There are always new and exciting surprises during our Themed Weekends. Super Heros, Time Travelers, Pirates and more! Bring your favorite furry, feathered, or scaley friends to the Great Lakes Medieval Faire!

Schedule of Events

Shamrocks & Shenanigans: A Celtic Celebration!
Join the high-spirited gang in music and great food. Pipes, clans, fun, and games fill the village. Be sure to don your favorite tartan.

Performers

ÁINE CELTIC ACADEMY
The Áine Celtic Academy is an Irish dance school in Erie, PA. The school was started by Becca Mucci, who is a certified TCRG (Teagascóir Choimisiúin le Rinci Gaelacha...English translation: certified dance instructor) dance teacher. Aine Celtic Academy started in 2021 through, An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (commonly abbreviated "CLRG"...and the English translation is "The Irish Dancing Commission"). At the Áine Celtic Academy School of Irish Dance, our goal is for our students to love and enjoy the art of Irish dance. The school aims to create a friendly atmosphere where our dancers can have fun and meet new friends. Along with these key objectives, the Áine Celtic Academy will teach dancers respect, accountability, sportsmanship - concepts that can serve as lifelong lessons.

BARBY HOLDER
The Hammered Dulcimer Music of Barbary (Barby Holder) will delight and enchant you as you stroll leisurely through the Shire. Whether in the lanes, in a glen or on a stage her music will transport you to an earlier time of simplicity and beauty.

TY BILLINGS aka CELTIC MAYHEM
With a soul fueled by rhythm and a heart tuned to melody, Celtic Mayhem is a passionate group dedicated to crafting sonic experiences that resonate with the soul. From the raw emotion of a ballad to the infectious energy of a Irish jig, their music is a reflection of the human experience in all its complexity. Believing in the transformative power of music to uplift, inspire, and unite people from all walks of life, they thrive on the electric connection between artist and audience.

CHRIS PUENTE
Combining songs and sounds from the East Texas Pines to the swing of the Hill Country and West, from the sultry French Quarter and the Mississippi delta to the pep of an Irish Pub, syncopated rhythms reminiscent of Eastern Europe and songs of the Sea, Folk Songs from around the Globe, Chris Puente has a very unique and powerful sound that has graced stages all across the United States as well as over seas.

THE DREAM FOLK
They walk and fly among us...or do they? This enchanting group of Fae, Mages, Witches, and mischief makers are sure to delight and entrance as you wander through the Fairy Forest of Avaloch

GEAUGA HIGHLANDERS
For nearly 30 years, the Highlanders have been the ONLY bagpipe band in Geauga County and have played to hundreds of audiences throughout Northeast Ohio! The Band's purpose is to preserve and promote an interest in Gaelic heritage, culture, and music. To provide an education to band members in the Gaelic music theory and skills required for highland bagpiping and highland drumming.

THE JACKDAWS
The Jackdaws deliver original, contemporary, and traditional Irish Rock to audiences across the land. This trailblazing trio will excite and have you coming back for more with their driving melodies and relentlessly aggressive lyrics. More Irish than a drunken roar, and a damned sight messier, meet The Jackdaws.

JOHNNY PHOENIX
Comedy, danger, fire, and hot sauce. What more could you ask for in an exciting family friendly, perfectly safe performance. If you're fond of your eyebrows you might not want to sit in the front row.

LADY OPHELIA'S DANCE
Lady Ophelia's Dance is a delightful journey through time, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of Renaissance dances from around the globe. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, her show promises an unforgettable experience, transporting you to a bygone era where the art of dance ignites hearts and kindles connections. Flirt the olde fashioned way with Lady Ophelia!

MARLENA NOLAND
When Marlena finally decided to kick the starched collars, powdered wigs, and painted faces to the gutter, her violin became her fiddle, her audiences got a whole lot rowdier, and her corsets much looser--just the way she prefers it. With 17 years of experience behind her strings, she has played all over the New World for West Coast, East Coast, and Midwestern audiences whether they are in a pub, at a festival, or in their own backyard. She can still break out a Bach Partita when she needs to, but the kind of music you'll now hear her play on stage is of a more digestible variety. Americana, Eastern European, Celtic, Country--you name it, she can play it, and if you ask nicely, she might even sing for you too.

MENAGERIE MUSIC
Menagerie Music is a husband & wife performing at Renaissance Festivals & Medieval Faire's since 1990. They have been musicians (stage & lane), production staff, guild leaders, street characters, run rehearsals, wrote scripts & much more.

MERMAID GEM
Based in Cleveland, Mermaid Gem has been providing interactive, aquatic entertainment since 2013. With a sparkling tail and smile, it's no wonder they call her the "Jewel of the Sea"! She loves to enchant people of all ages, and hopes to inspire others to shine their brightest.

MERMAID NIXIE
Nixie is a bubbly and excitable river spirit native to the freshwater bodies of the Northeastern U.S.. She likes splashing, finding shells and sparkly rocks to give to her friends, and imitating the funny noises humans make when they talk. Pay her a visit to add a little bit of magic to your day.

MICHAEL MANDEREN
Renaissance & Baroque Lutes
Theorbo & Liuto Attiorbato
Viola da Gamba & Baroque Guitar
Classical Guitar & Flute or Violin
Providing music of various styles as soloist or in ensembles for parties, receptions, weddings, and special events.

THE MUDBEGGARS
For these idiots, mud is more plentiful than sense. Follow the antics of this troupe of muck-drenched jesters as they bring muddy chaos to everyday life.

SILENT LION
Silent Lion creates a world unto itself with ancient tunes and passionate instrumentals and vocals presented with the power of Irish Bouzouki, mandolin and guitar. John and Barbiel along with Michael Manderen will transport you into their own magical world!

TONY THE TOSSER
Tony tours internationally as a knife thrower, fire bender, juggler and general tosser. This year you can see Tony on the stages of the Tennessee Pirate Festival, Ohio Renaissance Festival, Arkansas Highland Games and most importantly, right here at the Great Lakes Medieval Faire. Don't miss this show, by the end you'll consider yourself a Tosser as well.

WASHING WELL WENCHES
The Washing Well Wenches are the funniest pair of "ladies" you'll ever meet! Part vaudeville, part sketch comedy, full-on entertaining, the Washing Well Wenches make interactive theater fun for everyone!

Time: Festival gates open at 11 am and close at 7 pm - opening ceremonies begin at 10:45 am and we end the day at 6:15 pm with our Finale in Song!

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