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| January Her Royal Majesty's Steampunk Symposium Long Beach, on the Queen Mary. First time event. Her Royal Highness, Queen Victoria, would like to invite all subjects of the Realm (Past, Present and Future) to a public Symposium of the latest Steam Inventions and Contraptions by some of the Finest Minds around the World. Food, Magic, Merriment, Musicians and The Queen’s Masquerade Ball promise Fun for All. The Gala Festivities will be held on the RMS Queen Mary on January 13-16, 2012 The Edwardian Ball (men’s wear) San Francisco, usually the last weekend in January. THE EDWARDIAN BALL is an elegant, whimsical celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, and the beloved creations of the late, great author Edward Gorey. Set in “Edwardian” times, this multi-media festival has grown into an internationally recognized event, even earning the blessing of The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust. Feb - No events planned March Sonora Celtic Faire (hair braiding and accessories) Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora, CA. Usually held the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick Karnahan founded the Sonora Celtic Faire in 1987. First held in Sonora, Ca, then in Calaveras County, and in 2008 it moved back to Sonora. This faire is noted for its music, joust, living history area and vendors. Nova Albion Steampunk Exhibition (men’s wear) Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, usually the third weekend in March. They’ll have workshops, speakers, musical entertainments, exotic exhibits, and wonders of all kinds! There are three amazing vendor areas filled with hand-crafted clothing, jewelry, art, accessories, oddments of dubious origin and steampunkery galore! http://steampunkexhibition.com/ April Vallejo Friends of the Library Book Sale (a personal event) http://www.vallejolibraryfriends.org/ Las Mariposas Civil War Days – History in the re-Making, one Battle at a time. (ladies & men’s wear) Near Mariposa, CA, usually the third weekend in April. Presented by the Las Mariposas Civil War Group in partnership with American Civil War Association, this event commemorates Civil War figure John C. Fremont, and the location of his 44,386 acre Las Mariposas Land Grant. A true revival of this period, the Las Mariposas Civil War Days are held on the actual site of this grant on over 60 acres of Longs' Mariposa Ranch, in the historical town of Mariposa,CA; nestled in the beautiful Sierra Foothills of Northern California. A fantastic event for the entire family, these event days are chocked full of true to life events & displays, live battles, and a complete day dedicated to educational programs. Medieval Fantasy Festival (hair braiding) Vacaville, CA, usually the closest weekend to Earth Day. A Family Fair with a Celtic Flair. Fairies, wizards, dragons, elves, wee folk, and all other mythical beings are welcome. If you wish, come in costume as your favorite fantasy fiction character or as a traveler from the 6th through the 15th centuries. www.medievalfantasyfestival.com/ Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival (hair braiding and men’s wear) Woodland, CA, usually the last full weekend in April A full Scottish-Celtic event with competition dancing, heavy games, music, vendors, animal displays and living history. http://www.saccallie.org/games/ May Cains Crossing Renaissance Faire (hair braiding) Auburn Regional Park, Auburn, CA, usually Mother’s Day weekend. Cain's Crossing is a fundraising event to sponsor educational activities in Placer and Nevada Counties. We aim to create a family-oriented community event which helps families experience the historical time period of the Renaissance. June Valhalla Renaissance Faire (hair braiding) Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe, CA, usually the first 2 weekends of June. Northern California Pirate Festival (hair braiding and accessories) On the waterfront, Vallejo, CA, Father’s Day weekend An entertaining event where everyone who loves pirates will have a great time and feel welcome! There is nautical music, sword fighting, sailing, ship to shore cannon-battles, theater, maritime crafts, food and drink, and just shopping for booty! Fun For ALL AGES! http://www.norcalpiratefestival.com/mainpage.htm Fair Oaks Renaissance Tudor Fayre (hair braiding) Fair Oaks Park, Fair Oaks, CA, usually the last or fourth weekend in June. July Central Coast Renaissance Festival (we do not regularly attend, but love this event) El Chorro Regional Park, San Luis Obispo, CA, usually the 3rd weekend of July. Take A Trip Back In Time to San Luis Obispo County's most unique festival, where over 800 costumed participants converge to create Donneybrooke, an English Renaissance village, brilliantly decorated for your ultimate summer fantasy entertainment. August Costume College (men’s wear) The annual summer costuming conference in Van Nuys, California. Sept Scottish Highland Games (hair braiding and accessories) Alameda Co. Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA, This has been held Labor Day weekend for 146 years. Everything you can imagine from Clan tents, games, competitive dancing (Irish and Scottish), music, pipe bands, living history, birds of prey, sheep dog trials, Clydesdales, soccer, rugby and shinty… and food and vendors! http://www.caledonian.org/home.html Ardenwood Renaissance Faire (hair braiding) Historic Ardenwood Farm, Fremont, CA, usually the second weekend in Sept. The rising young star of London's theater scene, Will Shakespeare, is without inspiration on material. What Will needs is a muse and whilst on progress with Her Most Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, he finds himself surrounded by numerous quirky characters who draw him into an amazing, dramatic adventure of action and love. The theme of the Faire is Shakespeare's Muse. Northern California Renaissance Faire – Find your Fantasy! (hair braiding) Casa de Fruta, Hollister, CA – Five weekends in September and October. Themes include Pirate Invasion, Baccanal-Masquerade, Fantasy. One of the largest Renaissance Faires, it takes place under large shade trees, with ample parking. http://www.norcalrenfaire.com/ Tres Pinos Civil War Days (hair braiding and men’s wear) SAN BENITO COUNTY Historical Park, Tres Pinos, CA San Benito County Historical Society and The National Civil War Association Present Civil War Days, a two day Full Battle event, preceeded on Friday with a school day. October KVMR Celtic (music) Festival & Marketplace (hair braiding and accessories) Nevada Co. Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA, usually the first weekend in Oct. Come for the music, stay for the magic! You will find Scottish games, sheepdog trials, birds of prey exhibitions, fire-breathing dragons, jam sessions, and five stages of entertainment. http://kvmr.org/celticfestival/ Folsom Renaissance Faire - Elizabethan and Shakespearean Theme (hair braiding) Folsom City Lions Park, Folsom, CA All Hallows Fantasy Faire (hair braiding and accessories) Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora, CA, the 3rd or 4th weekend of October - before Halloween. All Hallows is a two day all inclusive costume play event keeping in the All-Hallows tradition this year, the dead will be celebrated like never before! The Faire is deeply rooted in the beliefs of the Celtic people, but combined with all the fun and excitement of a costume play in the spirit of modern Halloween. So get ready to walk through some imaginative mythical-Sci-Fi, time and space like you never have before. November Nothing planned until Thanksgiving weekend, as we are building our booth at the Cow Palace! Great Dickens Christmas Fair (hair braiding, ladies accessories, and men’s wear from hats to spats!) The Cow Palace, San Francisco-Daly City, CA. Opens the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs until the Sunday before Christmas. A holiday adventure into Victorian London, hundreds of costumed players, over 120,000 square feet of music halls, pubs, dance parties and Christmas shops on winding lanes. It's a twilight evening in Charles Dickens' London. Enticing aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air. Cries of street vendors hawking their wares ring out above the bustling crowd. Dozens of lamp lit shops filled to overflowing with Christmas presents, much handcrafted. December Great Dickens Christmas Fair - continues The Cow Palace, San Francisco-Daly City, CA. Opens the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs until the Sunday before Christmas. For other events you may want to attend, see this link:: http://www.renfaire.com/Sites/index.html
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