The Third Annual Hudson Valley Mayfaire

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Hither, Dither & Yon

Hither, Dither & Yon
will tickle your funny bone and your fancy. You'll laugh and then you'll laugh harder. A lot of naughty, a little nice, the perfect mixture of sugar & spice!
(Pub Stage: 11:30, 2:004:00)

Phillip Hole, Singing Gravedigger

Phillip Hole,
the Singing Gravedigger

Morbidly humorous and humorously morbid songs about DEATH!
(Pub Stage: 12:00, 2:30, 5:30)

The Brigands

The Brigands
Tunes, songs & shanties from the Age of Piracy. Help The Brigands work the ship "Hellion" and fire the great guns!
(King's Stage: 11:00, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30)
(Cannon demo @ King's Stage: 11:30, 4:00)

Jeffrey the Wandering Minstrel

Jeffrey the Wandering Minstrel
Traditional Celtic songs and ballads.
(Music Hollow: 11:30
Pub Stage: 1:30, 4:30)

NeidFyre

NeidFyre
A solo artist with international flair, NeidFyre serenades with Celtic, English and russian folk songs & tunes. She sings with a genuine passion, infusing vivacity & sheer joy in her love of music.
(Music Hollow: 10:30, 2:00)

Sweet Amaryllis

Sweet Amaryllis
Sweet Amaryllis is a trio of ladies on harp, cello and flute, who play music from the Renaissance and Early Baroque periods. They sing songs and madrigals in various languages in three part harmony as well as play original arrangements of instrumental pieces. Feminine and sassy, these ladies bring together a high level of musicianship and a lively, fun performance style
(Music Hollow: 10:00, 12:30, 3:00, 5:00)

St. Mark's Consort

St. Mark's Consort
Kick up your heels and join St. Mark's Consort's traditional songs in Country Dance. Perfect for all ages!
(Kid's Kingdom: 12:00, 2:00, 4:30)

Daniel Greenwolf

Daniel Greenwolf
Magic, fire, comedy and more!
(Pub Stage: 10:00, 12:30, 3:00
King's Stage: 5:00)

The Mystic Minstrels

The Mystic Minstrels
will invigorate and delight you with their great mix of Celtic and other traditional music. From rockin' frolickin' reels and jigs to ancient songs from faraway lands, the Mystic Minstrels will have you either on the edge of your seat, or dancing along with the wild magical sounds that come out of these fine musicians.
(Pub Stage: 11:00
Music Hollow: 1:30, 4:00)

The Mystic Minstrels are available for any private event: solo musician, duets and larger ensembles for any size party, wedding and/or parade.

Click here to find where else you may find the Mystic Minstrels!

Pirate River Gypsies

The Pirate River Gypsies
Proudly presents a fusion of traditional circus and sideshow skills with storytelling, dance and interactive theater.
(Kid's Kingdom: 10:30, 12:30, 5:30
Pub Stage: 3:30)

Also ask them about their wares!

Teel Hamish and Aisllin

Teel Hamish and Aislin: Storytellers
Poems and stories from all over. For all ages!
(Kid's Kingdom: 11:30, 4:00)

Taming of the Shrew

The Rogue Players of the Children's Shakespeare Theater
A lively presentation of Taming of the Shrew performed by a company of teen actors.
(Kid's Kingdom: 2:30)

(More showtimes below)

Melissa Arleth, Raggle Taggle Puppets
One of our favorites in children entertainment, Melissa returns to the Mayfaire!
Also check her out at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, August thru October!
(Kid's Kingdom: 11:00, 1:30)

Hey Diddle Fiddle
Combine the deliriously talented NeidFyre and Melissa Arleth and what do you have? Hey Diddle Fiddle!
(King's Stage: 2:30
Pub Stage: 5:00)

Veldrina!
Join Veldrina in bellydance and tribal moves for all ages!
(King's Stage: 2:00, 4:30)

Plus...

The Valkyries
Our own sing songs from Norse legend, perfect for every Viking!
(King's Stage: 11:45)

Archery Demonstrations
(Alongside Tourney Field: 11:30, 4:00)

Children's Shakespeare Theater

Other dates to see Taming of the Shrew:  May 9, 10, 16 & 17 @ 8:00pm and May 17 also @ 2:00pm at The Palisades Presbyterian Church, 100 Washington Spring Road, Palisades, NY  and May 30th at The Hopper House Gallery, 82 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY.

The Mystic Minstrels may also be seen at:
May 17 - Quimby Theatre UCCC Campus
7:00 pm "Dance Sharing"
performing with The Vanaver Caravan

Weekends August thru September 2008
New York Renaissance Faire, Tuxedo Park, NY