AlternaCirque

Circus arts with a twist!

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Black Murray

An acoustic band inspired by songs of love, folly, roguery, and murder–not necessarily in that order!

Chaste Treasure

Truly a treasure, but Questionably Chaste, this trio of upper class ladies brings you sass thru song.

The classiest bawdy entertainment which the 16th century has to offer

Tramps & Hawkers

We play a lively mix of traditional Celtic, Scottish and Irish music. With a wee smattering of sea shanties.

Clergy of Errors

These monks have traveled from afar to baptize you in their comedy of the cloth.

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

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!

Sea Sprite Lagoon

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!

Butte Magic

.Butte Magic is owned and operated by Eric the Excellent, registered nurse by day and sword swallowing magician by night! Together with our stage techs, assistants, and behind the scenes helpers, we want to share our passion for magic with the world!

Check out our  Xenobiological Bestiary – Behold the unbelievable!

WaterDance Montana

  formerly              

Performance Dance Group

Cuatro 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 your guests while tickling their funny bone!

 

The Unicycling Unicorn

A Jester riding a 12-foot unicorn unicycle, juggling fire and talking with a Fargo accent.  Featuring unbelievable unicycle skills by a world champion unicyclist who has over 33 years of experience. For the finale, this daredevil will be on top of one of the tallest unicycles in the world juggling a club, torch and a knife!

Marley & Steve

 Mellow out with us in the Sacred Gardens

Lady Arwest o’ Heath

   Watch for Lady Arwest o’ Heath,   wandering ministerial and her sultry psaltry!
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Magic City Witch Dancers

A group of ladies getting together to have some fun and make some magic!

 

 

Unseelie Court

 A group of dark Faye who do dark mischievous magic. They could be anywhere (but are making their lair somewhere in the Queen’s Corner)! Join their Quest!

The King's Bard

The King’s Personal Bard performs throughout the festival, sometimes accompanied by his beautiful daughter. Acapella at it’s finest!

Minstrels Adam & Devin

Classical guitar at its finest! See us on the Sacred Garden’s Stage and just generally busking about.

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!

Troy the Traveling Troubador

      Renn fare with a rockin’ bent.

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!

Fingal Bonzi

Watch as I do strange and wondrous (Weird) stuff to myself for YOUR entertainment!

Red Lodge Theater Company

Fun, frantic, and slightly fractured…….Shakespeare on the Green!

Emberdance

Emberdance is a synchronized improv dance troupe specializing in
Fat Chance
Belly Dance Style

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!

Lady Faeowin, Archer of Avalon

Jessi Erikson jessi.sparkman@gmail.com

Equine Archeress Extrodinaire

Zoupa de Zonia

Not so traditional Commedia del Arte!

The Peasants' Guild

A friendly group of urchins and outcasts spreading joy throughout the Kingdom!

Unicorn!

Party Ponies
Unicorn pics
406-371-1118
sickpie@hotmail.com

See Lady Terra & her magic unicorn – Miss Pearl –  throughout the festival!

Sylvie and Nina

We have an extensive set of Irish music.
We play fiddle, mandolin, and tenor guitar, and sing. Find us on the New!! Sea Rover’s Stage.

Slainte!

Red Riding Hood

Fairy Tales – in the lanes and on the Sacred Stage

Die Hinterhofspieler

 

The Backyard Actors – Performing The Drunken Tempest (Abridged)

See us busking about the festival!

Dark Art Collective

See Captain Vanora and her Lollipop Pirates at the Sea Rover’s Stage!

Capt.Scurvy Johnson and his Sea Rovin' Misfits

At the Sea Rover’s Stage! Join the Pirate Abduction Induction and become an official freebooter!

Harpist Jennie Brown

Serenity in the Sacred Grounds!

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The Order of Epona

We are pleased to announce that The Order of Epona jousting crew will be returning to the faire this year!  

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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

The Queen’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

Our Fighters

Skystone | Billings Amtgard

Where all the Larpers come to play.    Swords, Archery booth and more

Barony of BronzeHelm | SCA

The Barony of Bronzehelm is a medieval re-creation group which exists within the Kingdom of Artemesia and is one of many parts within the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA).

Our local group is located in Billings, Montana. For further information please visit stop by our booth or visit our website.

https://bronzehelm.org/

Sunz of Odin

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These brave warriors will be providing fighting demonstrations on the Battlefield and a variety of wonderful displays and games in their camps beside the Battlefield