Chivalry and Romance

August 20 - 21, 2011
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Dedicated to romantics of all ages! Knights and Rogues, Ladies and Wenches, even Queen Elizabeth, are all in the mood to woo and be wooed. Perhaps you will find your love here upon the Shire....

Wine of the Weekend
Sweet Romance • $9.95
Save on Sweet Romance during your visit to the Faire! Saturday & Sunday, August 20 - 21, save $2.00 per bottle in the Mount Hope Wine Shop or Bacchus Retreat! Sweet Romance is a medium-sweet white wine with a floral bouquet!

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This Weekend on the Shire
In addition to our regularly scheduled performers, entertainment and stage shows, check out the additional talent, competitions and activities gracing the Shire this weekend below!
	Red Cross Blood Drive Donate at the annual Red Cross Blood Drive and receive free admission to the Renaissance Faire! The drive runs from 9:30AM - 4:30PM Saturday and Sunday. Walk-ins are welcome, but you may schedule an appointment to reserve your time slot using the form below. Help us reach our goal of 400 pints this year, and enjoy a day at the Faire on us! Make an appointment

	Community Outreach Weekend Beneficiaries of non-profit organizations benefit from FREE admission to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire during Chivalry and Romance weekend! Approved beneficiaries include 501©3 religious, educational or charitable organizations.

	Renewal of Love Ceremony Everyone is welcome to reaffirm the loving commitment they have sworn to each other. A guaranteed tear-jerker, indeed! 12:30PM on the Chess Board

	Men in Tights Competition All gentles do know that there be no part of a man more appealing than his calves, and the Shire of Mount hope has found the best (or at least, the most eager) judges for this hilarious and competitive 'showing.' Winners receive fantastical PRF prizes. 1:00PM on the Ball & Chain Stage

	Wooing Contest Chivalry is far from dead, and the Queen has decreed there shall be a competition of all things romanitcal to prove it. Come test yourself in feats of woo against the Shire's most famous lovers. Astound your friends! Charm your love! Win fabulous prizes! 2:30PM at the Royal Jewels

	Wine and Alchemy Wine & Alchemy is a unique experience in World Music, providing a delicious blend of original and traditional world fusion music derived from a wide variety of genres including Celtic, Renaissance, French, Greek, Armenian, "Gypsy", Flamenco, Sephardic, Middle Eastern and others.

	Lady Ophelia Watch, dance, frolic and 'flirt the old fashioned way' with the traditions of the dance.