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NEW FOR FALL 2010: DIDGEMAN & SCARLETT
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| The didgeridoo (also known as a didjeridu or didge) is a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians at least 1,500 years ago and is still in widespread usage today both in Australia and around the world. It is sometimes described as a natural wooden trumpet or “drone pipe”. The Didgeman and Scarlett gets our vote for the coolest new act of 2010! Entertaining, educational and interactive is the best way we can describe it – but judge for yourself, this is one show you will not want to miss. Audience participation is key, don’t be surprised if the Didgeman has a tribe of musical perfomers on stage by the end of the show!
Featuring a wide array of authentic didgeridoos, tribal drums and the stunning stage performance of Scarlett! Appearing twice daily, don’t forget tips are appreciated if you like what you see and hear!
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JOUSTEVOLUTION
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Joustevolution – the perfect fusion of showmanship and the physical brutality of a full contact combat. Lances will shatter and sword will ring upon shield. May the most gallant knight win!
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ROYAL GAUNTLET FALCONRY
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NEW FOR FALL 2010: THE HOLY GOATS
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Come watch the travelling monastery of the Holy Goats, as they perform amazing acts of absolution, feats of forgiveness, and death defying deeds of drinking! Pray, Meditate, and Laugh alongside these monks of merriment as they fight the holy war against sobriety!
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THE SCALLYWAGS
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This picture says a thousand words…you know these scoundrels can’t be up to any good!
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NEW FOR FALL 2010: CLAN MACPHERSON
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| Raiders and warriors, the Clan Macpherson hails from the Highlands of Scotland. Fear not though, the modern members of this ancient Scottish Clan are paying us a visit to share the richness and tradition of not only their own history but that of the ancient Highland way of life. You’ll be amazed at some of the very fine and rare Scottish antiques on display. Come be a Scott, even if your not! This is one group not to miss! |
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CRAZY BOY COY
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The world famous, the one and only Crazy Boy Coy! He’s no stranger to danger and is always sure to draw a crowd. See death defying fire eating, fire breathing, acrobatics and more!
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THE SALTIRE PIPERS
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Pipe Major Ian Briggs previously played with the Pipe Band of the Scots Gaurd where he played regularly for the Changing of the Gaurd Ceremony at Buckingham Palace and he has travelled the world as a member of the British Airways Pipeband as well as winning numerous prestigious awards for his pipe playing. We are greatly honored to have Pipe Major Briggs and the other lads of the Saltire Pipers join us on the fields of the Great Plains Renaissance Festival!
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SMYDGYN
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| Our favorite singing pirates are back and better than ever! Aye maties, head on over to hear the dread songs of the sea! AARRRRGGGGG!!!! |
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BYRON T BEAR
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| Back to the Great Plains Renaissance Festival by popular demand! Popular with young and old alike. Here’s an interesting fact Byron was actually the Old English word for bear. Byron and his handler grace our festival grounds to entertain the crowds and to educate on bear conservation. Huzzah!
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MOTHER NATURE
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Standing 8 feet tall, Mother Nature towers above all!
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RAGING SEA
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| Raging Sea’s music embodies a spirit that isn’t often seen in the urban streets where it is played, yet seems to lurk in all of us. You could know nothing of the land it hails from, and yet feel as though you belonged there yourself. It speaks and sings of timeless themes; of love and loss; of hope and heart; of fire and water, and feelings close even to modern souls. This music brings the light of the past into our future, and makes it ours. |  |
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DOLPHIN’S BARN
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| Featuring the talents of Devery Coretville (formally of the legendary Claddagh Ring) in an exciting new Irish/Celtic Band! |  |
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LOOKING GLASS PLAYERS
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| Medieval puppetry at it’s finest! The Looking Glass Players will be performing an authentic renaissance style puppet show several times each day. This year’s featured attraction – The Princess and the Pea. Oh yes, best watch out for Chanticleer the troll!
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ANTIBUS THE MAGICIAN
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Fire breathing, magic and slight of hand with the right touch of humor thrown in! You’ll be amazed!!!
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AMIRA DANCE PRODUCTION
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These lovely and talented ladies have been with us since our very first year but still find new and exciting ways to delight and thrill the patrons of the Great Plains Renaissance Festival with their middle eastern dance performances! Sharing the joy of dance since 1974
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SIR WILLIAM PAULET
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THE SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM
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The SCA is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. The SCA “Known World” consists of 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members residing in countries around the world. Members, dressed in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which feature tournaments, royal courts, feasts, dancing, various classes & workshops, and more.
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CHIVALRY FOR CHILDREN
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| Chivalry for Children is a program to inspire, encourage, and guide children and young adults to seek within themselves the qualities of Chivalry which they possess; and teaches them how to develop exhibit those virtues, and to use them in their interactions with others. Go to their website for more info!
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ACADAME DE DUELLO
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The Acadam’e de Duello is a renaissance fencing club dedicated to the teaching of Renaissance Fencing as used from 1450 to 1750 AD based in Wichita, Kansas. “What is renaissance fencing?” Simply put, the European martial art of rapier fighting. The rapier was an effective, lightweight civilian weapon worn by nobles and scoundrels alike. The fighting style used by Acadam’e de Duello fighting is more effective than the Hollywood versions…”
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THE ROYAL COURT
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THORGRIM THE VIKING
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| This viking can’t teach you how to train a dragon but we bet he can show you how to gnaw down a turkey leg or two!
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NEW FOR 2010: SAHARA WIND & PRAIRIE FIRE
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| A whisper of the Near East sets fire to the great plains! These talented ladies are a welcome addition to our 2010 Great Plains Renaissance Festival, Huzzah! | 
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THE PIRATE SHIP “SEAWOLVES”
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| Yo ho maties, ever wonder what it would be like to roam the high seas in search of adventure and treasure. Well come aboard! The Seawolves will give you first hand look at the workings of real pirate ship, complete tour below includes the captains quarters, crew quarters and the brig!
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