Clark
County Parks and Recreation presents the 21st Annual Age of Chivalry
Renaissance Festival as it returns to Sunset Park (2601 E. Sunset Rd. Las
Vegas) Oct. 10 – 12. Traveling back
through centuries when knights and kings, maidens and wenches, minstrels and
jesters ruled the world, the festivities begin on Friday, Oct. 10 and feature
more than 50 shows per day, more than 100 artisans, historical reenactments and
plenty of food and drink to satisfy the masses.
The
festival is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $13 per day advance for adults and $8.00 per day
advance for seniors ages 60 and older as well as children age five to 12. Ages
four and younger are free. Three-day passes can be purchased for $30 for adults
and $20 for children ages five to 12 and seniors ages 60 and older. Combo packs
including admission, an event T-shirt and an 18x24 commemorative poster are
also available. Three-day passes are
available through Ticketmaster and must be redeemed at the event box office for
a wristband Oct. 10, the first day of the fair. Advance tickets are available
through Ticketmaster; event box offices will be open at the festival 9am daily
during fair. Ticketmaster Fees may apply. Day of show prices increase on site
when gates open to $15 adults and $10 for seniors and children. Three day
passes will only be made available at the gates on Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Guests
looking to feast will be delighted in the variety of food and drink offerings
including whole English feasts, meat pies, bangers & mash, beers, ales and
more. Alcohol sales begin at 2 p.m. on
Friday and sales will cease at 9 p.m. both Friday and Saturday evening and 4
p.m. on Sunday. All alcohol sales are ages 21+ with proper identification.
This
year, the Mahones, Wicked Tinkers and Killian’s Angels will headline the fair’s
main stage, as well special stage performances from Dread Crew of Oddwood,
Black Irish Band, Bogtrogger’s Union, Uffington Horse, Pandora Celtica and
Mullaney.
From
an Irish pub to an Academy Award-winning movie, the Mahones have been at the
forefront of Irish Punk music since 1990.
Heralded as pioneers of the Irish punk scene, and internationally
recognized as one of the best and hardest working punk bands around, they have
released 11 albums throughout their 24 year career.
Pioneers
of the growing Tribal Celtic movement, the Wicked Tinkers have been playing
haunting, heart-pounding bagpipes and irresistible tribal drums as a
professional touring band since 1995. With the addition, several years back, of
the mesmerizing drone of the Australian didgeridoo and Bronze Age Irish horn,
the magic was complete.
Based
out of Las Vegas, Killian’s Angels has recorded two CD's. Their original arrangement “Celtic High Step”
(aka “The High Reels”) was featured in the October 2012 premiere episode of the
Emmy nominated CBS drama, “Elementary.” Along with being listed as a “Must See
Band” in Pauline Frommers 2008 Las Vegas Travel Guide, Killian's Angels won
National Radio Honors in 2006 with King World for their original version of the
Jeopardy theme song. Their warm, unpredictable and energetic shows continue to
entertain audiences from all walks of life.
Knights
of Mayhem return to the Age of Chivalry bringing a full-contact professional
jousting show that is second to none. For some, it is a real-life passion and
thrives outside of the movies and Renaissance fairs. Charlie Andrews leads the
Knights of Mayhem, a group of modern-day Lancelots and Galahads dedicated to
transforming this medieval sport from a staged act to a professional sports
phenomenon that will sweep the globe. For these “knights,” jousting is no
dinner show. Donning 130 pounds of steel armor, they mount 2,000-pound horses
and charge at each other with solid hemlock lances at speeds up to 30-mph,
while peering through a quarter-inch eye slot in their helmets.
Along
with main stage performances, several smaller stages will feature entertainment
by the Gypsy Time Travelers, Pandora Celtica, Hanging Jester Comedy Troupe,
Mullaney, Nature of Mercy, the Shifting Sands Belly Dance Troupe, Tipsy
McKracken and the Corkers, as well as Whiskey Bards, Uffington Horse, and
costumed performers such as Mysto “The Magician”, the Queen’s Swordsmen and the
Snake Army. The festival presents more than 50 shows per day along with
historical re-enactments, jousting tournaments, medieval pageantry and more
than 100 artisans – including blacksmiths, stained glass designers, jewelers,
wood workers, toy makers, perfume blenders, stone carvers and sword, dagger and
armor craftsman – to demonstrate and sell their wares.
In
combination with concerts all weekend, the fair will host a royal parade
featuring kings, queens, warriors and peasants on Saturday and Sunday. The
festival also offers full-contact jousting tournaments, no-holds-barred
gladiator battles, black powder demonstrations, strolling minstrels,
contortionists, magicians, storytellers, jokers, jugglers, flame eaters, belly
dancers, trained parrots and pirates. Additional attractions include bow and
arrow and axe target games, medieval barber and surgeon demonstrations and
Renaissance guilds. In the 16th Century Village, German, Italian, Ottoman Turk,
French, Celtic, Polish and British military encampments meet on the Field of
Honor for battle.
Parking
is available for free at Sunset Park.
Overflow parking (with free shuttle service) will be made available at
Del Sol High School (3100 E. Patrick Lane, Las Vegas) on Friday from 5 p.m. to
10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests should refrain from parking at area
businesses as they will tow unauthorized vehicles.
Patrons
may bring one sealed bottle of water, sunscreen, blankets and still camera. No
unauthorized vending, concessions, merchandise, literature or promotions
allowed. Any participants in costume must have all related props or weapons
peace tied, or those items will be denied at time of entry. No carry-in food or
beverages, pets, lawn chairs or weapons (with or without permit) are allowed
inside the festival area. No re-entry is
allowed except for guests who have purchased a three-day pass. ATMs will be on
site and located by the north entrance gate, next to the Royale Miller Stage
and next to each food court.
Event
sponsors include Clark County Parks and Recreation, Miller Lite, My LVTV and
The CW Las Vegas.
Those
interested in the Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival can call (702) 455-8200
or visit the website at www.lvrenfair.com or connect on Facebook or Twitter.
For more information on Clark County Parks and Recreation, please visit their
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