume Contest
Faire hours are 10:30a-6p every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday holidays, from September 2 through October 22, 2017. Tickets are $32 for adults (12+) and $16 for children ages 4-11. Children under 4 are free, and parking is free.
Discounts given to groups of 25 adults or more and private parties can be accommodated (birthdays, bachelor/ette parties, anniversary celebrations, and weddings). Groups may make reservations by emailing info@kingrichardsfaire.net.
King Richard’s Faire is located at 235 Main Street (Rt. 58) in Carver, Mass. 02330, phone: 508-866-5391, email: info@kingrichardsfaire.net.
Visit King Richard’s Faire on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram @KRFaire.
