The second annual Green Mountain Renaissance Festival will take place on July 21- 22 and 28-29, 2007, at the Champlain Valley Exposition Fairgrounds in Essex, Vermont.
Tickets are on sale now at FlynnTix for all four dates: the 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th. You can also buy tickets at the gate.
We're currently accepting applications from prospective vendors. See a list of our confirmed vendors at GreenMountainRenFest.com.
Although official auditions are over, the Festival will still welcome additional cast members. For more infotmation, please contact Amy Mills at amymills2@comcast.net or 802.999.8170.
View photos from last year's Festival.
2007 Press Release for the Green Mountain Renaissance Festival
(free to distribute)
The 2nd annual Green Mountain Renaissance Festival will take place this July 21-22 and 28-29 at the Champlain Valley Exposition Fairgrounds, in Essex Junction, Vermont. The gates are open from 11 am to 5 pm daily. The Festival is geared toward families and designed to give patrons a taste of life in the 16th century, during the reign of Edward VI.
Once inside the gates, there are free events, such as musical and theatrical performances, country dances, juggling and jester shows, horse and carriage rides and much more going on all day. Faire-goers are encouraged to participate in with the King and his court in games, human chess, knighting and wooing ceremonies and a series of court intrigues throughout their stay.
There is also a thriving artisans' market to visit, a period food court and a gaming area where patrons can learn period skills such as fencing, archery and axe throwing. The Festival is suitable for all ages and all tastes. Tented performance and craft areas allow it to be open in any weather.
Tickets are available through Flynn Tix (802-86-FLYNN) and at the gate. Adults are $12, children from 4 to 12 years of age are $5, and children under 4 are free. Parking is free. Visit greenmountainrenfest.com or equinoxtheatre.org, or email info@equinoxtheatre.org for more information.